How sunlight on the skin directly affects the gut microbiome

[Health & Wellbeing]( [How sunlight on the skin directly affects the gut microbiome]( [For the first time scientists have shown exposure to ultraviolet light can directly influence gut bacterial diversity]( New research has for the first time demonstrated how exposure to Narrow Band Ultraviolet B light (UVB) can directly influence gut microbiome diversity in humans. The research hypothesizes this result is modulated by vitamin D. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Black Box 1080p Dash Cam]( In the event of a collision, the Black Box is your best witness. Engineered with its own G-sensor, this dash cam captures footage and audio in the moment, ensuring you'll always have a second pair of eyes if you find yourself in an accident. It records in crisp 1080p resolution day or night and boasts an impressive 120-degree recording angle that will capture every important detail. And, thanks to its compact design, you can stick it directly on your windshield without obscuring your line of sight. [Read more]( [Physics]( [CERN precisely measures the mass of the Higgs boson]( [A visual representation of a 2016 event in which the Higgs boson decayed into two photons (their energy deposits shown as the green lines), which helped scientists narrow down the mass of the particle]( The detection of the Higgs boson at CERN in 2012 is one of the biggest scientific discoveries of the decade. Now the ATLAS and CMS Collaborations have made the most precise measurement of its mass to date. [Read more]( [Space]( [US Air Force successfully tests advanced rocket preburner]( [The Air Force Research Laboratory has successfully tested a state-of-the-art rocket engine preburner]( The US Air Force has successfully tested a component that promises a new generation of high-performance American rocket engines. Called a preburner, the unit allows rockets to operate at a higher pressure and achieve greater levels of thrust. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Exciting human trial results for novel immune-inhibiting eczema drug]( [The new treatment is currently moving into larger scale human trials targeting atopic dermatitis and asthma]( Early clinical trial results are suggesting a novel drug designed to inhibit the activity of a key immune signaling molecule could become a promising new treatment for atopic dermatitis, a very common inflammatory skin condition. [Read more]( [Space]( [X-37B secret spaceplane returns after record-breaking flight]( [The X-37B OTV is an experimental test program to demonstrate technologies for a reliable, reusable, unmanned space test platform for the US Air Force]( The USAF's X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle Mission 5 has ended in a surprise pre-dawn landing after a record-breaking 780-day flight. Like the previous four missions, the exact purpose of the highly-classified unmanned spaceplane's flight was a secret, though the Air Force says that its general goals were "risk reduction, experimentation and concept of operations development for reusable space vehicle technologies," as well as the deployment of some small satellites. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Rolling Homes goes glam and grime with VW Bulli camper van combo]( [Rolling Homes will be showing the Expedition 4x4 once again at its open house this weekend]( Perhaps by design, perhaps coincidence, UK camper van builder Rolling Homes brought the worlds of glamping and overlanding screeching together at last week's NEC Motorhome & Caravan Show, trotting out both an opulent six-figure VW T6 camper van with gorgeous materials and a safety-orange T6 4Motion upgraded for all-out off-road adventure. Two different #vanlife worlds under one banner. [Read more]( [Space]( [Airstream builds Astrovan II for Boeing astronauts]( [The Astrovan II can carry up to eight astronauts]( Based on an Airstream Atlas Touring Coach, the Astrovan II Starliner Transport Vehicle has been specially modified to carry passengers and crew from the suiting up area to the launch pad for Boeing CST-100 Starliner missions. [Read more]( [Aircraft]( [Vertical Industries debuts a chubby eVTOL capable of carrying 3 people]( [The Seraph prototype is Britain's leading air taxi contender]( With the ability to carry up to 250 kg of payload at speeds up to 80 km/h, the 12-rotor Seraph is Britain's leading electric VTOL air taxi candidate. Vertical Industries has released video of this chunky bird in flight. [Read more]( [Environment]( ["Electro-swing" battery captures CO2 from power plants or ambient air]( [A diagram detailing the new device from MIT. Air or flue gas can be pumped into the device (bottom), which captures carbon dioxide (red) from it, leaving only fresh air (blue) to come out. When the device is full, it can be flushed out and captured as pure CO2 for industrial use]( Researchers at MIT have developed a new method for pulling carbon dioxide out of a chimney flue at a power plant or even just ambient air. The new device is a specialized battery that absorbs CO2 while charging, then releases it for industrial use. