Breakthrough MRI imaging method promises early-stage cancer detection

[Medical]( [Breakthrough MRI imaging method promises early-stage cancer detection]( [A new method to detect early-stage cancer is being fast-tracked into human trials within the next two years]( Researchers are reporting the development of a new imaging method to detect metastatic cancer in the liver. The MRI method could be applied to a number of other cancers, offering an entirely novel way to detect metastatic disease at its early stages. [Read more]( [Sponsored Content]( [CrossJack brings greater stability and safety to changing a tire]( [The CrossJack features a cross-shaped base for improved stability]( The thump, thump, thump of a flat tire is a sound that is sure to wreck anyone's day. But changing a tire is not only a hassle, it can be downright dangerous. CrossJack changes that with a simple yet innovative design that ensures ultimate stability. [Read more]( [Space]( [Voyager 2 comes back online, 11.5 billion miles from home]( [Artist's concept showing Voyager 2 entering interstellar space]( After shutting itself down into a safe mode last week, the 42-year-old Voyager 2 spacecraft has begun collecting scientific data beyond the edges of the solar system again, making clever use of its dwindling nuclear power supply. [Read more]( [Environment]( [Melting ice floods the Arctic with fresh water, and it may cool Europe]( [Sea ice coverage in the Arctic has declined significantly over the last few decades]( A new NASA-led study has illuminated one of the consequences of global warming in the Arctic, with satellite data revealing that ice melt is flooding one of the region’s significant ocean currents with unprecedented amounts of fresh water. [Read more]( [Environment]( [Rising temperatures linked to bumblebee decline suggest mass extinction]( [A new study suggests local bumblebee populations are declining as local temperatures increase]( A striking new study has identified a link between warming temperatures and local declines in bumblebee populations. The research suggests bumblebees are disappearing in both North America and Europe at a pace, “consistent with a mass extinction.” [Read more]( [Biology]( [Resurrected woolly mammoth genes illustrate genetic decline]( [Researchers have resurrected woolly mammoth genes from the last surviving population and tested their viability]( Researchers have resurrected woolly mammoth genes, from one of the last known mammoth populations, in the lab. These mammoths were believed to have suffered genetic defects, and in tests the team found that the genes did not function normally. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Problem protein could be new drug target for preventing heart attacks]( [Researchers have discovered a protein that could be targeted to prevent plaque buildup in arteries]( Atherosclerosis is a disease where fatty plaques build up in the arteries, increasing risk of heart attack or stroke. But now, researchers at Oxford have found a protein that could be targeted in new prevention drugs for these deadly buildups. [Read more]( [Environment]( [Antarctica hits its hottest temperature on record]( [Paradise Bay on the Antarctic peninsula, which is one of the fastest warming regions on the planet]( Scientists at a research base on the northern tip of the Antarctic peninsula have seen the mercury reach a relatively warm 18.3° C (65.5° F), a record high for the entire continent and almost a full degree hotter than the previous record. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Controlling tiny eye movements may lead to better vision]( [By tracking and compensating for test subjects' "fixational eye movements," scientists have shown that such movements may help maintain 20/20 vision]( One would think that having normal 20/20 vision is due mainly to the anatomical characteristics of the eye. According to a new study, however, tiny eye movements play a large role – and the findings could lead to new treatments for poor sight. [Read more]( [Motorcycles]( [Twisted-metal BMW takes out Best of Show in Verona]( [The work of two Milanese custom shops, Project BMW R1100S is a symphony of metal]( Posted here for your gratuitous drooling is the winner of Best in Show at this year's Verona Motor Bike Expo in Italy. Starting life as a BMW R1100S, this beast has been stripped to the bones and rebuilt as a celebration of shiny metal. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This solar-powered backup cam delivers HD footage to your smartphone]( Even the best drivers need help from time to time when it comes to backing up. This FenSens Smart Solar Powered Backup Cam helps ensure that you’ll never have to hear and feel that dreaded backup bump again, and it’s on sale for 20% off at $159. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [KPF plans energy-efficient skyscraper for Boston's waterfront]( [The Pinnacle]( Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates has unveiled a new mixed-use skyscraper planned for Boston, Massachusetts. Named The Pinnacle, energy efficiency will be incorporated into the design and the building will mitigate shadow and glare for those nearby. