Fermented vs. high-fiber diet microbiome study delivers surprising results

[Health & Wellbeing]( [Fermented vs. high-fiber diet microbiome study delivers surprising results]( [A ten-week trial found fermented food diet improved microbiome diversity and reduced inflammatory biomarkers while a high-fiber diet had little effect]( Investigating the relationship between diet, gut bacteria and systemic inflammation, Stanford University researchers found just a few weeks of following a diet rich in fermented foods can improve microbiome diversity and reduce inflammatory biomarkers. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Protein in deadly spider venom blocks "death signal" after heart attack]( [The venom of Australian funnel web spiders could have life-saving potential]( New research has demonstrated how a drug candidate built off a molecule in funnel web spider venom can stop the "death signal" that results from a heart attack, potentially providing first responders with a powerful new way to intervene. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Nanoparticle urine test diagnoses cancer and pinpoints its location]( [MIT researchers have developed nanoparticles that can reveal cancer through a urine test, and in follow-ups pinpoint its location in the body]( The earlier cancer is detected, the better. MIT scientists have developed a diagnostic system that can be performed as a urine test to detect the presence of cancer, and if a positive is returned, a follow-up test can locate where it is in the body. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [Silverback takes on the urban jungle with latest commuter hybrid ebike]( [Silverback describes the S-Electro Metro as the ultimate electric-assist commuter hybrid]( Germany's Silverback Bikes has added a new model to its S-Electro family of ebikes. The minimalist Metro is built for comfort and efficiency, comes with fork suspension, sports a bunch Shimano components, and includes an integrated bike lock. 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[Read more]( [Photography]( [Fjorden takes a slimmer approach to turning your iPhone into a camera]( [The Fjorden grip is presently on Kickstarter]( Since smartphones have pretty much replaced point-and-shoot cameras, we're now seeing an increasing number of devices that make phones more camera-like to operate. A new one, the Fjorden, stands out by being slim enough to fit in a pocket. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Volkswagen introduces new Golf GTI and Golf R at Chicago Auto Show]( [Debuting live at the Chicago Auto Show 2021, the 2022 Golf GTI has a new body style and more power under the hood]( Volkswagen has introduced the eighth generation of the Golf hot hatch models, the GTI and the R. These "Mark 8" models feature an updated engine, new vehicle dynamics settings, and a new electronics architecture – alongside a higher price tag. Staying is the manual transmission option for both. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Storyteller drops all-terrain Ford camper van onto US roads and dirt]( [It took a couple extra years, but Storyteller Overland is launching its Ford Transit adventure camper]( Storyteller arrived in 2019 with plans to launch Ford Transit and Mercedes Sprinter 4x4 camper vans. Since then, it's been all Sprinters – until this month. The company's first Ford AWD camper van looks as clever and capable as its Sprinters. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Take on a career in IT with this expert-led CompTIA power bundle]( Cloud-based services are rising globally, and the need for more IT experts is quickly becoming essential. Learn everything you need to protect critical online data and start a new career with The 2021 Complete CompTIA Certification Prep Super Bundle. [Read more]( [3D Printing]( [World's first 3D-printed stainless steel bridge spans a Dutch canal]( [The 3D-printed bridge measures 12.2 m (40 ft) in length and has a width of 6.3 m (20 ft)]( MX3D has finally realized its ambitious plan to install the world's first 3D-printed steel bridge over a canal in Amsterdam. The public bridge features integrated sensors to collect data on its structural integrity, crowd behavior, and more. [Read more]( [Mobile Technology]( [Smart audio recorder leverages AI to auto transcribe recordings]( [Mobvoi reports a transcription accuracy rate of 94 percent]( Beijing-based Mobvoi has launched a digital dictation machine called the AI Recorder that taps into artificial intelligence to automatically transcribe audio, making it a useful addition to the travel bag of journalists, students and business folk. [Read more]( [Games]( [Valve's portable Steam Deck console takes your Steam library on the go]( [Valve's Steam Deck is an upcoming handheld gaming console that will let players take their existing Steam library on the go]( The Nintendo Switch is a nifty concept, but arguably underpowered and lacking in game variety. Valve is now having a crack at it with the Steam Deck, a handheld gaming console that can play your existing Steam library on the go or on a big screen. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Snake venom-based surgical "super glue" plugs bleeding in seconds]( [A new "super glue" uses enzymes from the venom of the lancehead snake to stop bleeding]( During surgery or traumatic injury, quickly stopping bleeding saves lives. Now, scientists have recruited an unlikely ally to that cause – snake venom, which forms the basis of a new “super glue” that halts bleeding in seconds after light activation. [Read more]( [Environment]( [Scientists make first ever observations of coral cells engulfing algae]( [Coral rely on a symbiotic relationship with algae for sustenance and color]( Coral rely on a symbiotic relationship with algae to maintain good health. Scientists have now gained unprecedented insight into this phenomenon, making observations of coral cells engulfing algae for the first time ever. [Read more]( [Space]( [Blue Origin New Shepard to carry youngest person ever to fly into space]( [New Shepard lifting off]( Blue Origin announced today that the fourth and final passenger on the first human flight of New Shepard is 18-year-old Oliver Daemen. Replacing the anonymous auction bidder who won the seat, Daemen will be the youngest person ever to fly into space. [Read more]( [Medical]( [3D-printed plate could make for better, quicker arthritic knee surgery]( [The TOKA procedure has been tested via computer simulations incorporating scans of 28 patients' tibias, plus it is now being carried out in a clinical trial in Italy]( For many people with arthritic knees, a surgical procedure known as a high-tibial osteotomy (HTO) often brings relief. Thanks to 3D printing technology, however, it could soon be even more effective – and also safer to perform. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [Luxury waterfront tower pushes its twisting glass petals skyward]( [One Barangaroo rises to a height of 275 m (902 ft) which makes it Australia's fourth-tallest tower]( Back in 2013, WilkinsonEyre won a competition to design a skyscraper on Sydney's waterfront. Eight years later, One Barangaroo is finally complete and the twisting tower offers superb views of the area, including Sydney Opera House. 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