Welcome back, Dr. Anastasio! Bummed that Aris Sotiras is not staying. New center to develop AI-based imaging tools to improve diagnosis, care source.washu.edu/2025/11/new-...

'The world, at its best, no longer runs on the equation “my finished product for yours.” It runs on 21st-century networks of collaboration built on trust, not bullying.' Explore this gift article from The New York Times. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/o...

In addition to this study, the Gates Foundation also funds Alzheimer's research and vaccine access throughout the world. medicine.washu.edu/news/time-ma...

[The ocean] was sort of like a piece of music: each of the waves was moving around by itself, but they were also moving together.” ― Brian Wilson, I Am Brian Wilson: A Memoir www.wired.com/story/the-hi...

Bill Bob Thornton is another actor who is great in every role. www.cbsnews.com/video/billy-...

I love the whole movie, but that scene with Delbert Grady in the bathroom is one of my favorites. "That's strange, sir. I don't have any recollection of that at all" thechive.com/entertainmen...

If the goal of AI is to resemble humans, both are full of shit much of the time. If the goal is to be a useful tool, then that's a very different goal. Developer reputation and integrity is more important than ever. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turing_...

I love Biyu's reply to the "muddying the waters" question, as well as the provocative one at the very end. Discussion with Biyu He -Consciousness Live! S8 E4 www.youtube.com/live/qeimhzf...

These cross-species cell atlases give us a common language of cell types for linking biomedical models to humans,” he says. “And that’s very valuable.” First-ever atlas of brain development shows how stem cells turn into neurons www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Funny Bone Westport has a huge portrait of Nikki Glaser now right outside the doors to the showroom. I saw her do an open mic night there ~15 years ago, while she was in town for the holidays (along with other pros like Tommy Johnagin, Greg Warren). youtu.be/P08QJ5CK3jY?...

“If there’s one thing we know, it is that our show will be a lot longer than theirs. So, we just got to do this for now.” --Trey Parker I hope you're right, Trey -- for many reasons! I'm loving the Peter Thiel and Kristi Noem stuff. Hope Dora gets freed soon. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...

Cautionary tale for would-be out-of-control mothers of the bride: Catered tantrum gets unwelcome national attention. wapo.st/43l5n3v

Deed before creed. The more creed, the less overlap.

We saw Greg Warren, along with Sean O'Brien, Tim Convy, Greg Garcia, and the very funny guy playing drums with Tim Convy. We laughed our asses off. Guaranteed fun. www.stlouisfunnybone.com/post/greg-wa...

What a list! I would add Find the River and Near Wild Heaven. www.uncut.co.uk/features/lis...

Tomorrow morning: Learn more about the DIAN study, which follows people whose genetics cause early Alzheimer Disease. We've learned so much from those trials, and we hope to learn much more.

I don't yet understand how this discovery handshakes with the glymphatic system, which Maiken Nedergaard's group identified in 2013. Neuroscientists just discovered a hidden drainage system in the human brain www.psypost.org/neuroscienti...

Some things are worth waiting for. deadline.com/2025/11/priy...

Reminds me of Zedd -- love it. youtu.be/UQdCWM-x__k?...

This is 🤯 All publicly available. Looks like an amazing new histology-based human probabilistic atlas and parcellation tool. #neuroskyence #mri #brainmapping A probabilistic histological atlas of the human brain for MRI segmentation | Nature share.google/5AD0iW7pxgb4...

Hope it comes back! apnews.com/article/germ...

Tell your lawmakers to vote NO on permanent daylight savings time: www.votervoice.net/ditchDST/Cam... Permanent standard time is best for health and child safety.

Jesse Plemons consistently delivers compelling performances. Plemons on his Bugonia character and Emma Stone's: “They both have the story they’re telling themselves, both thinking that they’re saving the world.” wapo.st/43HIqHK

The latest South Park nails it again. southpark.cc.com/video-clips/...

