Farmer fish become first animal found domesticating another species

[Science]( [Farmer fish become first animal found domesticating another species]( [Longfin damselfish have been found to domesticate mysid shrimp]( Human civilization wouldn’t be where it is today if we hadn’t domesticated animals. Now researchers have discovered the first example of an animal domesticating another animal, with a fish species found to recruit shrimp to tend their algae farms. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This DIY baby frame kit is new parent and grandparent approved]( A bestseller on Amazon and an excellent gift for baby showers, baptisms, birthdays, and more, this DIY baby kit captures the first memories for years to come. The kit comes packaged in a classic white wooden frame and clean-touch ink pad. [Read more]( [Outdoors]( [Scout ebike camper trailer inspires two-wheeled micro adventures]( [Enjoy a quiet day of reading and sightseeing with the CreaCon Scout/Tough camping trailer]( The Scout camper presents an interesting way of hitching together an ebike camping rig, towing as an unassuming box trailer before flipping open into a solo camper that's good for a sheltered night of sleep and comfortable indoor/outdoor basecamp. [Read more]( [Energy]( [Tests show why QuantumScape solid-state battery has serious backing]( [QuantumScape's solid state battery (right) stores far more energy per weight and volume than regular lithium-ion cells (left), and has just passed a series of EV-related tests with flying colors]( QuantumScape has announced stunning performance figures for what may be the first commercially viable solid-state lithium-metal battery. It's claimed to add as much as 80% to the range of an electric car, and charge from 0-80% in just 15 minutes. [Read more]( [Aircraft]( [Boeing tests squadron of 5 autonomous mini-jets working as a team]( [The squad of five autonomous jets being prepared for takeoff]( Boeing has successfully carried out tests of its autonomous flight platform involving five high-performance, pilotless surrogate jets operating as a full team of five at speeds of up to 167 mph. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Phase 1 human trial for universal flu vaccine reports promising results]( [Instead of the head of the proteins on the surface of the influenza virus, an experimental vaccine targets the stalks, which mutate less frequently, hopefully offering longer term universal immunization]( A study is the first to report successful results of a Phase 1 trial testing a novel universal flu vaccine. The trial found the experimental vaccine to be both safe and effective at generating a long-term immune response in a small number of adults. [Read more]( [Electronics]( [LG's transparent OLED displays to be used in automatic sliding doors]( [Advertisements or travel information could be displayed on the sliding doors as travelers approach]( Folks entering shopping malls, airport lounges and office buildings could soon be welcomed by colorful greetings, important messages and of course adverts as they approach the sliding doors, thanks to a partnership between LG and Assa Abloy. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [2021 Polaris Slingshot gets the transmission we wanted]( [The 2021 Polaris Slingshot debuts with a new transmission upgrade, to go with its Batmobile looks]( Polaris has announced the 2021 model Slingshot autocycle. The Slingshot is half-motorcycle, half-car with two wheels in front and one in the rear. Propelled by a four-cylinder engine, the 2021 Slingshot now has a shiftable automatic transmission too. [Read more]( [Medical]( [New particle discovered in the bloodstream of patients with sepsis]( [Researchers have identified new particles in the bloodstream, which appear to break off immune cells called neutrophils]( A brand new type of particle has been discovered in the human bloodstream. The sausage-shaped structures were first found by researchers at La Jolla Institute for Immunology in mice with sepsis, and they appear to be related to inflammatory disease. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Ford F-150 Tremor is the workhorse that plays like a bronco]( [The 2021 Ford F-150 Tremor will launch next summer]( The Ford Raptor is some of the most fun you can have off-road, but it's not ideal for carrying campers and toys. Ford presents the F-150 Tremor as a solution, combining Raptor-style off-roading with more gear hauling capability. [Read more]( [Wearables]( [Apple grows AirPods into pricey over-ear wireless headphones]( [The AirPods Max headphones are reported to deliver high-fidelity audio, adaptive EQ, active noise cancellation and spatial audio]( After months of rumors and leaks, Apple has officially added another member to the AirPods family in the shape of an expensive pair of over-ear headphones called the AirPods Max. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [MDMA-assisted couples therapy investigated in landmark pilot trial]( [A preliminary trial has looked at the safety and feasibility of incorporating two MDMA sessions into a treatment protocol for couples therapy, where one member is suffering from PTSD]( For the first time in decades, a pilot study has explored the effects of MDMA therapy in couples within the framework of a robust clinical trial. Following on from ongoing research into MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD, the results are promising. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Electric, autonomous Monarch Tractor is billed as the world's smartest]( [The creators of the all-electric Monarch Tractor believe it is the smartest tractor in the world]( When it comes to targets for autonomous machinery, those carrying out repetitive tasks on farmland are ripe for the picking. The newly introduced Monarch Tractor is designed to show how it’s done, packing an all-electric powertrain and machine learning. [Read more]( [Medical]( [New technique tracks a culprit of Alzheimer's in spinal fluid]( [A heat map of the brain showing where tau proteins are concentrated]( A team from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has come up with a technique it says can detect one of the biomarkers of Alzheimer's in cerebrospinal fluid, which could lead to earlier diagnoses and more effective treatments. [Read more]( [Marine]( [Revolution NAV ROV can be tracked on Google Maps while underwater]( [The Revolution NAV's body is made of carbon fiber, aluminum and stainless steel]( GPS doesn't work underwater, which means that keeping track of a submersible's whereabouts can be difficult. A new ROV (remotely operated vehicle) still manages to show up on Google Maps, however – plus it has a cool rotating head. [Read more]( [Space]( [Boeing's Starliner capsule completes its final parachute drop tests]( [A drogue parachute is deployed from the Starliner's landing system]( Boeing has taken another step forward – following one or two recent steps back – in the development of its Starliner capsule, successfully completing a series of final parachute drop tests for the spacecraft’s landing system. [Read more]( [Drones]( [Mechanical gripper allows drones to hang from objects]( [The device can grasp horizontal objects in two ways]( Tiny quadcopter drones, or micro air vehicles (MAVs), have notoriously short battery lives. So, if they can "perch" somewhere instead of hovering in mid-air, more power to them. A new gripper mechanism has been designed with that in mind. [Read more]( [Space]( [SpaceX dark coating successfully cuts Starlink satellite reflectivity]( [Trail of a Starlink satellite captured by the Murikabushi Telescope]( SpaceX has been able to cut its satellite’s apparent brightness in half by using a dark coating on one of its satellites. Applying the coating to future satellites would help reduce their impact on delicate telescope observations of the night sky. [Read more]( [Science]( [Antenna-inspired device detects disease-carrying mosquitos]( [A female Aedes aegypti mosquito, with her feathery antennae clearly visible]( If you're trying to eradicate disease-carrying mosquitos, it's important to know when and where the biting females of the targeted species are present. An experimental new device could help, by mimicking the insects' hearing apparatus. [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