Neurosurgeons at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London used an AI tool during a May operation to remove a large pituitary tumor from 48-year-old Rhys Hibbert. The system, trained on hundreds of past surgical videos, analyzed live footage to highlight nearby nerves and blood vessels in real time, helping surgeons avoid damaging critical structures. Hibbert regained clear eyesight after the procedure, having previously needed glasses and walking aids.
futurism.com
· 2026-08-29
New scientific findings highlight that the brain remains in a restorative state during the first hour after waking, still completing processes tied to its overnight cleaning cycle. Reaching immediately for a phone, coffee, or email disrupts this natural transition and can affect mental clarity for the rest of the day.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-08-27
Surgeons at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London used an AI-powered video analysis system during a real operation to remove a pituitary tumor from patient Rhys Hibbert. The software, developed by UCL researcher Dr. Sophia Bano using footage from hundreds of past surgeries, color-coded critical nerves and blood vessels in real time to guide the surgical team. Hibbert, who faced possible blindness from the 11mm tumor, recovered quickly and has since returned to work.
techspot.com
· 2026-08-27
Researchers examined brain tissue from 338 former NFL players who died recently and found that the vast majority showed signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head trauma. The new findings suggest the condition is more widespread among professional football players than previously estimated.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-08-25