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alexistudies · 2 years
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01 AUG
its my birth month! hello august! my birthday is tomorrow and i’m .. probably just going to get ice cream to celebrate. not exactly what i want but a happy medium :)
i got copies of the 2 major textbooks in my lab so i can do some of my readings at home and its been beneficial for me. in the coming weeks, i’ll be presenting a paper in my lab for our lil journal club, finishing animal trainings, and starting to perform surgeries! ahhhh such a busy month. so exciteddd. i also might find my way to chicago again but that’s veryyy up in the air.
oh! and i just moved into my very first apartment that’s my ownnnn, i live on my oWN. ah. so much is happening. enjoy this photo of me reading about the cytology of neurons.
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lunaticlabs · 7 months
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The doctor is in, or AHHHHHH!!!!
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Well, it’s official. I mean it’s TECHNICALLY been official for alike two weeks now, but I made it! So why the delay in making this post? I can explain, it’s been a rush… what else is new? But I almost didn’t make it, almost. So now I’m done and I’ve got to figure out what to do next. There’s a lot of “what ifs” going on right now, so there’s a lot to talk about and I already have half a dozen or…
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pattyspatio · 7 months
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A society of cyborg citizens is closer than we think.
Cognitive Neuroengineering: A society of cyborg citizens is in the future. My review of Mind Over Matter. “In any case, there is little doubt that advances achieved and underway mean that we are almost certainly headed to a BCI-wired society in which the boundaries between brain and machine are increasingly blurred. Scary? Perhaps. But, if we succeed in building an appropriate regulatory…
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haveyoureadthispoll · 2 months
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Bee Königswasser lives by a simple code: What would Marie Curie do? If NASA offered her the lead on a neuroengineering project - a literal dream come true - Marie would accept without hesitation. Duh. But the mother of modern physics never had to co-lead with Levi Ward. Sure, Levi is attractive in a tall, dark, and piercing-eyes kind of way. But Levi made his feelings toward Bee very clear in grad school - archenemies work best employed in their own galaxies far, far away. But when her equipment starts to go missing and the staff ignore her, Bee could swear she sees Levi softening into an ally, backing her plays, seconding her ideas… devouring her with those eyes. The possibilities have all her neurons firing. But when it comes time to actually make a move and put her heart on the line, there's only one question that matters: What will Bee Königswasser do?
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arkhelios-gameplay · 8 months
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"Honestly, he just showed up one day," Thea said, smiling slightly. "He likes to read the books in my shelf. We seem to have similar tastes. Neurobiology, neuroengineering... I even saw him read about time travel more than once."
"Fascinating," Roman said in a tone that indicated he found it anything but.
Thea, undeterred, started talking passionately about artificial intelligence and robotics, and her regret of not pursuing her dreams in the field. "What was I thinking, living in Arkhelios and not pursuing my favorite science?" she lamented. "Still, I can't help but wonder what would've happened if I had stayed working for Giovanni Rivales..."
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STEM Romances: A reading list
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
Bee Königswasser lives by a simple code: What would Marie Curie do? If NASA offered her the lead on a neuroengineering project - a literal dream come true - Marie would accept without hesitation. Duh. But the mother of modern physics never had to co-lead with Levi Ward. Sure, Levi is attractive in a tall, dark, and piercing-eyes kind of way. But Levi made his feelings toward Bee very clear in grad school - archenemies work best employed in their own galaxies far, far away. But when her equipment starts to go missing and the staff ignore her, Bee could swear she sees Levi softening into an ally, backing her plays, seconding her ideas... devouring her with those eyes. The possibilities have all her neurons firing. But when it comes time to actually make a move and put her heart on the line, there's only one question that matters: What will Bee Königswasser do?
The Hookup Plan by Farrah Rochon
Successful pediatric surgeon London Kelley just needs to find some balance and de-stress. According to her friends Samiah and Taylor, what London really needs is a casual hookup. A night of fun with no strings. But no one—least of all London—expected it to go down at her high school reunion with Drew Sullivan, millionaire, owner of delicious abs, and oh yes, her archnemesis. Now London is certain the road to hell is paved with good sex. Because she’s found out the real reason Drew’s back in Austin: to decide whether her beloved hospital remains open. Worse, Drew is doing everything he can to show her that he’s a decent guy who actually cares. But London’s not falling for it. Because while sleeping with the enemy is one thing, falling for him is definitely not part of the plan.
