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Brainstem atlas maps vital circuits & Europe expands missile defense plans - News (Jul 14, 2026)
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- Jul 14, 2026
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Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - Consensus: AI for Research. Get a free month - https://get.consensus.app/automated_daily - KrispCall: Agentic Cloud Telephony - https://try.krispcall.com/tad - Discover the Future of AI Audio with ElevenLabs - https://try.elevenlabs.io/tad Support The Automated Daily directly: Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/theautomateddaily Today's topics: Brainstem atlas maps vital circuits - Scientists at IIT Madras released Anchor, a cellular-resolution 3D brainstem atlas linking MRI scans to nerve-cell anatomy. The open reference could support Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, stroke, SIDS, and neurosurgery research. Europe expands missile defense plans - European allies meeting in Paris agreed to deepen work on a new anti-ballistic missile defense system for Ukraine. The move highlights Russian missile pressure, Patriot shortages, and Europe’s push for greater defense autonomy. China trade jumps on AI demand - China’s June exports and imports surged, helped by AI hardware demand and shipments sent before possible new U.S. tariffs. The figures strengthen China’s trade outlook but could also revive tensions with Washington and Europe. Gaza aid tensions and recovery - A senior UN official accused Hamas of obstructing humanitarian aid in Gaza, while the EU pledged nearly 900 million euros for early recovery. The story underscores both the humanitarian emergency and the political barriers to rebuilding. EU targets child social media - The European Commission is preparing draft rules to restrict children’s access to social media, especially for under-13s. The debate centers on addictive design, child safety, Meta, TikTok, and how far the EU should regulate platforms. Fast-tracked Ebola vaccine trial - The UK approved first-…