Experimental schizophrenia drug delivers promising human trial results

[Science]( [Experimental schizophrenia drug delivers promising human trial results]( [The new drug targets different neural pathways to traditional anti-psychotic medications]( A new study is reporting the successful results of a clinical trial testing an experimental drug designed to treat psychosis in schizophrenia. The drug works unlike any other existing anti-psychotic medication and larger Phase 3 trials are underway. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Keep your everyday items germ-free with this ultrasonic cleaner]( Everyday belongings are hotspots for germs. From vegetables to pieces of jewelry, these small objects collect bacteria as we go about our days. The Sonic Dot: Ultrasonic Cleaner uses ultrasonic waves to eliminate 99.9% of bacteria and it’s on sale. [Read more]( [Military]( [Airbus makes first-ever fully automatic air-to-air refueling contacts]( [The A3R system automatically handles the entire air-to-air refueling operation]( Airbus has announced the successful completion of the world's first fully automatic boom system air-to-air refueling (A3R) operation, in which an Airbus tanker test aircraft completed 120 dry fueling contacts with an F-16 fighter jet. [Read more]( [Environment]( [Turbines brighten clouds over Great Barrier Reef in world-first trial]( [The research team conducted some small-scale testing with prototype cloud-seeding equipment]( In a world first, researchers have conducted a cloud-brightening trial as a way of protecting fragile corals in Australia's Great Barrier Reef, to see whether reflecting some of the Sun’s energy away could help limit damage due to climate change. [Read more]( [Digital Cameras]( [The wonderfully weird winners of The Mind’s Eye Photo Awards]( [Honorable Mention - Flying Frog. Wallace’s Flying Frog is a moss frog found in Malaysia and western Indonesia]( Now in its fifth year, The Mind’s Eye is online photography magazine All About Photo’s annual competition. The winning and celebrated images this year span from photojournalism to abstract art, with a fascinating focus on the strange or uncanny. [Read more]( [Holiday Destinations]( [Lost wonders: New Zealand's spectacular Pink and White Terraces]( [New Zealand's spectacular White Terraces, as painted by artist Charles Blomfield in 1882, just four years before their destruction. ]( The natural beauty of New Zealand is no secret these days, but back in the 1800s, there was a site so breathtaking, even compared to the rest of NZ, that it was spoken of as the 8th wonder of the world: the long-lost Pink and White Terraces. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Brain region that influences binge drinking identified]( [Research suggests blocking kappa opioid receptor activity in the extended amygdala may help limit binge drinking behaviors]( New animal research has found binge drinking can be controlled by blocking a key brain region linked to emotion-related behavior. The mouse experiments suggest blocking certain opioid receptors in the extended amygdala may curb excessive drinking. [Read more]( [Mobile Technology]( [Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite comes with more responsive S Pen]( [The new S Pen that comes with the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite sports a finer tip for greater precision]( Samsung has announced the launch of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, a more affordable version of last year's premium Android tablet. And it comes with a refreshed S Pen designed to be more comfortable to use. [Read more]( [Space]( [NASA farewells Spitzer Space Telescope with final mosaic image]( [Spitzer's final mosaic shows how these images are normally seen by scientists – as the products of two different detectors (seen as cyan and red) imaging different wavelengths of light, before being combined into one (grey)]( The Spitzer Space Telescope was decommissioned on Jan. 30 this year, after more than 16 years in operation. Now NASA has released the observatory’s last-ever mosaic image, giving us a glimpse into how it works and revealing new features of a nebula. [Read more]( [Medical]( [New universal vaccine targets all four Ebola species that infect humans]( [A new vaccine candidate has shown early promise against all four known species of Ebola virus]( With focus on COVID-19, it’s easy to forget about other deadly viruses. Now, researchers have tested a novel vaccine candidate for Ebola in animals, which doesn’t contain live vectors and appears to be effective against all four species of the virus. [Read more]( [Outdoors]( [AOR shrinks Sierra trailer into light, stout DIY off-road micro camper]( [AOR's Sierra ZR camper trailer is a basic, build-it-out-yourself off-road trailer for the entry buyer]( AOR launched its entry-level Sierra camper trailer series last year. Now it adds the Sierra ZR, a simple, utility-style trailer the buyer equips as he or she sees fit. Build it into a state-of-the-art camper, or throw old gear in and get on the way. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Detecting signs of COVID-19 in sewage offers virus-tracking potential]( [Wastewater sampling could prove a powerful tool against COVID-19]( Australian researchers are reporting a breakthrough in the battle against the novel coronavirus, discovering evidence of the virus in raw wastewater samples collected in the northern state of Queensland. [Read more]( [Digital Cameras]( [Huge advance as photon-sensing 3D camera crosses the megapixel mark]( [EPFL scientists have worked with Canon to develop a camera that can take 3D images with record-breaking speed and resolution]( Next-gen 3D cameras are on the way, capable of rendering spatial images in unprecedented resolution and speed. The MegaX research camera captures single-photon light levels at up to 24,000 frames per second, paving the way for safer autonomous cars. [Read more]( [Materials]( [Bone-inspired material ups its strength as more force is applied]( [The new type of self-reinforcing material borrows a mechanism used by bone and coral reefs]( Scientists at Johns Hopkins University have succeeded in replicating an adaptive mineralization process in the lab, showing off a new type of material that alters its stiffness as more force is applied. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Karma unveils all-electric Revero GTE for 2021 launch]( [Coming in 2021, the Karma Revero GTE will have a 200-400 mile range, depending on battery choice]( Karma Automotive has announced an expansion to its Revero series with the GTE all-electric model. Visually similar to the Revero, Revero GTS and GT, the GTE will be the fourth model in the series. [Read more]( [Biology]( [coproID gets the poop on source of fossilized feces]( [A coprolite from the Furna do Estrago archeological site in northeastern Brazil]( If you were studying the diet of ancient humans, it certainly wouldn't help if you got their preserved feces confused with those of their dogs. A new analytical system known as coproID is designed to keep that from happening. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [Annobike aims to make urban or off-road ebiking fun with the A1]( [Chunky fat tires, front and rear suspension and either a 250-W or 750-W hub motor]( Electric bikes come in all shapes and sizes, from commute-friendly folders to retro cruisers to city workhorses. Startup Annobike has entered the ebike arena with a design that's equally suited to urban streets and off-road adventures. [Read more]( [Environment]( [Fava beans may be a greener substitute for soy]( [Fava beans – also known as broad beans or faba beans]( Many vegans swear by soy as a meat-free protein source, but concerns have been raised over the environmental sustainability of soybean farming. With that in mind, research now suggests that specially-prepared fava beans may be a better alternative. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [Critically-acclaimed British home for sale, love of concrete required]( [Ghost House's design is heavily inspired by the works of Japanese architect Tadao Ando and probably won't appeal to those looking for something cosy and traditional]( If you've ever wanted to live in one of the houses in RIBA's House of the Year competitions, now's your chance – as long you have £2.5 million (roughly US$3.1 million) to spare. Ghost House should appeal to those with a deep love of exposed concrete. 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