Immune system discovery could lead to preventative drugs for allergies

[BIOLOGY]( [Immune system discovery could lead to preventative drugs for allergies]( Sometimes the immune system gets it wrong, targeting harmless proteins from things like nuts and triggering allergic reactions. Now, researchers have identified a mechanism that helps keep the immune system in check, potentially leading to drugs that prevent allergic reactions before they start. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [Upgrade Your Business’ Communication System With This Free Trial]( Free your business from expensive landline bills, pricey repairs, and failing conference lines by switching to RingCentral’s VoIP service. Offering unparalleled flexibility, ease of use, and an entire suite of tech-forward features, this trial is worth your time. Regular pricing starts from just $19.99/mo. Get a quote and try it out for free. [Read more]( [MATERIALS]( [Ultra-light ceramic aerogel stands up to intense temperature swings]( Ceramic aerogels are incredibly light and can withstand intense heat. The problem is they can be pretty brittle. Now, a team has developed a new ceramic aerogel that’s far hardier and more flexible, even after repeated exposure to wild temperature swings. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Malibu adds a touch of grand touring to its latest camper van]( The Malibu Charming GT camper van may not be a true "GT," but the van does exemplify long-distance touring comfort better than most any GT car out there. With a new cab lounge concept, a flexi-bathroom and a full kitchen, the capable little camper ready can tour for weeks, months or even years. [Read more]( [DIGITAL CAMERAS]( [Majestic views: The winners of the International Landscape Photographer of the Year Awards]( With a gorgeously composed set of images, photographer Adam Gibbs has taken the top prize in this years International Landscape Photographer of the Year Awards. In its fifth year this impressive competition reveals a hundred of the most spectacular landscape photographs from the past twelve months. [Read more]( Sponsored by Taboola //gizmagptyltd.cmail19.com/t/d-l-nuitulk-wtkuhhtil-s///gizmagptyltd.cmail19.com/t/d-l-nuitulk-wtkuhhtil-w/ [ARCHITECTURE]( [Remote mountain cabin's hood offers protection from the elements]( Constraint often proves fertile ground for inspiration and this indeed proved the case for Arkitektværelset AS. The Norwegian firm overcame a remote location and tricky terrain, as well as strict planning regulations while designing the unusually angular Hooded Cabin. [Read more]( [HOME ENTERTAINMENT]( [McIntosh wireless speaker system is undeniably gorgeous, very pricey]( CDs and vinyl once dominated living room music collections, now streaming rules the roost. There are devices aplenty to satisfy your wireless listening needs, but if you're looking for something to complement your commemorative McIntosh setup, then the new RS200 could be just the ticket.​ [Read more]( [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY]( [MWC 2019: Everything we're expecting from the world's biggest phone show]( A new Mobile World Congress is almost upon us. The biggest names in the phone industry will descend on Barcelona between February 25-28, with press events scheduled the day before. Here's everything we think is going to make an appearance at MWC 2019. [Read more]( [BIOLOGY]( [Breeding bees with "clean genes" could help prevent colony collapse]( Honeybees are increasingly under threat. To help save these creatures from extinction, researchers from York University have found a group of genes that appears to be related to how hygienic a particular colony of bees is, and selective breeding for these genes could help fight colony collapse. [Read more]( [MARINE]( [Princess X95 "Superfly" yacht goes big on open living, inside and out]( ​​After making mention of a larger vessel in the wake of its R35 performance yacht reveal in mid-2018, Princess Yachts has now offered a more in-depth look at what it calls the "luxury SUV of the seas." [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [Save Yourself Precious Time By Typing Faster With This Software]( Slow typer? Well, no more excuses! Typesy is the easy-to-use typing software engineered by real touch typing experts to help you push your 50 WPM to over 100. In the internet age, it's essential to be an adept typer or else you may get left behind in the workforce. Invest in yourself; learn to type. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [How do everyday drives handle the snow and ice in Colorado’s high country?]( We once again found ourselves at the annual Colorado Winter Driving Encounter put on by our friends at Rocky Mountain Redline. The event pit eight vehicles from various manufacturers against the snow and elements of Colorado’s high country in the winter. The results were both fun and informative. [Read more]( [MARINE]( [Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing unveil stronger, lighter "41’ AMG Carbon Edition"]( It's Miami International Boat Show time again, which means it's time to take a look at the latest collaboration between Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing. This year's 41-foot AMG Carbon Edition is a four-motor, 1,600-horsepower, 83mph ocean rocket with a carbon fiber sandwich construction. [Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [AI system four times better at predicting ovarian cancer patient survival than other methods]( An international team of researchers, from Imperial College London and the University of Melbourne in Australia, has demonstrated a new AI system that can effectively predict survival rates from ovarian cancer better than any current conventional method available to doctors. [Read more]( [SPACE]( [Experimental satellite successfully uses harpoon to skewer space junk]( Space has the prospect of one day getting a bit cleaner as a satellite harpooned a piece of simulated debris in low Earth orbit. The RemoveDEBRIS technology demonstrator deployed a target panel at the end of a boom, then skewered it with a metal harpoon traveling at 20 m/s (44.7 mph, 72 km/h). [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Bentley drops "world's fastest SUV" crown on the new Bentayga Speed]( Bentley has claimed the title of world's fastest production sport utility with the 190 mph, 626 bhp, 664 pound-foot Bentayga Speed. It boasts a sub-4-second 0-62 and a massive turbocharged W12 engine. What's not to like? [Read more]( [MARINE]( [Boeing wins US$43 million contract to build four Orca robotic super subs]( The US Navy has awarded Boeing a US$43 million contract to build four of its Orca Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicles. The 51-ft long unmanned submarines will operate autonomously in blue water with a range of 6,500 nm. [Read more]( [HEALTH & WELLBEING]( [Muscle-maintaining drug has potential to help seniors stay spry]( ​It's a sad fact that past the age of about 35, we begin to lose muscle mass. This can be somewhat offset through exercise, although most people still generally tend to get weaker as they get older. A new drug could help, as it's been shown to increase muscle size and strength in elderly mice. [Read more]( [ENVIRONMENT]( [MIT tech could let desalination plants use their own brine waste]( ​When salt is removed from seawater in desalination plants, the byproduct is a lot of highly-salty brine. Ordinarily, this is just dumped back into the sea, which can harm the environment. Thanks to a new treatment process, however, that brine could actually be used to desalinate more water. [Read more]( [3D PRINTING]( [Dichroic 3D-printing material changes color with point of view]( ​In use since at least the 4th century AD, dichroic glass displays different colors depending on how it's being viewed. Now, Dutch scientists have produced the effect in a material that can be used to create 3D-printed objects – and it's not just a novelty, as it could have practical applications. [Read more]( [OUTDOORS]( [Clean-cut Ellis multitool gets straight to the point]( If you think the new Ellis multi-tool from The James Brand appears a little on the simplistic side, that is very likely the point from a toolmaker that likes to keep things classy and clean. [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 © 2019