Parkinson's linked to overabundance of opportunistic gut pathogens

[Medical]( [Parkinson's linked to overabundance of opportunistic gut pathogens]( [Research continues to shine a light on the role gut bacteria might play in Parkinson's disease]( A new study has strengthened ties between Parkinson's disease and the gut, identifying a type of overabundant pathogen in Parkinson’s disease patients that opens up new lines of enquiry in understanding the root causes of the condition. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Quickly cool down any room with this 4-in-1 air conditioner for just $70]( Meet Nordic Hygge AirChill: the most advanced evaporative cooler. It's a 4-in-1 solution that cools and humidifies, has a purifying filter and LED lights to create a special atmosphere in your place. Best part? It’s on sale for $70 today. [Read more]( [Physics]( [Dark matter: What is it, how do we know it's there and will we find it?]( [A simulated view of the distribution of dark matter in our universe]( There’s invisible, undetectable stuff all around us, and we call it dark matter. There’s plenty of evidence that this stuff is very real, but what exactly is dark matter? How do we know it’s there? And how are scientists looking for it? [Read more]( [Collectibles]( [Kurt Cobain’s “MTV Unplugged" Martin guitar sells for record $6 million]( [Kurt Cobain’s “MTV Unplugged" Martin guitar sold for $6,000,010 at Julien's Auctions in Hollywood on June 20, 2020, becoming the most expensive guitar ever sold]( Kurt Cobain’s 1959 Martin D-18E guitar, famously played in Nirvana’s historic 1993 “MTV Unplugged" performance, has smashed the world record price for a guitar at auction, selling for US$6,000,010 at a Julien’s auction in Hollywood today. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [EEG-equipped ebike hijacks your brain's threat response system]( [The Ena ebike reads your brain activity and hijacks your threat response system in the name of safety]( The human brain's threat response system is state-of-the-art, and this interesting ebike incorporates a brain-machine interface that reads your brainwaves to detect threats and then acts on them before you've had a chance to think about it. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Mazda's new BT-50 might be the prettiest pickup truck on road or trail]( [The BT-50 comes powered by a 188-hp 3.0-liter diesel engine]( Mazda launched the new BT-50 this week and immediately turned heads. The automaker massages the rough edges away with the entrancing looks of its Kodo design language, creating a pickup that looks nearly as sleek up front as a sports sedan. [Read more]( [Military]( [Type-X armored combat robot equipped for unmanned convoy protection]( [The Milrem Type-X combat robot]( Ever since Milrem debuted its robotic Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System in 2016, the company has been expanding the capabilities of its combat platform. The latest addition is the low profile, lightweight, remote-controlled CPWS II turret. [Read more]( [Science]( [Coronavirus evident in Italy's sewage months before its first case]( [Scientists hope to use wastewater sampling as a way of monitoring the spread of coronavirus]( Scientists in Italy have uncovered evidence of the coronavirus appearing in sewage months before the country confirmed its first cases, a finding that may help them understand the origins of the virus and how it spread throughout the country. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Counting DNA mutations predicts lifespan, raises hopes of reversing aging]( [A study found those with a higher rate of genetic mutations at a young age lived on average five years less than those with a lower level of genetic mutations at the same age]( New research suggests a person’s lifespan could be predicted at a young age by measuring the volume of genetic mutations they accumulate, raising the prospect of developing medical interventions so people could live and stay healthy much longer. [Read more]( [Space]( [Stunning X-ray image delivers a deep dive into the Milky Way]( [X-ray image of the Milky Way galaxy, taken by the eROSITA X-ray telescope]( A newly released map shows our home galaxy in a new light. The eROSITA telescope has scanned the entire sky in X-rays, painting a colorful portrait that reveals large-scale structures and hundreds of thousands of previously unknown X-ray sources. