Weekend Edition: An exercise-mimicking drug, humanoid robot progress, and ancient wood

[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 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]( Robotics [Fourier and Tesla show off impressive humanoid robot progress]( [Fourier is working to ship 100 GR-1 robots to early customers by the end of the year]( As Tesla's Optimus robot shows off new capabilities in pick 'n' place sorting and one-legged yoga balancing, Singaporean company Fourier Intelligence has released new video showing the production process for its super-strong GR-1 humanoid. [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]( Physics [Antigravity disproved: Antimatter responds to gravity just like matter]( [A study has found that antimatter is affected by gravity in the same way as matter]( Gravity's effect on antimatter has been a point of disagreement between physicists. New research may have settled the debate by finding that antimatter is affected by gravity in the same way as matter, ruling out the existence of repulsive 'antigravity.' [Read more]( Home Entertainment [4,000-lumen Tri Color Laser TV makes for lights-on movie streaming]( [Ultimea is raising production funds for the Thor T60 over on Kickstarter]( If you enjoy watching movies on a big screen, but don't want your living room dominated by a huge television, Laser TVs can be a good alternative. The latest 4K model from Ultimea boasts high brightness, Dolby Vision and a built-in sound system. [Read more]( Military [German Navy completes successful sea trials of 100-kW laser weapon]( [The German Navy frigate Sachsen]( Laser weapons have begun to spread throughout NATO, as the German Navy has completed a year-long trial under realistic sea conditions of a 20-kW MBDA Deutschland/Rheinmetall Laser Weapon Demonstrator. It was installed aboard the frigate Sachsen. [Read more]( Lifestyle [Streamlight SpeedLocker protects your EDC behind punch code]( [Streamlight's new SpeedLocker is a more secure EDC case]( Streamlight is well known for portable lighting solutions, but now it throws some weight into the EDC case segment. Its rugged new SpeedLocker keeps the likes of watches, passports, and even small firearms safe behind an analog punch code. [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]( 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]( Medical [Light therapy helps the brain clear out toxic Alzheimer’s proteins]( [A study has found that light therapy during sleep could help the brain's lymphatic system clear away the beta-amyloid proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease]( A new study has found that light therapy applied to mice during deep sleep increased the brain’s ability to clear away beta-amyloid protein, which may lead to a drug-free, non-invasive treatment for Alzheimer's disease. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [NearLink launches, 6X faster than Bluetooth, with 1/30th the latency]( [Huawei's new NearLink technology is vastly faster, more efficient, longer-range and lower latency than Bluetooth]( Huawei has launched a breakthrough short-range wireless connection tech, aiming to combine the advantages of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Faster, more efficient and with a vastly reduced delay, it's also got more than 300 companies and institutions on board. [Read more]( Space [NASA reveals new plan to deorbit International Space Station]( [The International Space Station is to be decommissioned and deorbited]( NASA's final plans for the International Space Station when it is decommissioned at the end of the decade have been revealed as it asks for proposals for a new spacecraft that will be used to guide the station to burn up in the Earth's atmosphere. [Read more]( Architecture [Packed with purpose: Japanese home designed for cats and compact living]( [The central feature of the design is a spiral staircase that wraps around an atrium with a skylight]( Tan Yamanouchi Architects has created a unique residence that explores space-saving architectural design, combined with cat-friendly features. Dubbed Cat Tree House, the home was specifically built for its owners; a couple in their thirties with two cats. [Read more]( Bicycles [Now you can pedal a Mini – meet the limited-run E-Bike 1]( [The M version of the Mini E-Bike 1]( Back in 1959, the Mini automobile first hit public roads. The Mini motor company is now commemorating that milestone with a 1,959-unit limited run of its first-ever ebike, which sports turn indicators, a built-in touchscreen and an anti-theft system. [Read more]( Photography [Incredible images from Nature TTL Photographer of the Year 2023 winners]( [Wild Portraits, Winner. "My Kingdom" (UK)]( Photos can tell us stories about nature that words alone can’t convey. The winning entries in the Nature TTL Photographer of the Year 2023 competition prove that, as far as nature is concerned, a picture is worth a thousand words. [Read more]( Computers [Inventor ponders ethics of wiring human brain tissue into computers]( [Cortical Labs has prototyped computing modules built around human brain cells, and is looking to commercialize this hybrid learning intelligence]( When you take 800,000 human brain cells, wire them into a biological hybrid computer chip, and demonstrate that it can learn faster than neural networks, people have questions. We speak to Dr. Brett Kagan, Chief Scientific Officer at Cortical Labs. [Read more]( Outdoors [Ultra-moddable camping trailer transforms from cargo crate to micro-RV]( [Add a rooftop tent and maybe a few rack and side accessories, and your little utility trailer turns into a relaxing base camp that covers all necessities]( VanMe turns its attention from camper vans to caravans, introducing a highly modular trailer. The Bobo cargo trailer comes with an empty interior that can be filled with VanMe's custom-fit array of camping slides, boxes and drawers. [Read more]( Medical [New gene-editing tool reduces unintended mutations by more than 70%]( [Researchers have developed a CRISPR-based gene-editing tool that's more precise and less likely to result in unintended genome edits]( Splitting the gene editor used in traditional CRISPR technology creates a more precise tool with significantly less chance of causing unintended mutations, a new study has found. The novel tool could correct half of the mutations that cause disease. [Read more]( Medical [Coffee compound improves age-related decline in memory and learning]( [Researchers have found that a compound in coffee improved learning and memory in aged mice]( A new study has found that a bioactive compound found in coffee beans improved learning and memory decline in aged mice. The findings open the door to developing a supplementary medicinal compound to treat or prevent age-related cognitive decline. [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]( 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