Deep learning algorithm detects Alzheimer’s up to six years before doctors

[MEDICAL]( [Deep learning algorithm detects Alzheimer’s up to six years before doctors]( A new deep learning algorithm has been developed that can study PET scan images and detect the onset of Alzheimer’s six years earlier than current diagnostic methods. The research is part of a new wave of work using machine learning technology to identify subtle patterns in complex medical imaging. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [These Wireless Earbuds Are The Perfect Under $100 Gift]( These highly-reviewed earbuds deliver an impressive list of key features in a sleek and stylish package. Most importantly, they don't skimp on sound and you won't have to sacrifice an ounce of quality by going wireless. By utilizing the latest Bluetooth technology, 5.0, they also secure utterly perfect connectivity that never lags or drops — and connecting to your device is a breeze. Twist and lock to fit each earbud snuggly in your ear, and get 35 total hours of on-the-go listening thanks to their portable charging case. Enjoy crisp highs and deep lows without wires getting in your way with the REVEL True Wireless Earbuds. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Volkswagen Tarok small pickup expands for longer cargo]( Volkswagen debuts the clever, little Tarok Concept at the 2018 São Paulo Motor Show. The near-production small pickup is influenced heavily by smart, modern SUVs but still does serious work, carrying payloads up to 1 tonne (1.1 ton) in an extendable bed that grows around cargo. [Read more]( [URBAN TRANSPORT]( [Four-wheeled Screecher electric pedalcycle rolls on solar power]( Screecher riders can zip up to 15 mph on motor power alone, or choose from five levels of pedal assist. The onboard battery can be plugged in for a top up, or users can park up in a sunny spot and let the solar panels do their thing. [Read more]( [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY]( [Samsung finally unfurls its folding phone screen prototype]( Samsung’s long-rumored folding-display phone has finally become a reality – well, almost. During the keynote for the 2018 Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) today, the company demoed a prototype of what it calls the Infinity Flex Display, which can fold from smartphone- to tablet-sized. [Read more]( Sponsored by Taboola //gizmagptyltd.cmail20.com/t/d-l-njyuyht-wtkuhhtil-s///gizmagptyltd.cmail20.com/t/d-l-njyuyht-wtkuhhtil-w/ [ENERGY]( [Bionic mushroom uses bacteria and graphene to generate electricity]( ​Could your home one day be powered by patches of mushrooms? Probably not, but scientists have nonetheless created a "bionic mushroom" that does indeed generate electricity – and it may pave the way for more practical bio-electric systems. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Hillside Leisure flips its VW camper van around for more cooking and bath space]( The Hillside Leisure Heatherton features a layout quite different from other Crafter camper vans we've seen, putting a full-width bathroom at the rear and convertible lounge up front. The Heatherton stays comfortable with heating, an oven/broiler, a hybrid stove, and a touchscreen command center. [Read more]( [MOTORCYCLES]( [Meet Harley-Davidson's great electric hope: The production-ready 2020 Livewire]( It's looking more and more like Harley's only hope is to branch out into new segments in search of a replacement for its withering customer base, and the 2019 Livewire represents the storied company's first big punch as it tries to fight its way into millennial relevancy. [Read more]( [TINY HOUSES]( [Slide-out makes compact tiny house a little less compact]( The Ozark, by Tiny Idahomes, is a compact tiny house that measures just 20 ft (6 m)-long and is laid-out on one level. The towable dwelling gains a significant amount of living space when parked up thanks to a slide-out section that includes a dining/seating area. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Biomega channels e-bike design into simplified electric car]( ​Denmark's e-bike maker Biomega has unveiled its first four-wheel electric vehicle – the Sin crossover utility vehicle. The concept brings to mind Renault's Twizy, but has room for four, is designed as a car not a quadricycle and has a top speed of 130 km/h (80 mph).