#neocortex

[jatoline-brio]

Doki Doki

[bodyalive]

Our brain constantly receives and processes information from the body and environment to keep us safe, balanced, and connected. Sensory data first passes through the thalamus and amygdala for danger detection, then moves to areas like the hippocampus and neocortex to form memories, make decisions, and create rational responses. The vagus nerve and parasympathetic nervous system help us regulate and return to calm, while the sympathetic system prepares us for action. This intricate network of pathways shows how body and brain work together, shifting between safety, alertness, and connection, to shape how we feel, think, and respond.

When your nervous system feels overloaded, don’t try to think your way out of it, change the input instead. Place one hand on your chest and one on your belly, and breathe slowly enough that your belly rises first. This pattern tells the brain that you are safe, reduces stress hormones, and gently shifts the body out of survival mode. Just 60 seconds can help tension, steady emotions, and bring your nervous system back into balance when life feels too much.

Anthony Goldsmith

[curatethewav]

“Crash Bandicoot, My Old Nemesis…….How The Heck Are You? Still Gathering Crystals? Old Habits Die Hard, Don’t They?” - Neo Cortex

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[rauko]

Blue Brain Project | Mouse Neocortex Tractography

"View from below the neocortex rendered at 3% density. Showing long distance connections (white matter) between regions of the neocortex. Neurons are colored by morphological types and algorithmically synthesized." [EPFL | Switzerland | 2005—2020]

[drnpcortex]

Some my Fashion

"it occurs to me that most only see me in my usual attire lab gear, im do have other clothing then just labcoat...here some my wear"

Swimwear / Beach wear "i often do get to the beach when im not busy... destroying bandicoots or taking world, evil gotta rest time to time."

My causal wear "im not always been most fashionable i admit then just throw on shorts and shirt, but with new arrival of sorceress, she been picking out some tasteful casual stuff i wear now."

My Formal "i not always have opportunity get formal but there always something in closet for those occasions, reunions, a date or funeral.. i have special suit waiting for the former crash bandicoot when that day happens."

"My.. Garments i usually wear.. and under if people inclined to know under the lab coat."

[icondavenport]

Mighty Med headcanons!

Note: English is not my native language, so there may be incorrect expressions and mistakes in the text. This is all for fun, don't take the headcanons seriously.

It seems to me that there is not enough such content, so I want to fix that.

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Kisses and hugs

Tecton

All his kisses and hugs are as restrained as possible. For your safety! He will definitely ask permission to kiss and, if you don’t mind, he will do everything to make sure you enjoy it. His kisses are deep and filled with love. It will be ideal if you sit on his lap. He hugs you tenderly, but in a way that makes you feel his affection.

Horace Dias

He's super romantic person! In public, he prefers to kiss your hand like a gentleman and also pays compliments. Just let him demonstrate all his elegant abilities that he has acquired over the years of his life. When no one can see you, Horace is more romantic. His kisses are delicate, but at the same time very passionate. Prefers a one-arm hug on the couch if you're sitting together. Quite jealous, but doesn't talk about it.

The Crusher

A self-confident young (no, we know that's a lie) man. He kisses often, sometimes it distracts (he does it on purpose). If he kisses you, he definitely needs to touch you: hand, shoulder, cheek, thigh, it doesn’t matter. It's difficult with hugs because he doesn't always control his powers. Yes, sometimes your bones rate his love 100%.

Blue Tornado

He can kiss you if he wants, and most often on the cheek. Tornado does not like to take initiative, so everything depends on you. Still, that doesn't mean he doesn't have feelings, he's just... him. But! He will be happy to cuddle with you in bed in the morning on his only day off.

NeoCortex

Prefers lazy hugs and kisses, but this is all due to chronic fatigue. He doesn’t see the point in showing his love for you in front of the public if he can lie on the couch at home cuddling with you. Most often you lie on his chest and he hugs you with his free arm. He may kiss your head or hand, but if you take the initiative and kiss him on the lips, he won't mind.

Captain Atomic

Like Horace, Captain Atomic is a very romantic person. Before the kiss, he will definitely say a few compliments to your outfit. He usually kisses and strokes your waist. In fact, he also wraps his arms around your waist. Captain Atomic is possessive, so in all your interactions, he prefers to have you nearby.

Megahertz

Megahertz has two states: a good man (okay, he separates the relationship and his villainy) and a bad boy. If he is in a special mood, his kisses are aggressive and passionate. Just let him be the boss (he's not) in the relationship. Yes, he may bite you or not let go of you for a long time, but he will not harm his partner. This is just an image to maintain the ego. He can be soft and sensitive, but he needs a reason for this.

[a-horaceable-diazter]

Got any stupid headcanons that don't make sense but at the same time make perfect sense?

For example: I think Kaz would only take cold showers.

Post-Octurian Kaz only taking cold showers makes SOOOO much sense. I feel like Pre-Octurian took the hottest showers, though, and Oliver was the exact opposite. They argued about it constantly. They still do Post-Octurian just to keep things interesting but there's this like semi-sad understanding between them about it, now.

They come to each other on the same day like:

Oliver: Kaz, you were SO right about showers.

Kaz: I always am.

Oliver: Hot showers are the BEST. They're so good that I forget my skin cells are burning!

[Laugh Track]

Kaz: Wait, huh?

Oliver: You said you preferred hot showers, I'm saying that you're right.

Kaz: Oh, yeah!!!!! Nevermind.

[Laugh Track]

Oliver: Nevermind?

Kaz: Yeah, I've actually decided recently that cold showers are better.

Oliver: What?! How can we both suddenly just switch opinions so randomly like-

[Eye Contact, Mutual Understanding]

Kaz:

Oliver:

Kaz: Well, I'm still right.

Oliver: NO, you are NOT!

[Laugh Track]

Also, to ACTUALLY answer your question, Incognito and NeoCortex are half-brothers! I could go on about that headcanon for a while, actually.

....Just ignore how long it's been since I've updated my WIP about it 😅

(Another favorite of mine is that Oliver's last name is literally Terror, it's just that it's pronounced Tear-oar rather than Tear-err. Jokes are made about this constantly in the version of Mighty Med Season 3 that only exists inside my head.)

[ixupi94]

Really satisfied with this style for Neo. I drew this one shortly after rendering a slushmix of Catch by Kosheen, which turned out with a nice Cortex vibe to it, so in a sense it became the soundtrack to this pic! I've uploaded it here; https://youtu.be/gkhTKd9_K9s