A memory prosthesis could restore memory in people with damaged brains | Canada warns LGBTQ travelers to U.S. to be cautious of local laws | Dolly Parton had to decline tea invite from Kate Middleton, jokes 'she wasn't going to promote my rock album' | CNN

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Don't like ads? Go ad-free with TradeBriefs Premium A memory prosthesis could restore memory in people with damaged brains - MIT Technology Review    Brain electrodes designed to mimic the hippocampus appear to boost the encoding of memories—and are twice as effective in people with poor memory. A unique form of brain stimulation appears to boost people’s ability to remember new information—by mimicking the way our brains create memories.   The “memory prosthesis,” which involves inserting an electrode deep into the brain, also seems to work in people with memory disorders—and is even more effective in people who had poor memory to begin with, according to new research. In the future, more advanced versions of the memory prosthesis could help people with memory loss due to brain injuries or as a result of aging or degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, say the researchers behind the work. Continued here Canada warns LGBTQ travelers to U.S. to be cautious of local laws -     Canada updated its international travel advisory on Tuesday to warn LGBTQ+ travelers of laws and policies in some U.S. states.  The advisory extends to U.S.-bound Canadians who are 2SLGBTQI+ (two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, questioning, intersex and more).  While the advisory doesn't dive into specific U.S. states or policies, a Global Affairs Canada spokesperson pointed to laws passed in the U.S. this year banning drag shows, restricting gender-affirming care and blocking participation in sporting events. Continued here Dolly Parton had to decline tea invite from Kate Middleton, jokes 'she wasn't going to promote my rock album' | CNN - CNN    Dolly Parton found herself in the rare position of having to politely decline an invitation to have tea with the Princess of Wales Kate Middleton during a recent trip to London. Speaking with BBC Radio 2 in an interview that aired on Saturday, Parton lamented about how little time she had to enjoy the sights and see people while in London for work. "I even got invited to have tea with Kate and I felt so bad, I couldn't even go," Parton said, adding that her team "had all this stuff set up" while she was in town promoting her upcoming rock album "Rockstar." Continued here

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