Arthritis drug boosts fat-signaling and counters diabetes in obese mice

[New Atlas logo]( Medical [Arthritis drug boosts fat-signaling and counters diabetes in obese mice]( [An approved arthritis drug has shown promise in tackling diabetes and obesity in early mouse studies]( Scientists studying the activity of a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis have discovered some surprising metabolic functions, some of which may be useful when it comes to countering diabetes and obesity. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Access almost a million academic and non-fiction books with Perlego]( With Perlego you can have access to almost a million academic and non-fiction books for less than the costs of most texts. A one-year subscription can be yours for only $99, and you can opt to get two years for only $159, or three years for $199. [Read more]( Science [CDC modeling reports new Omicron BQ variants rapidly spreading in US]( [The CDC estimates BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 account for at least 10 percent of new infections in the United States]( New modeling from the CDC estimates Omicron subvariants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 now account for over 10% of all infections in the US. Scientists predict these rapidly spreading variants will drive a new wave of infections in the country over the coming months. [Read more]( Science [Engineered duckweed could be a more sustainable source of biofuel]( [A close look at the engineered Lemna japonica duckweed, the oil yield of which is reportedly seven times higher than that of soybeans]( While plants such as soybeans are major sources of biofuel, they're grown on land that could otherwise be used for food crops. With that problem in mind, scientists have genetically engineered oil-producing duckweed that could be grown in wastewater. [Read more]( Outdoors [Screwpop's magnetic Toolkey packs the functionality of 15 tools]( [The Toolkey is equipped with a neodymium magnet for extra storage options]( A key is something nearly everyone can imagine lugging around without too much trouble, and Screwpop’s newly launched Toolkey follows this thinking to offer 15-in-1 functionality from a lightweight and familiar package. [Read more]( Energy [New electrode wastes no space to offer EV batteries a 25% density boost]( [Scientists have demonstrated a new electrode design that could propel electric vehicles farther on each charge]( Scientists tinkering with commonly used battery materials have come up with a way of tweaking their microstructures to improve energy density, pointing the way to electric vehicles that can travel farther on each charge. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Moke officially returns to the US with electric Californian edition]( [The electric Moke Californian will be manufactured in the UK and shipped to the US]( The iconic open-topped Mini Moke is officially returning to the US after a 40-year hiatus, but this time the highway-legal Moke Californian will be sporting an electric drivetrain with a 50-mph top speed and a per-charge range of 80 miles. [Read more]( Medical ["Zombie cells" targeted by anti-aging therapies may not be all bad]( [Senescent cells fluorescing under UV light]( Senescent cells are blamed for many effects of aging and as such, they’re targeted by a range of anti-aging therapies. But we might not want to wipe them all out, as a new study suggests that some senescent cells play positive roles in healing. [Read more]( Bicycles [Lightest Trek road/gravel ebike makes e-assist as natural as tailwind]( [Trek Domane+ SLR]( Trek fast-climbs high-alpine pavement with the all-new Domane+ SLR. Not only is the ebike Trek's lightest ever electric road bike, it offers speeds up to 28 mph and a range up to 60 miles using a pedal assist tuned for a more natural ride. [Read more]( Automotive [Microlino electric micro-car family expands to welcome young drivers]( [Micro Mobility Systems AG has debuted two new Microlino electric bubble cars at the 2022 Paris Motor Show, the Spiaggina (left) and the Lite (right)]( Micro Mobility Systems AG has announced the debut of two new Microlino electric bubble car variants at the Paris Motor Show. The Lite is aimed at fun-loving younger drivers, while the Spiaggina Concept is designed for holiday hotspots. [Read more]( Architecture [Energy efficient housing forms rocky outcrop on the riverside]( [Ascension Paysagère is located at the confluence of two rivers in Rennes, France, and features a design that's inspired by geological formations]( Following the completion of its award-winning Valley development comes another project by MVRDV that’s defined by an impressive mountain-like exterior. Ascension Paysagère is part-built to the Passivhaus standard, and features significant greenery. [Read more]( Medical [Infrared implant between skin and skull helps kill brain cancer]( [Stanford scientists have developed a wireless implantable device that can fight brain cancer by heating nanoparticles]( Brain cancer is one of the most insidious forms of the disease, but a new wireless device could help improve survival times. When implanted between the skin and skull, the device uses infrared to heat up gold nanoparticles to kill cancer from within. [Read more]( Robotics [Crab-inspired robot uses fabric-stretching legs to bury itself]( [UC Berkeley's vertical-digging, self-burying EMBUR (EMerita BUrrowing Robot)]( The tiny Pacific mole crab (Emerita analoga) has a unique talent, in that it can burrow straight down into the sand using its flexible legs. An experimental new robot copies that capability, and it could actually have some practical applications. [Read more]( Energy [Giant, megawatt-scale wave energy generator to be tested in Scotland]( [This massive OE35 wave energy generator was built in an Oregon shipyard and towed out to Hawaii for testing]( Irish company OceanEnergy has already tested its oscillating water column generators at significant scale in Hawaii, and it's just signed on to a four-year project to test, validate and commercialize its biggest unit yet off Orkney, in Scotland. [Read more]( Automotive [Mercedes EQE e-SUV brings up to 340 miles or 677 hp of AMG power]( [Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV]( After revealing its flagship EQS electric SUV earlier this year, Mercedes has revealed the mid-tier EQE SUV. A more adventurous multipurpose answer to the EQE sedan, the new SUV offers a range up to 342 miles and an AMG performance model with 677 hp. [Read more]( 3D Printing [interiqr tech prints edible, informational QR codes right into foods]( [A 3D-printed edible QR code (left), and the finished cookie that contains it]( Scientists have developed a new method of providing information on 3D-printed foods, by printing a QR code within the food itself. Doing so doesn't affect the taste or outward appearance of the food, nor does it require the use of any labels. [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