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [In photos: The best in trucking at the Chicago Auto Show 2020]( [In the Concept and Technology Garage before the show, Ram Trucks showed this Rebel model outfitted with a full suite of available aftermarket camping and adventure gear]( Every year, the Chicago Auto Show opens as the largest motor show in North America. There are two galleries of vehicles in the massive McCormick Center downtown, each with a lot of space for a lot of vehicles to be shown and seen. [Read more]( [Energy]( [Semi-transparent solar cells could make greenhouses self-sufficient]( [Researchers have modeled how tomatoes growing in greenhouses would be affected by transparent solar cells installed on the roof]( Semi-transparent solar cells could be built into the glass roof panels of greenhouses, capturing light at wavelengths that plants don’t use anyway. Models suggest that in some cases these greenhouses could become completely self-sufficient. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Hyundai wants to broadcast your car's location, direction and speed]( [Hyundai is planning to start building its proposed V2X system into cars as soon as 2021]( V2X systems will allow cars to speak to roadside infrastructure, traffic lights and each other in the name of safety and smooth traffic flow. Hyundai has backed a V2X startup, and plans to begin installing its units in cars as soon as 2021. [Read more]( [Space]( [NASA and ESA's Solar Orbiter sets sail for the Sun's poles]( [Artist's impression of the Solar Orbiter approaching the Sun]( A spacecraft built to study the Sun in entirely new ways has set sail for the center of the Solar System, with NASA and the ESA confirming the successful launch of the Solar Orbiter mission, which will observe the star's poles for the first time. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [New desert-focused Jeep Gladiator Mojave unveiled in Chicago]( ["..the new Gladiator Mojave is a natural extension of our legendary Trail Rated 4x4 capability leadership.” -Jim Morrison, Head of Jeep Brand]( For the first time in its history, Jeep has unveiled a desert-focused high-speed sand runner. The Jeep Gladiator Mojave was unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show with a newly-minted “Desert Rated” badge where the “Trail Rated” emblem would usually be. [Read more]( [Digital Cameras]( [Tour the world with the Travel Photographer of the Year winners]( [Highly Commended, Art of Travel. Pyongyang, North Korea]( The Travel Photographer of the Year contest consistently offers a world-class array of images and this year’s winning shots are perhaps the most incredible batch yet, including mind-bending drone shots of Iceland and thrilling animal photography. [Read more]( [Space]( [Boeing Starliner spacecraft almost destroyed by software glitches]( [Two software glitches almost destroyed the CST-100 Starliner on its first orbital flight]( Preliminary results of an inquiry into the malfunctions that forced the CST-100 Starliner to return to Earth early on its first Orbital Flight Test indicate only intervention by ground control kept the unmanned capsule from being destroyed. [Read more]( [Mobile Technology]( [New Moto G phones bring a stylus and a huge battery to the mid-range]( [Both new Moto G phones come with 6.4-inch displays]( The latest low-budget, high-value Android phones from Motorola have arrived, with the Moto G Power and Moto G Stylus set to be two of the best reasons why you don't have to buy a flagship phone in 2020. [Read more]( [Music]( [Classic Japanese drum beats with a digital heart]( [The Taiko-1 is portable and powerful, offering the player numerous traditional Japanese drum sounds]( If you haven't seen the choreographed Japanese drumming known as Taiko, then you're missing out. It's loud, dynamic and fast-paced fun. Roland is looking to capture some of that traditional fire and bring it to modern percussionists with the Taiko-1. [Read more]( [Environment]( [Nike's Space Hippie shoes boast the company's lowest carbon footprint]( [The Space Hippie lineup consists of four models, known (for now, at least) as the 01, 02, 03 and 04]( A lot of raw material goes into the making of footwear, so the less that can be used, the better for the environment. Nike's new Space Hippie shoes were designed with that in mind, as they're composed largely of recycled materials. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [Handlebar Jack keeps bar-mounted gear from getting bent]( [The Original Handlebar Jack in use]( While many people turn their bike over to perform repairs, doing so can damage handlebar-mounted components such as brake levers and e-bike screens. The Original Handlebar Jack is designed to protect those items, by keeping the bars off the ground. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [Fossil-shaped buildings showcase geology in the Arabian desert]( [The Buhais Geology Park is situated in an area of prehistoric and geological significance that boasts marine fossils that are over 65 million years old]( The recently-completed Buhais Geology Park is quite unusual but takes its place well among the rugged desert landscape in Sharjah, UAE. It's inspired by fossils that are present on the site and is designed to resemble fossilized sea urchins. 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