Repurposed diabetes drug drives weight loss in obese adolescents

[New Atlas logo]( Medical [Repurposed diabetes drug drives weight loss in obese adolescents]( [A study on an already approved weight loss drug in adolescents has produced promising results]( Following successful trials in adults and subsequent FDA approval last year, an emerging obesity drug has now shown promise in overweight adolescents, inducing similar weight loss effects in this younger cohort. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Save money, save the environment with this MacBook Air for under $250]( They say you can’t judge a MacBook by its cover, but c’mon. As tried and true Apple lovers, we all know that Macs, in general, are far prettier than the competition. But more than that, they deliver, and this refurbished MacBook Air is no exception. [Read more]( Marine [Jetson offers a unique take on the jet-powered surfboard]( [Instead of utilizing a throttle for continuous power, the Jetson board uses an integrated touchpad for timed electric boosts]( There are quite a few electric surfboards on the market, and they mostly work in the same way – their jet drive runs for as long as you squeeze a throttle on a handheld remote. The Jetson is different, in that it provides temporary boosts as needed. [Read more]( Drones [DJI flies out more affordable Hasselblad-packing Mavic 3 camera drone]( [The Mavic 3 Classic keeps the Four Thirds Hasselblad camera from last year's Mavic 3 drone, but loses the zoom camera]( Last year, DJI collaborated with imaging titan Hasselblad for a dual-camera drone capable of 5.1K video. That Mavic 3 model has now been joined by a Classic flyer that boasts much of the original's feature set, but at a more affordable price. [Read more]( Outdoors [Vehicle-supported hammock stand pitches base camp in seconds]( [The Kammok Outpost teams with your vehicle to create a hammock lounge or overnight shelter]( Kammok pitches the Outpost vehicle hammock stand as an off-grid hammock and shelter solution for car campers and overlanders. Store it in the trunk, set it up and start lounging in about a minute, even when there are no suitable trees for miles. [Read more]( Science [Coffee grounds used to both feed and support biodiesel-producing algae]( [A sample of the coffee-raised Chlorella vulgaris algae]( Although they have a number of potential uses, spent coffee grounds typically just end up in landfills – or at best, in compost heaps. According to a new study, however, they could soon be utilized to both support and feed biodiesel-producing algae. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Already insane Ducati Diavel gets faster and lighter with 168-horse V4]( [The V4 will be instantly recognizable by its silly four-pipe exhaust and that wonderful taillight arrangement]( It's been a decade now since Ducati torched the rulebook and unleashed the iconoclastic Diavel on an unsuspecting market. Now the company has snipped the final thread linking the Diavel to the average cruiser, ditching its V-twin engine for a V4. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Low-cost tiny house offers lots of options, including off-grid freedom]( [The Maya starts at €34,200 (roughly US$33,000), but this will rise significantly with the addition of optional extras like a full off-the-grid setup]( The Maya is a relatively affordable tiny house that offers a well-proportioned interior layout for two and comes with a lot of options for customers to tailor it to their needs, including being able to run fully off-the-grid. [Read more]( Automotive [Ford Transit Trail van born as rugged raw material for adventure RVs]( [Up front, the Transit Trail has a new grille, rugged bumper and black HID headlights]( The American-spec Ford Transit Trail made its debut today. More than just a ruggedized van, the AWD Transit Trail is a mound of clay specced to the wants of camper enthusiasts looking to build the ultimate adventure rig. [Read more]( Virtual Reality [Sony unveils PlayStation VR2 price tag and release date]( [Sony has unveiled the price and release date of the PlayStation VR2]( After almost two years of drip-feeding us details, Sony has finally revealed the last tidbits of info we needed about the PlayStation VR2 – the price and the release date. The cherry on top is a slew of new games to try to entice us to it. [Read more]( Architecture [Singapore reaches new heights with bamboo-inspired skyscraper]( [Once it's finally completed in 2028, 8 Shenton Way will become Singapore's tallest building, reaching a height of 305 m (1,000 ft)]( SOM has revealed plans for Singapore's new tallest skyscraper. Named 8 Shenton Way, the ambitious project will feature a greenery covered exterior inspired by bamboo forests and a "post-pandemic" focus meant to help it offer a healthy workplace. [Read more]( Photography [Fujifilm bumps 5th-gen X-T's photo res to 40 MP, ups video to 6.2K]( [The X-T5 mirrorless camera features a 40.2-MP BSI APS-C sensor, X-Processor 5 processor, 5-axis in-body stabilization, AI subject detection and tracking AF, and can shoot 6.2K/30p video with 10-bit 4:2:2 color]( The fifth generation in a line of retro-styled mirrorless cameras that began in 2014 has been announced. The Fujifilm X-T5 gains a new sensor/processor combination, features in-body image stabilization, and can record 6.2K video with 10-bit color. [Read more]( Wearables [Rolex's latest watch will keep ticking at bottom of the Mariana Trench]( [The Rolex Deepsea Challenge is strong enough to withs]( If you're planning to go scuba diving to the bottom of the Ocean's deepest point in the Mariana Trench, Rolex has you covered with its titanium-clad Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge dive watch that is rated water-resistant to 36,090 ft (11,000 m). [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing ["Remarkable" results for new maternal RSV vaccine in Phase 3 trial]( [If approved this with be the first RSV vaccine to ever reach clinical use]( After decades of research a long-awaited vaccine against RSV is close after preliminary Phase 3 data revealed maternal immunization with a new vaccine delivered extraordinary protection from severe disease in babies across their first months of life. 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