Too much sleep is just as bad for your brain as too little, concludes study

[HEALTH & WELLBEING]( [Too much sleep is just as bad for your brain as too little, concludes world’s largest sleep study]( The first results from the world’s largest sleep study conclude that between seven and eight hours of sleep is the ideal range for optimal cognitive performance. The study also revealed that too much sleep correlated with similar cognitive deficits associated with too little sleep. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [Save 25% on the HyperDrive Wireless Charger USB-C Hub]( Frustrated by the lack of ports on your MacBook? The HyperDrive USB-C Hub could well be the answer … and then some. Not only does it turn a single USB-C into 8 ports - including 4K HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, 3 x USB 3.0, SD and Micro SD - it’s also a wireless phone charger for iPhone or Android. This compact, cleverly designed device could be the only extra connectivity accessory you'll ever need! [Read more]( [DRONES]( [Jetson-equipped Teal One drone takes flight as a 60-mph Raspberry Pi in the sky]( It's taken a couple of years, but 21-year-old drone entrepreneur George Matus has finally got his flagship Teal One drone into production. Fast, compact and smart, the Teal One packs an Nvidia Jetson TX processor and has its own app platform to enable AR, autonomy and deep learning applications. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Camper van answers adventure's call with flex bed-garage and panoramic roof]( A camper van that sleeps two people and two bikes is a recipe for a seriously fun summer (and spring and fall), especially if it can sleep all four at the same time. With its new Twin Supreme 640 SGX, Slovenian converter Adria creates that exact 2+2 camper van layout in a Fiat Ducato. [Read more]( [SPACE]( [Remembering Apollo 7: Milestones, mutiny and the mission that paved the way for the Moon landing]( On October 11, 1968, America returned to space with its most ambitious manned mission to date. Born in the aftermath of a fiery tragedy, Apollo 7, this first flight not only made possible Neil Armstrong's one small step, it also made history by being the stage for the first mutiny in space. [Read more]( Sponsored by Taboola //gizmagptyltd.cmail20.com/t/d-l-nnhldk-wtkuhhtil-s///gizmagptyltd.cmail20.com/t/d-l-nnhldk-wtkuhhtil-w/ [SPACE]( [US Air Force backs Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket with $500 million contract]( Jeff Bezos has high hopes for his New Glenn rocket and its development has just received a nice helping hand. The US Air Force today announced it will handing Bezo’s space company Blue Origin half a billion dollars as part of its plan to usher in a new generation of heavy lift boosters. [Read more]( [MOTORCYCLES]( [​Well that didn't take long: S&S shotgun exhausts for the Indian FTR1200]( We're big fans of Indian's new flat-track inspired streetbike, but its production exhaust detracts significantly from the look we fell in love with. Aftermarket to the rescue! These S S exhausts bring the FTR1200 back much closer to the look of the original Custom we lost our minds over last year. [Read more]( [MARINE]( [Sealegs goes electric with E4 amphibious boat]( ​Wouldn't it be neat if there were a boat with three retractable wheels that allowed it to get in and out of the water on its own? Well there is, and it's made by New Zealand-based Sealegs. Now, the company has unveiled a new electric-drive model, the Electric E4. [Read more]( [MEDICAL]( [Color-changing contact lens could outdo eye drops]( ​If you've ever tried using eye drops, then you'll know that a great deal of the medication simply ends up being flushed from your eye by flowing tears. Drug-dispensing contact lenses are an alternative, with an experimental new one changing color to verify that it's done its job. [Read more]( [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY]( [Samsung's latest Galaxy A9 phone packs four cameras around back]( If you thought the Huawei P20 Pro was skimping a little with its triple-sensor rear camera, take a look at the newly unveiled Samsung Galaxy A9 for 2018. It features not three but four cameras around the back, to help you "capture dynamic and beautiful photos effortlessly." [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [Build Your Own Robot And More With The Complete Arduino Starter Kit]( Ever dreamed of building your own electronics? If you'd love to create your own app or maybe built yourself a robot, The Complete Arduino Starter Kit & Course Bundle can help you out. Currently available at 85% off, these six courses and starter kit are now just $89.99 via New Atlas Deals. [Read more]( [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY]( [MakerPhone comes as a kit you assemble and code to create a working mobile phone]( Many of us carry a smartphone, but few of us know how it works. Croatian tech startup CircuitMess wants to change that with the MakerPhone, a build-it-yourself mobile phone aimed at makers 11 years of age and up. [Read more]( [ARCHITECTURE]( [BIG brings high-end design to low cost housing]( Well-made low-cost housing is a tough nut to crack, but high-profile Danish firm BIG recently took on the challenge for a new project in its home country. Commissioned by a non-profit affordable housing association, Dortheavej Residence offers architect-designed homes to people on a low income. [Read more]( [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY]( [Razer Phone 2 brings more power, performance, and color for gamers]( Almost a year after launching its first gaming-focused flagship smartphone, Razer is back with the Razer Phone 2. It brings with it faster performance, improved cooling, an upgraded camera setup and even Razer's RGB Chroma lighting system – so you can have your app notifications color-coded. [Read more]( [MOTORCYCLES]( [​KTM sharpens the sharpest of the hyper-tourers, the 2019 Super Duke 1290 GT]( To those who have everything, more will be given – and thus the GT, which was already the fastest and craziest touring motorcycle on the market, gets more horsepower, a bidirectional quickshifter, updated electronics and creature comforts, and frankly the best dash we've seen on two wheels to date. [Read more]( [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY]( [Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL vs. iPhone XR, XS and XS Max]( If you’re considering a Pixel 3 or 3 XL, the main question you’re probably asking yourself is how well they stack up against Apple’s latest iPhones. To help you decide, New Atlas compares the specs and features of the Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL to the iPhone XR, XS and XS Max. [Read more]( [AROUND THE HOME]( [Dyson dials up its beauty offerings with a high-powered hair styler]( Dyson has recently started to cast its eye beyond spotless living rooms and hospital-grade kitchen floors. Its latest creation puts its expertise in sucking and blowing air around to use in a high-powered hair styling machine that can apparently be used to create all kinds of 'dos. [Read more]( [MEDICAL]( [The “honest” placebo: When drugs still work even though patients know they're fake]( ​A new study has found patients suffering from cancer-related fatigue displayed significant improvement in their symptoms after the were knowingly given an inert placebo. This study adds to a growing body of work suggesting “honest” placebos may play a role in certain kinds of clinical treatments.​ [Read more]( [DRONES]( [Gladius Mini underwater drone is small but capable]( ​Although there are presently numerous consumer underwater drones on the market, one that really caught our eye was Chasing Innovations' Gladius Advanced Pro. Now, the company has announced the smaller, lighter and cheaper Gladius Mini, which actually has some extra features. [Read more]( [SPACE]( [Crewed spacecraft bound for ISS forced to make emergency ballistic descent]( NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin were forced to make an unplanned descent through Earth's atmosphere today following a malfunction of their Soyuz launch vehicle. The crew has now touched down in Kazakhstan, where they are being attended by rescue personnel. 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