"Demon particle" accidentally discovered, solving 67-year mystery

[New Atlas logo]( Physics ["Demon particle" accidentally discovered, solving 67-year mystery]( [Scientists have discovered a long-theorized "demon" particle, hiding in the plasma oscillations of a metal]( While studying a material that could help unlock the secrets of superconductors, scientists have accidentally discovered a “demon” particle that was first theorized almost 70 years ago, but had never been experimentally confirmed. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Save $160 on your Windows 11 Pro upgrade with this deal]( Feel like your computer is lacking in terms of efficiency? It may just be due for an OS upgrade. If your PC is compatible with Windows 11 Pro, you can now grab it on sale for $39.99 for a limited time. [Read more]( Military [Lockheed Martin's anti-ICBM missile passes major development milestone]( [Artist's concept of the Lockheed Martin NGI missile]( America's Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) for countering rogue state ICBM attacks has passed a major milestone. Lockheed Martin has announced that the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has passed all design elements of the company's NGI missile project. [Read more]( Wearables [Wearable Clip Mouse goes on the fingers, not on a pad]( [The Clip Mouse is available in color choices of black or white]( The humble computer mouse works pretty good just as it is, but that doesn't stop people from trying to improve it. One such new-school device is the Clip Mouse, which is worn on the fingers and doesn't require a flat working surface. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Exercising to lose weight? Your fat-burn zone may need to change]( [The fat-burn zone is not one-size-fits-all]( While most people attempting to lose weight will know that there is an optimal ‘zone’ in which fat metabolizes best, based on heart rate and age. Researchers have now found that for many people this is actually an inaccurate formula to be using. [Read more]( Outdoors [ARB's exo-frame camper trailer bushwhacks to secluded adventure]( [ARB presents its own style of all-terrain camper]( The all-new ARB Earth camper trailer gives one of the most aggressive first impressions out there, owing to its unique exo frame. At camp, though, it softens up into a luxurious micro-resort with all the amenities one needs to feel at home. [Read more]( Lifestyle [Pocket-size titanium tiny wrench has functional artwork vibes]( [Silver Fox presents a prettier wrench you can carry anywhere]( We've seen some interesting wrenches before, but never did we think we'd call a wrench "pretty." The all-new Silver Fox Atom Wrench fits the bill as a palm-sized, vintage-inspired bolt cranker ready to add a little style to anyone's EDC collection. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [All-weather tiny house goes short and wide for more room inside]( [Minimaliste's Thuya line of tiny houses starts at US$125,000]( Canada's Minimaliste often produces large tiny houses that are built to withstand extreme weather. Its latest model continues in a similar vein, but has a reduced physical footprint and offers a well-designed interior layout for two people. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Shared-mobility seated e-scoot rides the road to commercial release]( [After clocking up millions of road miles through ridesharing, Veo is responding to requests from customers and launching its Cosmo seated electric scooter for private ownership]( Back in 2020, electric rideshare company Veo launched a seated electric scooter that combined "the comfort of an ebike with the throttle-powered joy of an e-scooter." Now riders in the US can hop on a Cosmo of their very own. [Read more]( Wearables [Astell&Kern refines the audiophile formula for latest wireless earphones]( [Astell&Kern continues to turn its back on active noise cancellation for its wireless earphones, instead focusing on "best-in-class" passive noise cancellation]( High-end mobile audio brand Astell&Kern has launched the follow up to last year's UW100 true-wireless earphones, which boast key refinements aimed at delivering "uncompromising, exquisite hi-fi sound." [Read more]( Automotive [Pictorial: The winner of the 2022 Best of the Best Award]( [The scale of the Delage D8-120S de Villars is so great, and the lines so regal, it commands a presence wherever it goes. It has won at least four major concours events that we are aware of, including its latest triumph as the Peninsula Classics Best of the Best ... the automotive equivalent of Miss World.]