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Donkervoort's supercar-stomping D8 GTO JD70 will pull 2 g in the corners]( [The ultra-lightweight Donkervoort D8 GTO JD70 will pull 2 g in the corners]( Dutch brand Donkervoort's crazy, ultra-light, Audi-powered D8 GTO has more than proven itself since its 2013 debut, at one time holding a top-10 Nurburgring lap. Now, there's a special edition celebrating founder Joop Donkervoort's 70th birthday. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [Shape-shifting bike helmet tunes its aerodynamics on the fly]( [Called Dynaero, a new smart bike helmet opens and closes its vents for a balance of ventilation and aerodynamics]( A helmet designed for maximum ventilation won’t be the best in terms of aerodynamics, but an Australian researcher is working on a dynamic version that could offer cyclists both, by changing shape at different stages of a race. [Read more]( [Robotics]( [Trimbot robotic gardener mows the lawn and tends the roses]( [Trimbot pottering about the garden]( If your roses are getting a bit untidy, fear not, because an international team of researchers has developed a prototype robot gardener to do the job. Called Trimbot, it can not only do a spot of mowing but also prune roses and trim bushes. [Read more]( [Space]( [NASA's VIPER rover to hunt for water ice on the Moon from 2022]( [Render of the VIPER rover at work on the Moon]( To gain a clearer picture of water ice availability at the Moon’s South Pole, NASA has announced a new mission to send in a lunar rover by the name of VIPER to drill into the lunar surface and analyze samples. [Read more]( [Environment]( [Ocean Cleanup takes on rivers of plastic with "The Interceptor"]( [The Interceptor is capable of pulling out 50,000 kg (110,200 lb) of trash each day]( With its huge barriers now successfully collecting trash from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the Ocean Cleanup Project is heading upstream to tackle the issue closer to the source with "The Interceptor," a system to pull waste from rivers. [Read more]( [Digital Cameras]( [GoPro Max is claimed to be three cameras in one]( [The GoPro Max will set you back $500]( Remember when camcorders were simply … camcorders? They've now splintered into several sub-types, although GoPro has set about combining three of those into one unit, with its new Max. [Read more]( [Space]( [Into the great unknown: Rosetta and the crazy plan to catch a comet]( [Artist's impression of Rosetta at comet 67P (Image: ESA)]( While comet flybys had been performed before, at the outset of the ESA’s Rosetta mission to the 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko nobody had ever entered orbit around a comet, let alone try to land on one. [Read more]( [Good Thinking]( [Experimental app lets your phone judge your fashion sense]( [There's no word on when Fashion++ may be available to the public]( If you care about clothing styles in the first place, then it can be difficult, trying to determine if your outfit is fashionable. It would be great if your phone could tell you, and with the new Fashion++ app, it may soon be able to do just that. [Read more]( [Materials]( [Lamborghini's carbon fiber to be put to the test in outer space]( [A total of five samples will be assessed, made of different types of carbon fiber]( If a material is going to be used for implants or prostheses, it had better be tough. The carbon fiber produced by Lamborghini may be up to the task, so samples will soon be headed for the ISS – to be tested in the harsh conditions of outer space. [Read more]( [Outdoors]( [GoSun launches a new breed of EDC knife (and fork) to fit in a wallet]( [The curved heads and long length of other portable utensils are usually what makes them less than convenient to carry, but Flatware's heads flatten down when they slide into the handles, making for the card-like carry profile]( Taking a break from solar cooking, GoSun steps on the other side of the table with Flatware that's truly flat. The collapsible utensil set fits inside your wallet, and if it works like advertised, you may never use a set of plastic utensils again. [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