The MRI scanner measures this signal difference and displays the activity as a colored area (Figure 1). Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) is a technique that detects how water travels along the white matter tracts in the brain (Figure 2). White-matter tracts connect different parts of the brain and must be protected during surgery. A dye (contrast agent) may be injected into your blood stream.
His name is Brian. Dolomedes briangreenei, affectionately known as Brian, can surf, swim and catch fish. Next thing we know heâll be throwing a prawn on the barbie. A NEW species of spider which can surf, swim and catch fish has been discovered in Queensland. Australian researchers have named it Dolomedes briangreenei, or Brian for short, in honour of physicist and World Science Festival co-founder Brian Greene, who is professor of physics and mathematics at Columbia University.
Huntsman spiders(Sparassidae family)Huntsman spiders are widespread in Australia. They are famous for being the bit (up to 15cm leg-span) scary, hairy, black spiders bolting out from behind the curtains. In reality, they are reluctant to bite and more likely to run away when approached and their venom isn't considered dangerous for humans. Their danger comes more from causing accidents by the terrified drivers who react to a huntsman jumping out from behind the sun visor or dashboard of a car when it's in motion. Despite their intimidating size, huntsman spiders can be an ally in the house; they help with pest-control by eating smaller insects.