Weekend Edition: Airless bike tires, terrific turmeric, and new B21 Raider pics

[New Atlas logo]( Welcome to our weekly wrap of the best stories to grace the pages of New Atlas over the last seven days. Sit back, relax and enjoy our Weekend Edition. Darren Quick Editor-in-Chief Bicycles [NASA-inspired airless bicycle tires are now available for purchase]( [The Metl road/gravel tire, pictured here without its replaceable tread]( Two years ago, we heard how the Ohio-based Smart Tire Company was developing shape memory airless bicycle tires. Well, the resulting Metl tires can now be purchased via – you guessed it – a Kickstarter campaign. [Read more]( Medical [Turmeric as effective for acid reflux as pharmacy drugs, trial shows]( [A new study supports further investigation into the use of turmeric for acid reflux]( Turmeric can stain an amateur chef’s kitchen benches, hands and clothes bright yellow and has been a staple in traditional medicine for 4,000 years. Now, for the first time, a clinical trial suggests it can treat acid reflux as well as common medications. [Read more]( Military [New images of B-21 Raider released as it begins ground engine tests]( [The B-21 is beginning ground engine tests]( In the run up to its maiden flight later this year, Northrop Grumman and the US Air Force have released new images of the B-21 Raider heavy nuclear bomber as it begins ground engine runs at Northrop's Palmdale, California, facility. [Read more]( Energy [Single-bladed floating wind turbine promises half the cost, more power]( [Giant single-bladed turbines could create more power in floating offshore arrays, at half the cost of a traditional design]( We haven't seen a floating offshore wind turbine like this before. Touchwind claims its innovative single-blade turbines will solve several problems to drive down cost and downtime, using a single, huge blade with no fancy active pitch controls. [Read more]( Automotive [0-100 km/h in less than a second: Swiss EV team destroys world record]( [Team AMZ has absolutely smashed the world EV acceleration record, reaching 100 km/h in less than one second]( A Swiss student team has absolutely smashed the record for the world's fastest-accelerating EV. Surreal-looking video shows driver Kate Maggetti rocketing from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in a staggering time just under one second. Here's how they did it. [Read more]( Medical [Phosphorus-based nanotech rips apart superbugs & accelerates healing]( [Researchers have used nano-flakes of black phosphorus (red) to kill bacteria (green)]( Researchers have found that using nanoflakes of black phosphorus on wounds infected with drug-resistant superbugs not only kills the bugs, but accelerates wound healing. They say the innovative antimicrobial can be incorporated into common materials. [Read more]( Military [US Army fast tracks Abrams main battle tank modernization]( [The M1 Abrams main battle tank]( Based on lessons learned in Ukraine, the US Army has announced that it's abandoning its current modernization program for its M1A2 Abrams main battle tank in favor of a more fundamentally upgraded version called the M1E3. [Read more]( Automotive [Westfalia pop-up camper vans will soon return to American RV market]( [Westfalia showed the off-road treatment for the Classic model, but the all-wheel-drive, all-terrain tires and other upgrades are available for the Pop Up and High Roof, too]( Iconic German camper van brand Westfalia is deep in plans for a grand American return. Its new van won't be based on a Volkswagen, but it will be a classic pop-top with sleeping space for the family. [Read more]( Medical [Obesity discovery: Weight loss without reducing appetite & food intake]( [Researchers have discovered how a cluster of specialized cells in the brain can cause obesity]( Researchers have discovered the mechanism by which a cluster of astrocytes, specialized brain cells, in the hypothalamus cause obesity in mice. Their findings could lead to a new obesity treatment that doesn't require a reduction in food intake. [Read more]( Medical [Molecule found that inhibits the spread of the cold sore virus]( [Researchers have developed a molecule that safely and effectively inhibits the spread of HSV-1]( Researchers have developed a molecule that inhibits the enzyme that spreads the cold sore-causing herpes virus. Their discovery could lead to a new virus treatments, as well as treating diseases that rely on this enzyme to