Drug that stops progression of Parkinson's disease heads for human trials

[SCIENCE]( [Drug that stops progression of Parkinson's disease heads for human trials]( An exciting experimental drug has been found to stop the progression of Parkinson’s disease in live mice models. The new drug could be the first medication to specifically slow the progression of the devastating disease as opposed to current treatments that only target the symptoms. [Read more]( [MILITARY]( [Chinese "laser rifle" sounds a bit too sci-fi to be true]( China says that it has developed a laser rifle that can "carbonize" human flesh at a range of 800 m (2,625 ft), yet weighs only 3 kg (6.6 lb) and can burn hair, skins, and signs, and even penetrate and set fire to fuel tanks. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [Master a New Language For Your Travels This Year with Mondly - Just $40]( Using state-of-the-art speech recognition, Mondly knows how to listen to your words and phrases and only gives positive feedback if you speak clearly and correctly. 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[Read more]( Sponsored by Taboola //gizmagptyltd.cmail19.com/t/d-l-btkuylk-wtkuhhtil-s///gizmagptyltd.cmail19.com/t/d-l-btkuylk-wtkuhhtil-w/ [BICYCLES]( [Rungu's electric fat-trike goes pedal-assist]( ​Back in 2014, we first heard about the Rungu Juggernaut, a fat-tired upright trike designed for travelling across loose terrain. The following year, Rungu came out with the motorized Electric Juggernaut. Now, the company is introducing the less-expensive pedal-assist Electric Juggernaut MDV. [Read more]( [SPACE]( [Asteroid belt may be remains of half a dozen ancient planets]( They might seem like boring rocks, but asteroids and meteorites have fascinating stories to tell about the history of the solar system. New research from the University of Florida has now traced back the origins of almost all asteroids in the inner belt to just five or six ancient minor planets. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Q-Plug is made to minimize block heater hassles]( ​If you live someplace that gets cold winters, then you'll be familiar with the practise of plugging in your car's engine block heater on frigid nights. Doing so can be difficult, however, plus you may forget to unplug it when driving away. That's where the Q-Plug comes in. [Read more]( [DIGITAL CAMERAS]( [Fireworks photography: How to get creative and capture the dazzle]( ​Fireworks are absolutely stunning to experience, and really difficult to capture on a camera. There will be tens of millions of boring, pedestrian fireworks photos taken at this year's 4th of July celebrations. Here's a few ideas on how to make sure your shots are a cut above. [Read more]( [MEDICAL]( [New MRIs are so strong, they could cause mercury to leak from your teeth]( The fact mercury makes up roughly 50 percent of the content of dental amalgam is a contentious subject for many, and a new study that found MRIs can release the toxic heavy metal from fillings is sure to give those in the anti-amalgam camp even more to chew on. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [This Privacy Deal Is a Keeper]( To help World Cup spectators against threats from censorship, monitoring, and throttling, IPVanish VPN is offering new users a discount. Until July 15, IPVanish is including an additional 25% off every plan purchased through their World Cup privacy promotion. That means a new user could subscribe to IPVanish VPN for as little as $4.87/mo (a 60% in total savings compared to standard pricing). [Read more]( [BIOLOGY]( [Researchers home in on a possible genetic basis for loneliness]( An intriguing new study has homed in on several specific genomic regions that seem to be associated with greater traits of social isolation and loneliness. The results suggest genetic traits associated with loneliness cross over with a susceptibility for bad cardiovascular health and depression. [Read more]( [MEDICAL]( [Controversial Australian study finds no evidence that cannabis helps chronic pain]( The results of one of the longest in-depth studies examining cannabis use and chronic pain is raising doubts over whether cannabis reduces pain severity or opioid use. The study is proving controversial as its findings contradict a growing body of research suggesting exactly the opposite. [Read more]( [DRONES]( [Intel's Shooting Star drones to get star-spangled for 4th of July aerial light show]( There's one corner of America that's ditching the traditional 4th of July fireworks in favor of something a bit more modern. At Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California, Independence Day will be celebrated with an Intel Shooting Star drone light show. [Read more]( [ROBOTICS]( [HAMR micro-robot now walks on – or under – the water]( ​If you're a fan of insect-inspired robots, then you probably like creations such as RoboBee, VelociRoACH, and Harvard University's HAMR. Should the latter's scurrying around not be enough for you, though, it can now move across the water, sinking itself and walking beneath the surface on command. [Read more]( [MUSIC]( [Mercury Modular Guitar can be packed into carry-on luggage for air travel ease]( Carry-on luggage restrictions mean that musicians can't usually stow a guitar in an overhead locker, so either have to pay for an extra ticket or run the gauntlet and check it in. The Mercury Modular Guitar can be broken apart and squeezed into a carry-on suitcase. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [China's first Level 4 self-driving shuttle enters volume production]( Baidu has announced that the hundredth Apolong self-driving mini bus has just rolled off the production line, making it the first fully autonomous electric bus to reach volume production. The vehicle will operate as a last mile transport solution in Chinese cities before launching globally in 2019. [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