ALS and gut bacteria linked in “remarkable” new Harvard study

[Science]( [ALS and gut bacteria linked in “remarkable” new Harvard study]( [After discovering genetically identical mice displaying dramatically different health outcomes between two different research facilities, scientists found gut bacteria to be a main influencing factor]( A study is offering new evidence of a link between ALS and the gut microbiome. One researcher described the discovery as “remarkable”, finding genetically identical mice displayed different health outcomes determined by their gut microbiome. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Save big on SelectTV, the world's largest entertainment library]( Watch what you want, when you want, on all of your devices. More and more people are cutting the cable cord and looking to alternative TV and movie viewing methods. 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[Read more]( [Outdoors]( [Key-shaped multitool packs over 19 functions into familiar form factor]( [Through its Kickstarter campaign, Disc is offering the MultiKey tool in brass for an early pledge of US$35]( We’ve seen multitools of all shapes and sizes designed to fit in seamlessly with an everyday carry setup, but the latest from accessory maker Disc is one that would truly look at home on a keyring and packs more than 19 functions onboard. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [Iwind is claimed to give cyclists a faceful of clean air]( [The Iwind is currently on Kickstarter]( In urban environments, it's not uncommon to see cyclists wearing masks that filter out airborne pollutants. The Iwind is a little different, though, in that it actually blows purified air onto the user's face. [Read more]( [Computers]( [Dell's XPS refresh brings power, style, and a new 17-inch model]( [Some of the best Windows laptops on the market just got better]( The Dell XPS line has consistently stood out as being one of the best Windows laptop ranges on the market. Now the company has announced a revamped 15-inch model, and a return for the 17-inch model for those wanting even more screen real estate. [Read more]( [3D Printing]( [Foaming resin allows for larger 3D-printed objects]( [A lattice sphere printed from the resin, seen here in its expanded foam form]( Although 3D printers can produce a wide variety of objects, the size of each item is limited by the size of the printer. Scientists have now developed a way of getting around that limitation, using a resin that expands when heated. [Read more]( [Home Entertainment]( [Bang & Olufsen invites Alexa to join Bluetooth speaker party]( [Slim, light and portable: The Beosound A1 Bluetooth speaker can stream music]( Luxury hi-fi brand Bang & Olufsen has launched its second generation A1 Bluetooth speaker, which is a little slimmer than the 2016 original, is now waterproof, and comes with the Alexa voice-assistant built in. Kind of. [Read more]( [Motorcycles]( [Verge opens pre-orders for its outrageous hubless electric motorcycle]( [The Verge TS, a remarkable looking Finnish electric motorcycle]( You can now order yourself a Finnish electric motorcycle with lots of torque, lots of range and a very unique look. Oh, and it's also got a jaw-dropping, gaping hole where the middle of the back wheel would normally be. [Read more]( [Biology]( [New CRISPR method edits crops without technically making them GMOs]( [The researchers' genetically edited, but not GMO, plants growing in the lab]( GMOs in food are subject to some tight regulations. Now, researchers at North Carolina State University have created a new version of CRISPR that lets scientists edit crops without introducing new DNA, meaning they technically aren’t GMOs. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [3D printer and automotive robot used to build prototype cabin]( [Ashen Cabin's concrete base was created with a 3D printer, while its wooden exterior was cut using a robotic arm that was previously used to build cars for General Motors]( Ashen Cabin has a striking appearance but the really interesting thing about it is how it was made. Its concrete base was created with a 3D printer and its wood is beetle damaged ash that was cut using a robotic arm once used in the car industry. [Read more]( [Environment]( [Directed evolution produces heat-resistant coral to endure climate change]( [Close-up image of corals releasing sperm and eggs for cross-fertilization]( Among the potential solutions to coral bleaching and death is the idea of developing new types of coral that are more resistant to heat, and researchers in Australia are reporting new success in this area using a technique called directed evolution. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Optimal minimum legal age for recreational cannabis is 19, study says]( [A study measured four outcomes (cigarette smoking, level of education reached, plus general and mental health) to come up with its optimal age recommendation for recreational cannabis laws]( With legal recreational cannabis use spreading across North America there is a debate over what the minimum age for consumption should be. A new study from Canadian researchers suggests 19 is the optimal age to set for recreational use of the drug. [Read more]( [Games]( [Video: Epic Games shows off hyper-realistic new Unreal Engine 5]( [The 5th-generation engine can render the effects of multiple moving light sources in real time]( Video game graphics and physics are about to take another leap forward. The newest Unreal games engine, which will work on next-generation consoles as well as a range of other platforms, looks absolutely stunning in this new demo video. [Read more]( [Physics]( [High-energy cosmic neutrinos traced back to their home quasars]( [An artist's illustration of the Russian RATAN-600 radio telescope, which helped trace back the origins of high-energy neutrinos]( There are billions of tiny particles called neutrinos streaming through your body right now. But where did they come from? Researchers have now traced back some ultra-high energy neutrinos to their points of origin – radio flares from raging quasars. 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