​ [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [Chris Hadfield Teaches Space Exploration]( At age nine, Chris Hadfield knew he wanted to go to space. He eventually went there three times, becoming a commander of the International Space Station. In his MasterClass, Chris teaches you what it takes to explore space and what the future holds for humans in the final frontier. Learn about the science of space travel, life as an astronaut, and how flying in space will forever change the way you think about living on Earth. [Read more]( [SMARTWATCHES]( [Fossil Sport boasts Qualcomm's newest wearable chip and plenty of sensors]( The Fossil Sport is the latest smartwatch from Fossil, and as well as carrying an impressive number of onboard sensors, it also has the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 chip inside – the processor that is set to power the next generation of wearables running Google's Wear OS. [Read more]( [ARCHITECTURE]( [Residential building made from 140 shipping containers]( We've covered a lot of shipping container-based architecture projects but this one, by New York City and Naples-based firm Lot-ek, is larger than most. Named Drivelines Studios, it's a residential project in South Africa that's made from a total of 140 recycled shipping containers. [Read more]( [WEARABLES]( [Armin Strom's innovative Masterpiece 1 puts two movements side-by-side]( Sometimes two movements are better than one, as Swiss watchmaker Armin Strom demonstrates with its Masterpiece 1 Dual Time Resonance wristwatch. Its two movements keep track of the time in two different zones and make it more accurate thanks to clever use of resonance. [Read more]( [MOTORCYCLES]( [Aprilia tests the idea of active motorcycle aerodynamics with Concept RS660]( Powered by the front half of a Tuono 1100 V4, the Aprilia Concept RS660 unveiled at EICMA is a lightweight parallel twin supersport bike with comfy ergonomics for the road and a frontal aerodynamic profile that changes angle to adjust the balance between drag and downforce. [Read more]( [MEDICAL]( ["Lab on a chip" technology picks personalized cancer-fighting molecules out of a crowd]( In an exciting advance in the burgeoning world of bespoke cancer treatments, scientists have developed a new immunotherapy screening technology that greatly accelerates the creation of drugs that can target individual tumors with 100-percent specificity. [Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [Oxford study finds screen time doesn't disrupt children's sleep]( Perhaps one of the biggest dilemmas faced by parents in the 21st century is how much screen time their child should be allowed. A new study from the University of Oxford may set some parent’s minds at ease, finding screen time has little to no effect on the duration of a child’s sleep. [Read more]( [ENVIRONMENT]( [UN report reveals ozone layer on track for full recovery by 2060]( ​​Around 30 years ago, the world came together to mend a widening hole in the Earth’s ozone layer, which plays a very important role in shielding us from ultraviolet rays. A new report has revealed that this long-term healing strategy is continuing to pay dividends. [Read more]( [MOTORCYCLES]( [Why won't Royal Enfield produce its stunning Concept KX bobber?]( Royal Enfield has been busy of late, particularly with the launch of its new parallel twins, but its Indian design team also had time to knock up a sensational concept for EICMA – the 838cc V-Twin "Concept KX" bobber that we think would sell like hotcakes in the West if it made it to production. [Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [Study of moths' "stealth fur" may lead to better sound-absorbing materials]( ​Bats eat a lot of moths, which they locate in the dark via echolocation. According to new research, however, some moths have evolved sound-absorbing fur as a passive means of defence – and it could inspire advances in human technology. [Read more]( [3D PRINTING]( [Pulped paper replaces plastic as the raw material for this 3D printer]( ​With a few notable exceptions, the majority of objects removed from a 3D printer bed are fashioned with plastic. But plastic has a nasty habit of ruining our environment at the end of its useful life. Beer Holthuis has built a 3D printer that extrudes paper pulp to build three-dimensional objects.​ [Read more]( [CHILDREN]( [Sleepytroll automatically rocks the cradle]( ​For parents who don't wish to repeatedly rock their fussing infant back to sleep, there's already a sensor-equipped baby bed that does the job for them. Sleepytroll, however, takes a different approach – it gets attached to existing strollers or beds, rocking them when it detects a waking baby. 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