Bizarre radio signal repeating every 18 minutes discovered in Milky Way

Space [Bizarre radio signal repeating every 18 minutes discovered in Milky Way]( [The location of the new repeating radio source in the Milky Way]( Astronomers have discovered a bizarre radio signal in our galaxy that can’t be explained by any known object. When active the source gives off radio bursts lasting a minute, every 20 minutes, which should be impossible based on what we know about it. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Got room to pack a water bottle? Then you have room for the CLIQ chair]( The big camping trip is coming up and you’re getting ready to pack. You’ve got your tent, your sleeping bags, your flashlight, your stove, and clothes for any weather. Do you have room for some chairs? You do if you bring these CLIQ Portable Chairs. [Read more]( Medical [Anti-aging vaccine clears out dysfunctional cells that cause disease]( [Researchers have developed a new anti-aging vaccine that clears out dysfunctional cells to improve lifespan and healthspan in mice tests]( Many symptoms of aging are attributed to senescent cells that have stopped dividing. In a new study, researchers developed a vaccine that targets a protein specific to these cells and clears them away, with tests on mice reducing the effects of aging. [Read more]( Aircraft [JetPack Aviation speeds on with 2nd-gen flying motorcycle tests]( [The Speeder's fast, long range, easily-deployed and modular architecture has drawn significant interest from the US Department of Defense]( JPA's Speeder is a highly modular Air Utility Vehicle, a transition-capable drone platform running on insanely powerful jet turbines. It can be configured as a manned flying motorcycle or high-speed cargo drone, and prototype P1.5 is now in testing. [Read more]( Energy [Nuclear fusion milestone creates "burning plasma" for the first time]( [A key goal in nuclear fusion research is to achieve self-heating plasma, and scientists at the National Ignition Facility claim to have done just that in newly published research]( For the prospect of limitless, clean energy produced through nuclear fusion to become a reality, scientists need the reactions at the heart of the technology to become self-sustaining, and newly published research has edged them closer to that goal. [Read more]( Medical [Breast cancer risk genes linked to prostate, pancreatic and stomach cancer]( [Men carrying the BRCA2 gene variant were twice as likely to develop prostate cancer compared to those without the mutation]( New research from the University of Cambridge has provided strong evidence that mutations in two genes, BRCA1 and BRCA2, known to heighten breast cancer risk, can also be linked with increased risk of developing prostate, pancreatic and stomach cancers. [Read more]( Biology [Drug cocktail regrows frog legs in regenerative medicine breakthrough]( [African clawed frogs have been coaxed to regrow lost legs – an ability they don't normally have – after a 24-hour exposure to a drug cocktail]( Animals like axolotls can regrow fully functional replacements for lost limbs. In a breakthrough new study, scientists have demonstrated how one dose of a drug cocktail can regrow lost limbs in frogs that don’t normally have regenerative abilities. [Read more]( Automotive [Review: Ford F-150 Powerboost proves itself a hybrid workhorse]( [Upon its unveil, the new F-150's fourteenth generation took on electrification as a core attribute]( Ford unveiled the current generation F-150 for the 2021 model year to much expectation. Out was the diesel option and in was a new hybrid. After a week with the F-150 Powerboost, we think it’s the best worksite pickup truck available. [Read more]( Space [Discarded SpaceX rocket is on a collision course with the Moon]( [A SpaceX rocket will impact the Moon on March 4]( Showing that space junk isn't a local problem, observations by amateur astronomers have determined that the upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched in 2015 will impact the Moon on March 4 at 12:25 GMT. [Read more]( Outdoors [Chuck Bucket aims to simplify the hauling of outdoor gear]( [The Chuck Bucket is presently on Kickstarter]( While there a variety of systems for carrying gear on your car, most of them involve leaning in, reaching up, and messing around with a carrier that's mounted on the roof. The Chuck Bucket is made to be simpler, as it just sits on the back. [Read more]( Medical [Hydrogel injected into fat stores fights obesity from within]( [Scientists have developed an injectable hydrogel that converts white fat into a more favorable brown, inducing weight loss in obese mice]( Next-generation therapies that fight obesity could come in many forms, but one example from Nanyang Technological University that uses a unique combination of light and metabolic function to break down fat has some unique advantages. [Read more]( Bicycles [Fiido aims for flexible off-road utility with T1 Cargo ebike]( [Fiido has soft launched the T1 Cargo ebike in the US, with sales to more regions starting in April]( After aiming for commuters with a couple of successful crowdfunding campaigns for the D11 and X fast folders, it looks like China's Fiido is now looking to ride into the US utility ebike market with a familiar-looking model called the T1 Cargo. [Read more]( Aircraft [Elroy Air unveils its heavy-lift, long-range, hybrid cargo VTOL]( [The Chaparral's detachable cargo tub can carry up to 500 pounds]( San Francisco's Elroy Air has revealed its pre-production Chaparral C1, an autonomous VTOL lift & cruise cargo drone running on a hybrid-electric system that allows it to transport loads up to 500 lb over distances up to 300 miles. [Read more]( Automotive [New 437-hp hybrid Toyota Sequoia sniffs out adventure on and off road]( [The third-generation Toyota Sequoia has hit the gym for a more muscular, purposeful look]( The Toyota Sequoia has long had trouble standing out amidst names like "Land Cruiser" and "Tacoma." But the new Sequoia is determined to be remembered, wearing a rugged look that hints at its 437-hp twin-turbo hybrid, boxed frame and 4WD capability. [Read more]( Robotics [Stretchable, flexible thermometer could find use in soft robotics]( [A soft gripper equipped with one of the thermometers is used to measure the temperature of a hard-boiled egg]( In order for it to be truly soft, a soft-bodied robot can't contain any hard, rigid components. That's why we've already seen soft batteries, circuits and actuators. Now, a squishy, stretchable thermometer has joined that list. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Moderna and Pfizer launch Omicron-specific COVID vaccine trials]( [Any wide distribution of an Omicron-specific vaccine is unlikely until later in 2022, which some experts are suggesting could be too late]( Both Moderna and Pfizer have commenced clinical trials testing Omicron-specific formulations of their mRNA COVID-19 vaccines but some experts suggest we will have new variants to deal with by the time any trial data is revealed later in the year. [Read more]( Science [Sensor-equipped "smart" saddle provides feedback on riding technique]( [The experimental saddle, with its array of TENG-based pressure sensors]( When learning to ride horses, equestrians have to become proficient in relaying cues to the animal via subtle changes in their riding posture. And while the horse can't tell them if they're doing so correctly, a new "smart" saddle possibly could. 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