Milestone study links patterns of gut bacteria genes to several human diseases

[Science]( [Milestone study links patterns of gut bacteria genes to several human diseases]( [New research affirms how astonishingly complex the relationship between our general health and the trillions of micro-organisms living in our gut is]( Introducing the concept of “microbiome architectures”, a new study has detected robust associations between several human diseases, including diabetes and liver cirrhosis, and patterns of bacterial genes. [Read more]( [Sponsored Content]( [All-In-Sensor packs a whole smart home's worth of devices into one box]( [The All-In-Sensor is a smart ome hub that packs 18 sensors into one unit, and allows users to control their network from their phone]( Smart home systems can be useful, but they can also be complicated. The All-In-Sensor by Direct Smarter Technology crams an entire smart home’s worth of devices into one easy-to-use device, and lets you control your whole network with your phone. [Read more]( [Science]( [Nuclear tests forged "impossible" crystals out of sand and copper wiring]( [A sample of red trinitite, containing the newly identified quasicrystal]( Scientists have discovered a strange new form of crystal that was forged in the first nuclear weapons test. Known as a "quasicrystal," the curious creation is made out of desert sand and copper wiring arranged in an extremely rare atomic structure. [Read more]( [Motorcycles]( [World-first supercapacitor-hybrid e-moto gets a chance to prove itself]( [The lower part of the Nawa Racer's body houses 9 kWh of lithium batteries and the upper part holds a 0.1-kWh ultracapacitor that Nawa says can nearly double its urban range]( Audacious French company Nawa showed off a concept bike in 2019, claiming its supercapacitor-hybrid battery pack could massively boost power and urban range for electric motorcycles. Now, it seems we'll get a chance to see if the numbers stack up. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Accelerated biological aging seen in prematurely born males]( [Using a novel epigenetic technique, researchers have found prematurely born males age more rapidly than prematurely born females]( A study using epigenetic markers to track aging has found prematurely born boys seem to age faster than prematurely born girls. Why is unclear, but the research suggests the health of male preterm survivors should be closely monitored across their life. [Read more]( [Electronics]( [Scientists harvest Wi-Fi signals to power an LED]( [Researchers hold up a chip featuring an array of tiny devices called spin-torque oscillators, which were able to produce power for an LED]( Researchers have demonstrated a new approach to harnessing the power of ambient radio waves, developing a novel chip that can convert Wi-Fi signals into power for a small LED, and possibly other small electronics and sensors. [Read more]( [Tiny Houses]( [Minimaliste supersizes hardy tiny house with Noyer XL]( [We've no word on the cost of this exact model, though the Noyer starts at CAD 118,500 (roughly US$98,500)]( Minimaliste's recently completed Noyer XL takes the spacious design of its hardy Noyer tiny house and makes it even bigger, with a home measuring 35 ft in length that offers a generous interior layout and lots of storage space. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [MAN's treaded adventure van rips up Austria's alpine snow]( [A different style of TGE adventure van]( The MAN TGE has served as the base van for a variety of impressive adventure vans, and MAN recently developed an even more extreme version. The van trades wheels for treads to deliver a 4-track drive that glides over snow, mud and sand. [Read more]( [Energy]( [Chemical process converts plastic into jet fuel ingredients in an hour]( [Researchers Hongfei Lin and Chuhua Jia have developed a new technique for recycling plastics, which reduces it to the building blocks for jet fuel and other products]( A new chemical treatment developed by scientists at Washington State University could help chip away at our plastic pollution problem, by turning the most commonly used plastic into jet fuel components within one hour. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Massive blood sampling study identifies predictors of Alzheimer's risk]( [Scientists have identified a new set of blood-based biomarkers that may help predict Alzheimer's risk]( A new study, claimed to be the most comprehensive of its type, has demonstrated how concentrations of certain proteins in the blood might indicate the onset of Alzheimer's far in advance, and has pinpointed one that may even help trigger it. