Drug that mimics exercise triggers weight loss and builds lean muscle

[New Atlas logo]( Medical [Drug that mimics exercise triggers weight loss and builds lean muscle]( [Exercise mimetics have the potential to not just change body weight but also lower risk of other health conditions such as cardiovascular disease and dementia]( As a new age of weight-loss therapeutics dawns, scientists are one step closer to a drug that can coax muscles into behaving as if they’ve just been put through a workout. The benefits range from weight loss to treating diabetes and heart conditions. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [$200 bundle get you lifetime access to Rosetta Stone and MS Office]( With software these days often priced at a premium, you want to take advantage of opportunities to score savings. For instance, this bundle combines a Rosetta Stone subscription and a Microsoft Office Professional license for $199.99. [Read more]( Science [Oldest wooden structure, half a million years old, predates our species]( [Archaeologists excavating the oldest known wooden structure, dating back around 476,000 years]( Archaeologists have discovered the oldest evidence of artificial structures made of wood, dating back almost half a million years – predating the appearance of our own species and suggesting our relatives settled down much earlier than we thought. [Read more]( Automotive [Carbon-Kevlar Ram HD expedition RV smashes free from camper van shell]( [Storyteller rolls beyond the all-terrain camper van with the all-new Hilt expedition truck]( Alabama's Storyteller Overland has always been focused on all-terrain camper vans, but now it's going in a different direction with the all-new Hilt. The HD camper truck carries a family-size efficiency apartment atop a rugged Ram 5500. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Monocurve e-scoot designed by automotive engineers rolls into production]( ["We’ve packed the M with technology that enhances the rider experience, but tailored to exactly what is needed as a lightweight electric vehicle you can use every day," said Bo's co-founder and CTO, Harry Wills]( UK startup Bo has spent the last couple of years working on the design and technology for "the world's most sophisticated micro-mobility vehicle," and is now moving to production of the stunning Bo M electric scoot. [Read more]( Architecture [Cliff-hanging café is not for the faint-hearted]( [Do look down: the Cliff Café juts out of a cliff on China's Jiming Island to maximize the view of the craggy landscape]( The Cliff Café juts out of a precipice to serve up some amazing views to go with its food and beverages. Designed by Trace Architecture Office, it's also joined by the striking Tower House nearby, which similarly puts the focus on the view. [Read more]( Space [James Webb analyzes atmosphere of first TRAPPIST planet]( [An artist's impression of the TRAPPIST-1 system, with the namesake star in the center and the innermost planet, TRAPPIST-1 b, visible in the foreground]( The James Webb Space Telescope has achieved one of the first major science goals announced for it way back in 2017. The infrared instrument has now probed the atmosphere around one of the TRAPPIST-1 exoplanets. [Read more]( Biology [“Jumping genes” pathway provides a potential way to slow aging]( [A study has provided proof of the pathway that controls aging and leads to longer life]( Researchers have found that quieting some mobile DNA sequences in roundworms led to a longer life. Not only does the discovery provide a greater understanding of how we age, but it also opens the door to potential applications in biology and medicine. [Read more]( Medical [World holds its breath as second dying man is given a pig's heart]( [Surgeons performed the groundbreaking transplant on September 20]( A 58-year-old man with terminal heart disease has become the second patient to receive a pig's heart, in a complicated, high-risk xenotransplant. The first recipient died last year from complications, two months after the landmark world-first surgery. [Read more]( Science [Future supercontinent predicted to trigger a mammal Armageddon]( [Scientists have modeled the climate of the hypothesized supercontinent Pangaea Ultima predicted to form 250 million years in the future – and it doesn't sound pleasant]( About 66 million years ago, the reign of reptiles came to a dramatic end. Scientists have now predicted that mammals will meet their maker in a similar cataclysm in about 250 million years’ time, as the continents collide to form a new supercontinent. [Read more]( Medical [Immune cells replaced by suboptimal versions in older adulthood]( [Research has found that, in older adulthood, our killer T cells are replaced by suboptimal versions that struggle to fight viral invaders]( Researchers have found that, in older age, immune cells called killer T cells are replaced by less effective versions that struggle to fight viral invaders. The world-first discovery may lead to improved therapies tailored to different age groups. [Read more]( Photography [One of the original Leica 0-Series prototypes from 1923 is for sale]( [One of just a dozen known specimens of the legendary Leica 0-Series will sell on 7 October 2023 at Wetzlar Camera Auctions]( A century ago, 23 prototype 35-mm cameras were produced to test the revolutionary design, leading to the creation of the landmark Leica A camera in 1925. Just 12 of those Leica 0-Series originals are known today and one is going to auction on October 7. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [South Australian seaweed found to have anti-skin-aging properties]( [South Australian brown seaweed has been found to have anti-skin-aging properties]( Bioactive compounds in brown seaweed were found to have more effective anti-skin-aging properties than commercially available anti-aging agents. The finding paves the way for more effective, natural health and skincare products. [Read more]( Automotive [Pictorial: Nissan's "Urban GoKart" EV 20-30 Concept]( [The Nissan 20-30 Concept is clearly aimed for the European market which is electrifying far quicker any other part of the world. In the period 2018-2022, the electrified vehicle (EV and hybrid) market share rose from 5% to 44%, with pure EVs rising from 1% to 12%.]( Nissan's new 20-30 Concept is a sporty Micra-sized EV with big aero and bold sports styling. The plan is that by 2028, Nissan EVs such as the 20-30 will have solid-state batteries that reduce both battery cost and charging time by two-thirds [Read more]( Around The Home [SproutHub puts an automated indoor garden on your kitchen countertop]( [SproutHub is designed to automate much of the growing process, for year-round greens right from your kitchen]( Folks looking to harvest a steady supply of fresh greens from their kitchen may have limited success with pots at the window. SproutHub automates growing on the countertop, with the promise of an easy weekly harvest. [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