Espresso delivers smackdown to Alzheimer's proteins in lab tests

[New Atlas logo]( Health & Wellbeing [Espresso delivers smackdown to Alzheimer's proteins in lab tests]( [Could this little cup hold a key to fighting Alzheimer's disease?]( A nice strong cup of espresso is great for clearing the cobwebs out of the brain first thing in the morning. It might also be good for clearing Alzheimer's-causing protein tangles away too if lab tests hold up in further research. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [The Angle Pro Knife Sharpener is your key to honing razor-sharp blades]( In the world of cooking, a sharp knife is the secret ingredient to success. This Pro Knife Sharpener with its built-in angle gauge is the kitchen tool that will revolutionize your slicing and dicing adventures. [Read more]( Energy [World's largest wind turbine is now fully operational and connected]( [This colossal 16-MW turbine is now the largest ever connected to a power grid]( Three Gorges Energy has connected the world's first 16-megawatt monster offshore wind turbine to the power grid. With a mind-boggling 260-meter (853-ft) rotor diameter, this towering colossus will supply clean energy for about 36,000 Chinese homes. [Read more]( Space [Bizarre two-faced white dwarf star defies explanation]( [An artist's impression of Janus, a strange white dwarf star with two distinct faces – one composed mostly of helium and the other hydrogen]( The ingredients in stars are usually pretty evenly mixed throughout, but now astronomers have discovered a bizarre star with two distinct faces, each made of a different element, which defies explanation. [Read more]( Outdoors [Solar-topped ebike camping trailer powers multi-day tours]( [The Hupi was designed for use with an ebike, and FCVC offers two options from Leader Fox]( The Hupi ebike trailer takes on a fixed-roof caravan design, rising high to create a spacious interior with bedroom and tiny dinette. Its available solar kit collects power for use with camping accessories and charging the ebike itself. [Read more]( Robotics [Insanely athletic $1,600 robot dog gets GPT-powered conversation option]( [The Go2 is capable of following you around at jogging speeds, as well as gymnastic feats like going down the stairs in a paw-stand]( Chinese company Unitree has opened pre-orders on its second-gen robot dog companion. The Go2 can follow you around at jogging speeds, perform some wild gymnastic feats, and even talk to you through a GPT-enabled system that writes code on the fly. [Read more]( Bicycles [Pinion-packing Swiss city ebike rocks the soul of a mountainbike]( [The Goroc TR:X is ready to ride beyond the city limits]( Swiss ebike maker Flyer has launched a new model called the Goroc TR:X that's designed for city and urban commutes, while also being a dedicated full-squish off-roader and capable bikepacking tourer. [Read more]( Medical [New prostate cancer biomarkers to help improve diagnosis and treatment]( [Researchers have found three new prostate cancer biomarkers that will assist pathologists to accurately grade the disease's severity]( Three new prostate cancer biomarkers have been identified that improve the visibility of cancer cells used by pathologists to grade the disease’s severity, which could help determine which patients require urgent treatment and those who don’t. [Read more]( Space [Solar space butterfly could power lunar outposts around the clock]( [GEO-LPS with docking spacecraft]( According to a study by Astrostrom for ESA, future Moon bases could be powered by a giant space butterfly called the Greater Earth Lunar Power Station (GEO-LPS) covered with solar panels made from lunar materials beaming microwaves to the surface. [Read more]( Automotive [VW's ID. Buzz Glamper Van ready to make music lovers (road) trip hard]( [VW brings some serious old school funk to the ID. Buzz Glamper Van]( The world awaits the Volkswagen ID. California electric camper van, but for now it will have to settle for a different VW ID. Buzz camper. The Glamper Van is a psychedelic show car developed to add a splash of colorful advertising to PennFest 2023. [Read more]( Medical [Parkinson's discovery opens door to new targeted therapies]( [Scientists have uncovered a cellular mechanism that could help treat familial Parkinson's disease]( A million Americans are living with Parkinson’s disease, a neurological condition that, as it progresses, robs people of their quality of life. Now, a new mechanism has been uncovered that could potentially be treated to slow neurological decline. [Read more]( Aircraft [Vertical Aerospace starts eVTOL flight tests, but pushes back dates]( [The full-scale VX4 air taxi prototype has now flown off-tether for the first time]( UK-based Vertical Aerospace has started flight-testing its full-size electric air taxi, but is now targeting a 2026 debut. The tilt-rotor VX4 eVTOL seats up to five, and promises more than 100 miles (160 km) of range, at speeds up to 200 mph (322 km/h). [Read more]( Mobile Technology [Rugged smartphone shines bright with 1,200-lumen camping light]( [Oukitel has integrated a powerful camping light into a rugged smartphone, so outdoor enthusiasts can leave the lantern at home]( When heading into the wilds for a camping trip, space in a backpack is at a premium. Oukitel has lightened the load by incorporating a powerful camp light into its latest rugged smartphone, allowing outdoors enthusiasts to leave the lantern at home. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [“Weekend warriors” get similar heart benefits to regular exercisers]( [A study has found that those who concentrate their exercise into a couple of days a week get similar health benefits to those who spread it out]( For those who struggle to find time to exercise during the week, preferring to do most of it on the weekend, a new study has found that being a “weekend warrior” is still effective at reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. [Read more]( Materials [Proof our ancestors were expert woodworkers 300,000 years ago]( [The meticulously crafted stick shows the craftmenship of ancient hunting weaponry]( New analysis of a tool that dates back 300,000 years has revealed that our ancestors were skilled craftspeople that made useful hunting weapons designed for comfort, efficiency and longevity. Some of these skills are still seen in woodwork today. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Three-wheel urban electric scooter carves the curves]( [In the startup's home state of California, riders will only need to have a valid driver's license to scoot around (though local regulations may differ from state to state)]( California-based startup X-oto has launched a three-wheeled electric seated scooter aimed at urban riders and delivery services that leans into corners, and could even see folks zipping around town without needing a moto license. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Mina tiny house nets a light-filled reading space]( [The Mina tiny house's netted loft area looks filled with natural light thanks to its large skylight]( This latest tiny house by French designer Baluchon, the Mina, mitigates its limited available floorspace by squeezing in a netted loft area that's intended as a reading space and general hangout area, and is topped by a large operable skylight. [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