My Mechanical Romance by Alexene Farol Follmuth
Bel would rather die than think about the future. College apps? You’re funny. Extracurriculars? Not a chance. But when she accidentally reveals a talent for engineering at school, she’s basically forced into joining the robotics club. Even worse? All the boys ignore Bel—and Neelam, the only other girl on the team, doesn't seem to like her either. Enter Mateo Luna, captain of the club, who recognizes Bel as a potential asset—until they start butting heads. Bel doesn’t care about Nationals, while Teo cares too much. But as the nights of after-school work grow longer and longer, Bel and Teo realize they've made more than just a combat-ready robot for the championship: they’ve made each other and the team better. Because girls do belong in STEM.
Mistakes Were Made by Meryl Wilsner
When Cassie Klein goes to an off-campus bar to escape her school’s Family Weekend, she isn’t looking for a hookup—it just happens. Buying a drink for a stranger turns into what should be an uncomplicated, amazing one-night stand. But then the next morning rolls around and her friend drags her along to meet her mom—the hot, older woman Cassie slept with. Erin Bennett came to Family Weekend to get closer to her daughter, not have a one-night stand with a college senior. In her defense, she hadn’t known Cassie was a student when they'd met. To make things worse, Erin’s daughter brings Cassie to breakfast the next morning. And despite Erin's better judgement—how could sleeping with your daughter’s friend be anything but bad?—she and Cassie get along in the day just as well as they did last night. What should have been a one-time fling quickly proves impossible to ignore, and soon Cassie and Erin are sneaking around. Worst of all, they start to realize they have something real. But is being honest about the love between them worth the cost?
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ash-and-books · 2 years
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Rating: 5/5
Book Blurb: From the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis comes a new STEMinist rom-com in which a scientist is forced to work on a project with her nemesis—with explosive results. Like an avenging, purple-haired Jedi bringing balance to the mansplained universe, Bee Königswasser lives by a simple code: What would Marie Curie do? If NASA offered her the lead on a neuroengineering project—a literal dream come true after years scraping by on the crumbs of academia—Marie would accept without hesitation. Duh. But the mother of modern physics never had to co-lead with Levi Ward. Sure, Levi is attractive in a tall, dark, and piercing-eyes kind of way. And sure, he caught her in his powerfully corded arms like a romance novel hero when she accidentally damseled in distress on her first day in the lab. But Levi made his feelings toward Bee very clear in grad school—archenemies work best employed in their own galaxies far, far away. Now, her equipment is missing, the staff is ignoring her, and Bee finds her floundering career in somewhat of a pickle. Perhaps it’s her occipital cortex playing tricks on her, but Bee could swear she can see Levi softening into an ally, backing her plays, seconding her ideas…devouring her with those eyes. And the possibilities have all her neurons firing. But when it comes time to actually make a move and put her heart on the line, there’s only one question that matters: What will Bee Königswasser do?
Review:
Two scientists co-leading a major Nasa project... the only hiccup? They have a history and one of them is pretty sure the other is her biggest nemesis. Bee Königswasser loves Dr. Marie Curie, dying her hair, piercings, and cats... what she doesn’t like is cheaters, liars, and particularly Levi Ward. Bee and Levi met in graduate school and you could say that’s where their hate-ship began. Bee would try to be nice but no matter what Levi would ignore her, state icily at her, refuse to work with her on projects, and be anywhere but near her. Years later when Bee is given the chance to work for a major project she couldn’t be happier... until she finds out that her co-lead is the one and only Levi Ward, the one person who hates her guts... or does he? Years of misunderstanding are finally coming to a head as both Bee and Levi start to spend more time together and begin to clear the air and actually get to know one another. From Star Wars movie nights, vegan food, cute cats, and running into exes, these two will begin to see that maybe just maybe they’re more than just enemies, they’re perfect for one another. This was such a cute read and I adored the progression of their relationship and how the misunderstanding between the two of them is cleared. Bee has been hurt before and she’s working on finding her own home, a place to settle, and a person that just fits her. Levi is a super sweet and wonderful guy, he’s just working on how to express himself and his emotions. They’re both going through stuff but they both find that, by working together they can get through a anything.
