Yamaha presents bizarre, twisting, self-balancing Motoroid 2

[New Atlas logo]( Motorcycles [Yamaha presents bizarre, twisting, self-balancing Motoroid 2]( [Click on this image and then back and forth with the next image to see the Motoroid 2 twisting and balancing its weight]( One of the strangest concept bikes in all of motorcycledom has been reworked for 2023. Yamaha has unveiled a second version of its futuristic Motoroid concept, complete with a twisting swingarm, AI facial recognition, and the ability to self-balance. [Read more]( Sponsored Content [BEAVERLAB Davcarve L1 is live on Kickstarter on October 10 50% OFF]( BEAVERLAB is excited to announce the launch of Kickstarter campaign for Davcarve L1, the world's 1st multi-module laser engraver & DIY center. Backers can enjoy large discounts of 50% off during the campaign, which starts on October 10th. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Renting ages your cells faster than unemployment or being an ex-smoker]( [Researchers have examined how housing-related factors affect biological aging]( A study has found that renting privately is more strongly associated with faster biological aging than unemployment or being an ex-smoker. The findings highlight the important link between housing and health. [Read more]( Architecture [Public given clearance to explore London's top secret spy tunnels]( [Assuming all goes well, the London Tunnels project is expected to open to the public in 2027]( Hidden 40 m below London's streets lies a fascinating network of tunnels. Originally conceived as a bomb shelter during WWII, they also hosted a high-tech telecommunications system, and even a spy HQ. Now there's a plan to open them up to the public. [Read more]( Medical [Nanomaterial stimulates and regrows severed nerves like sci-fi tech]( [By stimulating damaged nerves, or helping restore connections between them, scientists are trying to combat movement loss caused by disease and injury]( In a move that echoes a sci-fi series, researchers have developed a material that was able to not only stimulate nerves in rodents, but reconnect them as well. The finding could lead to injectable particles that take the place of larger implants. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Estonian treehouse turns tiny trends on their head]( [The Piil Treehouses will be available as glamping accommodation, as part of a micro-hotel in Estonia]( This nine-meter-high cabin offers a unique living space designed to blend with the natural surroundings. Dubbed Piil Treehouse, the home stands as a masterpiece of tiny house architecture that breaks the mold for tiny living and design. [Read more]( Technology [Bright laser projector aimed at retiring lamp models in mobile cinemas]( ["The NEC NC1503L digital cinema projector is the ideal replacement for current Xenon lamp-based models," said Sharp/NEC in a press statement]( Sharp/NEC Display Solutions in Europe has launched a 14,000-lumen laser projector that's pitched as an ideal replacement for current models using Xenon lamps in small booth theaters or boothless mobile cinema setups. [Read more]( Biology [Croak it: Female frogs fake death to avoid sex with unappealing males]( [Quality control: The European common frog males play the numbers game in their explosive breeding, but the female has a crafty trick up her sleeve]( During the European frog's 'explosive breeding' sessions, it's not uncommon to see multiple males pile on a single female. Now, they're fighting back, performing some Oscar-worthy acting to convince their pushy mates that the coupling is a dead end. [Read more]( Science [New two-in-one microscope gives a detailed glimpse inside cells]( [Researchers have combined two imaging techniques in one microscope to provide high-resolution images of cells like this bacteria cell]( Researchers have combined two microscopic imaging techniques in one microscope, providing scientists with a high-resolution method of tracking single molecules in a cellular context, letting them visualize, in minute detail, what’s happening inside cells. [Read more]( Science [Genetically engineered chickens could help slow spread of bird flu]( [An unedited chicken (left) with a chicken that has been genetically engineered to be more resistant to bird flu (right)]( There are signs the next pandemic is already cooking up – bird flu. Scientists have now demonstrated that genetically engineering chickens can reduce their chances of catching and spreading the disease, but it’s not foolproof. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Get your BirdBike for just $899 through October 15th only]( In a world that's desperately seeking eco-friendly alternatives, the BirdBike emerges as a shining beacon. It’s a clean machine that'll have you zipping around town without care for carbon emissions. Mother Earth gives it a thumbs-up! [Read more]( Medical [Mapping nerves that supply brown fat a step toward new obesity treatment]( [By mapping the nerves supplying brown fat, researchers are a step closer to a novel obesity treatment]( Researchers have mapped the nerve pathways that supply brown adipose tissue, or ‘brown fat’. It’s the first step in developing a way of stimulating the nerves to burn fat as a novel treatment for obesity and related metabolic conditions. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Honda's new motorcycle E-Clutch makes the left lever entirely optional]( [An electronic system operates the clutch for you through all phases of riding – unless you grab hold of the lever yourself and take control]( The idea of a clutchless motorcycle just feels wrong to some riders. After many years trying to sell fully automatic motorcycles, Honda has come up with a "best of both worlds" E-Clutch system that lets you use or ignore the left lever as you please. [Read more]( Music [Fender slims down acoustic design for "stage-ready" Highway Series]( ["While the designs of these instruments harkens back to a more traditional style, the technology and specifications are a nod to the future of acoustic guitar playing," said Fender]( Fender has pulled back the stage curtain on the Highway Series acoustic guitars in dreadnought or parlor guises, each slimmed down for a more comfortable playing experience and "finely tuned for performance on and off the stage." [Read more]( Games [Sony slims down PlayStation 5, offers optional attachable Blu-Ray drive]( [Sony has unveiled a mid-generation hardware refresh of the PlayStation 5]( Right on schedule, Sony has unveiled a mid-generation refresh for the PlayStation 5. The update slims down both models of the console, beefs up the storage space, and adds an optional Blu-Ray drive that can be later fitted to the digital-only console. [Read more]( Environment [Hoppy ending: Dire times ahead for beer and its flavors, study warns]( [Researchers are calling on the science community to invest (more) time and money in beer]( Each day we’re learning of new, devastating impacts of climate change, and what's now brewing has researchers sounding the alarm on the future of European beer, thanks to a steady decline in the quality and quantity of high-quality hops from the region. [Read more]( Bicycles [Review: Indian eFTR Hooligan 1.2 is huge fun on and off the bike path]( [The author on the Indian eFTR Hooligan after scrapping up some hills in Wyoming]( Indian’s ebike is made by SUPER73 and branded as an Indian eFTR Hooligan. I took Indian Motorcycles’ ebike for a spin both on and off the pavement and found it’s well-named for what it is: a street-OK electric bike that really shines on the dirt trail. [Read more]( Aircraft [MIT system promotes AI from backup to co-pilot]( [Air Guardian turns AI into a co-pilot]( MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) is developing an AI co-pilot for aircraft called Air Guardian that actively co-operates with the pilot, making the computer part of a team instead of an emergency backup. [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