The fountain of youth might reside deep in our brains

[BIOLOGY]( [The fountain of youth might reside deep in our brains]( The key to living longer may reside deep in our brains. In a major breakthrough for our understanding of how the brain controls aging, scientists managed to both speed up and slow down the aging process in mice by disrupting the volume of neural stem cells found in the hypothalamus. [Read more]( [SPACE]( [Cassini continues to "surprise and delight" on its final Saturn jaunt]( After 13 years of exciting discoveries, NASA's Cassini spacecraft is making its final orbits of Saturn. On September 15 it will commence its mission-ending plunge into the thick atmosphere of the gas giant, but recent observations are proving that Cassini still has some surprises in store. [Read more]( [3D PRINTING]( [100x faster, 10x cheaper: 3D metal printing is about to go mainstream]( Desktop Metal - remember the name. This Massachussetts company is preparing to turn manufacturing on its head, with a 3D metal printing system that's so much faster, safer and cheaper than existing systems that it's going to compete with traditional mass manufacturing processes. [Read more]( [DIGITAL CAMERAS]( [Getting out of Auto: Why you should probably be shooting RAW]( Is your camera currently set to shoot JPEG or RAW images? If it's shooting JPEG, you could be missing out. Here we’ll look at some of the benefits that shooting RAW files can offer, and when to make the switch, and when you'll be best off still shooting JPEG. [Read more]( [URBAN TRANSPORT]( [Going down: Elon Musk shows off The Boring Company's car elevator]( A descending platform for vehicles won't be the most difficult engineering problem that Elon Musk hopes to solve with The Boring Company. But progress is progress, and the multi-tasking CEO has shown off his latest step forward with a video of the company's car elevator in action. [Read more]( Sponsored by Taboola [OUTDOORS]( [Leatherman adds a watch to wearable multitool range]( Leatherman has been packing huge capabilities into small packages for more than 20 years, but it's facing stiff competition from a raft of newcomers. Having recently expanded into wearable multitools, Leatherman​ has used Outdoor Retailer​ to introduce another timely addition. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [2017 Monterey Auction Preview 2: Volkswagen Samba van found in Oregon woods could break auction records]( Auction prices for the Volkswagen Samba van have skyrocketed this year. In January, a 21-window model sold for $302,500 and in April a 23-window model sold for $291,500. Now several near perfect Sambas are heading for auction at Monterey Car Week, and more records could go. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [BMW's future includes an all-electric Mini and many other electrified models]( BMW Group has spent the last decade growing its plug-in vehicle program, and now it's preparing to expand in a big way. It will hit the market running, adding an all-electric Mini Cooper and an i8 convertible on the way to dropping an electric powertrain option for every model series. [Read more]( [DIGITAL CAMERAS]( [Sony a7S II shoots Earth from orbit in 4K]( The amazing Sony a9 recently blew us away, but earlier cameras in the family still have plenty of life left in them. JAXA blasted a Sony a7S II into orbit, and now the first stunning snaps of its round-the-world trip have been sent back from its perch on the side of the International Space Station. [Read more]( [VR]( [Disney's Magic Bench makes augmented reality a group activity]( Some day, even stopping for a rest on a bench at Disneyland might be an attraction, thanks to a mixed reality prototype called the Magic Bench. Designed to make AR more of a group activity, it allows people to interact with animated characters in 3D space, and even feel them through haptic feedback. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [This E-Book Bundle Helps You Master Arduino Through Fun Projects — 96% Off]( If you're interested in designing and building your own wearables, the Arduino platform is perfect for you. With this e-book, you'll learn to create your own wearable projects by mastering different electronic components--such as LEDs and sensors--then applying your learnings through practical projects. You'll consolidate your new skills in your final project, utilizing all the concepts you've learned to create a smartwatch complete with fitness tracking, Internet-based notifications, GPS, and time-telling. [Read more]( [AROUND THE HOME]( [Cubit measuring tool uses mixed reality to aid DIY home renovators]( Plott, a startup based in New Jersey, wants to make renovating your home a simpler process with its smart Cubit tape measure and associated app that allows changes to be visualized before a hammer is raised. [Read more]( [MEDICAL]( [Can we track diabetes through Google searches?]( ​​"How to quite smoking" and "how to lose weight," are the kind of search terms a person with specific health concerns might type into Google, but according to new research, they may be indicative of a more general, and serious medical condition. [Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [DNA-based sunscreen gets more effective with more use]( ​One of the hassles involved with using sunscreen is the fact that it should be reapplied at least once every few hours. That isn't the case, however, with an experimental new coating made from DNA. It actually gets more effective the longer it's left on the skin. [Read more]( [HEALTH & WELLBEING]( [New study reinforces a brutal truth for NFL athletes]( ​A newly published study has provided further evidence linking participation in American football with a degenerative neurological condition called Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), which is thought to be triggered by repeated blows to the head. [Read more]( [URBAN TRANSPORT]( [Self-balancing single-wheeler could be coming to a street near you]( ​Futuristically enough, there are now several one-wheeled self-balancing scooters in various stages of production. That said, not all of them are available for purchase just yet, so the announcement of a new one is still something to take note of. With that in mind, meet the Uno Bolt. [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 © 2017