Study discovers novel ways intermittent fasting improves liver health

[Health & Wellbeing]( [Study discovers novel ways intermittent fasting improves liver health]( [New research has discovered one key protein in particular is inhibited by fasting, lowering general inflammation and improving fatty acid synthesis]( Researchers have discovered how intermittent fasting influences metabolic pathways in the liver, offering insights into how fasting can confer certain health benefits and hypothesizing specific drugs could mimic these effects without needing to fast. [Read more]( [Sponsored Content]( [Orb Drop marble run rolls education and engineering into one fun bundle]( [Orb Drop II is designed to introduce STEM-related subjects to children of all ages]( Kids have been having fun with marbles for thousands of years, but this cool build-it-yourself marble run takes things to a new level – and it's designed to inspire children to learn more about science, technology, engineering and mathematics, too. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Goodyear's "rechargeable" concept tire extrudes extra tread as needed]( [Goodyear's latest concept tire allows you to pop a cartridge of new tread compound into the center of the hub, where it extrudes out at the wheel surface]( The company that first patented the tubeless tire is thrusting forth into the future with a "rechargeable" concept wheel that lets you add extra tire tread by popping a capsule into the center of the hub, which then extrudes it out to the surface. [Read more]( [Science]( [Gut microbiome studies reveal new bacterial links with diabetes]( [Three new studies offer a broad look at how the gut microbiome plays an influential role in type 2 diabetes]( A trio of new studies are uncovering compelling insights into the role gut bacteria play in the development of type 2 diabetes (T2D). The novel research suggests the makeup of our microbiome could be both the cause and cure for diabetes. [Read more]( [Energy]( [New tandem perovskite-silicon solar cell breaks efficiency record]( [New designs for perovskite-silicon solar cells have reached a conversion efficiency of 27.7 percent]( Stacking perovskite solar cells on top of silicon ones is one way to increase the amount of sunlight harnessed. Now researchers at Australian National University (ANU) have broken a new efficiency record for these tandem solar cells. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Hispano Suiza unleashes performance track car with glorious 1930s rump]( [Inspired by the 1938 Hispano Suiza Dubonnet Xenia, the curvaceous rear-end is the Carmen's most distinctive feature by far]( At last year's Geneva Motor Show, Hispano Suiza rose from the dead to present the Carmen, a retro electric hyper-GT. This year, it follows up with the more powerful Carmen Boulogne, a car in which Dick Tracy would look comfortable lapping tracks. [Read more]( [Drones]( [Parasailing drone designed to be shot from a grenade launcher]( [A grenade launcher dispenses a conventional 40-mm round]( If you're a soldier who's using a drone for reconnaissance, you doubtless want to get that aircraft over its target as fast as possible. A proposed new system was designed with that in mind, as it involves shooting a drone out of a grenade launcher. [Read more]( [Physics]( [Hypothetical particle explains three major mysteries of the universe]( [A hypothetical particle called an axion could explain three different physics mysteries]( The Standard Model of particle physics still has some holes in it. Now, a new study outlines how one hypothetical particle, the axion, may be the answer to three separate, massive mysteries of the universe – including why we’re here at all. [Read more]( [Environment]( [Dietary supplement reduces methane emissions from cows by a quarter]( [Cow burps are a major source of greenhouse gases]( Scientists at Pennsylvania State University have discovered that adding a single supplement to the feed of cows can cut their methane emissions by around 25 percent, without affecting their milk-producing capacity. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [2020 BMW 7 Series sails beyond flagship territory]( [Changes come to the new 7 Series from BMW, including some exterior modifications and a more powerful V8 engine option]( The BMW 7 Series sedan has been the German carmaker’s flagship for the model’s entire existence. As the epitome of what BMW can do, the 7 carries with it an expansive interior, advanced technologies, and lots of power. 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Converters went straight to work transforming the 6.1 into their own unique camper creations, and we've compiled some of the best of the new T6.1 camper vans. [Read more]( [Energy]( [Semi-solid "cupcake" electrolyte keeps lithium-sulfur battery ticking]( [A research team in Singapore have developed a new lithium-sulfur battery they say overcomes the limitations of previous designs. (Left to right): Dr. Ayman AbdelHamid, Prof. Jackie Y. Ying and Mr. Jian Liang Cheong.]( Scientists in Singapore are reporting a new type of semi-solid electrolyte that shores up the safety of a lithium-sulfur batteries, which hold huge, untapped potential when it comes to energy storage. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Pictorial: 25th annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance]( [The 25th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance was held on March 8, 2020 on the fairways of the Golf Club of Amelia Island]( Cars that can win a major international concours event ALWAYS have a story to tell, though it is indeed rare that the two "best in show" cars have stories that are as extraordinary as the winners of the 25th Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. [Read more]( [Materials]( [Mint leaves offer a new blueprint for frost-free surfaces]( [The patterns of frost formation on mint leaves has inspired a new type of ice-repellent coating]( Scientists are continually looking at better ways to prevent ice buildup on planes, among them a Northwestern University team that is claiming a new surface coating inspired by mint leaves can reduce frost formation by up to 60 percent. [Read more]( [Military]( [US military pursues nuclear microreactors for rapid, remote deployment]( [The US Department of Defense is funding the development of prototype nuclear microreactors]( The US Department of Defense (DOD) has awarded contracts to three companies to develop mobile nuclear microreactors for military applications under a Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) initiative called Project Pele. [Read more]( [Aircraft]( [Scientists developing ice-repelling laser treatment for airplanes]( [A microscope image of the lotus leaf-inspired surface treatment]( While it's important to keep aircraft wings ice-free, the application of chemical deicers before takeoff can be problematic. German scientists are working on something that could help, in the form of a laser-based treatment for flight surfaces. [Read more]( [Home Entertainment]( [Optoma launches gaming projector with world's fastest refresh rate]( [Big screen gaming just got crisper with the release of the UHD50X from Optoma]( Gamers who like to play on the big screen now have a powerful new projector. Billed as the world's first 240-Hz, 4K home theater projector, movie and gaming enthusiasts alike are promised color-rich, blur-free visuals even with the room lights on. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [Massive maritime museum makes use of rain and shine]( [The National Maritime Museum of China gets some power from a roof-based solar panel array]( Cox Architecture's National Maritime Museum is an impressive new addition to the waterfront in Tianjin, China, that features an eye-catching curved design. It boasts energy-efficient technology, including solar power and rainwater capture systems. [Read more]( [Wearables]( [Google and Adidas launch smart insoles for tracking your soccer skills]( [The Adidas GMR insoles come with a Google Jacquard tag]( You may remember the smart jacket that Google and Levi's launched under the Project Jacquard umbrella – an initiative to add extra smarts to clothing. Now there's a new Jacquard product on sale in the form of smart insoles developed with Adidas. [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