Anti-aging breakthrough dials up fatty acid signaling to boost longevity

Medical [Anti-aging breakthrough dials up fatty acid signaling to boost longevity]( [A new study has uncovered a new platform for cells to talk to one another, which appears to play a role in the aging process]( Scientists studying the intricate mechanics behind the aging process have made a discovery that could lead to improved health later in life, dialing up a form of fatty acid signaling to increase the lifespan of roundworms. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Get the cheapest travel deals + entries to win $5K]( Summer is here, bringing with it the desire to travel. Take the vacation you've been putting off and book a trip with a lifetime subscription to Dollar Flight Club Premium Plus+. Plus, be entered to win $5K towards your dream destination. [Read more]( Outdoors [Nitecore's 20,000-lumen flashlight cuts through 300 yards of darkness]( [The Nitecore TM20K is priced at US$300]( As the name might suggest, Nitecore's line of Tiny Monster flashlights are design to pack maximum punch into compact packages, and the recently introduced TM20K cranks up the illumination to a blinding 20,000 lumens. [Read more]( Military [Rheinmetall main battle tank concept combines lethality and mobility]( [The KF51 Panther ta]( At the Eurosatory 2022 defense and security exhibition in Paris, Rheinmetall has revealed its next-generation main battle tank concept, the KF51 Panther, which combines relative light weight and a smaller size with increased lethality. [Read more]( Medical [FDA approves first-of-a-kind hair loss drug for severe alopecia]( [A first-of-a-kind FDA approval has given new hope to sufferers of alopecia areata]( The FDA has followed highly promising results from trials demonstrating the hair regrowth potential of a common arthritis drug with a landmark approval, giving baricitinib the green light as a treatment for severe alopecia areata. [Read more]( Outdoors [Lightweight Terrapod Solo roof tent shelters explorers who go it alone]( [Terrapod's RTTx Solo rooftop tent sleeps one and leaves roof space for other cargo]( As affirmed by Edward Abbey's classic novel Desert Solitaire, spending time alone in nature can be profoundly inspiring. For those adventures, Terrapod presents the RTTx Solo, a one-person rooftop tent that saves space while providing solid shelter. [Read more]( Automotive [BMW will use ONE's battery to double the range of its iX electric SUV]( [ONE and BMW will collaborate on a prototype iX EV running on ONE's high-density, dual-chemistry Gemini battery technology. It's expected to nearly double the iX's range autonomy]( Michigan's Our Next Energy (ONE) believes massive range figures are the path forward for EVs. Its experimental Gemini battery pack nearly doubled the range of a Tesla Model S in 2021, and now it's signed a deal with BMW to do the same for the iX SUV. [Read more]( Biology [Existing cancer drug boosts brain genes to improve memory and learning]( [New research has shown that an existing cancer drug can help improve memory by boosting the expression of certain genes]( Researchers at EPFL have found that an existing drug used to treat cancer, among other things, also seems to improve memory. Intriguingly, tests in mice show that the drug works by switching on genes associated with brain plasticity. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Philips offers big-screen movie entertainment for folks with limited space]( [The Screeneo U4 can throw a 60-inch picture on the wall or screen from 7.7 inches away]( Philips has launched a compact Full HD ultra-short-throw projector called the Screeneo U4 on Indiegogo for folks looking to beam recipe vids on the kitchen wall, play console games in the spare room or gather in the living room for movie night. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Piccola Casa puts a contemporary spin on tiny living]( [The Piccola Casa is based on a double-axle trailer and measures 6 m (19.6 ft) in length]( French firm Baluchon's latest tiny house embraces a modern, contemporary look. The towable home features a light-filled living area and a simple, space-saving layout that helps to maximize the limited floorspace available. [Read more]( Bicycles [Fend Super bike helmet folds up, and sports integrated lights]( [The Fend Super helmet is presently on Kickstarter]( We've seen bike helmets that fold up for storage and transit, plus ones that are equipped with lights. The Fend Super, however, is one of the first to combine both features in one helmet. [Read more]( Games [MSI launches Liberator programmable gaming foot pedal]( [MSI is launching the Liberator, a programmable gaming foot pedal]( The classic keyboard and mouse setup is a gaming staple, but there are two other appendages slacking off under the desk: your feet. Gamer brand MSI is now launching the Liberator, a programmable foot pedal that can be used for any action in any game. [Read more]( Automotive [Ziggy the robotic EV charger will save you a park and blast ads at you]( [Ziggy will roll itself into a free parking space to reserve it for you, and once you get there it'll let you in and sit behind your car to provide EV charging as well as advertising space]( This clever robotic EV charger will find a parking spot, reserve it for you, then sit behind you to charge your EV. It's a nifty idea, but we do wonder how Ziggy will cope with the brutally competitive environment of a mall car park on Christmas Eve. [Read more]( Medical [Vitamin D deficiency linked to increased dementia risk]( [A new study has found a link between vitamin D deficiency and dementia]( University of South Australia scientists have found a link between vitamin D deficiency and an increased risk of dementia and stroke. The study found that a decent proportion of cases of dementia may be prevented by boosting levels of the hormone. [Read more]( Drones [MEDUSA aerial drone deploys an underwater pod to gather aquatic data]( [The MEDUSA hexacopter takes to the air, with its reeled underwater pod hanging from its underside]( Although aerial drones can travel much faster than their underwater counterparts, they certainly aren't as good at gathering water-related data. The MEDUSA multi-rotor drone addresses this conundrum, by landing on the water and deploying an underwater pod. [Read more]( Music [Moog introduces Mavis analog synth for musicians on a budget]( [Mavis is a powerful analog synthesizer on its own, but can also bring its impressive feature set to Eurorack hardware or be integrated into semi-modular setups]( Celebrating the company's DIY legacy, Moog has launched a semi-modular build-it-yourself analog synthesizer called Mavis, which delivers the unmistakable Moog sound in a compact, wallet-friendly package to new users and seasoned musicians alike. [Read more]( Biology [Whisker-cams unravel the mystery of how seals feed in the dark]( [The northern elephant seal has more nerve fibers per whisker than any other mammal]( Using their sonar system, toothed whales are able to zero in on prey in the pitch black conditions of the deep sea. Seals lack such a system, but still catch prey in the same conditions. New research now shows how their whiskers allow them to do so. [Read more]( Drones [Amazon's Prime Air drone delivery service set to fly in California this year]( [This could be a familiar sight for residents of Lockeford, California, as Amazon launches its Prime Air drone delivery service later this year]( Amazon has been planning to deliver packages by drone for almost a decade, with the company reckoning that the service was just months away in 2019. But now it actually looks like it's happening – at least for Prime members in Lockeford, California. 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