Huge new study finds hearing aids may reduce dementia risk

[New Atlas logo]( Health & Wellbeing [Huge new study finds hearing aids may reduce dementia risk]( [A huge new study has found that hearing aid use may reduce dementia risk]( Among older adults, hearing loss and dementia are both highly prevalent and are thought to be linked. Looking at data from 437,704 people aged 40 to 69, a team of international researchers has tried to determine how the two are linked. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Say goodbye to swatters and hello to this electric mosquito killer]( What’s all the buzz about? Quite literally, it’s about this Electric Mosquito Killer, the lamp that’s designed to attract pesky bugs before they have a chance to bite. Now for only $21, enjoy your indoor space in silence with this lamp. [Read more]( Bicycles [DTool puts a claimed 48 tools in cyclists' pockets]( [The DTool cycling multitool is presently on Kickstarter]( Cycling multitools are known for … well, for combining multiple bike-related tools in one device. The DTool, however, may have all others beat, as it reportedly plays host to a whopping 48 separate tools. [Read more]( Medical [Chronic inflammation discovery may turn the tide on heart attack, stroke]( [Chronic inflammation can greatly increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes and more]( More than 50% of deaths across the globe are from inflammation-related diseases. Now, a breakthrough in immune cell behavior has the potential to treat the condition before it triggers serious health issues such as stroke and heart attack. [Read more]( Automotive [1800-hp electric Ford Mustang Super Jet to electroshock record books]( [Ford Performance has reworked the Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 into the Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800]( As if the all-electric Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 Ford revealed in 2020 wasn't monstrous enough, it's now upgraded that world-record prototype into the Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800. It hopes to best its own record with the reworked 1,800-hp e-dragster. [Read more]( Military [Northrop Grumman tests electronic defense system for F-16 fighters]( [The IVEWS system is designed to protect the F-16 against electronic threats]( In order to protect the F-16 fighter from modern electronic threats, Northrop Grumman put its AN/ALQ-257 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite up against "attacks" from the US Air Force Laboratory Intelligence Validated Emulator testing system. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Health benefits of vacationing apply to a four-day workweek, study shows]( [A new study has demonstrated the health benefits of vacationing]( With many countries around the world exploring the implementation of a four-day workweek, new Australian research into the health benefits associated with vacationing would seem to support a move in that direction. [Read more]( Energy [Using microwaves improves production, recyclability of solar cells]( [Researchers have developed a more energy-efficient technique for producing solar cells that also makes them recyclable]( Solar cells are good for the environment, but they have downsides. They’re expensive to make, and there are limited ways to recycle them. But researchers have developed a new manufacturing technique that may address both of these issues. [Read more]( Drones [DJI's latest cinema drone flies 8K full-frame gimbal camera]( [DJI says that the Inspire 3 camera drone "sets a new standard for cinematic-grade aerial filming systems"]( DJI has announced the launch of the successor to 2016's pro-grade Inspire 2 all-in-one cinema drone. The latest model comes with a full-frame gimbal camera capable of 8K video, more accurate positioning tech and improved obstacle detection. [Read more]( Games [Infinity Game Board crams oodles of board games into a dedicated tablet]( [The Infinity Game Board sells for US$499.99]( Although video games are more popular than ever, there's still something to be said for good ol' board games. The Infinity Game Board gives them the high-tech treatment, by providing access to over 100 of them on a system-specific touchscreen tablet. [Read more]( Wearables [Garmin's latest smartwatch boasts unlimited battery and built-in flashlight]( [If exposed to three hours of 50,000-lux sunlight per day, the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar and Tactical Edition may never need to be recharged over USB-C]( Garmin has announced a solar version of the Instinct 2 rugged smartwatch launched back in early 2022, which promises "infinite battery life" and comes with a built-in flashlight. The Instinct 2X Solar is also joined by a stealthy Tactical Edition. [Read more]( Architecture [Otherworldy theater expected to land where the Yangtze meets Huangbai]( [The Yichang Grand Theater's eye-catching exterior is designed to resemble liquid metal]( Looking like some kind of strange alien spaceship has landed in Yichang, China, this theater is the latest head-turning project from OPEN Architecture. Its unusual exterior features a flowing design that's inspired by nearby rivers. [Read more]( Biology [Fish poop 'probiotic' could help stressed corals recover from bleaching]( [Many species of butterflyfish eat coral, but it turns out they're more friend than foe]( Scientists have discovered that the feces of coral-biting fish is brimming with beneficial symbionts. If scientists could get stressed-out coral to take them on board, essentially a 'poop transplant,' it may help reverse some forms of coral bleaching. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Tiny house gets extra girth for spacious apartment-like interior]( [Jen's 34' x 10' Tiny Home has a roomy almost apartment-like 520 sq ft (48 sq m) interior layout]( Mitchcraft Tiny Homes, the firm behind the pint-sized Nicole's 16 x 8 Tiny Home, recently completed another interesting model that's far more spacious. It provides a roomy interior layout that measures 520 sq ft and is centered around a large kitchen. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Keyboards and mice could provide an early warning of worker stress]( [New research suggests that distinctive mousing and keyboarding behaviour may be an early indicator of stress]( One of the problems with stress is the fact that it can sneak up on you, so by the time you realize you're stressed, you're overdue for a break. Soon, however, it may be possible to warn of problematic stress by analyzing workers' typing and mousing. [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