New study may explain why apathy is the first symptom of Alzheimer’s

Science [New study may explain why apathy is the first symptom of Alzheimer’s]( [New research hypothesizes degeneration in a brain region called the nucleus accumbens could trigger apathy, the earliest psychiatric sign of Alzheimer's disease]( Compelling research has homed in on a degenerative mechanism that could explain why symptoms such as apathy are the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease. It is possible disrupting this process could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s-related dementia. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [How to take your home theater experience to the next level]( Over the past few years, many of us have realized that spending time at home isn't so bad—especially when you put some time into upgrading your space. Get cinema perks like the big screen, lighting, and sound in the room of your choice. [Read more]( Wearables [Sennheiser makes sound personal with Momentum True Wireless 3 earphones]( [The Momentum True Wireless 3 earphones make use of the same kind of dynamic drivers found in previous models, but Sennheiser now offers a guided listening test to make sound delivery even more personal]( It's been a couple of years since Sennheiser refreshed its excellent Momentum true wireless earphones, but that's now changed with the launch of third generation earbuds with improved ANC, personalized audio delivery and a fresh new look. [Read more]( Environment [Brilliant Planet plans cheap, gigaton-scale carbon capture using algae]( [Brilliant Planet says it can slash the cost of direct air carbon capture while de-acidifying the ocean, using carefully selected local strains of algae cultivated in pools of seawater]( Direct air carbon capture is currently far too costly – but this London company says it can do it at enormous scale for a tenth the price, using engineered algal blooms in ponds located near desert coastlines. Oh, and it'll de-acidify the ocean, too. [Read more]( Space [NASA's InSight detects strongest and longest marsquakes to date]( [Artists concept of the InSight lander]( NASA’s InSight lander has recorded the two strongest quakes detected so far on Mars, with both measuring over magnitude 4. These seismic events rolled in from the far side of the Red Planet, and one also clocked the record for longest marsquake. [Read more]( Environment [Elon Musk's Carbon Removal XPrize dishes out $1M milestone awards]( [A $100-million XPrize contest is hoped to conjure up some game-changing approaches to carbon capture]( An XPrize competition designed to develop solutions to the mounting levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has progressed to its next phase, with 15 teams from around the world each awarded US$1 million to continue developing their technologies. [Read more]( Materials [Bone-inspired materials offer light weight and tunable stiffness]( [Scientists have designed new implants and engine parts modeled on bone and other natural materials that offer some very useful properties]( Scientists regularly turn to nature for inspiration in their pursuit of next-generation materials, and engineers studying the porous microstructures of bone and wood have come up with a clever example of biomimicry with wide-ranging potential. [Read more]( Automotive [Hyundai lunges into RV future with 4- and 11-seat Staria camper vans]( [Hyundai's Staria Lounge Camper 4 comes with a full conversion that includes two beds, indoor and outdoor dining space, an indoor kitchen, and a smart home control touchscreen]( Hyundai tipped a Staria camper van early on, and it's now debuted two Camper models that bring modern smart-camping comforts to the futuristic Staria family. Buyers can choose from a familiar 4-person family pop-top or an 11-person semi-camper. [Read more]( Space [The first all-private mission to ISS splashes down after 17 days]( [Ax-1 splashing down]( After delays due to bad weather back on Earth, Axiom-1 (Ax-1), history's first all-private mission to the International Space Mission (ISS), returned to Earth. At 1:06 pm EDT, the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule splashed down off the coast of Florida. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Most hospitalized COVID patients still recovering a year after discharge]( [At the one-year follow-up only 29 percent of hospitalized patients in the cohort reported feeling fully recovered from their COVID-19 infection]( New research has followed the recovery of more than 2,000 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The findings show barely one in four patients reported feeling fully recovered from COVID-19 a year after being discharged from hospital. [Read more]( Science [Computer system scrutinizes video footage to analyze animal behavior]( [The machine-learning-based system was trained on footage of mice and monkeys, but should reportedly work for all species]( Ordinarily, when studying the behavior of animals, scientists have to watch many hours of video footage of the creatures going about their daily lives. That may soon no longer be necessary, however, thanks to a new critter-watching computer system. [Read more]( Automotive [Review: 2022 Subaru BRZ continues the rear-driven goodness]( [Styling changes to the BRZ are subtle, but give it a more aggressive appeal]( The Subaru BRZ has been redesigned as a 2nd generation of the entry-level sports car. Its engine is now Subaru’s 2.4-liter, and the interior gets a little more upscale ... but the car’s basic "starter race car kit" motif remains intact. [Read more]( Environment [Made partially from algae, Blueview shoes are made to fully biodegrade]( [Blueview shoes feature hemp/eucalyptus/cotton uppers, and soles made of an algae-based foam]( Discarded shoes are a particularly bulky form of waste, with their molded rubber soles joined to often synthetic uppers. Blueview shoes reportedly offer a greener alternative, however, as they're claimed to completely biodegrade once thrown away. [Read more]( Science [miniPUMP heart-on-a-chip pumps liquid using real human heart cells]( [Among other potential applications, the miniPUMP could be utilized to see how different medications affect heart function]( When conducting cardiac research, it would be ideal if experiments could be performed on actual living human hearts. Scientists have developed what may be the next-best thing, in the form of a tiny mechanical heart powered by real cardiac cells. [Read more]( Space [NASA extends OSIRIS-REx asteroid-sampling mission to visit Apophis]( [An artist's impression of the OSIRIS-APEX spacecraft firing its thrusters during a close pass of asteroid Apophis]( A history-making NASA spacecraft has just received a new lease on life. OSIRIS-REx, which is currently on its way back to Earth with rock samples from asteroid Bennu, will now have its mission extended to visit another asteroid, Apophis. [Read more]( Electronics [E Ink launches faster, full color Gallery 3 ePaper tech for e-readers]( [E Ink reports that Gallery 3 has much faster display update times than previous generations, as well as a h]( Last month, E Ink launched a new version of its color ePaper for digital signage called Gallery Plus. Now the company is back with a version destined for e-readers that boasts fast update times, high resolution and pen input support. [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 © 2022