Newly understood protein raises hopes of advanced arthritis treatments

[Medical]( [Newly understood protein raises hopes of advanced arthritis treatments]( [A new understanding of a key protein in the inflammation process has raised the prospect of new drugs for conditions like rheumatoid arthritis]( Scientists have just discovered a new mechanism that can be key in regulating inflammation in sufferers of autoimmune disease, raising hopes of new drugs that can better protect against it and the ailments it can bring, such as rheumatoid arthritis. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This simulator brings pro-level golf to your home or office]( If you love playing golf but hate having to dish out an absurd amount of cash for a fancy club membership, look no further than PhiGolf, which lets you play golf year-round in the comfort of your own home or office. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Chasing antibiotics with good bacteria could prevent bad infections]( [Researchers have found that administering good bacteria could help fend off infection by bad bugs]( Researchers at Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (IGC) in Portugal and Stanford in the US have identified one particular bacterium, Klebsiella michiganensis, that could be administered after a round of antibiotics to help prevent harmful infections. [Read more]( [Digital Cameras]( [The extraordinary aerial photography of Bernhard Lang]( [From Lang's 2015 Sony World Photography Award winning series called Adria, investigating mass tourism along the beaches of Italy]( For over a decade photographer Bernhard Lang has been working on a massive project called Aerial Views. From the abstract spectacle of solar power plants to the dense urban jungle of Manilla, Lang has extensively explored our world from above. [Read more]( [Energy]( [Works begin at Dogger Bank, the world's largest off-shore wind farm]( [The Dogger Bank Wind Farm will make use of GE Renewable's Haliade-X, the world's most powerful wind turbine]( The waters surrounding the UK have long played home to some of the world's most ambitious renewable energy projects, and they are set to welcome another with construction now underway at Dogger Bank, the world's largest off-shore wind farm to be. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Newly discovered immune cell points to universal cancer treatment]( [Researchers have discovered an immune T-cell with the ability to target a variety of different cancer cells while avoiding healthy cells]( Breakthrough research from an international team of scientists has uncovered a new type of immune cell with the ability to target and kill most kinds of cancer cells, raising hopes for a universal cancer treatment. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Amazon to roll out 10,000 electric rickshaws in India]( [Amazon plans to have 10,000 electric rickshaws in operation across India by 2025]( As it gears up for a big push into India and a wider pursuit of climate neutrality, Amazon has announced plans to deploy 10,000 electric delivery rickshaws across the country, following successful trials across Indian cities in 2019. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Hünerkopf Sprinter 4x4 landaulet locks in weirdest convertible of 2020]( [Hünerkopf convertible Sprinter]( Hünerkopf presents an even more unlikely off-road touring landaulet than Mercedes' own Maybach G650. Its fully ruggedized Sprinter 4x4 takes on safaris and other adventure tours with a retractable glass canopy and four-seat vis-a-vis luxury cabin. [Read more]( [Biology]( [Study predicts localized platypus extinctions]( [It is estimated that by 2070, extinction of local platypus populations will have occurred across about 40 percent of the species’ range]( Given how closely associated platypuses are with Australia, it's easy to assume that the animals will always be present there in large numbers. According to a new study, however, they may be facing a real risk of extinction – in many areas, at least. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Review: 2020 Nissan Versa proves entry-level is heating up]( [The 2020 Versa gets a better exterior, nicer interior, a lot more technology, and an improved engine]( What if I told you that you could buy a new, premium-level car for well under US$20,000? Seem hokey? We have looked at several sub-$20k cars with top shelf comfort, quality, and amenities. Here’s another one in the 2020 Nissan Versa. [Read more]( [Holiday Destinations]( [Transparent Jungle Bubbles let guests sleep among elephants]( [If you'd like to stay in one of the Jungle Bubbles, they are an optional extra for visitors at the Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort]( Thailand's Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort recently installed two Bubble Hotels that let visitors sleep among jungle wildlife, including elephants. The transparent inflatable shelters include a bathroom and air-conditioning. [Read more]( [Science]( [New test quickly detects algae-bloom toxins in urine]( [An algae bloom in China's Taihu lake]( If someone is showing symptoms that may be caused by a toxic algae bloom, it's important to know ASAP if that is indeed the culprit. A new urine test could soon help in doing so. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Sono Motors crowdfunding push raises €53 million]( [The Sion electric family car project has raised €53 million from a community funding campaign]( The community funding push that Sono Motors launched in early December, 2019, went on a little longer than originally advertised, but the company behind the PV-packed Sion family EV has come out of the other side with more money than was hoped for. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [LOHA designs energy-efficient housing for Los Angeles homeless]( [MLK1101 Supportive Housing has received LEED Gold certification (a green building standard) due to its energy-efficient design]( The LOHA-designed MLK1101 Supportive Housing in Los Angeles provides a safe and affordable home to homeless people and other vulnerable groups. It incorporates several energy-efficient elements, including a focus on natural lighting and ventilation. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Bimobil 4x4 expedition vehicle to camp as a backcountry smart home]( [The LBX 365 is far from Bimobil's most rugged expedition rig, but with its 4x4 base and robust standard equipment package, it is meant to wander and camp on road and off ]( We've seen camper vans with Mercedes' MBAC smart tech, and at this year's CMT show, we took a look at the first MBAC motorhome. Bimobil's LBX 365 is an off-grid expedition vehicle that now brings a little modern convenience to rarely explored spaces. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [The ultra-lightweight chassis of the 500+ km/h Hennessey Venom F5]( [It's a special machine indeed that can stand up to speeds five times higher than regular highway driving]( John Hennessey believes he's building the world's fastest street car, capable of more than 500 km/h (310.7 mph). To do so, he's put together a blinder of an engine, and now he's revealed the ultra-light, massively strong chassis of the Venom F5. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Gallery: 2020 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia was a photographic feast]( [Simon Vitse and his BBR Mercier Racing quad are kissed by beautiful sunlight on dust outside Neom]( In 2020, the Dakar Rally made another controversial move, this time to the endless desert sands and razor-sharp rocky outcroppings of Saudi Arabia for the ultimate torture test of man and machine. And this year's images are absolutely stunning. [Read more]( [Digital Cameras]( [Retro-digital video camera channels the spirit of Super 8]( [The Fragment 8, alongside some genuine 8mm movie cameras from days gone by]( Super 8mm cameras could only shoot three minutes of film at a time, and the footage was grainy and flickery. If you think those are good qualities (and many people do), then you might be interested in the new Fragment 8 retro digital video camera. [Read more]( [Around The Home]( [Samsung refreshes clothes with blasts of air and steam]( [Samsung says that the AirDresser is so quite that it can be used in a room without disturbing the occupants]( Samsung's AirDresser is designed to be used on those occasions where clothes don't need a full cycle in the washing machine. It uses air and steam to sanitize and freshen garments placed inside. [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