spread, such as cancer. [Read more]( Outdoors [Japanese X-Cabin camper is like an industrial Airstream you tow via Jimny]( [X-Cabin shows its trailer with a side ladder and rooftop cargo basket]( Japanese brand X-Cabin has introduced its own rendition of the lightweight all-aluminum camping trailer. The X-Cabin 300 features shiny riveted aluminum similar to an Airstream but in a boxier shape reminiscent of the company's industrial roots. [Read more]( Military [Saab camouflage net blocks radar but lets in GPS and radio signals]( [The ULCAS FSS net can block radar scans while allowing GPS and radio communications]( Saab's new Ultra-Lightweight Camouflage Screen not only lets soldiers blend into the foliage and blocks infrared to foil heat seeking sensors, but it also hides them from radar sweeps, while still letting them receive GPS signals and radio communications. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Hase aims for motor-assisted comfort with low-riding recumbent e-trike]( [Hase Bikes has updated its entry-level e-trike for improved comfort with an "Easy Rider vibe"]( For its latest model, Germany's Hase Bikes is launching an e-trike called the Trigo Up E that's aimed at elderly riders or folks who may not be able to ebike along on two wheels for health reasons, such as those with back problems. [Read more]( Aircraft [Morphing hypersonic engine project is underway at UCF]( [Illustration of a scramjet hypersonic propulsion engine design by UCF, which will be used to investigate flow conditions and adaptive morphing engine control system designs.]( The US Naval Research Laboratory has funded a groundbreaking project to develop a new hypersonic engine capable of morphing its shape during flight to optimize power, thrust and efficiency. It's now entering experimental testing in Florida. [Read more]( Medical [Mechanism that causes poor wound healing in diabetics identified]( [Researchers have discovered the mechanism that causes poor wound healing in diabetics]( Researchers have uncovered the mechanism that causes wounds to heal more slowly in diabetics, putting them at increased risk of infection and other serious complications. They say their findings could offer a new approach to the disease. [Read more]( Automotive [Citroën dives deeper into RVs with boldly retro pop-up camper van]( [Citroën moves toward making its funky 2018 Type H camper van concept a production reality]( Citroën made a statement in 2018 with a concept called the Type H WildCamp. Five years later, a similar van kickstarts an invigorated RV program. The new Type Holidays carries over the retro looks but adds a pop-up roof and versatile floor plan. [Read more]( Lifestyle [Leatherman EDC case doubles as a mini workstation for multitool tasks]( [Leatherman launches a mobile home and office for its multitools and other everyday carry gear]( Leatherman has introduced a compact option for organizing and carrying everyday multitools and provisions. The sleek, new Adapt case keeps everything neat and close at hand and even provides a handy integrated tray on which to do multitool work. [Read more]( Bicycles [Hypocrite gravel bike features a sand-casted pressure-formed aluminum frame]( [Heavy Bikes' Hypocrite definitely has a look like no other]( When it comes to high-end, high-performance bicycles, most people look to materials like carbon fiber and titanium. Thanks to a technique utilized in the building of the Hypocrite gravel bike, however, aluminum can also fit the bill quite nicely. [Read more]( Environment [Dangling strings slash the time and space needed for lithium harvesting]( [Lithium chloride crystals quickly form on strings hung in lithium-rich brine]( Although lithium can be found in hard mineral ores, it's more often extracted from very salty (aka briny) groundwater. The latter task could soon be much quicker and eco-friendlier, thanks to a new string-based extraction technique. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Remarkable tiny cabin isn't built to last]( [The Stable Stack was created for the Veen Huis Hotel in the Netherlands and will be in place until October]( Overtreders W has taken an unusual approach to creating its Stable Stack tiny cabin/hotel room. The structure was built using borrowed materials and is secured together with straps, meaning it can eventually be dismantled and the materials returned. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). 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