Weekend Edition: 478-mile Mercedes EQS brings top-of-range electric luxury

Mercedes-Benz has not held back with its new all-electric S-Class, delivering a slick aerodynamic design loaded to the gills with tech that's capable of roaming almost 500-miles on a single charge. A detailed look at the EQS heads our regular roundup of top stories from the New Atlas news desk this week. Enjoy! [Automotive]( [478-mile Mercedes EQS brings top-of-range electric luxury]( [Mercedes-Benz EQS sedan]( Mercedes-Benz brings all-electric power to the flagship of the brand: the S-Class. The EQS explores the top of the electric market with a range that pushes 500 miles, a design Mercedes defines as the world's most aerodynamic, and loads of tech. [Read more]( [Materials]( [Cement-free concrete recipe bonds sand using alcohol]( [A sample of the new cement-free concrete, made by bonding sand directly through alcohol and a catalyst]( The cement used to make concrete carries quite a carbon footprint. Now, scientists at the University of Tokyo have created a cement-free alternative that directly bonds sand particles together using a reaction between alcohol and a catalyst. [Read more]( [Science]( [45,000-year-old human genomes reveal extent of Neanderthal interbreeding]( [Archeologists excavate Bacho Kiro Cave in Bulgaria, where three modern human specimens were found to have recent Neanderthal DNA]( Two new studies have shed light on just how often our ancestors got frisky with Neanderthals. Scientists analyzed the genomes of 45,000-year-old human remains found in Czechia and Bulgaria, including the oldest known genome of a modern human. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Old diabetes drug given new life as potential cancer treatment]( [Phenformin, discontinued in the 1970s as a diabetes treatment, is now being investigated as an adjunct to cancer immunotherapies]( A new review article is presenting a promising case for phenformin, an old diabetes drug related to metformin, being repurposed as an adjunct to new immunotherapy cancer treatments. A phase 1 clinical trial is underway to test the novel combination. [Read more]( [Science]( [First head-to-head trial pits psychedelic therapy against antidepressant]( [For the first time, a trial has directly compared the efficacy of psychedelic psilocybin psychotherapy for depression against a common antidepressant medication]( A first-of-its-kind trial has pitted a common antidepressant against psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms. The results are mixed but suggest the drug is at least as effective as common antidepressants in treating depression. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Study links poor diet to pro-inflammatory gut bacteria]( [A new study adds to a growing body of research cataloguing the relationship between diet and the gut microbiome]( New research is offering insights into the relationship between diet, gut bacteria, and intestinal inflammation. The study found consistent associations between pro-inflammatory bacterial species and diets high in fast food, sugar and animal products. [Read more]( [Telecommunications]( [New Stanford “Zoom Fatigue” study finds women affected more than men]( [Researchers have conducted the largest survey to date on the phenomenon of Zoom Fatigue]( Stanford University scientists have conducted the first large survey into the modern phenomenon of "Zoom Fatigue." They found women suffer from greater exhaustion following videoconferencing compared to men, and the researchers think they know why. [Read more]( [Outdoors]( [JoGo coffee straw delivers robust, fresh coffee deep in the wild]( [The JoGo straw aims to be an ultralight, low-hassle way of enjoying coffee anywhere]( A light, ultra-portable way of getting morning coffee, the new JoGo packs coffee-brewing power into a sleek straw. It pops out of a pocket and uses an integrated filter to deliver rich morning flavor without the grounds. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Hyundai specs its otherworldly Staria van and previews camper car]( [Hyundai Staria]( Hyundai brought some rare excitement and buzz to the minivan segment last month when it previewed the all-new Staria. Now it follows up by filling in all the details about its latest MPV and previewing a camper van version. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [Remarkable circular home merges seamlessly with Polish forest]( [Circle Wood consists of a reinforced concrete structure that's clad in Okume wood sourced from West Africa]( Envisioned by Przemysław Olczyk Mobius Architekci as a section of tree trunk, the Circle Wood is an unusual circular home situated within a forest clearing. It takes its place well among the trees and hosts a private garden atrium at its center. [Read more]( [Science]( [BPA-like chemicals likely causing "alarming" damage to brain cells]( [Plasticizers like BPA and BPS are used commonly in plastic products, and research is continuing to illustrate the risk they pose to human health]( A new study has investigated how BPA and BPS plasticizers impact nerve cells in the adult brain, with the authors finding that they can permanently disrupt signal transmission, and also interfere with neural circuits involved in perception. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [New evidence links harmful oral bacteria with early Alzheimer’s signs]( [In a new study, increased volumes of harmful oral bacteria were associated with high levels of a toxic protein thought to be a major cause of neurodegeneration]( A new study has found a strong relationship between bacterial imbalances in the oral microbiome and a key biomarker of Alzheimer’s. This new research focuses on the link between amyloid levels and different oral bacteria species in healthy older adults. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Injectable gel found to help reinforce and resurface joint cartilage]( [When compromised, the cartilage in our joints can't keep the bones from painfully grinding together]( Once it's been injured, the protective cartilage in our knees and other joints heals very slowly – if at all. A new injectable gel, however, could both reinforce the tissue after it's been damaged, and encourage new cartilage to grow over top of it. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [Wicked Xion ebike flashes across road and trail at 50 mph]( [The CyberX has 17- or 18-in all-terrain tires]( One of the more flamboyant ebikes to ever put rubber to hard ground, the Xion CyberX also packs an impressive list of specs. Riders can accelerate up to 50 mph in seconds or take things slow and nomadic, wandering up to 100 miles per charge. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [Biomega Ein electric-assist bicycle trailer pushes its weight around]( [The Biomega Ein is currently on Indiegogo]( There are some people who feel no need for an ebike during regular cycling, but who would like an electric assist when pulling a trailer. Well, that's where the new motorized Ein trailer is designed to come in. [Read more]( [Photography]( [Spectacular sights in the 7th Fine Art Photography Awards]( [Nominee, Wildlife, Amateur. 'Compare', Kenya]( The winners of the 7th Fine Art Photography Awards present a surreal assortment of shots from sci-fi styled snaps of subways to spectacularly sublime landscapes. We’ve handpicked our highlights from this year’s massive collection of celebrated images. [Read more]( [Mobile Technology]( [Samsung Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72 vs. Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra]( [New Atlas compares the specs and features of the Samsung Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72 to the Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra]( Samsung has already unveiled its flagship and mid-range phones for 2021. But just how much of a difference is between them? New Atlas compares the specs and features of the Samsung Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72 versus the Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra. [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