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My name's Paul, and I'll be your newsletter host for today 😊 I lead our European/UK team, and have been with New Atlas for donkeys’ years.
I was recently sent a meme that said that by replacing my morning coffee with green tea, I could lose up to 87% of what little joy I still have left in my life. But, it has long associations with protection against obesity, and a recent study brings us closer to understanding why.
Follicly challenged folks like me will be interested to discover that a natural sweetener can enhance treatment. And we've also got a lightweight bikepacking tent that increases interior space by using your two-wheeler to hold it up. Want more? Let's dive straight in!
Highlights
Green tea trains muscles to handle sugar better and boost metabolism
by Bronwyn Thompson
Compounds in green tea can reprogram muscle metabolism to boost insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance, according to new findings that further our understanding of why this ancient drink has long been linked to protect against obesity.
Natural sweetener found to turbocharge baldness treatment
by Michael Franco
While the topical application of minoxidil is one of the most effective and popular ways to combat male pattern baldness, it is poorly absorbed by the skin. Looking to improve its efficacy, researchers have turned to an unlikely but very sweet ally.
Ultra-packable sub-2-lb tent uses your bike as part of the frame
by Ben Coxworth
If you're going bikepacking – off-road bicycle camping – you'll want to keep your load as light and compact as possible. That's where the super-svelte bikepacking-specific Apex1 tent comes in, as it actually uses your bike to hold it fully upright.
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Ducati updates Multistrada V4 Rally with gobs of tech for big trips
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Ducati has just refreshed its Multistrada V4 Rally – the most off-road capable in its line of performance adventure touring motorcycles – after three years, with tech upgrades to make long journeys more comfortable and justify the higher sticker price.
The ‘loser effect’ reveals the unique way our brains learn from defeat
by Bronwyn Thompson
We've all experienced defeat at some point – losing a game, a potential new job, a debate. Now, a new study has found that the brain may learn from losing to others, with a specific group of neurons tied to defeat that then changes our future behavior.
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Extreme-terrain camper mellows wrathful wilds with obsessive detail
by C.C. Weiss
The new Mosfab Cosmos is a canopy-style trailer with a standout layout. Spend 3 minutes popping it open and you'll turn any patch of earth into a welcoming off-road retreat complete with heated tent, staircase and dual-fridge gourmet galley.
Tramadol not that good at reducing chronic pain & carries serious risks
by Paul McClure
A review of existing research has found that tramadol’s pain relief benefits are minimal and may be outweighed by serious side effects, challenging the drug’s reputation as a “safer” opioid option for treating chronic pain.
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