Maths problem solved after stumping the world for nearly a century

[New Atlas logo]( Science [Maths problem solved after stumping the world for nearly a century]( [Ramsey problems, such as r(4,5) are simple to state, but as shown in this graph, the possible solutions are nearly endless]( Forget politics; if you want to divide a crowd, ask if anyone enjoys mathematics. But even the most maths-averse people may still be impressed by two researchers who have solved a problem that has been stuck in the same puzzling place since 1937. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Gift the ability to make money online with this ebook tool, now $24]( It's that time of year when you either need to buy a holiday present for someone or just love to take advantage of Black Friday deals. To prepare for this exciting time, we're offering limited time deals on top products before Black Friday even hits. [Read more]( Science [“Super melanin” cream can protect skin from sun damage and heal wounds]( [Researchers have used synthetic melanin to create a cream that protects against sun damage and accelerates skin healing]( Researchers have created a cream containing a souped-up, synthetic version of the free-radical-removing melanin we produce naturally to protect skin from sun damage and accelerate the healing of sunburn and chemical burns. [Read more]( Bicycles [Lotus' latest EV weighs a fraction of the Elise and costs 'just' $25K]( [Lotus integrates HPS e-drive power and sharp aerodynamics into the all-new Type 136]( Yes, it's a bike. And yes, it's an exorbitantly expensive Lotus ebike, not a cheap Lotus car. But the 21.6-lb (9.8-kg) Lotus Type 136 is so loaded with singular heritage and cutting-edge tech that it could be to cyclists what the great Esprit was to drivers. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [The weird science behind the antidepressant effects of sleep deprivation]( [The research discovered dopamine activity in the prefrontal cortex is likely responsible for the unusual antidepressant effects of acute sleep deprivation]( We know chronic poor sleep is bad for your health but for decades scientists have reported a strange phenomenon where acute sleep deprivation actually leads to elevated mood so a team of researchers set out to investigate this odd physiological sensation. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Frequently adding salt to food linked to increased type 2 diabetes risk]( [A study has linked high salt intake to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes]( A new study has found that frequently adding salt to food can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by as much as 39%. The researchers recommend hiding the saltshaker or replacing it with low-sodium alternatives. [Read more]( Energy [Climbing crane shimmies up turbine towers like a kid up a coconut tree]( [The KoalaLifter hugs a turbine tower, a little like a koala in a Eucalyptus tree, then climbs up and deploys a powerful crane]( To build or maintain today's colossal wind turbine towers, you either need an absolute monster of a crane – or something like this. The KoalaLifter self-climbing crane is quick, compact, handles heavy loads and creeps up turbine towers of any height. [Read more]( Outdoors [Hard-sided pickup camper hauls gear like a truck, camps like a cabin]( [The wide-popping hatches on all three sides of the rooftop sleeper area provide scenic views and serious on-demand ventilation, closing and locking easily from inside]( AntiShanty has previously launched some unique toy hauler camping trailers and a hard-walled rooftop tent. It's now added a four-season hard-sided truck camping shell designed to brave conditions from grizzly bear country to deep-winter snowscape. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Pedal-assist cargo quad gets ready to haul goods around the city]( [The Antric Evo_1 pedal-assist cargo hauler can be ordered now, with delivery estimated to start before the end of November]( While cargo ebikes can be used to haul goods around town, a pedal-powered small van would better suit inner-city delivery businesses. Germany's Antric has just launched a four-wheeled cargo box that's rated to haul a full Euro pallet per trip. [Read more]( Space [Undersea UHAB station designed to train astronauts for life on Mars]( [A rendering of the planned full-scale version of the UHAB]( Space agencies often put space-suited astronauts in swimming pools, so they can learn to perform tasks in an outer-space-like environment. The UHAB is intended to take things further, by simulating the habitats in which astronauts may someday live. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Popular antibiotic lessens organ damage caused by high blood pressure]( [The kidneys can be significantly damaged in cases of hypertension]( Gut health can affect whole-body health. One of the latest findings to support this idea shows that using an antibiotic to alter the bacteria in the guts of rats lessened the damage to the heart and kidneys sometimes seen with hypertension. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Ye gods, the new Ducati 698 Mono does wheelies and powerslides for you]( [Um, he's doing that... AND looking at the camera.]( Ducati has a new motorbike, and it's celebrating this fact with a series of photos and videos so flagrantly ribald and saucy they'd be pixelated out in Japan. I mean, look at them. In fact, forget the bike, can I buy some of this guy's talent? [Read more]( Pets [Fat cats: Study reveals the effects of obesity on feline digestion]( [A new study has revealed how obesity affects a cat's digestion and gut microbiome]( A new study has revealed how overeating affects a cat’s digestion and gut microbiome. The greater understanding provided by the study may help to prevent pet obesity and the health problems associated with it. [Read more]( Technology [Spoof-proof system uses radio signatures to enforce nuclear treaties]( [The radio signature test systems]( An international team of IT security experts, led by the Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy (MPI-SP) and Ruhr University Bochum, have developed a way of using radio signals to verify the location of nuclear weapon stockpiles. [Read more]( Biology [Scientists solve the mystery of what happens when we faint]( [Unconscious coupling: The heart and head work together in a surprising way to trigger fainting, scientists find]( In a fascinating new study, scientists have for the first time uncovered the heart-brain pathway, fueled by specific over-excited sensory neurons, that triggers fainting. The discovery is a huge step towards targeted treatments for a host of conditions. [Read more]( Science [Heat-tolerant hybrid cows may be the Goldilocks of cattle]( [A half-blood Holstein-Gyr calf bred for the study]( The Gyr cattle farmed in Tanzania handle the African heat well, but they produce much less milk than less-tolerant Holstein or Jersey cows. Scientists have set about addressing that problem, by creating hybrid cattle that combine both attributes. [Read more]( Medical [DNA-repairing metabolite may lead to improved cancer treatments]( [A DNA-repairing metabolite has been found to improve sensitivity to radiation and chemotherapy treatments for brain cancer]( Researchers have discovered how a metabolite involved in repairing damaged DNA not only controls a person’s sensitivity to cancer therapies but can also protect healthy tissues from damage. The findings may lead to more effective cancer treatments. [Read more]( Space [HTC VR headset prepped and ready for mental health mission to ISS]( [ISS Commander Andreas Mogensen using the HTC Vive Pro 2 at NASA's Johnson Space Centre in preparation for the 6-month-long Huginn mission aboard the ISS]( A resupply mission to the ISS is planned for next week, which will include a special delivery for Andreas Mogensen in the shape of a Vive Focus 3 VR headset intended to help the Danish astronaut cope with the stress of working in space. [Read more]( Medical [Lung-listening wearable could provide early warnings of COPD flareups]( [The Sylvee continuously monitors the acoustic resonance of its user's lungs]( When a respiratory patient's COPD flares up, the outcome can be highly debilitating – potentially even fatal. A new wearable known as the Sylvee is claimed to detect such exacerbations early, so they can be dealt with before it's too late. [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