Researchers find a "consciousness switch" deep in the brain

[Science]( [Researchers find a "consciousness switch" deep in the brain]( [Scientists claim to have identified a tiny area of the brain that can switch consciousness on and off when hit with electric stimulation]( University of Wisconson, Madison researchers have found a kind of "consciousness switch" in a specific area of the brain. When they hit this spot with electrical stimulation, monkeys immediately woke up from an anesthetized state. [Read more]( [Sponsored Content]( [Look Ahead Pro Goggles keep fast-paced outdoor sports in focus]( [Look Ahead Pro Goggles increase performance in sports by changing how you focus attention]( Fast and furious outdoor activities call for a great set of goggles. Look Ahead Pro Goggles deliver that and more with a revolutionary innovation that changes the way you focus, enhancing your ability to keep your eyes up and mind tuned ahead. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Kisspeptin, the attraction-triggering hormone akin to mental viagra]( [An infusion of the hormone kisspeptin was found to enhance activity in brain areas related to arousal and attraction]( A study has found an infusion of the naturally occurring hormone called kisspeptin can enhance brain activity related to sexual attraction in response to visual and odor cues. This suggests the hormone may be an effective treatment for low libido. [Read more]( [Science]( [Metal-infused lumber resists water and mold]( [A treated piece of wood resists absorbing water (left), while an untreated piece readily does so, changing color in the process (right)]( While lumber has many desirable qualities, it has to be pressure-treated with eco-unfriendly chemicals to keep from rotting. With that problem in mind, US scientists are working on a greener alternative – giving the wood a shot of metal oxide. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [AL-KO e-chassis tech could jumpstart the electrified RV age]( [AL-KO addresses the motorhome segment of the market with its Hybrid Power Chassis]( RV chassis builder AL-KO joins Dethleffs and OzXcorp in working toward an electric-driven camping trailer that can partially power itself. Instead of leaving out the motorized RV segment, it's also developing an electrified motorhome chassis. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Ebola virus gene helps hunt down deadly brain cancers]( [The Ebola virus has emerged as an unlikely potential ally in the fight against deadly brain cancer]( Scientists are investigating how the cell-destroying abilities of viruses can be leveraged to better attack different cancers, with a new study showing how a gene taken from the Ebola virus could be used to take the fight to a deadly brain tumor. [Read more]( [Materials]( [Rusty radiation shielding provides lighter and less bulky protection]( [A new radiation shielding can protect electronics of deep space missions like New Horizons]( Rust may be generally unwelcome, but scientists at North Carolina State University are using it to develop a new radiation shielding that is lighter and cheaper than conventional materials. It promises weight savings of at least 30 percent. [Read more]( [Digital Cameras]( [Canon's Rebel range has an impressive new leader]( [The Rebel T8i is aimed at photographers who want to move beyond auto settings]( Earlier today, Canon cemented its commitment to the production of full-frame mirrorless cameras with news that it's developing the 8K-capable EOS R5. But it hasn't forgotten about DSLR users, and has also launched the Rebel T8i. [Read more]( [Marine]( [Modular e-boat slices the high seas with Swiss Army knife versatility]( [The DC25's bow door makes it easier to walk right onto shore]( The DutchCraft DC25 yacht tender is designed to do a bit of everything the modern day captain and sportsman might need. Deck-mounted rails transform the electric boat from a pleasure craft, to a superyacht tender, to a toy carrier and more. [Read more]( [Military]( [Ventus: The world-first hand-held 3D wind-mapping rangefinder]( [Trijicon's Ventus is the world's first hand-held wind mapper and rangefinder]( The Trijicon Ventus looks like a set of binoculars, but in actuality it's the world's first hand-held device capable of providing three-dimensional wind data at multiple points between a shooter and a target up to 500 yards (457 m) away. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Apple iMac 21.5" (Certified-Refurbished)]( This certified refurbished Apple iMac brings a wallop of processing power packed inside a 21.5" HD LED display. Available for a fraction of what you'd pay for a new one, this iMac is the perfect way to get your hands on quality Apple gear. [Read more]( [Tiny Houses]( [Tiny house designed around a family's needs]( [The Tiny Tāwharau cost around NZD 145,000 (roughly US$93,000)]( Raising a family can be challenging enough in a large home, let alone a tiny house. Therefore, when commissioned to build a new model for a couple with two young kids, Build Tiny designed the Tiny Tāwharau around the needs of daily family life. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [M2S launches its second-gen R750 All Terrain e-bike from $1,299]( [M2S has updated its R750 All Terrain e-bike for 2020]( North Carolina company M2S (or Mountain 2 Sea) has upgraded its most popular machine, the All Terrain e-bike, with affordable, well-specified and well-accessorized options tailored to offroaders, commuters and folks who prefer a step-thru frame. [Read more]( [Marine]( [Oceanco’s 357-ft superyacht changes the game for eco-conscious design]( [Superyacht builder Oceanco, in collaboration with naval architects Lateral, has adopted a sustainable design approach for its 109-m (357-ft) Bravo Eugenia superyacht]( Oceanco, in collaboration with naval architects Lateral, has adopted a sustainable design approach for its 357-ft Bravo Eugenia superyacht. The vessel rethinks traditional superyacht design, boasting eco-conscious principals and hybrid propulsion. [Read more]( [Environment]( [2020s kick off with Earth's hottest January on record]( [Man-made global warming, driven by the burning of fossil fuels, has led to the hottest January in 141 years of record-keeping]( New analysis from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has revealed January 2020 to be the hottest in 141 years of record-keeping, with the four warmest Januaries on record all occurring since 2016. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Remote-control bandage delivers fresh meds without being removed]( [A diagram of the "smart" bandage, with its miniature needles pictured top-left]( The treatment of chronic wounds often involves the application of different medications, at different stages in the healing process. A new electronic bandage could allow this to happen, but without having to be removed for each application. [Read more]( [Space]( [Distant Kuiper Belt object reveals deep secrets of planetary formation]( [The Kuiper Belt object known as Arrokoth]( Scientists have now got their hands on the latest observations of Arrokoth, the most distant body ever studied by a spacecraft, which significantly advances our understanding of how planetary bodies were formed. [Read more]( [Materials]( ["Aerophilic" surface minimizes foam by absorbing bubbles]( [In lab tests, far less foam accumulates on a piece of material coated with the aerophilic surface (right)]( Although some people may like a good frothy head on their beer, the foaming of liquids is considered problematic in many fields. A new MIT-designed material could help, as it keeps such foam from forming. [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