Not so sweet: Chemical in common artificial sweetener found to damage DNA

[New Atlas logo]( Health & Wellbeing [Not so sweet: Chemical in common artificial sweetener found to damage DNA]( [A new study has found that a chemical found in a widely available artificial sweetener can damage our DNA]( A new study has found that consuming a widely available artificial sweetener produces a chemical that is damaging to DNA. The findings raise concerns about whether the sweetener is a contributing factor to a number of health problems. [Read more]( Sponsored Content [BLUETTI EOFY Sale - Up to $1389 Off Power Stations & Solar Kits]( BLUETTI, a leading brand in portable power stations, is kicking off its EOFY sale in Australia. From June 1st to 30th, BLUETTI is offering exclusive discounts, up to 31% off, on its solar generators, modular power stations, and new arrival - the AC180. [Read more]( Automotive [Review: 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e gets PHEV right]( [With an EV-only range of nearly 40 miles (64 km) per charge, Mercedes found a sweet spot for this PHEV]( The Mercedes-Benz GLE is a popular SUV thanks to its strong looks and high amount of luxury fitment. For 2024, Mercedes changed a few things, including interior updates, an upgrade to its new-generation infotainment, and styling changes. [Read more]( Robotics [How robot ranch hands could protect livestock from predators]( [Robotic vehicles could keep coyotes away from livestock and spare both groups from lethal consequences]( In an effort to keep livestock safe from coyotes while not harming the predators themselves, researchers ran experiments with a remote-controlled vehicle. The solution worked, hinting at a future in which robot ranch hands could work night patrol. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Bacteria-eating viruses in the gut may help us live to a healthy 100]( [Researchers have examined the gut microbiomes of healthy 100-year-olds and found that they have a diversity of bacteria-eating viruses that, they say, contribute to long life and good health]( Why do some people naturally make it to the ripe old age of 100 while remaining free of illness or disease? A new study may have an answer to that question, and the bottom line is that it has to do with what’s in our gut. [Read more]( Bicycles [Daysaver Incredible multitool system hangs out in bars – or pockets]( [The Daysaver Incredible Tubeless Tool (and a separate Multitool) can be stored inside a bike's handlebars when not in use]( In the past few years, Swiss cycling tool startup Daysaver has brought us a clever nesting-bit hex wrench and a multifunctional tire lever. Well, the company is back on our radar again, this time with its Incredible multitool system. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [20-ft-long Chicorée tiny house packs in plenty of flexibility]( [The Chicorée's compact space-saving interior includes a kitchen table that doubles as both a dining and work space]( This latest tiny house by Baluchon is just as small as we've come to expect from the French firm, but nonetheless squeezes in a surprisingly flexible interior, including sleeping space for up to five and two work areas. [Read more]( Environment [Towable tech travels to farms to convert waste into valuable products]( [Each Takachar unit can be towed by a tractor or pickup truck]( Farmers around the world regularly burn post-harvest crop waste, producing a significant amount of greenhouse gases and air pollution in the process. A new portable system, however, can be brought to farms to convert that waste into useful products. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [Motorola hopes you'll flip over the large cover screen on the Razr+]( [The latest edition of Motorola's iconic Razr flip-phone sports an extra-large cover screen]( Back in the mid-2000s, Motorola scored a massive global hit with a high-style flip-phone called the Razr. The fashion icon was revived for the smartphone age in 2019, and now the company has out-flipped the competition with the Razr Plus. [Read more]( Aircraft [Trurest lets you faceplant your way to sleep on economy flights]( [Silver suit... Check. Chunky watch... Check. Faceplant stand? Check and double check.]( There's precious little human dignity in economy airline travel to begin with; why not go all the way? The HypNap TruRest offers you the opportunity to attempt sleep with your face mashed into a padded cradle, and arrive red, wrinkly and refreshed. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Tee off this Father's Day with this fun backyard golf game, only $160]( Looking for a fun and exciting way to spend Father's Day that the whole family can enjoy? Look no further than PutterBall, the ultimate backyard golf game! It’s easy enough for kids, yet challenging enough for adults. [Read more]( Materials [Flexible, moveable wooden walls mean no more 'knocking through']( [Researchers have created moveable wooden walls that would do away with the need for knocking down existing internal walls to create more space]( Knocking down a wall to create an open-plan space can be expensive. Researchers have created sustainable, moveable wooden partition walls that can be positioned right where you want them, making ‘knocking through’ a thing of the past. [Read more]( Virtual Reality [Meta announces Quest 3 as Apple prepares to drop its VR/AR headset]( [The new Meta Quest 3: slimmer, more powerful, and with a heavy focus on high-def augmented reality]( With Apple dropping hints that its much-awaited AR/VR headset will drop at next week's WWDC event, Meta has attempted to steal its rival's thunder. The new Meta Quest 3 is smaller, much more powerful than its predecessor, and designed for next-level AR. [Read more]( Military [F-550-based Senator MRAP armored car built to survive road blasts]( [The Senator is a tactical MRAP]( Roshel Smart Armored Vehicles has rolled out its Senator Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) armored fighting vehicle at CANSEC. Based on the Ford F-550 pickup truck, it's been specially modified to withstand mine blasts and ballistic rounds. [Read more]( Biology [Primate AI provides breakthrough in predicting human diseases]( [This study offers clues into gene mutations that cause human diseases]( In a world first, scientists from 24 countries have mapped the DNA of 233 different primate species, more than quadrupling the existing genetic data. Then AI jumped on board, offering crucial insights into disease-causing genetic mutations in humans. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Single-wheel adventure moto trailer follows bikes down twisty trails]( [Pasq at Overland Expo West 2023]( The Pasq ADV1 pull-behind motorcycle trailer supports unforgettable 3-wheel adventures. Its single wheel combines with a proprietary trapezoid hinge to ensure the trailer maneuvers around corners but rides like a rigid extension of the bike at speed. [Read more]( Automotive [Honda adds Talon 1000R-4 Fox Live Valve to side-by-side lineup]( [2023 Honda Talon 1000R-4 FOX Live Valve]( Honda has announced a new addition to its side-by-side UTV lineup. The new Talon 1000R-4 Fox Live Valve is wider and longer than the standard four-seat 1000R-4 to add more off-road capability in rough terrain. [Read more]( Around The Home [ChefDoodler aims to make sugar sculpting easier for bakers]( [The creators of the first 3D-printing pen have introduced the ChefDoodler, a "pen that lets you draw in sugar"]( Just over 10 years ago, WobbleWorks took sketching into a new dimension when it launched a Kickstarter for its 3Doodler 3D-printing pen. Now the company is hoping to do the same for the world of baking with the ChefDoodler. [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