Genetic study reveals why Scottish woman feels no pain, heals faster

[New Atlas logo]( Biology [Genetic study reveals why Scottish woman feels no pain, heals faster]( [Scientists have investigated the genetic mechanisms behind a mutation that allows a Scottish woman to feel almost no pain]( Scottish woman Jo Cameron is a medical marvel who feels little pain, fear or anxiety, and had faster wound healing, thanks to a specific gene mutation. Now, scientists have studied why in more detail, in the hopes of unlocking future drug targets. [Read more]( Sponsored Content [How to Block Text Messages: A Comprehensive Guide to Blocking Spam Messages]( Are you tired of spam texts inundating your phone, taking up space, and making it hard to spot the messages you do want to read? We hear you. In our increasingly connected world, spam has infiltrated our pockets, reaching us just about anywhere, anytime. [Read more]( Energy [Bizarre 460-foot "battery tanker" set to ship electrons by 2026]( [PowerX is preparing to build a battery-powered ship full of batteries to transport clean electricity in 2026]( Japanese company PowerX is moving ahead with its strange plan to build a "mobile power station" in the form of a 140-meter (460-ft) electric "battery tanker," which will carry 241 megawatt-hours of renewable energy across the sea over short distances. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [How what you eat affects the depth of your slumber]( [A new study has found that what you eat can affect the quality of your sleep]( Good sleep and good nutrition are the cornerstones of good health. We know how diet can affect general health, but what effect does what we eat have on how well we sleep? A new study has looked at how diet can directly affect sleep quality. [Read more]( Pets [Dog personality determined by much more than breed, study finds]( [A study has found that a dog's personality is determined by more than breed, environmental factors also play an important role]( Often, the decision to get a Rottweiler over a Chihuahua is made based on personality. A new study has found that while the breed is an important factor, a dog’s personality is determined by a complex interaction between genetics and environment. [Read more]( Aircraft [Bombardier moves to second prototype of its blended-wing Ecojet]( [The Ecojet aims to cut flight emissions by 50% with a blended-wing fuselage designed to contribute lift]( Bombardier says it's stepping up prototype testing on its blended-wing Ecojet project, aiming to use its lift-generating fuselage, low-drag wingspan and propulsion advances to heavily reduce fuel burn and cut emissions in half. [Read more]( Automotive [Caterham Cars is giving its retro Seven the electric treatment]( [The Caterham EV Seven will be unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed]( British automaker Caterham Cars is well known for its Caterham Seven sports car, which is closely based on the classic Lotus Seven. Now, however, the company has announced its plan to make an experimental electric version of the car. [Read more]( Robotics [Uber Eats food-delivery robots set to enter use in multiple US cities]( [Each robot can reportedly run for a full day on one charge of its battery pack]( For the past year, Uber-backed Serve Robotics' wheeled robots have been delivering food to customers in the Los Angeles area. The firm has now announced that up to 2,000 of the bots are set to enter use with Uber Eats in other North American cities. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Buttercup tiny house makes a little extra space for socializing]( [The Buttercup tiny house features a large light-filled seating area for up to six people, and has integrated storage space]( One of the challenges with downsizing is that there's rarely enough space to invite guests over. Despite its length of just 24 ft, the Buttercup tiny house addresses this with a compact but capable interior that seats six and sleeps up to four. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Adorable portable projector sports bendy legs for flexible placement]( [The projector's bendable legs allow for easy positioning on uneven surfaces, or hanging from a parasol frame]( Though projectors can certainly be described as stylish, they can rarely (if ever) be seen as cute. But that's exactly what we have with a portable laser projector called Mimono, with its alien-minibot looks, bendable legs and soft outer body. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Get that chiseled jawline with the help of Jawzercise, now just $50]( Exercising over 57 facial muscles, Jawzrsize is taking the fitness world by storm. It's a simple and effective way to work towards a chiseled jawline. This little device may look a little strange, but shed some of your skepticism and give it a try. [Read more]( Biology [Meet the Diprotodon's ancestor, the original big flat-footed marsupial]( [These ancient marsupials shared a foot structure not unlike our own]( Scientists have identified an ancient marsupial for the first time, whose special adaptations allowed it to walk huge distances across the Australian continent 3.5 million years ago. And it's a feature you can still see in diverse marsupials today. [Read more]( Photography [Starry skies and scenery steal the show in Milky Way photo competition]( [Cafayate Star Factory by Gonzalo Santile, shot in Argentina. The arch of the Milky Way appears to be steaming out of a rocky chimney in the Cafayate Desert]( Our gorgeous galaxy is again the focus of an astrophotography collection. Travel photography blog Capture the Atlas has published its Milky Way Photographer of the Year gallery for 2023, including some astonishing shots of the starriest of night skies. [Read more]( Medical [Blood biomarkers reveal impact of tumor-removal surgery on brain cells]( [Researchers have used biomarkers in the blood to assess damage to brain cells that can occur following surgery to remove a tumor]( Surgery to remove brain tumors comes with risks, one being that it may cause damage to the surrounding tissues. Researchers have found that biomarkers found in the blood are a useful new tool for tracking brain tissue damage on a cellular level. [Read more]( Space [6,000-mile plume spurts from icy moon into water "donut" around Saturn]( [A Cassini image of Enceladus, where a gigantic plume of water has now been spotted]( Saturn’s moon Enceladus is famous for its plumes that spray water into space. Now the James Webb Space Telescope has watched the biggest known plume so far, spanning thousands of miles, and studied how they feed a huge water “donut” around Saturn. [Read more]( Medical [Brain function found to decline rapidly in years after a heart attack]( [While age-related cognitive decline is unavoidable, it appears a heart attack might speed up the process]( Looking at more than 30,000 people who'd suffered a heart attack, it was found they also had a steady, quicker decline in cognition, memory and executive function in the years that followed. And the medical world doesn't yet know why. [Read more]( Music [Aerodrums 2 system takes air-drumming to the next level]( [Aerodrums 2 is presently on Kickstarter]( Drum kits take up a lot of space, and are very noisy. The Aerodrums 2 system, however, allows drummers to practice in silence using just a camera module, foot markers, and a special set of drum sticks – no actual drums are involved. [Read more]( Military [US, UK, and Australia test AI drones in world-first exercise]( [Drones used in the US, UK, Australia exercise on Salisbury Plain]( The US, UK, and Australia have field tested drones equipped with jointly developed autonomy and artificial intelligence systems capable of not only detecting and tracking military targets, but that are also able to retrain themselves in flight. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Arcimoto gets down to business with MUV electric three-wheeler]( [The Modular Utility Vehicle features "versatile bed configurations for various industries and applications"]( Oregon-based e-mobility company Arcimoto has launched a versatile version of its electric three-wheeler that we first covered in 2015. The cargo-hauling MUV has been designed to "handle whatever task you throw its way." [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