Yakbike cargo e-trike has no need for a chain – or a belt

[New Atlas logo]( Bicycles [Yakbike cargo e-trike has no need for a chain – or a belt]( [The Yakbike hits the road]( While cargo e-trikes definitely are a greener, cheaper-to-maintain alternative to delivery vans, their layout is limited by having to accommodate a chain-drive drivetrain. The Yakbike takes a different approach, as its drivetrain is electronic. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Master American Sign Language with this super bundle, now only $29.97]( Have you been yearning to learn ASL but don't know where to start? The 2023 American Sign Language Mastery Super Bundle is here to help. With thirteen courses, you'll learn at your own pace and gain valuable language development skills. [Read more]( Medical [Popular new weight-loss drugs may pose serious surgery risks]( [Some medical professionals are calling for abstaining from weight-loss drugs longer before planned surgery]( A group of US and Canadian anesthesiologists has sounded the alarm on the new class of weight-loss drugs, this time warning that they can increase the risk of serious complications for patients under sedation on the operating table. [Read more]( Aircraft [Second high-profile test flight crash rocks eVTOL industry]( [Britain is now without a full-size eVTOL air taxi prototype after the unfortunate test flight crash of Vertical Aerospace's VX4]( Leading UK eVTOL company Vertical Aerospace has suffered an expensive-looking setback just weeks into its off-tether flight test program. Its VX4 air taxi prototype reportedly hit the deck from about 20 ft up, snapping a wing and making quite a mess. [Read more]( Space [Russia launches first Moon mission after 47-year hiatus]( [Launch of Luna 25]( Russia has reentered the 21st century race for the Moon with the launch of its first lunar mission in 47 years. Luna 25 lifted off from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia's far eastern Amur Region atop a Soyuz-2.1b rocket on August 10, 2023, 23:10 GMT. [Read more]( Medical [Promising new approach targets aggressive type of prostate cancer]( [Researchers have uncovered the pathway that leads to an aggressive form of prostate cancer and a potential treatment for it]( Researchers have uncovered the mechanism that drives an aggressive form of prostate cancer that doesn’t respond well to typical treatments. Importantly, they also identified a drug currently undergoing clinical trials that can potentially treat it. [Read more]( Materials [Colorful new paints block heat for cooler summers and warmer winters]( [A series of objects painted with the new infrared-blocking paint, showing off the range of colors it can come in]( Heating and cooling account for huge portions of our energy consumption. Now scientists at Stanford have created a new type of paint that passively blocks heat from entering or escaping, and can be made in a range of colors. [Read more]( Environment [July 2023 ranked hottest month on record in past 170 years]( [NASA and NOAA have declared that July 2023 was the hottest month on record]( NASA and NOAA have confirmed that July 2023 was the hottest month in recorded history, which goes back about a century and a half. The finding follows a worrying trend that has a decent chance of setting 2023 as the hottest year on record. [Read more]( Medical [Brain maps reveal big differences (and similarities) in mental illnesses]( [A new study mapping the brains of people with mental illness has found that despite individual differences there are some similarities]( A new study has examined brain maps of people with mental illness and found that despite individual differences, common brain areas are affected. Researchers say this information may be useful for developing targeted treatments for different disorders. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Lámpago wraps electric trike in fun-loving retro-cool skin]( [The Lámpago three-wheeled electric micro-car/scooter has plush seating for two, can motor to 25 km/h and has a per-charge range of up to 50 km]( Lámpago has revealed its first electric vehicle. The fun-looking short-haul ride merges urban e-trike vibes with vintage micro-car design, offers luxury seating for two, a bunch of branded accessories and even includes a spare tire mounted to the back. [Read more]( Medical [Growing evidence linking wildfire air pollution to dementia]( [It's not news that wildfire smoke is hazardous, but the growing link with age-related dementia is concerning scientists across the globe]( It’s well established that any air pollution is hazardous, with it claiming some 6.5 million lives around the world each year. But one type of emission is being increasingly linked to age-related dementia, and it’s also surging due to wildfires. [Read more]( Robotics [Xiaomi lets more pooch-like CyberDog 2 off the leash]( [The CyberDog 2 has been designed to be more pooch-like than the first generation]( China's consumer technology giant Xiaomi has unleashed the second iteration of its robot pooch. The CyberDog 2 looks much less business-like and more like a family companion, comes packed with sensors, and can still do back flips. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Legislation is effective at moderating harmful social media content]( [Researchers have found that government legislation can effectively moderate harmful online content]( A new study has found that government legislation like that recently introduced in the EU can be effective at moderating harmful social media content, even when it comes to fast-paced platforms such as X (formerly Twitter). [Read more]( Architecture [Plans cooked up for eye-catching cuboid building in London]( [Portal Way will feature a metallic mesh facade enlivened by areas of greenery]( Dowen Farmer Architects has revealed its design for an unusual cuboid building in London. Named Portal Way, it will feature an eye-catching metallic mesh facade and will be used primarily to host commercial kitchen facilities. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Stir it Up Lux turntable tastefully blends sustainability and performance]( [The House of Marley Stir it Up Lux turntable has been "carefully crafted with sustainability and performance at its core"]( For more than a decade, the House of Marley has been catering to the eco-conscious music lover with sustainably-designed audio gear. The Stir it Up Lux turntable continues this mission, while also offering a tasty audiovisual treat. [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