Anti-aging compound from pomegranates proves promising in human trials

[MEDICAL]( [Anti-aging compound from pomegranates proves promising in human clinical trials]( Researchers at EPFL have now reported a new step towards anti-aging medication. Human clinical trials of a fruit-derived compound showed promise in slowing mitochondrial aging in elderly patients, with no side effects found. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [Learn to Code Online with 11 Courses Covering Python, Ruby, JavaScript & More]( Alongside HTML and CSS, JavaScript is one of the three core technologies for producing content online, making it a must-know for any aspiring web developer. Serving as your JavaScript primer, this course takes you through the essentials of JavaScript programming in just three hours. Jump in, and you'll explore JavaScript loops, variables, objects, and more concepts as you get savvy with this web development staple. [Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [Scottish crannogs may be older than Stonehenge]( Archaeologists from the Universities of Southampton and Reading have determined that some of Scotland's famous lake dwellings are older than Stonehenge. Called "crannogs," the little artificial islands have yielded pottery that indicate that settlements were built as early as 3640 BCE. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Aston Martin will race a detuned Valkyrie at Le Mans in the new Hypercar class]( A "hypercar" class has been announced for the World Endurance Championship starting in 2020-21, designed to entice some of the world's most extreme streetcars to throw down and prove themselves. And one we'll definitely see on track is the awesome Aston Martin Valkyrie. [Read more]( [OUTDOORS]( [Dunraven's aluminum camping trailer is a towable off-grid tiny cabin for a family of six]( More stylish than any bus-size fifth-wheel, but with room for the family, the new Trail Ridge caravan from Dunraven brings clean design and cozy living to camp. The 18-foot (5.5-m) aluminum box trailer is designed for families that want to experience the outdoors, not just park a trailer there. [Read more]( Sponsored by Taboola [MILITARY]( [US Air Force tests hypersonic missile on bomber flight]( The US Air Force's new hypersonic missile takes to the air for the first time as an AGM-183A ARRW went aloft strapped under the wing of a B-52, the engine-less prototype was not dropped, but was equipped with sensors to record drag and vibrations on the vehicle and the aircraft. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [BMW debuts new estate wagon with sixth-gen 3 Series Touring]( In 1987, BMW debuted a touring car in the 3 Series model line. That wagon proved to be popular as a compact option in the larger overall market with over a million of those cars sold as the 3 Series evolved. Looking to replicate that success, BMW is launching an all-new 3 Series Touring. [Read more]( [MEDICAL]( [Protein from the blood of young mice found to extend lifespan of older mice]( A new study is offering a new hypothesis to explain the long-standing idea that transfusions of young blood can reverse the effects of aging. The study reveals when older mice are supplemented with a protein taken from the blood of young mice, they live longer and exhibit youthful characteristics. [Read more]( [DRONES]( [Radical VTOL drone's wings are also its rotor blades]( ​VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) drones already have some advantages over multicopters and fixed-wing drones, but could they offer even better functionality? The designers of the ROTORwing seem to think so, as their aircraft's wings actually double as its rotor blades. [Read more]( [BICYCLES]( [Stark Drive Torque e-bike unlocks with a fingerprint and can wirelessly charge your phone]( E-bike builder Stark is on a mission to offer folks more reasonably priced options, and is set to launch a pair of new electrified models that squeeze some impressive capabilities into a relatively affordable package. ​ [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Honda details e electric city car "skateboard" chassis]( Honda's new all-electric city car​ project is off to a promising start, with more than 25,000 people having already reserved one. Now Honda has revealed the "skateboard" that will underpin the EV. [Read more]( [TINY HOUSES]( [Tiny house fits lots of living space into small footprint]( Build Tiny's latest model is on the smaller side, even for a tiny house, but is packed with space-saving ideas. Designed to squeeze into a small suburban plot, it includes movable cabinetry, a home office, and a loft net that provides additional space to lounge. [Read more]( [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY]( [Researchers build a smart case to control your phone with no wires or Bluetooth required]( Researchers from Columbia University and Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, have