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Our brains are vector databases — here’s why that’s helpful when using AI
Parallels between our brains and vector databases go deeper than retrieval. Both excel at compression, organizing and identifying patterns.Tech - VentureBeat - 10 hours ago -
Timescale expands open source vector database capabilities for PostgreSQL
Timescale debuts open source pgai Vectorizer for AI embeddings as it looks to push vector database beyond RAG.Tech - VentureBeat - October 29 -
The brain collector: the scientist unravelling the mysteries of grey matter
Using cutting-edge methods, Alexandra Morton-Hayward is cracking the secrets of ancient brains – even as hers betrays her. Alexandra Morton-Hayward, a 35-year-old mortician turned molecular ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Man's brain tumour shrinks by half in therapy trial
A doctor who designed a new radioactive treatment for glioblastoma says the result is "remarkable".Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Davina McCall recovering after brain tumour surgery
The TV presenter has a colloid cyst, which is not cancerous but could cause problems if it grows.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Kentucky man declared brain dead wakes up during organ harvesting
Case of Anthony Thomas ‘TJ’ Hoover II is under investigation by state and federal government officials. A man who had gone into cardiac arrest and been declared brain dead woke up as surgeons in ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Rugby brain injury lawsuit stuck in legal limbo – and players are still suffering
Push and pull for public opinion between lawyers and rugby authorities rumbles on but where would we be if no one had taken action in the first place?. Four years ago, just after the Guardian had ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
People with depression could administer brain stimulation at home, trial shows
Findings from phase two trial suggest patients could receive treatment without having to attend a clinic. People with major depression could alleviate their symptoms by self-administering a form of ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Human brain can process certain sentences in ‘blink of an eye’, says study
Researchers say findings differ from previous theories that words are understood one by one. Whether it is news headlines or WhatsApp messages, modern humans are inundated with short pieces of ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
'It was a relief when my ex-footballer husband died after brain disease'
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a condition believed to be caused by repeated blows to the head.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
Alison Stewart Had Brain Surgery, Awake. Now She’s Back on the Radio.
One day last winter, Alison Stewart, the host of “All of It” on WNYC, was alarmed to find herself speaking gibberish.Top stories - The New York Times - October 24 -
'A brain tumour the size of a tennis ball came out my eyebrow'
Patient Doreen Adams of Aberdeen says she is grateful for the benefits of the new brain surgery.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Simeone won't rush Le Normand after brain trauma
Atlético Madrid cannot provide a timeline for defender Robin Le Normand's return from a traumatic brain injury, manager Diego Simeone said on Saturday.Sports - ESPN - October 26 -
Alzheimer's researchers say brain stimulation device may slow symptoms
Alzheimer's disease researchers found that when they aimed a TMS device at the right spot in the brain, it could slow the progression of memory loss.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
Shooting survivor defies the odds after taking bullet to the brain
A first date ends in a shooting. One makes it out alive. Doctors say the chances of recovery are low. How did Chris Smith defy the odds?Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
Graphene-chip implant in UK trial could transform brain tumour surgery
Cancer cell detector made of material that won its inventors Nobel prize is hailed as ‘clinical milestone’. A revolutionary device designed to transform the surgical treatment of brain tumours is ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Nintendo’s brain trust including Miyamoto answers questions about game development
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa and gaming legend Shigeru Miyamoto answered questions about game development this week.Tech - VentureBeat - November 9 -
The creatine conundrum: can it really help your muscles and your brain?
Long favoured by bodybuilders and other athletes, this supplement is breaking out into the mainstream, as study after study suggests a host of benefits for our minds as well as our bodies. Are ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Chronic Brain Trauma Is Extensive in Navy’s Elite Speedboat Crews
The pounding that sailors’ brains take from years of high-speed wave-slamming in the Special Boat Teams can cause symptoms that wreck their careers — and their lives.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
When Did Apple's Notes App Become an Extension of Our Brains?
The simple iPhone app is a receptacle for nearly everything: passwords, grocery lists, baby-name brainstorms, the occasional ‘Vanderpump’ brain dump.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago -
Davina McCall to have brain surgery for ‘very rare’ benign tumour
TV presenter says colloid cyst was found during a check-up she was given as part of her menopause work. Davina McCall has said she is to undergo brain surgery after being diagnosed with a “very ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
New Brunswick premier calls on Canadian government to investigate mysterious brain illness
Previous provincial government said most patients were misdiagnosed and instead had dementia or cancer. The newly elected premier of New Brunswick has called on Canada’s federal government to aid ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
With brain injuries a growing problem, the US military tests how to protect troops from blasts
Brain injuries are a growing problem for the U.S. militaryHealth - ABC News - October 19 -
Gary Woodland with a 65 in Las Vegas is in contention for the first time since brain surgery
Gary Woodland keeps feeling better and his game is starting to bear that outSports - ABC News - October 19 -
Brazil president Lula cancels Brics trip to Russia after ‘small brain haemorrhage’ from fall
Doctors say president sustained ‘great’ trauma to head and slight brain bleed, with long-haul travel cancelled as a precaution but is otherwise fit for duty. The Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Could poor sleep speed up brain aging? Expert weighs in on new study.
Have difficulty falling or staying asleep? New research shows it's associated with signs of sped-up brain aging. Experts explain the risks.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Family of Maine mass shooter wants more brain injury research one year after rampage
LEWISTON, Maine — For the family of the Army reservist who carried out a mass shooting across Maine's second-largest city one year ago, dissecting what provoked the deadly rampage has been daunting.Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
NHRA legend John Force will attend a race four months after his traumatic brain injury
NHRA legend John Force, who suffered a traumatic brain injury during a harrowing crash at Virginia Motorsports Park in June, has been cleared to attend a raceSports - ABC News - October 24 -
Intermittent weekend exercise has same brain benefits as regular workouts, study finds
Research reveals positive cognitive health impacts of exercising once or twice a week are much the same as exercising more often. Cramming your exercise into the weekend not only brings physical ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
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NHL union will form committee to help players better understand traumatic brain injuries
The NHLPA will form an advisory committee to help hockey players better understand chronic traumatic encephalopathy and the damage that concussions can do to the brainSports - ABC News - November 2 -
The scientist who tested his revolutionary medicine on his own brain cancer: ‘It seemed worth it to give it a crack’
Richard Scolyer was one of the world’s leading melanoma researchers when he was struck with a brain tumour. Facing likely death, his team made him a guinea pig for his own medicine. Sign up for a ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
This Robotics AI ‘Brain’ Startup Just Raised $400 Million From Jeff Bezos, OpenAI, and Others
Physical Intelligence, now valued at about $2 billion, aims to create AI models that can power robots.Business - Inc. - November 4 -
From AI to Musk’s Brain Chip, the F.D.A.’s Device Unit Faces Rapid Change
The new director overseeing medical devices will confront criticisms about hasty approvals as she ushers in revolutionary technology.Business - The New York Times - November 5 -
The New Science of How Winter Affects Your Brain and Body (and What to Do About It)
It’s not just the cold and Christmas cookies. Here’s the biology of why winter makes people sleepier, hungrier, and even hornier.Business - Inc. - November 8
