The "Big Bang" of Alzheimer’s: Study uncovers genesis of the disease

[MEDICAL]( [The "Big Bang" of Alzheimer’s: Breakthrough study uncovers genesis of the disease]( Impressive new research has discovered the earliest point in a neurodegenerative process that is thought to lead to dementia. The researchers describe the discovery as like finding the "Big Bang" of Alzheimer’s disease, and it’s hoped the work leads to new treatments and ways to detect the disease. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [Upgrade Your AC for Under $100 with the Sensibo Smart Controller]( Automate and save energy with help from Sensibo, the smart air conditioning controller that makes you feel a little less guilty about cranking the AC in the summer months. Compatible with any remote-controlled air conditioner or heat pump, Sensibo takes less than a minute to install and lets you use your smartphone to schedule your AC for optimum efficiency and comfort. Program it to warm the house when you wake up, turn off your AC once you're asleep, and integrate with Amazon Alexa or Google Home to change temperatures with your voice. [Read more]( [MEDICAL]( [CERN chip enables first 3D color X-ray images of the human body]( Medical X-ray scans have long been stuck in the black-and-white era. Now Mars Bioimaging has developed a bioimaging scanner that can produce full color, three dimensional images of bones, lipids, and soft tissue, thanks to a sensor chip developed at CERN for use in the Large Hadron Collider. [Read more]( [MILITARY]( [SkyGuardian drone embarks on milestone transatlantic flight]( General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc's (GA-ASI) SkyGuardian drone set out today on its historic transatlantic flight. At 12:48 pm CDT, the MQ-9B MALE RPA took off from Grand Forks, North Dakota and is on its way to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. [Read more]( [ARCHITECTURE]( [Revolving house takes its interior for a spin]( At a glance, the Revolving House of T looks like a relatively typical, if rather dilapidated, old house – but this is misleading. Located in Japan's Kantō region, it was created by artist Mochida Atsuko and features a revolving interior that rotates a full 360 degrees. [Read more]( Sponsored by Taboola //gizmagptyltd.cmail20.com/t/d-l-bijbik-wtkuhhtil-s///gizmagptyltd.cmail20.com/t/d-l-bijbik-wtkuhhtil-w/ [3D PRINTING]( [Inexpensive houses could be 3D-printed from peat]( ​Some of the earliest houses in Northern Europe were made out of slabs of peat, as it was a cheap and abundant building material. Now, Estonian scientists are revisiting the idea of peat houses, only this time they're looking at 3D-printing the things. [Read more]( [DIGITAL CAMERAS]( [Nvidia's new AI takes a one-stop approach to fixing grainy photos]( If you've taken a photo in low light you've probably encountered the grainy effect that can dilute the finished product. A new AI tool could prove an incredibly easy way to remove grainy from photos, with the ability to automatically produce a clean image after analyzing only the corrupted version. [Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [200-million year old monster pushes back the clock on giant dinosaurs]( Dinosaurs weren’t always giants – during the Triassic period they were mostly chicken-sized critters, and they didn’t really grow to be massive until the Jurassic. Now, the discovery of a new species in Argentina is pushing back the clock on dinosaur gigantism by up to 30 million years. [Read more]( [SPACE]( [Israeli group announces plans for February 2019 Moon landing]( Israel has put in its bid to be the fourth nation to reach the Moon and the first privately-funded mission to do so. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and the nonprofit SpaceIL today outlined plans to send up an unmanned spacecraft that will make a lunar landing on February 13, 2019. [Read more]( [BICYCLES]( [Prodrive electrifies its ultralight Hummingbird folding bike]( A follow-up to the "world's lightest folding bike," the Hummingbird Electric is billed as the world's lightest folding e-bike. With a weight of just 23 lb (10.4 kg), it doesn't need the biggest motor in the garage to flaunt its power-to-weight ratio proudly. