The most detailed visualization of human brain tissue ever created.

This image captures just 1 cubic millimeter of brain tissue — yet its complete digital mapping required over 1.4 petabytes of data, the equivalent of 14,000 4K movies.

Each colored strand represents a neuron, with its connections branching out in multiple directions. Through a combination of ultra-thin slicing, electron microscopy, and AI-powered reconstruction, scientists can now map and reconstruct the brain’s neural pathways in unprecedented detail, offering valuable insights into memory, learning, and potentially even consciousness.

This groundbreaking work belongs to the field of connectomics — the science dedicated to exploring the brain’s wiring with remarkable precision and depth.

(Source: Engineering Facts)