*I received an arc in exchange for an honest review*
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i chose the wrong subfield man cell and tissue engineering won't make me a catgirl but neuroengineering up a link to cybernetic ears tails and paws might
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Love on the brain by Ali Hazelwood is the second book I had read by the author. I was keen to read this romcom, so I try to read this one in English and It was a success. And this is the reason for this review is writing in English. (Sorry for this, I need to practice)
What it is about? Bee Königswasser is a neuroscientist, one of the leading scientists in his field. Her life changes when NASA offered her the lead on a neuroengineering project. In her new job, she meets up again with Levi, an old university acquaintance. He hates her. Bee is sure. Thus began an odd collaboration marked by fainting, weird things begin to occur, sex attraction, a cat and misunderstanding. A funny romcom with a little mystery.
I like Love on the brain more than The Love Hypothesis. I love de last one, but Bee and her obsession with Marie Curie is so interesting. Hazelwood offers us a story with many possibilities and more than one reading. Some of the topics are: mental health, academic world, personal fears, non-traditional family, the uncertain future or grieving process. The comedy is a chaotic destiny of love. The situations mixed the severity of this issues with great dialogues, irreverent situations —stories of Marie Curie, cats, amazing dresses, conferences, one room...
This novel is addictive, funny and the main characters are so sweet. I love the relationship. Bee and Levi have chemical. They past and present have a complicated story. The author resolved the plot with introspection, daringness and science. It’s a great combination. I want to read he next novel!
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bi-demon-ium · 2 years
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i still think about this exchange every day,,
NUMBER TWO: I haven't seen him this focused since the Reykjavik Neuroengineering symposium.
RHONDA: Hmm. I still have a cassette of his talk. Feels good to have the old Benedict back, doesn't it?
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gfl-neural-cloud · 11 months
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[Doll Archive] //:_Sockdolager
VOICE Naomi Ohzora MODEL HT-Alpha CAREER Hunter HT-Alpha, a hunting support Doll developed by Svarog Heavy Industries, was primarily meant for overlooking and managing hunting practices within natural reserves, and was first put into use in 2055.
As one of Svarog's Environmental Protection Program's Dolls, Sockdolager was mainly responsible for assisting people with hunting legally and safely in the forests of Eastern Europe, as well as observing animal and plant life within the forests and taking protective measures against the effects of war or Collapse Fluid pollution. Due to a hunting accident, Sockdolager's work stopped after a reversal of public opinion, and was entered into Project Neural Cloud by Svarog Heavy Industries.
"What, you still found me? Looks like I haven't been masking my presence very well, hehe."
Sockdolager is a new 2★ Doll who will be available as a completion reward for the main story event Aberrance's Chain, among many other rewards, starting after maintenance on May 16th. What new developments await us inside the Neuroengineering Sector? We hope to see you there!
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lunaticlabs · 2 years
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The next big experiment
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Well things are moving fast around here, like I predicted they would this year. Of course, things are currently going better than I had hoped, but that could change. Last week was a busy one and next week will be no different, but next week is a particularly big week, because I’m going to be doing another experiment for a somewhat different project. Yep, another “big idea” experiment is…
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pattyspatio · 9 months
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A society of cyborg citizens is closer than we think.
Cognitive Neuroengineering: A society of cyborg citizens is in the future. My review of Mind Over Matter. “In any case, there is little doubt that advances achieved and underway mean that we are almost certainly headed to a BCI-wired society in which the boundaries between brain and machine are increasingly blurred. Scary? Perhaps. But, if we succeed in building an appropriate regulatory…
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siriuslyreads · 2 years
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Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood: A Review
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Title: Love on the Brain
Author: Ali Hazelwood
Genre: RomCom
Rating: 4.8/5 Stars
Release Date: April 23, 2022
Format: E-book
Synopsis:
Like an avenging, purple-haired Jedi bringing balance to the mansplained universe, Bee Königswasser lives by a simple code: What would Marie Curie do? If NASA offered her the lead on a neuroengineering project--a literal dream come true after years scraping by on the crumbs of academia--Marie would accept without hesitation. Duh. But the mother of modern physics never had to co-lead with Levi Ward. Sure, Levi is attractive in a tall, dark, and piercing-eyes kind of way. And sure, he caught her in his powerfully corded arms like a romance novel hero when she accidentally damseled in distress on her first day in the lab. But Levi made his feelings toward Bee very clear in grad school--archenemies work best employed in their own galaxies far, far away. Now, her equipment is missing, the staff is ignoring her, and Bee finds her floundering career in somewhat of a pickle. Perhaps it's her occipital cortex playing tricks on her, but Bee could swear she can see Levi softening into an ally, backing her plays, seconding her ideas...devouring her with those eyes. And the possibilities have all her neurons firing. But when it comes time to actually make a move and put her heart on the line, there's only one question that matters: What will Bee Königswasser do?
