COVID-19 severity linked to gut bacteria in first-of-its-kind study

[Health & Wellbeing]( [COVID-19 severity linked to gut bacteria in first-of-its-kind study]( [An observational study suggests certain microbiome imbalances correspond with the severity of COVID-19 and persistent symptoms of the disease]( A first-of-its-kind study has found a link between COVID-19 severity and the gut microbiome. The research suggests specific microbial patterns correlate with disease severity and those bacterial imbalances may account for some cases of “long COVID”. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This innovative portable heater comes with a detachable hand warmer]( With winter in full swing, the weather may start to become frightful. Keep warm while at home, or even out and about, with the Värme Portable Air Heater with Detachable Hand Warmer—an innovative heater that can be taken anywhere. [Read more]( [Science]( [Copper cube reactor converts carbon monoxide into acetic acid]( [An electron microscope image of the tiny copper cubes used as a catalyst in the new reactor]( A new reactor converts carbon monoxide into acetic acid, using tiny copper cubes as a catalyst. The device is relatively simple and can operate for long periods, allowing the unwanted waste gas to be turned into an industrially useful product. [Read more]( [Science]( [Snakes spotted forming "lassos" to climb in surprising new videos]( [Biologist Bruce Jayne holding a brown tree snake, which have now been discovered climbing in never-before-seen ways]( Scientists have observed snakes using an entirely unknown way of getting around. Brown tree snakes in Guam have been spotted climbing objects by wrapping themselves into a never-before-seen “lasso” shape. [Read more]( [Around The Home]( [ColdSnap makes single-serving fresh ice cream from unrefrigerated pods]( [ColdSnap has been presented with a CES 2021 Innovation Award]( Along with single servings of coffee, we've also seen Keurig-like pods used to dispense cocktails, wine, fresh tortillas and even full meals. ColdSnap forges into different territory, by serving up fresh ice cream and other frosty treats. [Read more]( [Drones]( [Sony starts its own drone company, Airpeak, to fly Alpha cameras]( [Sony is starting a new drone business called Airpeak, dedicated to flying its Alpha cameras in professional filmmaking settings]( Sony's mirrorless Alpha series cameras have become hugely popular filmmaking tools, thanks in large part to the company's excellent sensors. At this year's CES, Sony announced it's starting up a drone business specifically to work with Alpha cameras. [Read more]( [Military]( [Milirem's Type-X robotic armored combat vehicle begins ground testing]( [THe Type-X is designed to support main battle tanks in the field]( Milirem Robotics has rolled out its Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle for its first mobility tests. Unveiled in 2020, it's a medium-weight autonomous armored platform, designed to provide reconnaissance and fire support for mechanized units and convoys. [Read more]( [Outdoors]( [Wood-free Off Grid camper trailer leaves the trees in the forest]( [The Off Grid Switchback S offers a drop-down side kitchen with dual-burner stove and available sink]( Off Grid Trailers grows its wood-free, all-aluminum off-road camping trailer lineup with the new Switchback. The baby of the Off Grid family, the Switchback brings a lightweight construction, unique tent-topper layout, and thorough list of options. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [ZHA wants to enliven the Shenzhen skyline with striking joined towers]( [Tower C will consist of two towers joined by skybridges and rise to a maximum height of almost 400 m (1,312 ft)]( Zaha Hadid Architects has never been content to put out safe, boring designs, and its latest project is no exception. Tower C is conceived as two eye-catching connected towers incorporating lots of greenery and sustainable design elements. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Meta-analysis links higher coffee intake with lower prostate cancer risk]( [New research has detected a linear trend linking increased coffee consumption with reduced rates of prostate cancer]( A new meta-analysis has found a positive correlation between higher levels of coffee consumption and lower risk of prostate cancer. The research hopes to help bring clarity to an area of study with deeply inconsistent results. [Read more]( [Physics]( [New quantum particle may have been accidentally discovered]( [A new type of quantum particle called a neutral fermion may have been discovered in an insulating material]( Princeton physicists have accidentally discovered an unexpected quantum behavior in an insulator that was thought to be unique to metals. The find suggests a brand new type of quantum particle, which the team calls a neutral fermion. [Read more]( [Wearables]( [JBuds Frames turn any eyewear into personal audio throwers]( [The JBuds Frames clip onto any sunglasses or eyeglasses and direct audio to the wearer's ears]( Directed open audio seems to be enjoying its moment in the true wireless wearables spotlight at the moment, and JLab Audio is joining the party with connected personal audio throwers that attach to the frames of sunglasses or eyeglasses. [Read more]( [Around The Home]( [L’Oréal tech could reduce hair-washing water use by 80 percent]( [A dashboard shows Water Saver users how much water (and associated costs) have been saved]( Besides laundry-washing and lawn-sprinkling, the daily washing of hair uses up a lot of water. L’Oréal's new Water Saver system is designed to help, by reportedly reducing the amount of water used in hair-washing by up to 80 percent. [Read more]( [Wearables]( [V-Moda looks to shut out the world with stylish wireless ANC headphones]( [Users can personalize their listening experience using a companion app]( Roland-owned headphone maker V-Moda has launched a wireless version of its pro-grade M-200 studio cans at the all-digital edition of CES 2021, and cooked in some active noise cancellation too. [Read more]( [Around The Home]( [Roborock S7 levels up vacuuming and mopping, and empties itself]( [The Roborock S7 can vacuum and mop on the same cleaning cycle]( Roborock makes some of the most advanced robot vacuums on the market, and has just unveiled a new flagship model as part of CES 2021. The Roborock S7 is better at handling stubborn stains, smarter in its mopping mode, and can even empty itself. [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 © 2021