come up with an ingenious method of smartphone control. It lets you add dials and switches to a handset, without the need for any connecting wires or Bluetooth pairing. [Read more]( [MEDICAL]( [Cytophone detects and blasts circulating cancer cells]( A team of researchers has developed a non-invasive tool which not only detects circulating tumor cells in the bloodstream, but can blast them away at the same time. Dubbed the Cytophone, it employs a laser which heats the CTCs, subsequently detecting them via ultrasound. [Read more]( [COMPUTERS]( [Why I'm quitting Dropbox (and Dropbox is fine with that)]( I don't know when I opened my Dropbox account. It was years ago – probably not long after it was founded in 2007. Since then I've been a fan of the way Dropbox makes saving files in the cloud – and sharing them – quick and easy. But with its newly-announced features, I think it's time for a change. [Read more]( [COMPUTERS]( [New deepfake algorithm allows you to text-edit the words of a speaker in a video]( It is now possible to take a talking-head style video, and add, delete or edit the speaker's words as simply as you'd edit text in a word processor. A new deepfake algorithm can process the audio and video into a new file in which the speaker says more or less whatever you want them to. [Read more]( [COMPUTERS]( [Lumi lamp containing computer and projector could be a form factor of the future]( bIOSlab's Lumi ​is a desk lamp​ with a built-in computer and projector that promises a clutter-free​ workspace, projecting a 20-in infrared touch screen on your desktop​ or an 80-in wall projection screen, plus a bunch of versatile applications for interactive learning and creative storytelling​. [Read more]( [OUTDOORS]( [Inflatable G7 Pod sleeping ledge lightens the load for mountain-climbers with no fear]( ​Every ounce matters for climbers hauling gear up big walls, so essential items billed as the lightest in the world are always going to attract a bit of interest. That is very much the case with the G7 Pod wall ledge which offers a very lightweight alternative to the hefty portaledges. [Read more]( [SPACE]( [Milky Way still reeling from impact with "ghost galaxy"]( Last year astronomers discovered a gigantic “ghost” galaxy, named Antlia 2, orbiting the Milky Way. Now, new research led by Rochester University has found that the bizarre galaxy may have been involved in a hit-and-run that left the Milky Way with a wobbly galactic disc. [Read more]( [DIGITAL CAMERAS]( [Dreamlike shot of Greenland village wins 2019 Nat Geo Travel Photo Contest]( A beautiful, almost dreamlike, shot of a tiny fishing village in Greenland has won the Grand Prize in this year's National Geographic Travel Photo Contest. Chinese photographer Weimin Chu spent nearly a week in the tiny, tranquil town before capturing the immediately iconic, award-winning shot. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [World Championship-winning 1992 Williams-Renault for sale]( This Williams-Renault FW15B dominated the 1992 Formula 1 season. Nigel Mansell won nine times, beating Ayrton Senna's record of eight Grand Prix victories in a season, against a field that boasted Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher. Mansell took five of those wins in this car. It’s for sale ... [Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [Electromagnetic induction to improve taste and shelf life of beer and other beverages]( A new electromagnetic induction technology promises to make beer and other beverages taste better and have a longer shelf life. The new technique that applies precise heating to food processing has recently completed its major first round of testing ahead of a market launch later this year. [Read more]( [ENVIRONMENT]( [Cotton waste finds new life as eco-friendly plastic]( When a cotton gin is used to separate cotton fibers from their seeds, a lot of lint is produced as a waste product. Currently, much of that cotton lint is just burned or put in landfills. Thanks to recent research out of Australia, however, it may soon be converted into biodegradable plastic. [Read more]( [BICYCLES]( [Cyclo bike helmet "flips" for stowage]( ​If cycling helmets weren't so bulky to carry around, it's entirely possible that more people would actually use the things. That's why British cyclists Josh Cohen and Dom Cotton invented the Cyclo, which features a unique "flipclip" design. [Read more]( [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY]( [Motorola releases 48-megapixel, 5G-upgradable moto z4]( Motorola launched its mid-priced 5G-upgradable moto z4 this week, successor to last year's moto z3. With a 48-megapixel camera, night photography mode, two-day battery life and a handful of other welcome upgrades, the z4 is impressive for the price, but this comes at the expense of processor grunt. [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 © 2019