Obesity breakthrough safely mimics weight-loss effects of plant compound

Medical [Obesity breakthrough safely mimics weight-loss effects of plant compound]( [Scientists have uncovered new details around how a compound called celastrol, found in the roots of the Thunder god vine and Regel's threewingnut, can fight obesity in mice]( Recent studies have shown how the compound celastrol can tackle obesity in mice, but with harmful side effects. A new understanding of how the compound works on a cellular level could allow these effects to be avoided. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Pre-Black Friday Sale: Save over $100 on these HD camera binoculars]( In need of a powerful zoom-in camera to accompany you on your adventures? Take advantage of the Pre-Black Friday Sale and save over $100 on the HD Digital Camera Binoculars with code SAVE15NOV. [Read more]( Automotive [Toyota presents the Tacoma 4x4 camper the world needs immediately]( [Toyota reveals the Tacozilla at SEMA 2021]( Toyota marries a Tacoma TRD Sport pickup chassis with a custom "micro-house" to create the amazing Tacozilla 4x4 mini-RV. If there was ever a time humanity needed a Toyota camper truck for going "anywhere on this planet," that time is now. [Read more]( Energy [Super-efficient linear compressor could vastly reduce air con power use]( [Magtor's linear compressor is smaller and lighter than a standard design, and works faster while consuming less power and creating no power demand spike on startup]( Maltese startup Magtor is starting to gain worldwide attention for a new linear compressor design that pumps in both directions. The Magtorpressor's radical efficiency over today's tech could make it a key weapon in the fight against climate change. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Wild twin-Wankel 690cc motorcycle makes 220 hp at 129.5 kg]( [220 horsepower, 129.5 kg – a very potent pair of figures for the Crighton CR700W]( The extraordinary Crighton CR700W extracts an incredible 220 hp from a 690cc twin-rotor Wankel engine, and weighs just 129.5 kg (285.5 lb) dry for a MotoGP-level power-to-weight ratio. Its maker believes it could be the final word in combustion bikes. [Read more]( Science [Computer-controlled brain implant enhances mental function in human trial]( [In a dozen human subjects the brain implant improved performance on cognitive control tests]( A landmark study has demonstrated how a brain implant can deliver targeted bursts of electrical stimulation to improve cognitive functions. In real-time the implant senses biomarkers of cognitive deficits and responds by stimulating specific brain regions. [Read more]( Automotive [Visionary Hyundai Staria van turns epic camper with penthouse sundeck]( [Vantech is among the first wave of Korean camper companies to create an impressive small camper van out of the all-new Hyundai Staria]( When Hyundai shattered the van mold with the stylish Staria earlier in 2021, it was already thinking about camper vans. Now they're here, as Vantech has developed the new Raccoon L, a Staria camper with slide-out sundeck and swing-out microwave. [Read more]( Bicycles [Folding-wheel Tuck Bike heads into production]( [In its Full Monty fold mode – in which both the frame and the wheels are folded – the Tuck Bike measures just 26 x 16 x 34 inches (65 x 40 x 86 cm)]( Last year we told you about the prototype Tuck Bike, which featured both a folding frame and folding full-size 700c wheels. Well, you may soon be able to own one, as it's the subject of a just-launched Kickstarter campaign. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Honda rides out covered electric cargo scoot with swappable batteries]( [The canopy affords riders some protection from the elements, and includes a wiper to the front to help keep the screen clear]( Honda Japan has announced an electric version of its popular three-wheeled Gyro business scooter. The Gyro Canopy e is a covered version of the Gyro e launched earlier this year, and benefits from the same swappable battery convenience. [Read more]( Biology [Genome "dust" turns out to be tiny chromosomes from ancient ancestors]( [Microscope images of chromosomes in lizard cells reveal tiny microchromosomes among the larger "normal" ones]( Scientists in Australia have made intriguing discoveries in the genomes of a range of animals. What was initially mistaken for dust on the slides turned out to be “microchromosomes” from an ancient ancestor, present in birds, reptiles and mammals. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine approved for kids aged 5 to 11 in the US]( [The White House expects 15 million pediatric doses to be available as soon as next week]( An endorsement by Rochelle Walensky, director of the US CDC, is the final regulatory hurdle to be overcome allowing a special pediatric formulation of Pfizer's mRNA vaccine to be administered to children across the United States. [Read more]( Space [Amazon to launch prototype satellites for global internet service]( Amazon announced today that it is going ahead with its Project Kuiper, its rival to SpaceX's Starlink orbital global internet service, by launching a pair of prototype satellites into low-Earth orbit under an experimental license from the FCC. [Read more]( Environment [Can ocean cleanup boats power themselves by turning plastic into fuel?]( [A new study suggests vessels powering trash collection systems, like that of the Ocean Cleanup Project, could be powered by the waste they collect]( With the amount of plastic swirling around in the ocean, wouldn't it be handy if the boats cleaning it up could use the trash to fuel their own operations? A new study has crunched the numbers and suggests such an approach may be feasible. [Read more]( Automotive [Hydrogen-powered ambulance drives into Glasgow ahead of London trial]( [The ZERRO ambulance prototype is billed as the world's first hydrogen fueled ambulance]( Back in February, ULEMCo and industry partners announced plans to design an electric rapid response ambulance powered by batteries and hydrogen fuel cells. Now, the working prototype has driven into Glasgow for display at the COP26 climate summit. [Read more]( Materials [Facebook/Meta and Carnegie Mellon team up to develop electronic skin]( [A robotic gripper utilizes ReSkin-enabled force feedback to grasp and lift a blueberry without squishing it]( Facebook recently rebranded as Meta, with an eye toward the development of VR/AR tech. In one of its first projects since the announcement, it's collaborating with Carnegie Mellon University on the development of a touch-sensitive electronic skin. [Read more]( Military [US Navy conducts live-fire ground test of hypersonic missile motor]( [Static fire of the hypersonic first stage booster rocket]( The US Navy has conducted a successful live-fire ground test of the first stage of the US' common hypersonic missile. It was the first test to include the thrust vector control system for maneuvering the rocket in flight. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). 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