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Bring your vision to life with Wix’s website building platform]( Wix enables business professionals, personal brands, or just individuals who want to publish their work online create professional-looking and functional websites. With revolutionary technology available to all users, Wix has everything you need. [Read more]( [Mobile Technology]( [Android 12's huge design revamp and more revealed at Google IO 2021]( [Android 12 is coming with a major design refresh]( Android 12 has already arrived in the form of an early developer preview, but at today's Google IO 2021 event we learned a lot more about some of the major changes coming with the software, as it enters its public beta stage. [Read more]( [Around The Home]( [Click & Grow puts a veggie patch on your kitchen countertop]( [The Click & Grow 25 system promises year-round crops without needing to dig in the dirt]( The company behind the Smart Herb Garden we reviewed back in 2014 has launched a new indoor garden on Kickstarter. The Click & Grow 25 system promises to grow "substantial amounts of greens for everyday use, without becoming a time-consuming hobby." [Read more]( [Telecommunications]( [Google's Project Starline is the 3D video chat portal of the future]( [Right now the tech is only installed in a handful of Google offices]( We've already had plenty of announcements from the Google I/O 2021 developer event happening this week, but Google has also been showing off a 3D video conferencing app that it's working on called Project Starline. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Cancer vaccine and immunotherapy team up against tumors]( [Researchers have combined cancer vaccines with immunotherapy to produce better results in the lab]( In recent years effective new methods of cancer treatment are emerging. Now, scientists at the University of Konstanz have found that combining two experimental methods – a vaccine and an immunotherapy – helps boost the success rate in mouse models. [Read more]( [Motorcycles]( [Yamaha resurrects the R7 nameplate, but definitely not the spirit]( [Yamaha's brand new, street-friendly 2022 R7 is a far cry from the original laser-focused race homologation bike that first wore the R7 nameplate in 1999 – but this looks like a brilliant sporty option for new riders]( You knew it was coming... Yamaha has stuck its peppy 689cc CP2 parallel twin engine into a supersport chassis that looks like a proper racebike, but will be much more approachable and accessible for road riders. The problem is, they called it the R7. [Read more]( [Science]( [Color-changing dye could warn of motor failure in electric cars]( [The dye normally fluoresces reddish-orange under ultraviolet light, but turns green when a telltale alcohol is present]( Although some people may think that electric cars can run forever, their motors do wear out over time. According to a new study, special dyes could allow drivers and mechanics to know when that time is about to come. [Read more]( [Outdoors]( [Planetary Design pieces together near-military-grade camp coffee kit]( [The BruTrek Expedition Coffee Kit is ready to travel across continent and globe]( Sometime after launching the rugged Ovrlndr coffee press a year ago, Planetary Design realized it takes more than just a press to prepare a cup of coffee. So it's put together a full coffee kit that looks like it could be air-dropped into a war zone. [Read more]( [Drones]( [DJI flies into the classroom with Tello Talent programmable drone]( [With the help of educators, students can learn to control the RoboMaster TT drone using open-source coding platforms]( Drone titan DJI has today added a new model to its recently launched Education division. The company aims to encourage robotics and AI tech learning with a package that includes a teeny drone, an intuitive mobile app and an exclusive curriculum. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [Livall is back, with a new-and-improved smart bike helmet]( [The Livall EVO21 is presently on Indiegogo]( Six years ago, Chinese manufacturer Livall debuted one of the first "smart" bicycle helmets. Well, the company is still at it, with a lighter, sleeker new model that's currently on Indiegogo. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Test detects TB bacteria in children long before disease occurs]( [The blood test checks for a telltale protein produced by tuberculosis-causing Mycobacterium tuberculosis (pictured)]( Because it can be hard to detect tuberculosis in young children, the disease may be quite advanced by the time it's diagnosed. A new test, however, is said to detect the presence of TB-causing bacteria up to a year before the disease itself occurs. [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