Review (with potential spoilers):
This is my second Ali Hazelwood book, and I thoroughly enjoyed the Love Hypothesis. It was one of my favorite books from last year and I have re-read it multiple times. I plan to read all the novellas she has released as well. When I read The Love Hypothesis, it was easy to see that it was originally a reylo fanfic, but as a fanfic lover I had not issues with it at all.
This one, I jumped right in. Bee is a lover of science, Marie Curie, and cats and she is chasing after my own heart. I loved this woman and her personality from the very first page. She is brash, unapologetic and holds her hurts close to her chest. She also has a style that I would kill for, differently colored hair, septum piercing and tattoos. Yes, mommy. From the beginning we learn that she was engaged, cheated on, and emotionally abused (though she never puts it in quite those same words). Now, she is married to her work and just received the chance of a lifetime, the ability to collaborate with NASA on a neurosciencey thing that can help astronauts (I’m not a science person, sue me.) Until she discovers that her archnemesis is her co-lead. (We all know where this is going right?) But she pulls on her big girl panties and sets off to Houston to pair up with a man who hates her (does he really?) With her very eccentric assistant, Rocio beside her to inform her of all the morbid curiosities life has to offer. Seriously though, I LOVE Rocio and would gladly die for her. Well her and Kaylee.
From this point Bee runs into issue after issue, her equipment isn’t there, she has nothing she requested, no one is responding to her emails, she can’t even get access to the building. And of course, we know just who did this to her.  But do we? This was the turning point for me in the book. Before this point my blood was beginning to boil, I did not see a way that we could like Levi, and I was ready to call him every mean name in the book. But when we witness his conversation with his boss, I started grinning, because I knew that love was going to come on fast.
From this point on the book moves at a pretty great speed. We get some forced proximity, a ton of miscommunication, a decent amount of steam (if that is your cup of tea), and plenty of girlbossing. We also see a side coupling between two women, and it is hilarious and beautiful all at once.
But whoo buddy, I was not prepared for the third act drama.
In the third act we get potential ruined careers, cease and desist orders, disappointing all the people who matter, and tampering with security cameras. And it happens SO QUICKLY. The worst part of it for me, Bee would have remained silent if Levi had not left the flash drive at her house. I truly don’t think she would have mentioned any of it to him, and just dealt with the consequences.
Honestly, this is the only reason I marked off from 5 stars to 4.8. The villain reveal was expected, but them having a gun and waving it around was too much for me. In The Love Hypothesis, we had a despicable villain who was a piece of shit, but he wanted to ruin Olive’s career, not kill her! This felt like far too much of an escalation.
Overall, I loved this book. I read it in one day and would love to re-read it. Ali Hazelwood did not disappoint, and I hope she continues to give us great rom-coms with a side of science.
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morgan--reads · 1 year
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Summary: Bee Königswasser is thrilled to be accepted to work on a NASA neuroengineering grant until she finds out that her old nemesis Levi Ward is also on the project. As they discover that someone is sabotaging their project, however, Levi and Bee have to work together and it becomes clear that Bee’s assumption that Levi has always hated her might have been wrong. 
Quote: “Science is reliable in its variability. Science does whatever the fuck it wants. God, I love science.”
My rating: 2.0/5.0   Goodreads: 3.97/5.0
Review: I like a lot of the elements of this book. I enjoy the quirky assistant, I like the focus on female friendship and solidarity in STEM, and I love all the Marie Curie—whom I’ve loved ever since reading an unusual biography. Unfortunately the main romance plot is fundamentally based on a misunderstanding that could easily be cleared up and worse it takes Bee way too long to realize that Levi doesn’t hate her. Because it takes them so long to establish even a friendly relationship, it makes the happy ending feel rushed, particularly because the melodramatic intrigue plot takes up so much space at the end of the story. I’ve heard from others who have read The Love Hypothesis that it is very similar, so if you liked her first book, this one will probably also be up your alley, but it wasn’t for me.
