Fecal transplants show promise treating alcoholism in first human trial

[Science]( [Fecal transplants show promise treating alcoholism in first human trial]( [In a trial involving 20 subjects, 90 percent of those in the fecal transplant group reported reduced drinking behaviors two weeks later]( A first-of-its-kind clinical trial has found fecal transplants may be helpful reducing drinking behaviors in those suffering severe alcohol use disorder. The study points to a compelling relationship between the gut microbiome and addiction disorders. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Want to build a website you’re proud of? Wix is here to help.]( You don't have to be a coder to create your very own webpage. The Wix website builder is an intuitive platform that helps you bring your ideas to life. No computer science degree required to use their tools and drag-and-drop versatility. Get started! [Read more]( [Automotive]( [VW miniaturizes California camper van to create new Caddy mini-camper]( [The tent will follow the new Caddy California to market, adding extra sleeping and protected storage]( It turns out the Caddy Mini-Camper VW teased last month isn't actually "Mini-Camper" at all. Instead, VW's smallest camper van now wears the classic "California" name, debuting as a mini-campervan with everything one needs to travel, eat and sleep. [Read more]( [Marine]( [Sealegs introduces the largest amphibious production boat in the world]( [According to Sealegs, the 12m Cabin RIB is not only the largest boat it has produced, but the largest amphibious production boat in the world]( New Zealand boatbuilding company Sealegs has graced our pages with a long line of interesting amphibious watercraft over the past decade and a half, but none with the footprint of the forthcoming 12m Cabin RIB. [Read more]( [Photography]( [Panasonic S5 is a full-frame photo/video monster in a compact body]( [Panasonic has performed an incredible feat of miniaturization by stuffing a full-frame S-series camera into a body slightly smaller than its GH5 micro four thirds camera]( Panasonic has pulled a remarkable magic trick with its S5, cramming the full-frame sensor, dual native ISO and vaunted photo/video capabilities of its S-series mirrorless cameras into a fully roadworthy body smaller than a micro four thirds camera. [Read more]( [Aircraft]( [Pipistrel announces Nuuva hybrid VTOL cargo drone]( [The Nuuva V300 will be loaded through the nose, while the smaller V20 will be loaded from the top]( When we hear about VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, we usually think of passenger-carrying "air taxis." The autonomous Nuuva, however, is being designed to give cargo-carrying helicopters a run for their money. [Read more]( [Energy]( [Lithium-metal battery builds its own protective layer as it decays]( [Scientists at TU Delft have made a battery breakthrough that could mean big things for energy storage]( A new device from engineers at TU Delft overcomes some of the dependability issues of lithium-metal batteries thanks to a new electrolyte that breaks down and forms a key protective layer during charging. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [Spirgrips Plus are a new expression of bar-end handlebar grips]( [Spirgrips + are presently on Kickstarter]( Many cyclists will remember the bar-end handlebar grips that were popular on mountain bikes some time ago. Well, Spirgrips offer a unique take on that basic concept, and they're now being offered in a new-and-improved form. [Read more]( [Aircraft]( [Camcopter S-100 helicopter drone makes world-first oil rig delivery]( [The test flight was the first to an operational oil platform]( Aviation history was made off the coast of Norway recently as a Camcopter S-100 drone rotorcraft delivered a 3D-printed part to an oil rig after a 100 km beyond-line-of-sight flight over the North Sea. [Read more]( [Medical]( [AI algorithm detects signs of Alzheimer's disease through language]( [AI algorithms that analyze the language used by Alzheimer's sufferers could become a useful tool in diagnosing the disease in its early stages]( Researchers have turned their attention to the subtle differences in the language of Alzheimer's sufferers, and have developed an AI tool they say can pick up on these as a way of potentially screening for the disease. [Read more]( [Robotics]( [Indian robot climbs trees to harvest coconuts]( [The Amaran robot is placed around a tree trunk in the lab]( As the population increasingly moves towards tech jobs, there's now a shortage of coconut harvesters in India. That's why scientists there have built a tree-climbing coconut-harvesting robot, that could perhaps someday take up the slack. [Read more]( [Wearables]( [Qualcomm makes poor-fitting wireless buds less of a pain with Adaptive ANC]( [Qualcomm's Adaptive ANC makes achieving a tight fit for true wireless earphones less of a pain]( Though ditching cables for on-the-move listening can be liberating, ensuring a tight fit – which is vital when employing noise cancellation – can lead to discomfort. Qualcomm is looking to make a secure fit less of a pain with Adaptive ANC. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [New Mercedes-Benz S-Class gets a total makeover with 4-wheel steering]( [That, right there, is the face of a man enjoying a nice tight turning circle]( Mercedes-Benz is taking its flagship luxury limousine up a notch, and throwing the kitchen sink at it in the process. From rear wheel steering, to body language interpretation, to voice control in 27 languages, it's an exercise in total opulence. [Read more]( [Space]( [Exotic objects made of dark energy could be pushing the universe apart]( [Simulated images showing the expansion of the universe (left to right), with the locations for where GEODEs would form (green dots) before they migrate into the darker, emptier areas]( Exactly why and how the expansion of the universe is accelerating remains unknown. One hypothesis blames strange black-hole-like objects made of dark energy, and now astrophysicists have theorized how these objects work and where they all went. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Face shields not effective replacements for cloth masks, experts say]( [A new study suggests face shields should not be used instead of cloth face masks]( A new study modeling how effective face shields and face masks with exhaust-valves are in blocking the dispersal of aerosol-sized droplets suggests the growing use of these alternative face coverings may not be helpful in curbing the spread of COVID-19. [Read more]( [Aircraft]( [Vertical Aerospace's Tim Williams on the new VA-1X air taxi]( [Vertical Aerospace has unveiled the design of its upcoming VA-1X tilt-rotor eVTOL air taxi]( Britain's Vertical Aerospace is hoping to strike early as the age of the eVTOL air taxi begins to dawn. Last week it unveiled its new VA-1X tilt-rotor design, and we spoke to Chief Engineer Tim Williams about the aircraft, the tech and the timeline. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [Mirrored cabin lets visitors get up close and personal with nature]( [The SynVillan is raised above the ground on steel stilts]( The SynVillan is a striking addition to Sweden's Eriksberg Hotel and Nature Reserve. It runs off-the-grid with solar power and lets visitors get up close and personal with bison, deer, and other wildlife thanks to its a glass-bottomed living room. [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 © 2020