SNL - White House Makeover youtu.be/rKgRPlkWk6o?...

Grumpy Old Woman shares her current thoughts on AI. drive.google.com/file/d/1l_44...

Wishing the Blues some luck!

Our group rated RRR 10/10. Three hours long, but you won't be looking at your watch. Must check out more work from Rajamouli/Prasad. Ram Charan's hair deserves its own award category. On Netflix. RRR Trailer youtu.be/NgBoMJy386M?...

Yes!

So pumped they convinced Jessica Lange to join! Will be interesting to see what role Murphy envisions for Ariana. What a reunion: Evan Peters Sarah Paulson Jessica Lange Angela Bassett Kathy Bates Emma Roberts Billie Lourd Gabourey Sidibe Leslie Grossman www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...

The arguments against the ban are surprising and unconvincing. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/o...

“It is another way of silencing opinions you don’t agree with,” -- Yusuf on cancel culture I agree, and I'm reading his memoir. Both tails of the political spectrum want you to fall in line -- what to read, what words to use, where to shop, what comedy is permitted ... parade.com/news/legenda...

Alzheimer’s disrupts circadian rhythms of plaque-clearing brain cells source.washu.edu/2025/10/alzh...

I'm hoping for even better James Bond films in the future -- if they can ever get around to them. But topping Skyfall is a very tall order, for sure. I'm a huge fan of Javier Bardem and Daniel Craig. Dench too. The Best James Bond Movie Cannot Be Topped www.giantfreakinrobot.com/ent/best-jam...

I especially love Henry's onion chopping technique. Henry's Kitchen 60: Twice Baked French Onion Potatoes youtu.be/sMwjLCR70jk?...

Big fun -- Latin Thriller! Thriller (Live at Gran Teatro Nacional) - Jean Rodriguez, Tony Succar youtu.be/XkSPvSWdIpw?...

Seriously, though, I think an important reason (besides Jackson's creativity and performance talent) this catalog is so enduring is Quincy Jones' influence and mentorship.

Economists: Hope Your Heart Wasn’t Set On A House — theonion.com/economists-h...

Nevertheless, Michael is doubling down on Otters. Fifth-Grade Science Paper Doesn't Stand Up To Peer Review — theonion.com/fifth-grade-...

That Halloween I stopped Matthew Gray Gubler from terrorizing a tree

That poor girl! I'm glad they were able to help her. psypost.org/psychiatrists-document-extremely-rare-case-of-menstrual-psychosis/

Greg Warren will be on The Tonight Show on Tuesday, 11/4. I'm not sure I can stay up that late, but I will try. www.stlmag.com/culture/greg...

“He is an internationally renowned physician-scientist, a highly sought-after mentor, an exceptional clinician and a dynamic leader with a clear strategic vision.” source.washu.edu/2025/10/smys...

The writers' strike saved Jesse from being killed off! Breaking Bad - Aaron Paul Almost Got Killed Off youtu.be/YqnoJ10HqP0?...

Truly awe-inspiring updates around BigBrain given by Katrin Amunts at the HIBALL closing symposium in Berlin today.

“It's like if you get in your car and you say, ‘I'm in Virginia, I want to head out to California. So I know, basically, the direction I need to head.’ But there's all these little side trips and backroads you can take along the way—and that makes the trip more exciting.” I'm in for that ride.

For peace to last, *both* Israel and Palestine need leaders with a conscience. Neither has one right now. wapo.st/4799a69

Research from Harvard's Martinos group combines EEG, PET, and fMRI across sleep stages. Brain’s Energy Flow Reveals Hidden Coordination During Deep Sleep neurosciencenews.com/brains-energ...

Want to see the freesurfer surface and tractography for autism and animal welfare expert Temple Grandin? Sure you do. Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven is her favorite song. QR code referenced in figure 3 is in supplemental materials doc. psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...

I wasn't worried they were getting tired, but I still enjoyed these videos, Boogie -- thank you! www.cracked.com/article_4888...