Don't worry – Picking your nose doesn't cause Alzheimer's disease

[New Atlas logo]( Health & Wellbeing [Don't worry – Picking your nose doesn't cause Alzheimer's disease]( [Could picking your nose really contribute to the onset of Alzheimer's disease?]( It's been a rough week for nose-pickers, with headlines loudly declaring "scary evidence" has been found linking Alzheimer's disease to a bit of finger-based nasal exploration. But what is the evidence behind this bold claim and is it really a problem? [Read more]( Military [Enormous underwater military drone won't be waterproof]( [The Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Anduril is now developing for the Australian Navy will use a "wet hull" that lets water in and out freely]( US military contractor Anduril has signed a US$100 million contract with the Australian Navy, to design and deliver three iterations of an Extra Large Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (XL-AUV). These drones will be as big as buses, but not watertight. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Horwin goes tech-crazy on its new high-performance electric scooters]( [Horwin is bringing its new Senmenti X and Senmenti 0 machines to EICMA, loaded with tech]( Austrian-designed, Chinese-made electric motorcycle brand Horwin is hitting this year's EICMA motorcycle show in Milan with a super-scooter loaded to the gills with gadgetry, and a second wild concept that aims to upend traditional chassis design. [Read more]( Science [Microneedle patch digs deep to regenerate hair in bald mice]( [Scientists have demonstrated a new type of microneedle patch that restored hair in mouse models of baldness]( Scientists in China researching advanced treatments for a common form of hair loss have found success through a novel microneedle patch, which was used to tackle oxidative stress and regenerate hair in bald mice. [Read more]( Drones [Potentially life-saving drone features edible rice-cake wings]( [The prototype edible-wing rescue drone]( Imagine if someone such as a stranded mountain climber needed food, but could initially only be reached by drone. Scientists have developed a proof-of-concept system of getting that food to them, in the form of a drone with edible wings. [Read more]( Bicycles [Cannondale's lightest ebike rides out as Compact Neo commuter]( [The Compact Neo weighs in at around 40 lb to become the lightest ebike in Cannondale's catalog]( Premium bike maker Cannondale has launched its lightest ebike to date. The Compact Neo comes with a torque-sensing hub drive and enough frame-integrated battery for nearly 50 miles of urban riding, plus there's a rack out back for hauling gear. [Read more]( Environment [Highest volcano plume ever recorded penetrates the mesosphere]( [Satellite image of the Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha'apai volcano around 100 minutes after its eruption]( New analysis of a volcanic eruption off the coast of Tonga earlier this year has revealed the true extent of the massive explosion, and established its plume as the highest on record and the first recorded entering the mesosphere. [Read more]( Medical [Modified blood cells deliver antibiotics to kill dangerous bacteria]( [A new study has shown that modified blood cells can help carry antibiotics to drug-resistant bacteria selectively]( Drugs given to the whole body can be too much of a shotgun approach, damaging cells that aren’t meant to be targeted. A new study has found that cloaking drugs inside red blood cells could help guide powerful but toxic antibiotics to target bacteria. [Read more]( Automotive [Mercedes EQT Marco Polo electric RV previews multi micro-camper future]( [The V-Class Marco Polo (right) waits at camp for the arrival of the Concept EQT Marco Polo]( Mercedes is pushing further into the motorhome market with a new "micro-camper" line. It will soon reveal the all-electric Concept EQT Marco Polo camper van slated to join the Marco Polo Module in offering two styles of multifunctional micro-camper. [Read more]( Bicycles [Lightweight Geo ebike takes just a second to fold up and in]( [The Geo's unusual frame is made from a composite of recycled fibers and plant-based resins, and is claimed stronger and lighter than aluminum]( A commuting by ebike that involves hopping on and off trains or buses during the journey can be a whole lot easier if you can fold your ride. Ossby has introduced what's sure to be an attention-grabbing pedal-assist ride that does so in a second. [Read more]( Medical [Cancer vaccine using "zombie" cells shows promise in mouse tests]( [Immune cells (red) crowd around senescent cancer cells (blue)]( An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so they say. Scientists have now demonstrated a new potential cancer vaccine that involves injections of dormant tumor cells to stimulate the immune system and help prevent the onset of cancer. [Read more]( Environment [New biopolymer gives asphalt roads a soybean-based-boost]( [A paving project demonstrated SoyLei Innovations' soy-based asphalt technology at last year's Farm Progress Show near Boone, Iowa]( Along with their use in foods, soybeans have also been utilized as a source of graphene, a greener alternative to mulch, and an ingredient in longer-lasting tires. Now, they're additionally being used to extend the life of asphalt roads. [Read more]( Photography [Uncanny visions in the 2022 Urban Photo Awards]( [Overall Winner. Jurassic Street]( The Urban Photo Awards delivers a reliably eccentric assortment of images focusing on the strange sights of city life. This year's winners feature massive gun collections, silently howling dogs and surreal COVID restrictions. [Read more]( Science ["Wi-Peep" tech allows Wi-Fi-enabled devices to be spotted through walls]( [Dr. Ali Abedi flies a Wi-Peep-equipped drone]( If someone were planning on burglarizing a building, it would help if they knew where valuable gadgets such as smart TVs were located. A drone equipped with a cheap "Wi-Peep" device could allow them to do so, by seeing through the building's walls. [Read more]( Music [MIDI controller lights up music expression with the wave of a hand]( [The MIDI Blaster features four infrared sensors to track hand movements, and RGB LEDs to add a visuals to the performance]( Canada's this.is.Noise has launched an interesting MIDI controller on Indiegogo called the MIDI Blaster, which brings a new level of gesture control to music creation while also adding a visual element. [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