Sodium acetate acts as a potential fountain of youth for aging bones

Medical [Sodium acetate acts as a potential fountain of youth for aging bones]( [Young stem cells (left) produce more material (dark brown) for bone than old stem cells (center), and a new study shows how they can be rejuvenated by adding sodium acetate (right)]( Scientists looking into the biological mechanisms behind deteriorating bones have made a discovery that could help tackle age-related conditions like osteoporosis, by rejuvenating stem cells that to are central to their healthy maintenance. [Read more]( SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS [Save an extra 20% on this exclusive VPN Plan]( Ultra-fast speeds, 10 multi logins, 24-hour support, a 31-day money back guarantee and no logs are just some of the benefits of PureVPN. Enter the code newatlas20 to receive an extra 20% off – that's 3 years of premier VPN service for just $55! [Read more]( Photography [The art of aerial photography in the 2021 Drone Photo Awards]( [Commended - Nature. Poodle in Rapeseed. Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland]( This year’s Drone Photo Award winners raise the bar for the art of drone photography, from an incredible close-up of a polar bear taking a nap to mind-bendingly surreal glimpse inside an erupting volcano. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [How gut bacteria may be sabotaging your weight loss efforts]( [New research found individuals not responding well to weight loss interventions had specific microbiome differences compared to those who effectively lost weight]( Can the make-up of your gut microbiome affect the success of a weight loss intervention? A unique new study is indicating this is certainly possible, identifying several mechanisms by which gut bacteria can either help or hinder weight loss. [Read more]( Outdoors [Car camper in a bag turns small cars into solo or duo micro-RVs]( [So long as you have a hatchback, CarCamper helps you create a camper]( CarCamper distills in-vehicle camping down to the basics with a light, simple, affordable "camper in a bag" that works with a variety of vehicles. The collapsible kit transforms everything from actual vans to three-door hatchbacks into micro-campers. [Read more]( Medical [Bioartificial kidney prototype aces lab tests, could replace dialysis]( [A bioartificial kidney prototype has been tested in the lab]( Patients with kidney failure require regular dialysis, an invasive and potentially risky treatment. But now researchers have successfully demonstrated a prototype bioartificial kidney, which can be implanted and works without the need for drugs. [Read more]( Automotive [Ultralight foam-core runabout squeezes mileage out of small fuel cell]( [With a weight under 1,000 lb and a hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrain, the SLRV makes for a clean, efficient commute]( The German Aerospace Center combines ultralight foam-sandwich construction and small, efficient fuel-cell power into the Safe Light Regional Vehicle, a flashy prototype meant to be an efficient, zero-emissions commuter for the city and beyond. [Read more]( Drones [BAE Systems may build a 660-lb-capable cargo quadcopter]( [A rendering of the proposed T-650 drone – there's no word on how likely it is to actually enter production]( Given that small-ish drones are already being used to deliver small packages, wouldn't it stand to reason that giant drones could deliver large loads? That's just what BAE Systems is looking into, with its proposed T-650 Heavy Lift Electric UAS. [Read more]( Automotive [Rivian's first R1T electric pickup truck rolls off the production line]( [Rivian's sold-out R1T launch edition comes with a large 135-kWh battery pack]( The era of the all-electric pickup truck has drawn a great deal closer today, with the very first vehicle rolling off the production line at Rivian's factory in Illinois, as revealed by CEO RJ Scaringe on Twitter. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [iPhone 13 boasts better cameras, chip, and battery life]( [The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max will be available in four finishes including graphite, gold, silver and sierra blue]( Well, it's time once again for a new iPhone to hit the market, and this time around it's the iPhone 13. It's available in four versions, all of which feature a new camera, a "powerhouse chip," 5G connectivity and better battery life. 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[Read more]( Materials [Engineers 3D print force-sensing metamaterial structures]( [The copper-colored cell walls in the demonstration joystick are conductive, and can be used for sensing applied forces to control a character in a computer game]( Though you can make objects smarter by adding sensors to them, a team of MIT engineers has managed to 3D print metamaterial structures with electrodes directly integrated into them to allow objects to sense user interaction. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [Apple unwraps faster, sleeker iPad, iPad mini and Apple Watch]( [The latest iPad mini is one of several new devices Apple has just announced]( Today is Apple Christmas Day, and while the shiny new iPhones are the presents most eyes are fixed on, there are always new iPads, iPad minis and Apple Watches under the tree as well. The latest generations of these boast a few decent upgrades. [Read more]( Military [MQ-25 Stingray drone refuels F-35C mid-air for the first time]( [The F-35C taking on fuel from the MQ-25]( Boeing's MQ-25 T1 Stingray drone has successfully aerially refueled a US Navy F-35C Lightning II fighter jet for the first time, demonstrating that the robotic aircraft can support the 5th-generation fighter during carrier operations. [Read more]( Medical [Low-dose radiation heats up "cold" tumors for easier targeting]( [A new study has shown how unresponsive tumors cells might be better targeted with low doses of radiation]( A new study has shown how tumors that have gone "cold" due to a lack of key immune cells can be heated up through a carefully managed dose of radiation, drawing in fresh immune cells that can take up the fight from within. [Read more]( Robotics [M2NS tech will use robotic arms to autonomously neutralize sea mines]( [The Maritime Mine Neutralization System (M2NS) will incorporate of a pair of RE2 Robotics' Sapien Sea Class robotic arms mounted on a VideoRay Defender ROV]( It goes without saying that the neutralizing of underwater mines is a risky task – definitely one that you'd avoid sending a scuba diver to do, if at all possible. That's why Pittsburgh-based RE2 Robotics is designing a robotic system to do the job. [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 © 2021