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whimsicaldragonette · 2 years
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Blog Tour: Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
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Publication Date: August 23, 2022
Welcome to the Love on the Brain book tour with Berkley Publishing Group. (This blog tour post is also posted on my Wordpress book review blog Whimsical Dragonette.)
Synopsis:
LOVE ON THE BRAIN introduces readers to neuroscientist Bee Königswasser, who lives her life by a simple motto: What would Marie Curie do? If NASA offered her the leading role on a neuroengineering project—a literal dream come true after years scraping by on the crumbs of academia—Marie would accept without hesitation. Duh! But the mother of modern physics never had to co-lead alongside an engineer who also happens to be her archnemesis. Levi Ward made his feelings toward Bee very clear in grad school – he hated her, plain and simple. But when Bee is faced with one career dilemma after the next, it seems the tables may be turning. Perhaps it’s her occipital cortex playing tricks on her, but Bee could swear she can see Levi softening into an ally… or maybe even something more?
Author Bio:
Hazelwood draws on her own experience as a professor of neuroscience to capture the cutthroat world of higher education, both “the agony and the ecstasy” of academia. Hazelwood’s stories are also heavily influenced by pop culture as The Love Hypothesis was originally conceived as Star Wars fanfiction. Her novels are perfect for readers who geek out over rom-coms, and for fans of Emily Henry and Helen Hoang.  
My Rating: ★★★★★
My Review and Favorite Quotes below the cut.
My Review:
What I love most about this book - as I did with the Love Hypothesis - is how faithfully Ali Hazelwood portrays academia and science; specifically, what it's like to be a woman in STEM. It's even more prominent in this book, and I immediately feel such a kinship with Bee and the other characters. It's almost visceral, this sense of belonging. Having attended a predominantly male STEM school it's all so, SO familiar. I loved the You've Got Mail -esque premise, and greatly enjoyed watching it play out. It is inevitable from the beginning what will happen, but it's the journey that's the important part in this story. In such a story, everything hangs on the characters. Her characters feel so real, so very human and alive. And the precision with which she skewers certain types of people in STEM is astonishing. I was wholly invested for every moment of the story. The sex scenes were decent, I think. Not the best I've ever read, perhaps, but then I'm not really a good judge of sex scenes, since I'd honestly prefer it if they all disappeared and tend to skim them. I have a feeling that a lot of people will really like them, and that's what matters. They were different than a lot of the ones I've read before which is something. It's clear that Ali Hazelwood is very keen on the small woman/hulking dude dynamic which... is not my thing. But again, I'm pretty sure a lot of people will really enjoy it. I personally appreciated Levi's sensitivity and wit and general decentness more. Contrary to Bee's initial impression of him, he's definitely the sort of guy I would want to get to know. Similarly, I really want to get to know Bee. And Rocio and Kaylee and Reike (even though she's only present through phone calls). And Lily and Penny... basically everyone. They're unique and chaotic and quirky and charming and just... the sort of people you would want to know and have in your life. Sometimes when I'm reading I find that the characters' struggles aren't really relevant to me, or sometimes not even plausible. Not the case here. I was with these characters every step of the way and firmly on their team through all their struggles and joys. And that is one of the things I love most about reading romance, and why this became an instant favorite. *Thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for providing an e-arc for review.
Favorite Quotes:
The real villain is love: an unstable isotope, constantly undergoing spontaneous nuclear decay.
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Levi became my sworn archenemy on a Tuesday in April, in my Ph.D. advisor’s office.
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Science doesn’t give a shit. Science is reliable in its variability. Science does whatever the fuck it wants. God, I love science.
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I take off my sandals and push my legs against the dashboard, hoping Levi won’t take offense at my bright yellow nail polish and my incredibly ugly pinkies. I call them the Quasimotoes.
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I now know more about body decomposition and makeup palettes than I thought I ever would, but I regret nothing. This is almost nice.
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Rocio rummages in her jeans pocket and offers him an unwrapped, slightly squished red gumball. “Thank you. This is…” He looks at the gum. “A thing that I now have.”
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