Nearly 2,000 unknown chemicals found in vape liquids and e-cig aerosols

Health & Wellbeing [Nearly 2,000 unknown chemicals found in vape liquids and e-cig aerosols]( [Among the identifiable chemicals detected in the study were several samples containing caffeine]( A first-of-its-kind study has found traces of hundreds of unknown chemicals in electronic cigarette vaping liquid and aerosols. The study details a huge array of unidentified chemicals plus a handful of known and potentially harmful compounds. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Carve out some love when gifting this 8-knife set this season]( Gift the chef in your life something special this season—an eight-piece knife set from Seido. This master-crafted set typically retails for $399, but you can save 67% off with this early holiday discount. 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[Read more]( Outdoors [Dometic magnetic off-grid faucet makes an RV sink without the RV]( [The HYD combo creates a makeshift RV/car camping faucet system that moves easily around camp]( Dometic steps outside the RV to provide a faucet system that readily moves around camp. The water canister-based system works as a convenient off-grid faucet and plays nicely with filtration solutions, keeping the fresh water flowing. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Angular e-scooter collapses down to backpack proportions between rides]( [The Blizwheel E-Scooter can collapse down to 15.6 x 6.4 x 3.9 inches]( Four years ago, Blizwheel hit Kickstarter with a pair of electric skates that strap to a user's feet for powered rolling, and then fold flat to be carried in a bag between rides. Now the ESkates are being joined by a folding electric kickscooter. [Read more]( Space [Bizarre repeating radio signal near galactic center may be brand new object]( [The Australian Square Kilometer Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) radio telescope has detected a strange signal coming from near the center of the Milky Way]( Astronomers have detected a strange radio source from near the center of the Milky Way. The signal repeats seemingly at random and can’t be attributed to any known astronomical object, leading the team to consider that it may be something brand new. [Read more]( Wearables [Amazfit aims for long battery life with latest flagship smartwatch]( [Amazfit's GTR3 Pro, GTR 3 and GTS 3 smartwatches promise long battery life and comprehensive health tracking]( Budget health wearable brand Amazfit has launched three new smartwatches, including a new flagship. Each stylish model comes with a long battery life, a new optical sensor and the ability to automatically recognize user activity. [Read more]( Architecture [Nautical pavilion promotes sustainability in Dubai]( [The Italian Pavilion building at Expo Dubai 2020's facade has integrated LED lighting that can be used to display messages]( Dubai's Expo 2020 recently began and Carlo Ratti Associatti and Italo Rota have created a pavilion for Italy. Aiming to produce a sustainable build that wouldn't end up in landfill, it's made from recycled bottles, orange peel and three boat hulls. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Delta more than doubles risk of death compared to original coronavirus]( [The study quantifies how much more virulent the Delta variant is compared to the original SARS-CoV-2 strain that emerged in early 2020]( A Canadian study has measured the virulence of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant compared to earlier strains of the virus. The research found, compared to the original strain, Delta is considerably more deadly and leads to greater numbers of hospitalizations. [Read more]( Military [BAE Systems revamps standard rockets to take out drones]( [BAE Systems' APKWS rockets do not need to lock on the target before launch]( BAE Systems has brought down drones using standard rockets equipped with its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System and an advanced proximity fuse – an approach the company says costs much less than conventional drone countermeasures. [Read more]( Space [Mysterious radio signals may be coming from undiscovered planets]( [Astronomers may have found evidence of exoplanets orbiting red dwarf stars using a new technique]( Astronomers have discovered strange radio signals that could be coming from unseen planets. Models suggest that interactions between the magnetic fields of planets and their host stars produce radio emissions – a new potential way to detect planets. [Read more]( Medical [“Harbinger” molecules could predict dementia up to 5 years in advance]( [Red blood cells in vein or artery, flow inside inside a living organism. 3d rendering]( Earlier detection of dementia could open up far more effective ways to treat and manage the condition. A new study has pinpointed "harbinger" molecules that could predict onset two to five years in advance, and may provide new targets for therapies. [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