Acid reflux medication use and dementia linked in people aged 60-69

[New Atlas logo]( Medical [Acid reflux medication use and dementia linked in people aged 60-69]( [Scientists have linked dementia and acid-reflux medicine use, but are yet to work out precisely how they're connected]( Another large study has found a correlation between proton pump inhibitors (PPI) and an increased risk of dementia, particularly for those aged 60-69 years. But frustratingly, scientists still don’t understand exactly what that connection is. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Productivity and creativity in one sleek iPad package for $280]( The 7th Generation iPad is a remarkable piece of technology that combines productivity, creativity, and entertainment in one sleek package. Whether you're a student, a professional, or an avid tech enthusiast, this tablet has a lot to offer. [Read more]( Robotics [Figure's humanoid is already walking and performing autonomous tasks]( [The Figure 01 prototype's hip and knee joints each put out over 200 Nm of electric torque]( After a year of development, Figure has released video footage of its humanoid robot walking – and it's looking pretty sprightly compared to its commercial competition. It's our first look at a prototype that should be doing useful work within months. [Read more]( Outdoors [Aero Cabin camping trailer slides out & pops up into spacious mini-pad]( [At camp, the Aero Cabin explodes in size with a slide-out front, pop-up roof and indoor/outdoor kitchen]( Many a camping trailer pops up to increase headroom after packing low for towing. Some expand out to the side, back or front to add living space. The new Aero Cabin One does both, providing roomy, modern living inside a small car-compatible shell. [Read more]( Medical [‘Theranostics’ approach seeks and destroys deadly pancreatic cancer]( [Researchers have used radioactive monoclonal antibodies to find and destroy pancreatic cancer cells]( Researchers have used radioactive monoclonal antibodies to find and destroy a particularly lethal form of pancreatic cancer. The combination of diagnostics and therapeutics could lead to earlier detection and more effective treatment of the disease. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Suzuki unveils bizarre 4-legged, stair-climbing motorcycle]( [Double-boomerang chassis with articulating, modular motorcycle seat attachment]( Back in the good old days, you needed skills to ride a Suzuki up the stairs, and people would look at you like a lunatic. On the Suzuki MOQBA quadruped horsiecycle, though, no skills are required, and people are more likely to look at you with pity. [Read more]( Automotive [Luvly O light electric vehicle sports a flat-pack recyclable body]( [The Luvly O should sell for approximately €10,000 (US$10,554)]( While electric cars may be a greener alternative to their gas-burning counterparts when on the road, their production and distribution still isn't all that eco-friendly. Swedish startup Luvly is out to change that, with its flat-pack recyclable O. [Read more]( Bicycles [Higgs Cargo ebike takes family adventures beyond city limits]( [The Higgs Cargo provides pedal-assist up to 20 mph, and can take you and the kids to the city and beyond]( California's Murf Electric Bikes has combined the essences of two of its models for a fat-tire hauler called the Higgs Cargo that can take you and the kids on the school run, to the beach or up into dusty trails. [Read more]( Wearables [SpeakerBeam hearing aid tech only amplifies specific people's voices]( [Along with its use in hearing aids, SpeakerBeam could potentially also be utilized in devices such as smart speakers]( Even when using a hearing aid, it can be quite difficult for deaf people to make out specific individuals' voices in noisy environments. The new SpeakerBeam system could help, by automatically recognizing and boosting a select person's voice. [Read more]( Architecture [Europe's largest thatched roof crowns island health resort]( [The Lanserhof Sylt is topped by the largest thatched roof in Europe, which measures 7,100 sq m (roughly 76,400 sq ft)]( Following its work creating Europe's largest green facade, Ingenhoven Associates has topped a large health resort nestled into some dunes on a German island with what it hails as Europe's largest thatched roof. [Read more]( Automotive [Smart cuts price, and range, for entry level #1 compact electric SUV]( ["We are more than happy to be able to live up to the expectations of urban drivers, who focus more on practical things like a good body to space ratio, and for whom a range of around 300 kilometers is absolutely sufficient," said Smart Europe CEO, Dirk Adelmann]( Electric mobility company Smart has added a new entry level option for its compact #1 crossover model launched last year, shaving thousands of euros off the vehicle lineup's base price by installing a smaller LPO battery. [Read more]( Space ["Starquakes" could be behind mysterious radio signals from space]( [An artist's rendition of a magnetar,]( Cosmic radio signals are beaming to Earth every day – and astronomers are stumped as to their origin. Now a new study finds evidence that these signals, known as fast radio bursts (FRBs), could be caused by “starquakes.” [Read more]( Biology [Naturally occurring anti-aging compound enhances fertility in older mice]( [A study found that a naturally occurring compound improved fertility in older mice by reversing age-related reproductive cell decline]( Researchers have found that a naturally occurring compound enhances fertility in older female mice by reversing age-related reproductive cell decline . The discovery could one day aid in developing treatments to improve human fertility. [Read more]( Physics ["Pseudogravity" in crystals can bend light like black holes]( [An artist's impression of a black hole and the way its gravity affects light – which has now been emulated in a crystal]( Scientists have manipulated light as though it was being influenced by gravity. By carefully distorting a photonic crystal, the team was able to invoke “pseudogravity” to bend a beam of light, which could have useful applications in optics systems. [Read more]( Medical [Bacteria-based cancer therapy reactivates vaccines you've already had]( [Scientists have shown that it might be possible to fight cancer by reactivating vaccines you've already had]( Cancer vaccines are a medical holy grail – but what if you could repurpose a vaccine you’ve already had? Scientists have demonstrated in mice a way to trick the immune system into attacking tumors by mistaking them for a pathogen it already targets. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Downing non-alcoholic beverages leads to a drop in excessive drinking]( [A study has found that drinking non-alcoholic beverages leads to a reduction in alcohol consumption in excessive drinkers]( A new study has found, for the first time, that consuming beverages that taste like beer or cocktails but contain no alcohol can significantly reduce alcohol intake, which may be an effective strategy for helping excessive drinkers cut back. [Read more]( Military [UBCS command center defends Washington DC against simulated attack]( [US Army technicians using IBCS]( A Northrop Grumman command and control system has successfully defended Washington DC and the National Capital Region in a simulated attack. The Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) virtually proved itself against cruise missiles and hijacked aircraft. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Modular monochassis e-scooter flaunts cyber style as it busts gridlock]( [Infinite Machine launches a new breed]( Infinite Machine has crafted an angular new electric scooter sure to grab hold of eyes while leaving ears in blissful silence. The P1 scooter zips around cities for up to 60 miles per charge, carrying cargo via a fully modular accessory system. [Read more]( Environment [Human-made cooling stations could save spawning salmon]( [As global river temperatures continue to rise, spawning salmon are becoming increasingly stressed]( Salmon are very much a cold-water fish, so they can get quite stressed when swimming up increasingly warm rivers to spawn. A new study shows that by installing "cooling stations" in those rivers, we could help the threatened fish make the trip. [Read more]( Around The Home [Modular app-controlled vertical garden stacks greens indoors or out]( ["Clovy is much more than a simple vertical garden; it's a mix of innovation, technology, and sustainability that come together to create a product with a smart, eco-friendly design that's easy to use," says Hexagro]( Hexagro has launched a new vertical garden designed to bring a splash of green to the home. Designed for folks with limited space, the Clovy is made using recycled or upcycled materials, and offers growers the choice of hydroponics or aeroponics. [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