Superager study uncovers how aging brains maintain superior memory

[Health & Wellbeing]( [Superager study uncovers how aging brains maintain superior memory]( [Researchers homed in on a mechanism in the visual cortex that could partly explain how superagers maintain such good memory compared to normal senior citizens]( A new imaging study comparing brain activity of superagers to youthful brains highlights exactly how some older adults can maintain good memory function, and directs researchers to brain regions that could be stimulated to enhance memory in aging adults. [Read more]( [Sponsored Content]( [Ezsani's smart sanitizer dispenser is a no-fuss way to keep bugs at bay]( The newly launched Ezsani is a clever solution for keeping germ-free while on the move, with the ability to be mounted to different surfaces or clip on to your pocket or backpack for a hassle- and hands-free way to keep hands clean and the bugs at bay. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Lotus Emira kicks off new generation of small, spunky performance]( [Jenson Button puts the Lotus Emira to the test]( After 25 years, the Lotus Elise, along with its Exige and Evora siblings, steps aside, leaving the spotlight to the Emira. Lotus' newest sports car wears a new set of Evija-inspired clothes and continues in the tradition of light, agile performance. [Read more]( [Science]( [Ketamine and flickering light bring youthful plasticity to older brains]( [Restoring plasticity of the brain to youthful levels is a common goal among researchers, and scientists in Austria have just uncovered a pair of promising new pathways]( A great deal of research centers on restoring youthful plasticity to older brains as a way of tackling some effects of aging, and a team in Austria has now identified a pair of promising new approaches – ketamine and flickering light. [Read more]( [Around The Home]( [Student-designed device could soon be protecting homes from fires]( [FACE, the Fire Activated Canister Extinguisher, is currently on Kickstarter]( Most of us can't afford homes with fire-extinguishing sprinklers built into the ceiling … and that's where FACE is designed to come in. It's a self-contained, heat-activated fire suppression device that's mounted in the user's home, wherever needed. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Fecal transplant plus fiber successfully treats metabolic syndrome]( [A clinical trial found fecal transplants only worked when accompanied by prebiotic supplements designed to "feed" the new gut bacteria]( A trial testing fecal transplants in obese subjects with metabolic syndrome found the treatment was only beneficial when accompanied by non-fermentable fiber supplements. The trial saw improvements in insulin sensitivity 6 weeks after a fecal transplant. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Self-powered biodegradable patch zaps broken bones to heal them]( [Prof. Xudong Wang with his FED (fracture electrostimulation device)]( Studies have already shown that electrical stimulation helps heal wounds, including broken bones. Scientists have now developed what could be a better way of delivering electricity to such bones, in the form of a biodegradable implant. [Read more]( [Aircraft]( [H2Fly and Deutsche Aircraft announce hydrogen-powered 40-seat airliner]( [H2Fly and Deutsche Aircraft have signed a MoU to take this Dornier 328 and build it into a hydrogen-fuel-cell powertrain demonstrator]( German clean aviation companies H2Fly and Deutsche Aircraft are joining forces to develop a hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered airliner capable of carrying 40 people, with a demonstration aircraft set to take its first flights in 2025. [Read more]( [Wearables]( [Artificial sweat pores allow electronic skin to breathe during exercise]( [A new electronic skin handle sweat thanks to the multiple functional layers being etched with dumbbell-patterned pores]( A new design for a so-called electronic skin addresses one of the technology's key shortcomings so far, by taking inspiration from the sweat pores in human skin to prevent the accumulation of moisture that can compromise performance. [Read more]( [Environment]( [Brown trout become addicts in waters polluted with methamphetamine]( [In experiments where trout were subjected to concentrations of methamphetamine found in freshwater rivers, the fish developed a dependence on the drug]( In an effort to uncover what waters polluted with pharmaceuticals could mean for marine organisms, a study has demonstrated a capacity for brown trout to become addicted to methamphetamine after exposure to environmentally relevant concentrations. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This novel corner lamp comes with over 16 million color options]( Lighting is everything. We may not stop to think about it often, but the proper lighting can genuinely make you feel more at peace in your environment. The Lamp Depot Minimalist LED Corner Floor Lamp brings that ambiance you crave into every room. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [MAD reflects on pure and simple for "floating cloud" events center]( [The Aranya Cloud Center will measure 2,579 sq m (27,760 sq ft)]( A cloud is forming in Qinhuangdao, China, though it's not some kind of meteorological event, but the latest project by MAD Architects. The Aranya Cloud Center will serve as a flexible events space and is currently under construction. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Cancer immunotherapy breakthrough reactivates tumor suppressor protein]( [A new study has found that a way to reactivate the protein p53, which is known as the “guardian of the genome”]( Researchers at Karolinska Institute in Sweden have made a breakthrough in the arms race that is cancer immunotherapy. The team has blocked a protein that silences an important tumor-suppressing protein, allowing the latter to get back to work. [Read more]( [Military]( [Royal Navy tests potential for drones to help rescue persons overboard]( [Minerva drones were used in the person overboard tests]( The Royal Navy's NavyX autonomy accelerator team and private companies Malloy Aeronautics and Planck Aerosystems have been testing the potential for heavy-lift Minerva drones to locate and aid sailors that have fallen overboard until help can arrive. [Read more]( [Space]( [Methane in plumes from Saturn's moon could be signs of microbial life]( [An artist's illustration of plumes of water erupting through the icy shell of Saturn's moon Enceladus]( Something is making methane on Saturn’s moon Enceladus. A new study has found that methane levels detected from the icy moon are far higher than can be explained by known geochemical processes – but they are consistent with microbes. [Read more]( [Science]( [Comparative soil analysis could drastically reduce crime search areas]( [Analysis of the dirt on a suspect's car, shoes or other clothing can be used to establish where a crime took place, where a body is located, or even where a kidnapping victim is currently being held]( We've all seen episodes of CSI where the dirt on a suspect's shoes is only found in one location. While that scenario is a bit far-fetched, new research shows that soil analysis may be used to eliminate large geographical areas from police searches. [Read more]( [Games]( [Nintendo reveals new Switch model with 7-inch OLED touchscreen]( [As its name suggests, the Switch (OLED model) features a 7-inch OLED touchscreen for "vivid colors and crisp contrast when you play on-the-go"]( After much online chatter, Nintendo has finally announced a new member of its portable handheld gaming family. The Switch (OLED model) boasts a vibrant 7-inch screen, more built-in storage, and comes with a dock sporting a wired LAN port. [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 © 2021