Regular daytime naps linked to bigger, healthier brains

[New Atlas logo]( Health & Wellbeing [Regular daytime naps linked to bigger, healthier brains]( [A new study has found a causal link between napping and brain volume, an indicator of brain health]( Daytime napping. Some people swear by it, and some people don’t - or can't - get into the habit. A new study has found that those who are genetically predisposed to taking regular daytime naps may have larger, healthier brains as a result. [Read more]( Sponsored Content [Unleash your dog’s breed and health secrets with these DNA kits]( As a dog parent, you want what’s best for your pet. Instead of guessing what exactly that may be, you might find breed or allergy identification tests from DNA My Dog useful to learn a lot about your pup. [Read more]( Architecture [$50-million timber extension bridges the gap in NYC High Line]( [The High Line - Moynihan Connector opens to the public from June 22]( The co-creator of the High Line, James Corner Field Operations, has teamed up with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill to extend the raised walkway with an attractive new timber bridge that contrasts with the gleaming modern skyscrapers in NYC. [Read more]( 3D Printing ["Bimetallic" 3D printing tech produces better, stronger metal items]( [The technique – which was inspired by the structure of bone and wood – incorporates two weld heads, each one loaded with a different type of metal wire]( Different types of metal have different qualities, so combining them can result in items that outperform those made of any one metal. A new technique now allows such mixing to be performed by 3D printers, faster and easier than ever before. [Read more]( Science [Lab-grown chicken gets US approval, set to make its restaurant debut]( [Roasted chicken being pulled apart by two forks]( Good Meat's cultured chicken has been on sale in Singapore since late 2020. Now, the company has announced that it's cleared all regulatory hurdles in the US and will offer its product at a Washington, DC restaurant in short order. [Read more]( Medical [Novel treatment protocol for ACL rupture may help avoid surgery]( [A new study has found that a new protocol for healing a ruptured ACL is effective and may help avoid surgical reconstruction]( A new study has found a novel, non-surgical method that is very effective at healing a common sporting injury, rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament or ACL. The method could be a way to help sufferers avoid surgery altogether. [Read more]( Bicycles [All-in-one electric drive powers lightweight folding bike through the city]( [The Siggi folding bike can be optioned with or without a Zehus combined motor/battery hub]( Danish bike maker Coh&Co is at Eurobike this week with a folding commuter called Siggi, which features a frame and fork made from a proprietary hard-wearing composite material, and can be configured with a nifty all-in-one hub drive from Zehus. [Read more]( Military [Game-changing Gallic combat drone brings the buzz to Paris Air Show]( [AAROK made its debut at the Paris Air Show]( One of the buzz generators at this week's Paris Air Show was the public debut of French-based Turgis & Gaillard's AAROK self-funded medium altitude long endurance (MALE) combat Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) prototype. [Read more]( Automotive [Review: Toyota Sequoia becomes a hybrid 3-row for 2023]( [We drove the 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro and are very impressed with its changes]( The Toyota Sequoia enters its third gen with the 2023 model year, boasting an all-new design. A hybrid powertrain is now standard, replacing the thirsty V8. A few quirks common to full-sized Toyota SUVs remain, but the Sequoia is now much improved. [Read more]( Urban Transport [McLaren spin-out drives premium mobility with Series 1 electric scoot]( [Podium finish: The F1-inspired Series 1 premium electric kickscooter from McLaren Applied brand Lavoie]( Lavoie has tapped into its McLaren automotive roots to develop the Series 1 premium electric scooter, which features a slick folding mechanism, powers through city streets with a 900-W motor, and lights up the ride with all-around LEDs. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Take your summer adventures to the skies with this 4K HD drone on sale]( With summer in full swing, now may be the most opportune time to take your adventures to the skies. This deal on the Epic Flight 4K HD Drone lets you immortalize your summer escapades like never before. [Read more]( Energy [Fast, low-cost direct lithium extraction could avert a supply crisis]( [Direct Lithium Extraction promises more lithium, cheaper, faster and using vastly less land than traditional brine evaporation processes. Volt's system is particularly good with low-concentration brine]( Canadian company Volt Lithium has developed and pilot-tested a new low-cost lithium extraction method to pull this critical battery metal out of low-concentration brines. Now it plans to turn old oil fields into lithium production operations. [Read more]( Medical [Wearable noninvasive sensor monitors sweat for signs of inflammation]( [Researchers have created a wearable noninvasive sensor that monitor for a biomarker of inflammation in sweat]( Researchers have developed a wearable, noninvasive sensor that monitors for a biomarker of inflammation in the wearer’s sweat. They say the device could be used at home by people with chronic inflammatory diseases. [Read more]( Architecture [Lamborghini motors into house design with car-inspired luxury villas]( [Tierra Viva is expected to be completed sometime in 2027]( Many supercar designers have developed a keen interest in architecture lately. Following similar projects by Aston Martin and Porsche, Lamborghini has decided to get serious about its architectural ambitions with a number of high-end villas in Spain. [Read more]( Science [Are hummingbirds getting drunk on flowers?]( [A study has found hummingbirds regularly ingest alcohol with their nectar]( If your local hummingbird is getting a bit aggressive, it may have a drinking problem. A recent study by University of California, Berkeley biologist Robert Dudley indicates that, along with nectar, hummingbirds get alcohol from flowers and feeders. [Read more]( Bicycles [Stem-cap-replacing Micro smartphone mount hides in plain sight]( [The Loop Micro Mount is presently on Kickstarter]( Handlebar-mounted smartphones can really help cyclists navigate, but the phone-mount devices themselves may look kinda gawky when not in use. That's where the Micro Mount comes in, as it simply replaces the bike's stem cap. [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