Weekend Edition: Health supplement warning, a hurricane-proof hammock tent, and a classic arcade game

[New Atlas logo]( Welcome to our weekly wrap of the best stories to grace the pages of New Atlas over the last seven days. Sit back, relax and enjoy the Weekend Edition. Medical [Turmeric and green tea among six supplements putting people in hospital]( [Turmeric is one of the botanical supplements being flagged as a risk to liver health]( More than 15 million Americans are putting their liver at serious risk, simply by trying to better their health. New research has revealed the extent of the damage caused by overuse of six supplements including turmeric, green tea and ashwagandha. [Read more]( Outdoors [1.7-lb hammock tent pitches in seconds, stands up to hurricane winds]( [Thecatal goes the opposite direction from its massive Magic Fort, launching one of the lightest, sleekest backpacking tents out there]( Thecatal has some unique ideas about camping. After 2023's massive man-machine Magic Fort vehicle tent, the company has slimmed its camping conceptualizations way down into a new ultralight backpacking tent that pitches in as little as 10 seconds. [Read more]( Games [Sega Jet Rocket: The trailblazing '70s arcade game with no computer or screen]( [Sega Jet Rocket was the world's first flight simulator game, first first-person shooter game, and first "open world" game]( Back in 1970, Sega introduced an arcade game that would pave the way for many of today's most popular video games. Known as Jet Rocket, the electromechanical marvel boasted three world-firsts – even though most folks today don't know it ever existed. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [New compound flips memory back on in Alzheimer's cases]( [A new molecule that switched memory and cognition back on in mice with Alzheimer's could one day do the same for humans, as illustrated in this generative image]( Instead of focusing on fighting the plaques linked to Alzheimer's, researchers took a look at boosting electrical oscillations in the brain. The molecule they invented got the job done in mice, offering hope for a new treatment path for humans. [Read more]( Automotive [Volkswagen camper vans make a grand return to the US market]( [For those who prefer a ground tent (or not camping at all), Peace Vans' lightest ID. Buzz kit, the Buzz Box, brings the outdoor tailgate cooking without the rest]( Peace Vans has built a brand around classic VW camper vans, so it's not surprising it's the first US shop to show ID. Buzz camper kits. It welcomes the little electric van with 3 camper kits that range from tailgate kitchen to fully equipped mini-RV. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [How adding honey to your yogurt improves gut health]( [Help the probiotics in yogurt survive better in the gut by adding honey]( Evidence has been building about the health benefits of probiotics. Now, new research has found that putting a tablespoon of honey on your yogurt helps the probiotics it contains to survive in the gut. It’s a win-win combination that’s both healthy and delicious. [Read more]( Energy [Megawatt-scale wave energy project inches closer to realization]( [The first megawatt-scale EWP wave energy station is to be built in the city of Porto, in northern Portugal]( EWP has been floating its wave energy system for over 10 years, where the rise and fall of coastal waters drives hydraulic pistons that run a generator to produce electricity. Now the company is getting ready to build its first megawatt installation. [Read more]( Robotics [Figure steps closer to humanoid robots in workplace and home with F.02]( [Figure boasts that its second-generation robot is the "highest performing humanoid robot to market"]( California-based robotics outfit Figure has today announced its second-generation humanoid robot, which is initially being aimed at production lines in commercial settings, but the company is promising a bipedal butler in our homes in the near future. [Read more]( Outdoors [Flounder 2.0 multitool ups your around-the-neck tool count to 13]( [The Flounder 2.0 packs five more tools than its predecessor]( For companies in the business of multitools, the name of the game is cramming as many tools as possible into as small a form factor as possible. XEdge ticked those boxes with its Flounder multitool last year and has now followed up with the Flounder 2.0. [Read more]( Outdoors [Absurdly light pickup camper adapts to adventure via plug-n-play pods]( [The Peak Stealth could be both the lightest and most configurable pickup camper out there]( The Peak Performance Stealth pickup camper is the lightest we've ever covered. It's also the most versatile, readily transforming from an empty composite pop-top shell to a fully equipped base camp and reconfiguring into multiple other layouts. [Read more]( Automotive [Review: 2024 Lexus GX improves on the Land Cruiser]( [Still a truck-based SUV with good off-road credibility, the Lexus GX]( Most of the vehicles that were based on the Toyota Land Cruiser have seen a complete revision to follow the Land Cruiser’s new design. The Lexus GX, the closest kin to the Land Cruiser, is no exception. [Read more]( History [Ancient hydraulic lift systems could have helped build the pyramids]( [The Step Pyramid of Djoser may have been built using a hydraulic system, according to a new study]( The ingenuity of ancient Egyptian engineers may have been more advanced than we thought. A currently unexplained ancient structure may have been part of a water purification system feeding a hydraulic lift to raise huge stone blocks to build a pyramid. [Read more]( Energy [World's first 18650-sized potassium-ion battery aims to fill lithium gap]( [The 18650-format potassium-ion battery was launched at the 14th annual Beyond Lithium Conference at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee]( The majority of our portable electronic gadgets, and the new wave of e-transportation, are powered by lithium batteries. Group1 has developed a more sustainable alternative, and has now launched the world's first 18650 potassium-ion battery. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Affordable tiny house sleeps two in compact comfort]( [The Chipper is based on a double-axle trailer and has a length of just 5 m (16.4 ft)]( The Chipper, by Häuslein Tiny House Co., embraces the small living movement's affordable roots with a compact model that has been designed for two people to live comfortably in an attractive tiny house with a length of just 16 feet. [Read more]( Energy [Cheap heat-storing 'firebricks' projected to save industries trillions]( [In the switch to clean energy, firebricks could provide most of the heat needed for industrial processes]( Transitioning to 100% renewable energy globally would be cheaper and simpler using firebricks, a form of thermal energy storage with roots in the Bronze Age, to produce most of the heat needed for industrial processes, according to a new Stanford study. [Read more]( Military [Lockheed Martin's 'affordable' new hypersonic missile]( [Artist's concept of the Mako hypersonic missile in flight]( Lockheed Martin has released more details about its Mako hypersonic missile that the company is building for the US Air Force and international customers. The multi-mission missile that flies at Mach 5+ can be launched from a wide variety of aircraft. [Read more]( Outdoors [20-in-1 multitool packs in everything needed for an emergency fix]( [Why carry 20 tools around when you can just pocket one?]( Folks who like to be prepared for emergency gear fixes on the go don't really want to be hefting a heavy toolbelt around. The Gordon 20-in-1 Multi-Tool from Harbor Freight puts an array of useful tools at your fingertips, without weighing you down. [Read more]( Outdoors [Adorable VW camper backpack is the ultimate V-dub van life accessory]( [The Bbox Bulli Edition is like a towable gear closet for Volkswagen camper vans]( We've covered so many small trailers over the years, it's rare to find a design so out of the blue it's surprising. But the Bbox Bulli Edition is indeed that design, a different style of camping trailer with an entirely different purpose. [Read more]( Around The Home [Mosquitoes can fly but they can't hide from the Bzigo Iris]( [The mosquito-tracking Bzigo Iris will set you back $339]( Mosquitoes are masters of evasion when indoors, seemingly disappearing after you unsuccessfully try to swat them or grab them out of the air. That's where the Bzigo Iris comes in, as it tracks them and shows you where they are. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [14 things you can do to prevent or delay the onset of dementia]( [Addressing 14 risk factors could prevent or delay the onset of dementia]( A new report by world-leading experts lists 14 modifiable risk factors associated with 40% of all dementia cases that, if addressed by people across their lifespan, could reduce the likelihood of developing the condition or delay its onset. [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