Update to Scythe Complete
Completing cubes is an important part of Eyewire gameplay. When you declare a cube Scythe Complete it means that you believe it …
Scythe Complete: Lock at 1
Hi Scythes, We recently sent out a survey asking Scythes a variety of questions about the future of Scythe Complete. One of …
New Accuracy-Triggered Notifications
A new set of notifications is now live to welcome new Eyewirers and congratulate accuracy achievements in the game. Notifications will congratulate …
New Cell Complete Notification Showcases Your Contributions to Neuroscience
The first personalized neuroscience notification is finally live in Eyewire thanks to our fabulous Computer Science Intern Spencer Franklin! The new Cell …
Hyperion: Crowdsourced Name for a New Neuron Type
The second of six new neuron types discovered by Eyewirers is named Hyperion! Hyperion is the Titan brother of Theia, the name of …
Round 2 of Neuron Type Naming is Now Underway
The 74 Eyewirers who completed over 7,500 cubes during the Countdown to Neuropia, which contributed to the recent publication in Cell, are now …
Add your Face to the Eyewire Community Collage!
I’m making a montage to show the Eyewire community to representatives from the United States government this week in Washington, DC. Would …
Aluminum Casting a Neuron
When you spend your days and nights looking at the beautifully intricate branches of neurons, sometimes it’s nice to take a break …
August Promotions are Open!
Our next major competition is coming around the bend, and you know what that means! We’re getting ready to promote our next …
Theia: The first neuron discovered and named by gamers
The community has spoken. The official name of the first neuron type ever discovered by Eyewirers is Theia! Theia is a …
Neuron naming resumes next week
When we announced the neuron naming associated with the Cell publication, there was also a calendar included. According to that calendar, we should …
July open promotions are a go!
July open promotions? Don’t you mean June?? Nope! We have a special competition coming up soon, which we think you’ll really enjoy! …