Common heart condition linked to 45% higher risk of cognitive decline

[New Atlas logo]( Medical [Common heart condition linked to 45% higher risk of cognitive decline]( [A new study suggests that untreated atrial fibrillation may come with a significant increase in the risk of mild cognitive impairment]( A large study has linked abnormal heart rhythm to cognitive decline, the latest evidence that connects common cardiovascular conditions with dementia. But there is some good news: Early diagnosis and medication may completely remove the increased risk. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Grab this new-to-you MacBook Air for only $300 through October 31]( There's a lot to love about MacBook Airs. The lightest laptop in the Apple family allows for enhanced mobility without sacrificing productivity. Its inner workings still let users multitask, thanks to a powerful processor and generous RAM. [Read more]( Aircraft [Airbus Helicopters single-joystick system simplifies copter controls]( [The Airbus system reduces controls to a single joystick]( Airbus Helicopters' new FlightLab flying laboratory is already yielding results, successfully testing a fly-by-wire system for Airbus’ CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL prototype that reduces the primary flight controls to a single joystick. [Read more]( Outdoors [Versatile Box-Pot shows campers that it's hip to be square]( [The Box-Pot is presently on Kickstarter]( We all know someone who prepares delectable meals on camping trips, while we settle for instant noodles or baked beans. If you want to be that someone, the multi-functional Box-Pot may just allow you to do so. [Read more]( Biology [Bird takes on typhoon for an insane 700-mile sky-high ride of his life]( [High flyer: Streaked shearwaters generally stick to a maximum height of 100 m (328 ft)]( When a bold male seabird threw caution to the wind to 'ride' a typhoon, it was the start of an 11-hour, 712-mile journey, taking him 15,000-ft higher and three times faster than usual. The bird survived and didn't lose any points off his flying licence. [Read more]( Space [Earth's airglow to give NASA a window into space weather waves]( [An image of the Earth's airglow effect taken by astronaut Scott Kelly aboard the ISS]( Next month, NASA will place a new piece of equipment on the International Space Station. It will examine a phenomenon known as Earth's airglow for signs of weather-produced waves that can reach the mesopause and disrupt satellite communications. [Read more]( Technology [Bat-inspired glasses help the blind & vision-impaired ‘see’ using sound]( [Researchers have developed smart glasses that translate visual information into unique sounds to help blind people 'see']( Inspired by bats’ use of echolocation, researchers have developed smart glasses that transform visual information into unique sound representations that enhance the ability of blind and vision-impaired people to navigate their surroundings. [Read more]( Drones [Everdrone E2 launched to deliver life-saving medical equipment in minutes]( [The Everdrone E2 has been designed to carry "an advanced camera system as well as customizable medical kits – a combination that represents a true game-changer for first responders"]( Back in 2021, researchers from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden partnered with Everdrone to test drone delivery of defibrillators to real-world heart attacks victims. Now the company has announced a multipurpose drone to support first responders. [Read more]( Architecture [From broken TV sets to renovated cow sheds: UK's best new houses revealed]( [London's Green House was designed by Hayhurst and Co. The project is one of six to be shortlisted in the 2023 RIBA House of the Year competition]( RIBA has revealed the 2023 House of the Year shortlist. Celebrating the best of British residential design, it includes a house clad in crushed TV screens, a renovated cow shed, and a greenery filled home fronted by polycarbonate roofing sheets. [Read more]( Automotive [Next-gen Lexus EVs will self-drive around the factory for assembly]( [The LF-ZC concept looks like it's been factory T-boned]( Lexus won't be needing conveyor belts once the "gigacast" chassis of its next-gen electric cars is put together; the company has announced it's introducing a "self-driving assembly line," where cars will autonomously move between stations. [Read more]( Aircraft [Archer's production-spec Midnight eVTOL starts flight testing]( [Archer's production-spec Midnight aircraft begins flight testing]( The eVTOL air taxi Archer is pushing toward production has now lifted off for the first time. The handsome, five-seat Midnight aircraft is scheduled to enter service in 2025, providing clean, quiet, short-range, traffic-busting hops over urban areas. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Cracking on with the debate: Whole eggs deemed healthy for the young]( [A study has found that young adults that eat whole eggs can boost their overall health]( Researchers have tackled the ‘Are eggs good for us?’ debate in a new way. Adopting a broader approach than previous studies, they found that, overall, eating whole eggs improved the health of young adults. [Read more]( Automotive [Mitsubishi's tiny D:X PHEV adventure van future-proofs Delica splendor]( [Mitsubishi reinvents the Delica as the futuristic D:X PHEV MPV-SUV]( Mitsubishi has presented the new D:X Concept as a first look at how the legendary little Delica could evolve. The tiny PHEV 4x4 van smashes together MPV space and SUV toughness, adding next-gen mods like projection lasers and AI terrain analysis. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Movably Pro chair goes 'flamingo' for comfort and productivity]( [Movably Pro combines a traditional desk chair, standing desk, and treadmill desk for improved comfort and productivity]( Movably Pro is intended to be more than an ergonomic desk chair. It’s designed to allow you to move more and get work done without disrupting focus, so you can work while sitting, standing, or "go flamingo." [Read more]( Science [Sunflower waste extract shown to keep fruit from molding]( [There's anti-fungal compounds in them thar sunflowers]( Blueberries and other fruits are quite prone to fungi such as gray mold, whereas sunflowers are resistant to them. With that fact in mind, scientists have now used an extract from waste sunflower stems to keep such fruits from molding. [Read more]( Automotive [Mazda's gorgeous Iconic SP rotary-EV sports concept transcends time]( [Mazda makes a statement at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show]( Like past Mazda showstoppers, the all-new Iconic SP concept rolls out with voluptuous curves dripping in deep-red paint. The dramatic 365-hp coupe looks to the future and honors the past with a rotary-extended EV powertrain and hidden headlights. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [DJI's pocket steadicam upgraded with 1-inch sensor and rotating screen]( ["With the Osmo Pocket 3, we've reimagined handheld imaging, offering users a creative tool that combines precision and portability like never before," said DJI's Paul Pan]( It's been three years since DJI updated its 4K steadicam, and that's clearly long enough as the Osmo Pocket launches into its third generation – coming with a 1-inch sensor, rotating touchscreen, and a significant price hike. [Read more]( Environment [Ultraviolet light could hold the key to recycling disposable diapers]( [According to the United Nations Environment Programme, over 300,000 disposable diapers are incinerated, dumped in landfills or otherwise enter the environment once every minute worldwide]( Disposable diapers are a huge source of global waste, largely because they're difficult to recycle. A new process, however, could salvage the "superabsorber" polymer utilized in the liners of those diapers – and yes, even if they're soiled. [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