Brain circuit linking stress, insomnia and the immune system discovered

[Science]( [Brain circuit linking stress, insomnia and the immune system discovered]( [An animal study has revealed a part of the brain activated by stress can suppress immune system activity and heighten insomnia]( A study has homed in on the brain circuit responsible for stress-induced insomnia. The research suggests this same circuit is responsible for stress-related immune system dysfunction, pointing to a close relationship between stress, insomnia and weakened immunity. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Get exclusive savings on this in-demand meditation kit]( With headphones that directly connect to a soft bolster, this unique meditation experience creates physical vibrations that pulse evenly throughout your body. Syncing with various meditation tracks, you'll feel relaxed physically and mentally. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Webs of molecular fibers kill cancer cells from the inside out]( [An artist's render of cancer cells with a "web" growing inside them]( Max Planck researchers have demonstrated an intriguing new way to fight cancer by using molecular fibers that, while harmless to healthy cells, activate a tumor’s self-destruct sequence when they encounter the specific environment of cancer cells. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [Juiced HyperScrambler 2 ebike doubles up on batteries for a huge range]( [Two giant battery packs give the HyperScrambler 2 twice the range of most long-range ebikes]( Juiced has unleashed another high-powered ebike/e-moped/electric motorcycle, this time taking aim at range anxiety with not one, but two 52-volt, 19.2-Ah batteries. The HyperScrambler 2 can beat 100 miles easily and reach speeds over 30 mph. [Read more]( [Medical]( [World’s first portable MRI machine comes to patients]( [The machine effectively detected neurological abnormalities in 29 out of 30 intensive care patients]( A study is reporting promising results testing the world’s first portable MRI machine in a real-world intensive care setting. The device detected brain abnormalities in almost all patients studied, paving the way for new bedside diagnostic capabilities. [Read more]( [Wearables]( [Artificial muscles gives haptic feedback gloves a finer sense of touch]( [Scientists have developed a new haptic feedback glove that makes use of artificial muscles in the fingertips]( Scientists in Australia have demonstrated a new type of haptic feedback device they say offers a more realistic experience than previous solutions, by making use of soft artificial muscles that more closely resemble our sense of touch. [Read more]( [Marine]( ["Origami" kayak weighs just 6kg, folds down in minutes]( [Once you get the hang of it, the CLR can reportedly be set up in one minute]( If you want a kayak (that isn't inflatable), you typically also need a car with a suitable roof rack. German product designer Daniel Schult has come with an alternative, however, in the form of a folding kayak that can be carried like a backpack. [Read more]( [Mobile Technology]( [The new, improved Motorola Razr folds in 5G and other refinements]( [The new Motorola Razr is apparently good for at least 200,000 folds]( We saw the first rebooted, foldable Razr in November last year, and now Motorola is back with a successor to that smartphone. Still simply called the Razr, the 2020 version adds 5G, more power, better cameras, and some other welcome refinements. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Maserati is back in the game: Meet the gorgeous MC20 supercar]( [With the MC20, Maserati returns to the world of serious performance, exotic supercars, and indeed racing]( Early leaks over the last few days may have ruined some of the surprise, but Maserati has finally launched its MC20 supercar and the future of its brand. The 630-horsepower V6 engine is a fully in-house design, and the car itself is a beauty. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [Apple's most ambitious store yet appears to float on water]( [Apple Marina Bay Sands' overall design is inspired by Rome's iconic Pantheon]( Described by Apple as its most ambitious retail project, the newly-completed Apple Marina Bay Sands appears to float on the water in Singapore, features generous glazing offering stunning panoramic views and can be reached by an underwater entrance. [Read more]( [Music]( [Astell&Kern aims for power users with Kann Alpha digital audio player]( [The Alpha DAP is the third player in Astell&Kern's Kann performance line]( If you've got cash to burn and you like your digital audio players to be chunky, angular and capable, Astell&Kern is probably already on your radar. The new Kann Alpha ticks all of those boxes and more. [Read more]( [Around The Home]( [VibroSense tracks home appliance usage via deep learning and lasers]( [A new device developed at Cornell University could make tracking energy usage across a home a whole lot easier]( Researchers at Cornell University have been working on a one-size-fits-all solution for smart home energy tracking, developing a vibration-sensing device that can keep tabs on appliance usage through machine learning and lasers. [Read more]( [Environment]( [COVID-19 doing little to slow climate change, WMO report reveals]( [A new report has painted a bleak picture for the health of the planet despite the impact of COVID-19]( Scientists observed some notable declines in carbon dioxide emissions due to coronavirus lockdowns this year, however, a new report reveals concentrations of the greenhouse gas in the atmosphere are continuing to soar to record levels anyway. [Read more]( [Physics]( [Strangely light galaxies could imply new model for dark matter]( [A snap of the galaxy NGC1052–DF2, taken with the Hubble Space Telescope]( In recent years astronomers made the puzzling discovery of two bizarre galaxies with almost no dark matter, which should dominate them. Now, a new study has suggested an explanation for that mystery – a larger nearby galaxy is stripping it away. [Read more]( [Materials]( [Upcycled pineapple leaves can keep food fresh and clean wastewater]( [A research team at the National University of Singapore with a new aerogel made from upcycled pineapple leaves]( Technologies that extend the lifespan of perishable foods could help us avoid huge amounts of waste, and scientists in Singapore have unearthed a promising new possibility in the form of chemically treated pineapple leaves. [Read more]( [Science]( [Microneedle patch changes color to indicate food spoilage]( [The needles can actually pierce through plastic packaging to test the food beneath]( We've already heard about so-called "microneedle patches" that are used for the painless and sustained release of medication through the skin. Now, MIT scientists have adapted the technology for the detection of spoiled food. [Read more]( [Science]( [Laser technique authenticates whiskey without cracking the seal]( [Laser spectroscopy can authenticate the contents of a bottle of whisky without cracking the seal]( A team of scientists at the University of St Andrews has developed a laser spectroscopy technique that can determine the authenticity of expensive vintage whiskey without having to open the bottle to retrieve a sample for analysis. [Read more]( [Urban Transport]( [Off-road electric unicycle packs air-sprung suspension]( [The InMotion V11 offers 2.75 inches (70 mm) of suspension travel]( As electric unicycles become more popular, it goes without saying that some people will want to use the things off-road. InMotion's V11 is designed with that in mind, as it features 2.75 inches (70 mm) of air-sprung suspension travel. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Land Rover Defender 400e plug-in brings 85 mpg and electric low range]( [The new Land Rover Defender 400e takes just 30 minutes to charge to 80 percent when hooked up to a 50-kW fast charger]( Mere days after Jeep veered its plug-in hybrid tech deeper off-road with the Wrangler 4xe, Land Rover joins it with a plug-in off-roader all its own, the Defender 400e. The 400e tops the 2021 Defender range not only in efficiency but also in power. [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