Common sleep aid protects your eyesight as you age

[New Atlas logo]( Medical [Common sleep aid protects your eyesight as you age]( [Could this supplement help you get shut-eye and preserve your good eyes?]( A popular pill that assists with shut-eye may also help preserve those eyes, with a new study linking melatonin and the slowing of age-related macular degeneration. It's part of a growing body of research into the sight-protecting power of melatonin. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [For only $30 Office 2019 delivers stability and core functionality]( In the age of ever-evolving software, Office 2019 may seem like a relic from an era past. But before you dismiss it, know that this version remains a robust and reliable option for Windows and Mac users seeking a feature-rich productivity suite. [Read more]( Space [Video: Starliner suffers thruster failures as it docks with ISS]( [Starliner docking with the ISS]( Boeing's Starliner spacecraft can't seem to catch a break. Although it ultimately successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS), five of the capsule's reaction thrusters malfunctioned, delaying docking by over an hour. [Read more]( Bicycles [Revolution W rides as fastest factory military-grade ebike ever made]( [The Revolution W is described as "an exhilarating urban, dirt road, mountain and battlefield-ready masterpiece, representing the ultimate adrenaline rush and the fastest factory electric bike ever made"]( Californian ebike maker Hi-Power Cycles has not only launched a new 80-mph beast, but has also established a brand new Defense Division to get the Revolution W into the hands of military, law enforcement and local government personnel. [Read more]( Around The Home [Countertop kitchen gadget makes drinking water out of thin air]( [The new device promises clean, continuous water and fresh air right from your countertop ]( If your tap water is less-than-drinkable, you can use filtration systems, special pitchers, or bottled water to clean it up. Or, you could take a chance on a new air-to-water converter now blasting its way through an Indiegogo campaign. [Read more]( Space [Starship Flight 4 aces mission with double splashdown]( [Starship Flight 4 lifting off]( SpaceX's Starship scored a double win on its fourth test mission today as both the Super Heavy first stage and the Starship second stage had successful flights, reaching space and ending in slow splashdowns in the Gulf of Mexico and the Indian Ocean. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Liquid Skateboard holds its user's speed via cruise control]( [Designer Alexis Chabat takes the Liquid Skateboard for a spin]( Some people might say that if you're just standing on an electric skateboard that's controlled by a remote, then you're not really skateboarding. Such folks might prefer the Liquid Skateboard, as it's more like a regular board with cruise control. [Read more]( Energy [HotTwist water-based thermal system cuts heating bills by 75%]( [South Queensferry, Scotland, is the site of a new pilot plant for SeaWarm, a system that uses thermal energy in bodies of water to heat buildings]( Water can hold a huge amount of thermal energy, and a new system to tap into this is being trialed in Scotland. A startup called SeaWarm uses heat stored in bodies of water for buildings, pulling four times more heat out than electricity used. [Read more]( Architecture [Hardy affordable home was 3D-printed in just five days]( [The 3D-printed house is designed to withstand even severe seismic activity]( This impressive project proves that 3D-printed homes can be suitable for extreme weather and even seismic areas. Printed in just five days, it was also created significantly cheaper than a typical brick-and-mortar home. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Guns and manhood size: Study deflates compensation theory]( [Researchers looked at the link between satisfaction with penis size and gun ownership]( Researchers have finally investigated a widely held belief that men who are more dissatisfied with the size of their penis are more likely to own a gun. And the results are not what they expected. [Read more]( Medical [Oral insulin drops under the tongue could replace diabetes injections]( [Drops of insulin placed under the tongue could be a new alternative to injections for diabetics]( Diabetics sick of daily injections may have renewed hope for a less invasive alternative. Scientists at the University of British Columbia (UBC) have developed a new delivery method for insulin where users just place a few drops under their tongue. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). [Update profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( Copyright New Atlas © 2022