Fast food stimulates inflammation and triggers changes to immune system

[HEALTH & WELLBEING]( [Fast food stimulates inflammation and triggers long-term changes to immune system]( ​A new study suggests that the immune system responds to a fast food-style Western diet in much the same way as it would react to a bacterial infection, stimulating widespread inflammatory activity that remains even long after the switch to a healthy diet. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [The Lightweight COALATREE Hammock Is Perfect for Outdoor Relaxation — Now 37% off]( The MTN2CTY hammock is lightweight and ready to hang in every environment. As it's name suggests, whether you're in the woods or just hanging out on a city balcony, this hammock is built for any adventure. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [First look at Toyota's 986-hp GR Super Sport LMP1 car for the road]( Toyota's motorsport arm, Gazoo Racing, which is tipped to become a performance brand in its own right, has shown a Super Sport Concept at the 2018 Tokyo Auto Salon. 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[Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [Portable device detects bogus booze]( ​Serving counterfeit liquor is not only unethical, but depending on the contents of that liquor, can also be dangerous to the people consuming it. It was with this in mind that scientists recently developed a portable device that can tell fake booze from the real thing. [Read more]( [HOME ENTERTAINMENT]( [Sony's latest 4K projector costs nearly as much as a Tesla Model 3]( At CES this year, Sony launched the LSPX-A1 laser projector that combines big screen, 4K projected visuals with its forte for top sound quality in one unit. And it carries a ticket price of US$30,000, which is only a few thousand less than the starting price for a brand new Model 3.​ [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Steeda's 480-hp Q500 Enforcer Mustang hits Europe]( Steeda is the largest privately-owned Ford tuning specialist in the world, and over the past 30 years has supplied performance parts and upgrades for vehicles out of its headquarters in Florida. Steeda recently debuted its first turnkey V8 Mustang for Europe, called the Q500 Enforcer. [Read more]( [HEALTH & WELLBEING]( [SalonLab scanning tech creates customized hair care]( ​Hair isn't something you'd normally associate with consumer electronics, but then not all hair-care systems are as tech-heavy as Schwarzkopf Professional SalonLab. It's currently on display at CES in Las Vegas, where it's won two Innovation Awards. [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 © 2018