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [VanTourer camper van gets injected with some Rocket power]( [Rocket Camper is offering the White Rocket for a limited time]( The Rocket One camper van was one of the showstoppers at CMT 2020 ... but it wasn't for everyone. Rocket Camper tones down its newest van, adding select additions to a sleek VanTourer to create an attractive van life option for couples and families. [Read more]( [Holiday Destinations]( [Iceland's Sky Lagoon will offer visitors amazing ocean views]( [Sky Lagoon will include a 70-m (230-ft) "infinity edge" to help its geothermal waters blend in with the nearby Atlantic Ocean]( Visitors to Iceland will soon be able to take a dip in a new geothermal lagoon. The under-construction Sky Lagoon will provide amenities like a sauna, bar, and cold water pools – but the big draw with this one is going to be its amazing ocean views. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [HiMo readies folding ebike for rural rides or city commutes]( [The Z20 is designed to tackle city streets and urban adventures]( Shanghai-based HiMo Electric Technology – the company behind the teeny H1 we saw back in March – has launched a folding ebike called the Z20 that can roll up to 15.5 mph and has a per charge range of 50 miles. [Read more]( [Energy]( [Pre-loaded silicon anodes boost lithium battery density by 25 percent]( [Working silicon into the architecture of lithium-ion batteries could give their energy density a great boost]( Using silicon as the anode could significantly increase the energy density of lithium-ion batteries, but maintaining that capacity has proven a problem. Now scientists in Korea have come up with a solution by "pre-loading" the electrode. [Read more]( [Space]( [Gamma ray patterns hint at galaxies with two supermassive black holes]( [An artist's imagining of a galaxy with two supermassive black holes at its center]( Astronomers investigating gamma ray emissions have discovered that certain active galaxies are giving off bursts in regular patterns. This, the team says, could be an indication of galaxies harboring two supermassive black holes in their centers. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Scientists discover new "Death Star" weakness in bacterial biofilms]( [A high-resolution image of bacteria in a biofilm, revealing nutrient channels that hadn't been seen before]( Bacteria build protective communities called biofilms that make it tough to get antibiotics in, leading to further health problems. But now, researchers have found a new weakness in biofilms that could be exploited. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Smartphone app designed to detect heart failure in user's voice]( [The Cardio HearO app recognizes changes in the user's voice caused by fluid accumulating in their lungs]( The most common symptom of heart failure is shortness of breath due to fluid in the lungs. A potentially life-saving app was made with this in mind, as it analyzes the user's voice to see if they're experiencing heart failure-related lung congestion. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Long-term immunity to COVID-19 questioned in new study]( [New research is questioning how long recovered COVID-19 patients may be immune from reinfection]( A study has found antibody levels in recovered COVID-19 patients dropped significantly two months after hospital discharge. The study does not suggest patients can rapidly be reinfected but does question how long immunity may last after one recovers. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [Bike-mounted car-detecting radar system now works with smartphones]( [Garmin's Varia Radar RVR315 (left) and RTL515 – the latter puts out up to 65 lumens, and both are IPX7 water-resistant, meaning they can withstand be submerged up to 1 m (3.3 ft) for 30 minutes]( Five years ago Garmin first introduced its Varia Radar system, which warns cyclists of cars approaching from behind. The company has now announced an updated version, that offers a couple of key improvements over the original. [Read more]( [Wearables]( [Twin Turbo Furious 300+ is a record-breaking Bugatti for your wrist]( [The Twin Turbo 300+ wristwatch inspired by the Chiron Super Sport 300+]( Watchmaker Jacob & Co and carmaker Bugatti have teamed up again to produce the Twin Turbo Furious 300+ wristwatch. With styling inspired by the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ hypercar, the new timepiece is available in a limited run of three units. [Read more]( [Sports]( [ergRemote gives rowers quick control of their music]( [The ergRemote is presently on Kickstarter]( While rowing machines provide a good workout, they do require users to keep their hands on the handle at all times – this makes it hard to control a smartphone's music playback function. The ergRemote, however, puts a Bluetooth remote on the handle. [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