( Some cars are simply perfect for concours events, and the one-of-one 1938 Delage D8-120 ‘de Villars’ that has just been awarded the 2022 Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award is such a car. [Read more]( Space [3-million-mile-high tsunamis crash down on "heartbreak" star]( [An artist's impression of MACHO 80.7443.1718, a binary system where a small star whips up gigantic tidal waves on its colossal companion]( The cosmos is full of surprises. Now astronomers have discovered a “heartbreak” star system where tidal waves, three times taller than the Sun, rise and crash on the surface of a giant star thanks to the motions of a smaller companion star. [Read more]( Medical [Even new antibiotics losing effectiveness as bacteria quickly adapt]( [A new study has discovered the mechanism by which bacteria developed resistance to a relatively new antibiotic]( A new study has uncovered the mechanism by which common - and problematic - bacteria can develop resistance to a relatively new antibiotic. Providing a better understanding of bacterial resistance, the findings may inform how the drug is used. [Read more]( Science [Targeting mosquito hearing to reduce disease transmission]( [Researchers may have found a novel way to control disease-spreading mosquitoes: target their hearing]( Researchers have identified the molecular pathway that allows male mosquitoes to hear females, which is crucial to their reproduction. It could lead to insecticides that exploit this pathway to control mosquito populations and reduce disease transmission. [Read more]( Science [3D-printed plant-based calamari rings may soon be on the menu]( [Researchers have 3D-printed plant-based calamari rings]( Researchers have created a 3D-printed plant-based calamari ring that’s high in protein and looks and tastes like the real thing. The mock seafood has the potential to address issues of overfishing by offering a sustainable, vegan alternative. [Read more]( Medical [Headset measures "headpulse" to better gauge concussion recovery]( [If a concussed athlete resumes playing before their injury has fully healed, they risk more serious brain injuries]( After an athlete has suffered a concussion, it's important that they wait until the injury has healed before returning to the playing field. A new headset is designed to let them know when it's safe to do so, by monitoring their "headpulse." [Read more]( Biology [Maize crops shown to improve wheat yields, by boosting soil microbes]( [One of the winter wheat crops grown for the study]( Farmers have long known that it's a good idea to rotate crops. A Swiss study now indicates that wheat yields are boosted when those crops are planted in fields previously used to grow maize, which altered the soil's microbiome. [Read more]( Science [High-tech inks let anyone draw stretchable LEDs with a ballpoint pen]( [Examples of multicolor stretchable LED displays drawn with ballpoint pens loaded with the inks]( Although we're hearing a lot about stretchable electronics, the fabrication of their components is far beyond most people's abilities. Now, however, scientists have created inks that let anyone draw stretchable LEDS using regular ballpoint pens. [Read more]( Pets [Rubicon Dog is a pooch-holding canine booster seat]( [Presently on Kickstarter, the Rubicon Dog should work with most vehicles]( Many people seatbelt their dog on car rides, but they don't want the critter messing up the seats. The Rubicon Dog is designed with just such folks in mind, as it safely secures pooches while containing their loose fur and dirty paws. [Read more]( Bicycles [Nitro fat-tire adventure ebike first Cyrusher with mid-drive motor]( [The Nitro fat-tire ebike boasts a 1,500-W peak mid-drive motor and 85-mile battery]( Though fat-tire ebikes from China's Cyrusher have the look of mid-drive beasts, they all roll with rear-hub drives. Until now. The oddly-named company has announced its first bona fide mid-drive adventure ebike in the shape of the Nitro. [Read more]( Computers [Corsair gives PC gamers a magnetic advantage with K70 Max keyboard]( ["The K70 Max gaming keyboard showcases all-new Corsair MGX magnetic switches, enabling you to set each key’s individual actuation distance from 0.4 mm to 3.6 mm, adjustable in 0.1-mm steps," says Corsair]( Gaming hardware company Corsair has announced a "game-changing" keyboard called the K70 Max that features proprietary magnetic-mechanical switches for the better control and customization of each keystroke. [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