Researchers discover direct gut-brain communication pathway

Science [Researchers discover direct gut-brain communication pathway]( [Researchers have discovered neurons in the brain's appetite-control region are directly influenced by bacterial molecules]( New research has discovered a pathway by which bacteria in the gut can directly communicate with neurons in the brain responsible for regulating appetite and body temperature. The novel mechanism adds to our understanding of gut-brain communication. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [PhiGolf lets you bring golf with you anywhere, any time]( Golf is one of those sports avid practitioners wish they could play every day. Unfortunately, the weather sometimes prevents us from hitting the golf green whenever we desire. That’s where PhiGolf comes in. [Read more]( Military ["Iron Beam" laser weapon counters multiple targets in live fire tests]( [Iron Beam firing]( Rafael has successfully tested its Iron Beam laser weapon in various scenarios against steep-track threats, including UAVs, mortars, rockets, and anti-tank missiles. The weapon is set to complement Israel's famous Iron Dome aerial defense system [Read more]( Photography [Full-color night vision pocket camera turns night into day]( [The Duovox Mate Pro is billed as "the world's most advanced true color night vision camera"]( Startup Duovox has launched a compact night vision camera with a custom Sony sensor and advanced algorithms at its heart that effectively turn night into day, bringing the full color experience to after-dark hikes in the mountains. [Read more]( Materials [Novel NASA alloy offers "remarkable" properties at extreme temperatures]( [More advanced metal alloys could open up new possibilities around sustainable flight]( With a view to constructing more durable components that can withstand the very harsh environments in an around aircraft and jet engines, NASA researchers have developed a novel metal alloy with an impressive set of qualities at extreme temperatures. [Read more]( Medical [Ultrasound partially destroys tumors, calls in immune cells to finish job]( [Study authors Zhen Xu and Tejaswi Worlikar tinker with an ultrasound array used to target tumors]( University of Michigan researchers have been exploring how ultrasound can combine with the body's immune defenses to take out tumors through a one-two punch, with a new study on rodents returning some highly promising results. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [First COVID-19 breath test authorized for use in United States]( [A patient blows into the device using a plastic straw and results are returned in three minutes]( The first breath-based COVID-19 test has been issued an emergency use authorization by the FDA. The device takes three minutes to return results and has been found to be over 90 percent accurate in detecting positive COVID-19 cases. [Read more]( Around The Home [Kiko utilizes a laser to instantly measure the height of growing kids]( [The Kiko Laser Height Measurer is presently on Kickstarter]( While it may not rate way up there on a list of life's annoyances, measuring a child's height in the traditional wall-marking fashion can be a tad fiddly. That's where the Kiko comes in, as it uses a laser to do the job quickly and easily. [Read more]( Outdoors [VSSL's Essentials survival kits cover key bases for outdoor adventure]( [Made from aircraft-grade aluminum, VSSL's Essentials survival kits are made to last in the outdoors]( Canadian outdoor gear company VSSL has added to its line of sleek, cylindrical survival kits with a new collection designed to cover shelter repairs, fire-starting, navigation and cooking, all while adding minimum bulk and weight to your backpack. [Read more]( Medical [Implanted generator could use ultrasound to charge pacemaker batteries]( [An illustration depicting how the device could periodically receive ultrasound from an external transducer]( When a pacemaker's battery gets low, the whole implant typically has to be surgically replaced. Scientists are therefore developing a noninvasive battery recharging system, which utilizes externally applied ultrasound. [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 © 2022