Obesity breakthrough reveals how cell "uncoupling" promotes fat burning

Medical [Obesity breakthrough reveals how cell "uncoupling" promotes fat burning]( [A new discovery around how fat cells process glycogen could lead to new therapies for weight loss]( A new study has revealed a novel signaling pathway through which bad fats are converted into healthier forms, opening up a new possibilities around weight loss and the improvement of metabolic health. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This affordable test helps find the cause of your pet's discomforts]( Our pets are part of the family, so it is only natural that we'd want to give them the best life possible. The 5Strands Pet Food Intolerance Test helps take the guesswork out of any ingredients that may be bringing them irritation or discomfort. [Read more]( Military [US Army commissions 300-kW, target-tracking laser weapon]( [General Atomics and Boeing have won a contract to prototype a 300-kW distributed-gain laser weapon with precision tracking and pointing built in]( General Atomics and Boeing have won a US Army contract to prototype their most powerful distributed-gain laser weapon to date: a groundbreaking 300-kW, solid-state, target-tracking beast that could fry enemy missiles and aircraft out of the air. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Most US fast food found to contain potentially harmful chemicals]( [Most fast food products sampled contained some trace of chemicals used in plastic manufacturing]( A first-of-its-kind study has measured levels of plasticizer chemicals in a number of fast food products. The findings reveal high concentrations of a number of potentially harmful chemicals, such as phthalates, in almost all samples studied. [Read more]( Automotive [Chevrolet unveils 2023 Corvette Z06 and its all-new V8 powerhouse]( [The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has many unique features, including an all-new version of the Small Block V8]( When the eighth-generation Corvette debuted, it got a lot of attention. Our test drive proved the hype to be warranted. Now, Chevy has an all-new "American supercar" version of the ‘Vette in its storied Z06 track-tuned edition. [Read more]( Marine [MIT deploys first full-scale autonomous Roboat on canals of Amsterdam]( [Researchers have deployed a full-scale version of the autonomous Roboat on the canals of Amsterdam for the first time]( MIT's Roboats have undergone a number of redesigns in the years since they were introduced in 2016, and the creators have now landed on their final version, a full-scale, self-navigating watercraft they say is ready to be put to work. [Read more]( Science [Battery-free hearing aid generates its own electricity]( [The prototype device was successfully tested inside a model human ear]( Although hearing aids do make life easier for many people, their limited battery life can be problematic. Scientists have set about addressing that shortcoming, by designing a hearing aid that requires no batteries. [Read more]( Space [Have astronomers just discovered the first exoplanet outside our galaxy?]( [Artist's concept of M51-ULS-1 and its exoplanet eclipsing its X-ray source]( NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory may have spotted the first exoplanet outside our Milky Way. Located in M51, also known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, the giant exoplanet candidate circles a black hole or neutron star 28 million light years from Earth. [Read more]( Biology [Computer models back up theory that sharks mistake surfers for seals]( [Does this look like a seal to you? Juvenile great white sharks likely think it does]( If you've seen even a single shark documentary, then you've probably heard that the majority of attacks on humans are likely due to sharks mistaking people for seals. Scientists now say they've confirmed that theory, using computer models. [Read more]( Urban Transport [More capable, better performing Onewheel electric boards roll out]( [The flagship Onewheel GT comes with more power, more speed, more range, and the option of off-road tires]( The urban e-micromobility mix includes lots of different ways to get around. Some roll on two wheels, others three, and there are microcars too. And then there are Onewheel skateboards. Now, Future Motion has announced new flagship and Pint models. [Read more]( Automotive [Review: 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L makes a rough but ready landing]( [Ten years after the last redesign for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the 2021 Grand Cherokee L heralds a new generation of Grand Cherokee models to come]( The 2021 Grand Cherokee L ushers in a new generation of the Grand Cherokee and serves as a good introduction to the Grand Cherokees to come, but we suspect it will quickly become dated as larger truck-based models continue to improve. [Read more]( Science [Electrochromic material could help buildings heat up and cool down]( [A sample of the material in its transparent/cooling (left) and opaque/heating states]( You may have heard of electrochromic windows that can be electronically switched between clear and tinted states. Well, the same technology has been applied to a new material that could both heat and cool buildings, if mounted on their outside walls. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Statins unlikely to prevent severe COVID-19, Johns Hopkins study finds]( [Statin use was found to make no difference on COVID-19 mortality rates in the analysis of almost 5,000 hospitalized patients]( New research has found no evidence statin use can reduce the risk of severe COVID-19 or death. Countering studies suggesting statins may protect against severe COVID-19, the study indicates statins could slightly increase the risk of serious illness. [Read more]( Photography [DJI adopts a modular approach to extend actioncam functionality]( [DJI's Action 2 camera unit is tiny, and can be mounted to handlebars or helmet to capture all the action in 4K at up to 120 frames per second]( DJI has announced the follow up to the very GoPro-like Osmo Action launched in 2019. The Action 2 follows a somewhat different design path this time around, opting for a stripped down main unit and modular attachments that expand functionality. 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