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [This Privacy Deal Is a Keeper]( To help World Cup spectators against threats from censorship, monitoring, and throttling, IPVanish VPN is offering new users a discount. Until July 15, IPVanish is including an additional 25% off every plan purchased through their World Cup privacy promotion. That means a new user could subscribe to IPVanish VPN for as little as $4.87/mo (a 60% in total savings compared to standard pricing). [Read more]( [MOTORCYCLES]( [Jarvish X-AR smart motorcycle helmet brings Alexa along for the ride]( It’s not Tony Stark’s Jarvis assistant, but it’s Jarv … ish? The Jarvish X-AR is a smart heads-up motorcycle helmet with all the trimmings, from a basic HUD to 360-degree cameras and voice controls. And now it’s being upgraded to feature augmented reality and Alexa voice assistant integration. [Read more]( [BICYCLES]( [Haibike’s 2019 Flyon e-bike range packs beauty and brawn]( Built around carbon frames with integrated, air-cooled Yamaha batteries, as well as the high-torque 120-Nm TQ 120S mid-drive motor, Haibike’s 2019 Flyon range features hidden wiring, beautiful displays and one monster of a headlight. They’re expensive, but boy are they pretty. [Read more]( [AROUND THE HOME]( [Brava countertop oven cooks with visible and infrared light]( A company called Brava is launching a countertop oven that cooks food quickly and thoroughly using visible and infrared light, and if you cut through the marketing faff it looks like there might just be a useful product hiding under there. [Read more]( [MEDICAL]( [Ultrasound remotely bursts heat-sensitive capsules, delivering drugs directly to tumors]( A promising new cancer drug delivery system has successfully passed early human safety trials. The treatment delivers cancer drugs in heat-activated capsules to tumors in the liver and then uses a focused ultrasound beam to remotely trigger the targeted release of their drug payload. [Read more]( [HEALTH & WELLBEING]( [Large meta-study concludes multivitamins don't improve cardiovascular health]( A new meta-study has concluded that multivitamins and mineral supplements do not improve cardiovascular health or protect against heart attack and stroke. The systematic review suggests if a person is generally healthy then multivitamin/mineral dietary supplements confer no cardiovascular benefits. [Read more]( [BICYCLES]( [Cargo bike slims down when there's nothing to carry]( ​Cargo bikes may be great for hauling your crap (or kids) around, but they can be rather ungainly when used as regular commuters. Well, the German-made muli addresses that shortcoming with a cargo basket that folds in when not in use. [Read more]( [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY]( [How the biggest names in mobile are trying to curb smartphone addiction]( If you're looking for similarities between the upcoming iOS 12 and Android P updates, an obvious one stands out: New tools for curbing our growing dependence on our smartphones. Here's how the giant mobile tech companies are going to try and get us to spend less time on our mobiles. [Read more]( [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY]( [Ticwatch Pro smartwatch features dual screens for longer battery life]( One of the problems with smartwatches is that when their battery dies, they're not much use. The newly unveiled Ticwatch Pro tackles that problem with special dual-layer technology – a regular OLED display stacked below a monochrome LCD display that keeps battery drain down to a minimum. [Read more]( [ENVIRONMENT]( [Should today's oil rigs be tomorrow's reefs?]( ​According to an international understanding, all offshore oil rigs, wind turbines and other structures must be removed from the environment once they're no longer functional. A new study, however, claims that it might be better for marine life if such decommissioned installations just stayed put. [Read more]( [BICYCLES]( [Pure Cycles gives two-wheeled cargo hauling some electric assist]( Pedaling an e-bike is a great alternative to taking the family car to work. But what about going shopping? Precariously balancing plastic bags on handlebars isn't recommended, and that's where cargo bikes come in handy. Or in the case of the Capacita from California's Pure Cycles, a cargo e-bike. [Read more]( [PETS]( [Bristly doggy toothbrush lets your hound do the grunt work]( The American Veterinary Medical Association says that brushing a dog's teeth regularly is the best way to maintain their oral health, and Bristly is a new tool designed to let them do the grunt work.​ [Read more]( [COMPUTERS]( [Rotating charger cable stays flexible to avoid the fray]( ​​A new charging cable might be able to withstand a few months of being bent into shape, but give it enough time and those wires will start to give way. The USB93 is a rather clever solution to this dilemma, using a rotating ball to avoid undue stress on the cable and keep things in working order. ​ [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 © 2018