History under the hammer as National Motorcycle Museum Collection sells

[New Atlas logo]( Motorcycles [History under the hammer as National Motorcycle Museum Collection sells]( [From board trackers to streamliners, and everything in between ... and enough historic memorabilia for 100 man caves. That's a Diamond Anniversary replica of the first Harley (a single).]( The sale of the core exhibits of the National Motorcycle Museum was a chance to pick up a bargain, with many historically important bikes going cheap. Warning: if you appreciate historical gravitas, this overview may be deeply distressing. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Lifetime access to the top language learning app for less than $170]( Want consistent access to data overseas without having to pay exorbitant roaming fees? aloSIM has got you covered. Now through Sunday, you can get a lifetime sim with a $50 data credit for just $21.97. [Read more]( Outdoors [Crazy-tiny electric pump takes the blow out of ultralight camping]( [The Zero Pump packs serious inflation power in a package so small it fits comfortably on a keychain]( Flextail has made it a mission to design battery-powered pumps tiny enough for even the most ultralight of camping trips. All those efforts have led to the new Zero, a pump so small it clips to a keychain and brings automated inflation everywhere. [Read more]( Medical [Nasal Alzheimer’s drug effective regardless of brain plaque levels]( [Researchers have found that a drug, delivered through the nose, effectively reduced brain inflammation in mice with Alzheimer's disease]( Researchers have found that an intranasal drug, currently being tested as an MS treatment, reduced brain inflammation and improved cognition in mice with Alzheimer’s disease, independent of the amount of beta-amyloid plaques present. [Read more]( Outdoors [Fixed-blade version of crazy Romotow flip-knife RV saves $100K]( [W2 builds the main body and deck separately anyway, so offering them as separate products won't require any huge changes]( The name "Romotow" has long been synonymous with a big, white camping trailer with integrated swinging deck. Times change, though, and to bring prices and weights down, Romotow creator W2 has launched a bald, deck-free version of the trailer. [Read more]( Aircraft [Audacious modular jet concept uses swappable wings, engines and cabins]( [One architecture, many aircraft: Aeralis plans to pioneer a highly modular jet design in military aviation]( UK company Aeralis is going full throttle on a disruptive new modular jet concept that could handle a huge range of capabilities, from advanced jet training to long-range unmanned ISR missions, with a single fuselage and a range of swappable parts. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Denon's flagship direct-drive turntable spins into premium hi-fi space]( [The flagship DP-3000NE direct-drive turntable has been designed "to allow music lovers to experience their favorite vinyl records in unforgettably clear detail"]( The steady rise in sales of vinyl records over the past few years has also meant an increase in production of turntables to spin them on. There are plenty of budget models available, but Denon's latest model is for those looking to up their game. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [The best snoozing strategies for surviving an “all-nighter”]( [A study has revealed the best napping strategies to use when staying up all night]( A study has determined which snoozing strategy - no naps, one long nap, or two shorter ones - is best for avoiding drowsiness and fatigue when staying up all night. The results may be as helpful to shift workers as they are to new parents. [Read more]( Around The Home [Modular Gourmet garden can automate growing indoors or out]( [The Gourmet is designed to automate kitchen and balcony gardening]( Back in 2015, French startup Véritable hit Kickstarter with a countertop Garden designed to automate growing of fresh micro-greens and herbs. Now the company has returned with a modular system that can be tweaked for indoor and outdoor use. [Read more]( Biology [Parasite turns hapless ants into zombies at sunrise and sunset]( [Brain power: The lancet liver fluke switches 'zombie mode' on and off in its host's brain at different times of the day]( Hijacking the body of another animal is nothing new in the opportunistic world of parasitism. But for the first time, scientists have observed how one crafty flatworm can switch ‘zombie mode’ on and off, leaving its host ant stuck between life and death. [Read more]( Energy [Low-emissions flash method upcycles waste plastic into "free" hydrogen]( [Researchers have developed a method of harvesting hydrogen and graphene from waste plastics]( Researchers have harvested hydrogen from waste plastics using a low-emissions method. They say it not only solves environmental problems, but the value of the graphene by-product could offset the costs of producing hydrogen. [Read more]( Collectibles [Auction alert: 'Atomic Energy' signed by Einstein, Oppenheimer & others]( [This remarkable compendium of autographs of the scientists that played a role in understanding and harnessing nuclear power is a one-of-a-kind piece – an irreplaceable relic of what is perhaps the most momentous development in history.]( We believe a book going to auction this week is a rare opportunity for collectors who appreciate significant scientific achievement. The hardcover copy of "Atomic Energy in the Coming Era" (1949) is signed by a "who's who" of 20th Century physics. [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