Preclinical study finds success in reversing age-related memory loss

[Science]( [Preclinical study finds success in reversing age-related memory loss]( [New research is focussing on modifying structures in the brain known as perineuronal nets to mitigate age-related memory decline]( An intriguing study is proposing an innovative method to treat age-related memory loss. The preclinical research shows memory decline in aging mice can be reversed by manipulating the composition of structures in the brain known as perineuronal nets. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [iBrave Cloud Web Hosting subscription let's you host with ease]( Building and hosting websites takes a person (what feels like) a trillion hours in a textbook and a massive brain for info. Good thing you've got iBrave Cloud Web Hosting: Lifetime Subscription to bypass all inconvenience on your way to a solid site. [Read more]( [Motorcycles]( [This self-balancing electric motorcycle will follow you around]( [A pretty rear wheel on a single-sided swinger is mysteriously mounted backwards, so the nice view is on the wrong side]( Beijing's Da Vinci Dynamics has launched its DC100, a high-performance electric streetbike with an impressive 250-mile NEDC range, and some wacky "robotic" tricks, including the alleged ability to self-balance and auto-follow you around. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Mercedes kicks off furious electric blitz with 620-mile sports concept]( [Vision EQXX teaser shot]( Mercedes has made its EV dedication known in the past, and today it shows just how dedicated it is. On the way to going all electric by 2030, it will preview the future with a Vision EQXX concept capable of traveling 1,000+ kilometers per charge. [Read more]( [Music]( [Wild Customs hot-rods BFG guitar with carousel of Texas tones]( [The design theme for the Billy F Gibbons Special build was inspired by the guitarist's 1934 Ford Coupe known as Whiskey Runner]( France's Wild Customs has created a $10k special-edition guitar based on a 1934 Ford Coupe hot rod owned by legendary ZZ Top frontman Billy F Gibbons, and featuring the company's carousel pickup system rocking the bearded one's signature pickup set. [Read more]( [New Atlas Weekly Newscast]( [A composite image of the galaxy Centaurus A, the jets of which have now been imaged in higher resolution than ever before]( Listen to the week's best stories from New Atlas. [Read more]( [Science]( [Simple RNA tweak boosts potato and rice yields by 50 percent]( [A rice plant that's had its RNA tinkered with (right) produces up to 50 percent more rice, compared to unmodified rice plants (left, center)]( Food security is a major potential problem, especially in the face of climate change. New research has shown that manipulating RNA in plants can drastically boost the amount of food they produce, and make them more resistant to drought conditions. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [Self-curing resin finds use in a tougher bicycle helmet]( [Once commercially available, the helmet should "offer the same protection of current top-tier helmets, but potentially at the price of mid-tier helmets"]( Bike helmets work by absorbing impact energy that would otherwise be passed through to the wearer's head. An experimental new helmet is claimed to do so better than conventional models, thanks to a special resin. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [Subterranean garage designed to keep classic cars in top condition]( [The garage has space for the owner's current collection of eight cars, plus two extra spaces to allow for future acquisitions]( Commissioned to create a private showroom for a collection of enviable cars, Arup and Unism have designed a cave-like lair for an auto enthusiast in Poland that's designed to help keep the vehicles in perfect condition. [Read more]( [Music]( [Travel Sax 2 lets players practice without disturbing others]( [The Travel Sax 2 is a fraction of the size and weight of a full-size saxophone, and can be played without disturbing others]( Frustrated by not being able to practice the saxophone when and where he wanted, Ramon Mañas developed the small and light Travel Sax, which could be played in silence. Now the Travel Sax 2 electronic saxophone has been launched. [Read more]( [Space]( [Mars InSight reveals first crust-to-core snapshot of Red Planet]( [Artist's concept of the InSight lander]( NASA's InSight has provided … well, insight, into the inner workings of the Red Planet. By monitoring marsquakes over the past two years, the instrument measured the thickness and composition of Mars’ crust, mantle and core, revealing some surprises. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Ford's vehicles to offer autonomous ride-hailing through Lyft]( [Lyft, Ford and Argo AI are teaming up to offer an autonomous ride-hailing service]( Back in 2017, Ford made a significant investment in startup Argo, and the pair are now bringing Lyft into the fold in an effort to deploy autonomous ride-hailing on a commercial scale, with the first rides to take place later this year. [Read more]( [Biology]( [AlphaFold predicts structures for nearly every protein in the human body]( [DeepMind's AlphaFold AI is able to predict the structures of proteins with game-changing accuracy]( Last year DeepMind put forward a solution to a 50-year-old science problem, demonstrating how its AlphaFold AI could predict the 3D structures of unique proteins, and which it has now used to predict structures for nearly every protein in the human body. [Read more]( [Space]( [“Walking” robotic arm on its way to ISS]( [Render of the European Robotic Arm (ERA), the first robot able to "walk" around the Russian segment of the ISS]( The ISS is about to receive its third robotic arm, which will be capable of "walking" around the Russian segment of the orbital outpost all by itself. It will do so hand-over-hand thanks to the flexibility afforded by its seven motorized joints. [Read more]( [Aircraft]( [Garmin Smart Glide acts as co-pilot in engine shutdown air emergencies]( [Smart Glide take over many pilt tasks in engine shutdown emergencies]( Garmin International is aiming to take the pressure off of pilots caught in an engine shutdown emergency with its Smart Glide safety tool, which automatically engages the autopilot and steers the aircraft toward the nearest available airport. [Read more]( [Space]( [Balloon-borne telescope promises Hubble-like images on a budget]( [SuperBIT on a 2016 test flight over Texas]( While the Hubble Space Telescope has provided us with a wealth of data, getting it into orbit was quite expensive. The SuperBIT telescope is an intriguing alternative, as it hangs beneath a balloon instead of being launched by a rocket. [Read more]( [Wearables]( [LG’s air purifying face mask now comes with built-in mic and speakers]( [The new mask is lighter that the previous version and includes a microphone and speaker]( LG has updated its PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier mask by incorporating a microphone and speaker to make it easier to talk. The new device will appear first in Thailand in August with other parts of the world to follow. [Read more]( [Science]( [Study suggests smartphone screens could detect toxins in water]( [The sensitivity of the experimental touchscreen sensor is said to be "comparable to typical lab-based equipment"]( When we hear about smartphones being used to perform analytical tasks, there's often also a device that's connected to the phone. According to a new study, though, a phone's own touchscreen could soon be used to test drinking water and other liquids. 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