Gut microbiome linked to poor sleep via metabolite production

[Medical]( [Gut microbiome linked to poor sleep via metabolite production]( [New research has shone further light on the connection between the gut microbiome and sleep]( A new study out of Japan’s University of Tsukuba is shining yet more light on the relationship between the gut microbiome and sleep, describing how depleted diversity of the bacteria can disrupt sleep/wake cycles in mice. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [The Official Cyber Monday Mac Bundle is now an extra 40% off]( Our best Mac bundle of the year is here! Score 12 award-winning apps for productivity, photo editing & more. Plus, you can save an additional 40% with code CMSAVE40 for a limited time! [Read more]( [Motorcycles]( [Kawasaki shows its fascinating hybrid motorcycle prototype on the dyno]( [Kawasaki has released video of a prototype hybrid motorcycle accelerating through electric, hybrid and combustion modes on a dyno]( Hybrid dual-powertrain motorcycles can't possibly work ... Or can they? Kawasaki has thrown its considerable resources behind the problem, and has now released video footage of a very tidy-looking hybrid prototype on a dyno. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Molecule found to promote muscle health in response to magnetic fields]( [Scientists have discovered a molecule that can mimic some of the effects of exercise on muscle health, with a little help from weak magnetic fields]( With an eye to improving quality of life for the elderly and frail, scientists at the National University of Singapore have discovered a molecule that can promote muscle health when subjected to weak magnetic fields. [Read more]( [Military]( [US Army studies eVTOL acoustics in the quest for silent helicopters]( [The US Army is studying the acoustic properties of the distributed rotor configurations used by electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (Pictured - Joby Aviation's transitioning eVTOL)]( The US Army is working to better understand the acoustic properties of eVTOL aircraft and co-axial rotors as part of efforts to design quieter, stealthier helicopters. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Modified cancer-killing virus avoids triggering immune system response]( [A 3D rendering of the adenovirus modified to avoid triggering the immune system]( Oncolytic viruses selectively kill cancer cells, but this can be ineffective if it alerts the immune system. Now scientists have tweaked these viruses to avoid detection by the immune system, allowing them to track down cancer even after it’s spread. [Read more]( [Space]( [Missing dark matter mystery reveals a galaxy entering death spiral]( [A composite color image of galaxy NGC1052-DF4 (center), which is losing mass to a larger nearby galaxy NGC1035 (left). The grey shading indicates stars that are already bing pulled out of their home galaxy]( Astronomers are a step closer to solving a cosmic mystery, thanks to new Hubble data. Observations show a dwarf galaxy previously found to be missing most of its dark matter is being stripped and slowly torn apart by a larger nearby galaxy. [Read more]( [Marine]( [Volkswagen and Cupra pitch in on solar electric yacht]( [A rendering of Silent Yachts' new Cupra-designed catamaran, with Volkswagen's MEB platform highlighted at the bottom]( Austrian boatbuilder Silent Yachts has already gained a fair bit of attention with its solar electric catamarans. Its just-announced latest model should continue that trend, as it's the result of a partnership with automakers Volkswagen and Cupra. [Read more]( [Space]( [There will be a remote-control car race on the Moon in 2021. Seriously.]( [The Moon Mark project: a remote-controlled car race on the lunar surface is due to take place in 2021]( An extremely odd project is planning to hold a remote-controlled car race next October ... On the surface of the Moon. What's more, the two racecars will be partially designed by high school kids, and McLaren P1 designer Frank Stephenson is involved. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [Lightweight stylish ebike gets ready to ride into European cities]( [The Equal bike tip the scales at under 15 kg]( Helsinki startup Urban Cycles Oy sees a gap in the European ebike market, and is looking to fill it with the Equal ebike. Designed for city streets, the clean-looking ride weighs in at under 15 kg, provides assist up to 25 km/h and rolls for 50 km. [Read more]( [Materials]( [Deflating graphene balloons act as sensors for hard-to-detect gases]( [By working small perforations into tiny balloons made of graphene, scientists have developed a new type of sensor to detect noble gases]( Scientists have fashioned graphene into microscopic balloons they say can distinguish between different kinds of noble gases, by measuring how long the gas takes to escape through tiny perforations in the surface of the balloons. [Read more]( [Space]( [Earth is 2,000 light-years closer to galactic center than we thought]( [New calculations show the Earth is 25,800 light-years from galactic center and traveling at 227 km/s]( 3D maps of our galaxy created by the Japanese VERA radio astronomy project indicate that the Earth is 2,000 light-years closer to the center of the galaxy and traveling 7 kilometers per second faster than previously estimated. [Read more]( [Photography]( ["World-first" housing takes Insta360 VR camera to the briny depths]( [The Mantis Sub is watertight to a depth of 90 meters (295 ft)]( When it comes to shooting 360-degree interactive video, the Insta360 Pro 2 is quite a capable camera … but it can't go underwater. That's about to change, however, with the release of the Mantis Sub housing. [Read more]( [Space]( [Starbirth in spite of feasting black hole prompts galaxy evolution rethink]( [An artist's impression of CQ 4479 showing the cold quasar raging in the center of the galaxy with reserves of cold gas and dust persevering at the edges]( Astronomers have found a distant galaxy that has managed to continue making stars despite the presence of a "cold quasar" raging at its core. The discovery goes against current scientific knowledge and has prompted a rethink of how galaxies evolve. [Read more]( [Science]( [New method quickly detects bee-killing pesticides in honey]( [If high levels of pyrethroids are detected in a beehive's honey, authorities can check to see if farmers in the area are using excessive amounts of the pesticides on their crops]( Although the causes of colony collapse disorder aren't entirely understood, pyrethroid pesticides appear to be one of the main culprits. Thanks to a new technique, it should now be easier to detect these chemicals in the honey of affected beehives. [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