Electrical brain stimulation winds memory function back 50 years

[MEDICAL]( [Electrical brain stimulation winds memory function back 50 years]( A new study conducted by scientists at Boston University has outlined a non-invasive brain stimulation technique that was able to restore working memory in 70-year-old subjects, so much so they functioned like a healthy 20-year-old. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [Learn New Languages On Any Device Using uTalk's Flexible 130-Language Library]( The world is flattening (figuratively) and it is becoming more and more valuable to learn a second, or third, fourth, or fifth language. uTalk helps you overcome the language barrier challenge by helping you learn real, practical vocabulary in a wide variety of languages from any device that you choose. uTalk's language programs let you understand how native speakers actually talk and feature independently verified translations so you'll be able to navigate through your next vacation like a real local. [Read more]( [MATERIALS]( [Light-activated wrap designed to fix concrete structures]( Utilizing tape to repair concrete structures may seem like some hillbilly fix-it joke, but in fact that's just what fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) sheets are used for. Now, scientists have developed a better FRP, that halves the number of people and amount of time required for application. [Read more]( [MEDICAL]( [Injecting immune stimulants turns tumors into "cancer vaccine factories"]( ​Scientists at New York's Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have made an exciting breakthrough in the realm of cancer treatment, describing a new way of supercharging the body's immune system so that it can take the upper hand and destroy tumor cells around the body. [Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [Life on planet Earth may take millions of years to recover from a mass extinction event]( ​It takes millions of years for life to fully recover from a catastrophic extinction event, according to a new study that examined the aftermath of the asteroid strike that wiped out all non-avian dinosaurs 66 million years ago. [Read more]( Sponsored by Taboola //gizmagptyltd.cmail20.com/t/d-l-pykeld-wtkuhhtil-s///gizmagptyltd.cmail20.com/t/d-l-pykeld-wtkuhhtil-w/ [AIRCRAFT]( [SABRE hypersonic jet/rocket hybrid engine passes key precooler test]( Reaction Engines' hypersonic SABRE air-breathing rocket engine is closer to flight after a key component passed the first phase of high-temperature testing. Under conditions simulating supersonic flight, the engine's precooler unit quenched a 420° C intake airflow in less than 1/20th of a second. [Read more]( [ROBOTICS]( [Pile-driving autonomous robot builds walls in the ground]( ​Driven into the ground, interlocking metal plates known as sheet piles can keep soil from eroding after rainfall, they can serve as retaining walls on slopes, or perform other functions. Installing them is a laborious process, though, which is why scientists have created a robot to do the job. [Read more]( [BICYCLES]( [Third incarnation of radical seatless trike hits Kickstarter]( ​Back in 2014, Bulgarian architects Mihail Klenov and Martin Angelov introduced the Halfbike, a minimalist stand-up trike designed for short commutes. That was followed in 2015 by the improved Halfbike II. Now, they've upped their game once again, with – you guessed it – the Halfbike 3. [Read more]( [HOME ENTERTAINMENT]( [Bang & Olufsen brings Harmony to sound and vision]( Bang Olufsen has unveiled the Beovision Harmony. When the system is playing music, a television rests on the floor behind the system's audio unit. When it's time for onscreen entertainment, the fronts fan out and the TV rises from behind. [Read more]( [MEDICAL]( [A DNA "shredder" is the latest CRISPR gene-editing tool]( CRISPR-Cas9 acts like a pair of molecular scissors and enables precise cut-and-paste DNA edits. But now, researchers have developed a new genetic tool that, they say, acts more like a motorized DNA “shredder.” [Read more]( [HOME ENTERTAINMENT]( [Ikea and Sonos bring light and sound to Milan's Salone del Mobile]( Last month, Ikea and Sonos announced that they were collaborating on a new range of light and sound products. Now the Symfonisk range has debuted in Milan, and is made up of a table lamp with built-in wireless speaker and a small, versatile standalone streaming speaker. [Read more]( [GOOD THINKING]( [Agazzi Pro backpack is unlocked with a fingerprint]( Italian company Agazzi Designs has integrated some high-tech thinking into what it bills as the first urban backpack with an anti-theft fingerprint scanner, built to ensure only those with the correct prints gain access to its contents. ​ [Read more]( [TINY HOUSES]( [Lupine tiny house puts the focus on the view]( Wind River Tiny Homes recently completed a tiny house for a couple in Virginia with a nice 100 acre (40 hectare) plot of land. To make the most of the choice location, the firm installed carefully placed windows – including in the shower – putting the focus firmly on the view outside. [Read more]( [SPACE]( [Self-driving spacecraft tech to be road-tested as part of planetary defense mission]( ESA has now detailed the side mission it’s planning for the asteroid-visiting spacecraft Hera. After the main work is complete, the probe will test out some new autonomous navigation systems, which should help future spacecraft get around without relying on ground control all the way back on Earth. [Read more]( [SPACE]( [Study shows the International Space Station is brimming with bacteria]( Scientists have just put the finishing touches on what they say is the first comprehensive catalog of bacteria and fungi living inside the ISS, describing a bacteria-filled environment not dissimilar to a gym or an office. [Read more]( [MOTORCYCLES]( [Voxan and Max Biaggi take aim at the electric motorcycle land speed record]( French motorcycle company Voxan is hitting the salt flats next year to take a stab at an electric motorcycle land speed record. With Max Biaggi confirmed as the rider, the Voxan team is aiming for a two-way speed over 330 km/h (205 mph) with a streamlined version of its Wattman electric cruiser. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Jeep descends on Moab with a small army of pickup concepts]( If you thought that the launch of the Gladiator pickup meant that Jeep was done experimenting with pickup concepts at the annual Easter Jeep Safari, think again. This year's lineup is ALL pickup, from Gladiator camper, to retromodded M715, to Wrangler-turned-long bed Gladiator. [Read more]( [ENVIRONMENT]( [Glaciers have lost 9 trillion tonnes of ice since 1961, says satellite study]( A comprehensive study has combined field observations and satellite data to track glacial ice loss. The team found that between 1961 and 2016, glaciers globally lost a total of over 9 trillion tonnes of ice, contributing significantly to sea level rise. [Read more]( [DIGITAL CAMERAS]( [Gallery: Photography is the real winner in the 16th annual Smithsonian Photo Contest]( The winning frames from the 16th annual Smithsonian Photo Contest are in. Sixty finalists were selected from more than 48,000 entries from 207 countries competing for eight prizes across six categories. Here are all the winning shots plus a selection of our favorite finalists. [Read more]( [SPACE]( [Early asteroids may have had iron-spewing volcanoes]( Metallic asteroids​ in the early days of the solar system may have had volcanoes spewing molten iron instead of lava. Based on models of how metallic asteroids form and cool, a new study by planetary scientists at UC Santa Cruz opens the window on such a spectacular possibility. [Read more]( [ARCHITECTURE]( [Award-winning libraries rewrite the book on good design]( A library with a train track running through it and another with a design meant to maximize natural light inside feature in the 2019 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards. Whether you're a bookworm or not, the awards offer an opportunity to check out high-projects by some top-tier architects. 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