Hey there! Loz Blain here again.
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For today’s headliner, I couldn’t resist Karsh’s story on the grenade China has thrown into the high-speed hypercar market by holding the pedal to the floor in a 3,000-horsepower electric. I nearly soiled myself just watching the footage from the driver’s seat, and I share so you may soil too. I’m also feeling an immodest degree of excitement looking at Abhi’s story on an ultrasonic kitchen knife that glides through crusty bread and squishy tomatoes like they’re liquids… But maybe it’s just been too long since I watched late night TV. Does it julienne? What indeed is julienning?
Of course, the team has dug up a ton more for you, and I saved a treat for last - Bron’s latest investigation into Siberia’s giant craters, which “look as though the Earth has blown holes in itself.” We’ve all felt that way, Earth. Enjoy!
Loz Blain
Managing Director, Gizmag/New Atlas
Headliner
Yangwang U9 Xtreme dethrones Bugatti as the world's fastest production car
by Utkarsh Sood
The Bugatti Chiron Supersport 300+ held the crown for the world's fastest car since 2019. It took six long years for a worthy contender to not just step up but snatch that feat from Bugatti like it was nothing … in the form of an EV, no less!
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A Titanium Frying Pan with a 100-Year Warranty? This Company Actually Built It
Titaner's latest project, the 5-Layer Titanium Frying Pan, is now on Kickstarter — and it’s pitched as a lifetime solution to the problems that plague most cookware: coatings that peel, pans that warp, and meals ruined by uneven heating.
Today’s highlights
Ozempic killer? New drug reprograms metabolism for lasting weight loss
by Michael Franco
While Ozempic and other drugs like it have proven effective in helping people lose weight, many gain it back when the injections stop. A new drug targets weight loss differently, leading to a more permanent fat-shedding solution.
Sleek ultrasonic chef's knife makes chopping 50% less of a chore
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
A new chef's knife with sophisticated vibration tech built in promises to cut the effort you put into chopping ingredients in half. It won't buzz loudly, it'll charge wirelessly with an optional accessory, and it'll even prevent foods sticking to it.
Skunk Works springs Vectis fighter drone on the world
by David Szondy
A super-secret Lockheed Martin Skunk Works project is no longer a secret after the company revealed its Vectis Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) – an autonomous stealth fighter drone developed entirely in-house with company funds.
More stories
Experts caution: No evidence that acetaminophen causes autism
by Bronwyn Thompson
Scientists have rejected claims that acetaminophen is a key driver of autism spectrum disorder, cautioning that research is inconclusive and excludes genetics and a suite of other influences. What's more, it focuses on a "cure," not understanding.
Crash-proof drone inspired by the head of the woodpecker
by Ben Coxworth
Despite the fact that they bang their heads against trees on a daily basis, woodpeckers don't suffer brain injuries. Inspired by the tough-headed birds, scientists have developed a fixed-wing drone that can survive frontal collisions.
La Quête du Temps clock gives a guided tour of the heavens
by David Szondy
When you're one of the premiere watchmakers in the world, you can push the boat out for your 270th anniversary. Case in point is Vacheron Constantin, which has rolled out its La Quête du Temps haute chronologie clock complete with an automaton astronomer.
Tumor-targeting Salmonella engineered to boost colon cancer survival
by Paul McClure
Scientists have engineered Salmonella bacteria to self-destruct inside tumors, releasing signals that spark powerful immune hubs and shrink colon cancer in mice, opening the door to “living medicines” against deadly cancers.
You’re probably overestimating the health benefits of supplements
by Paul McClure
A new study reveals that people's beliefs in the health benefits of supplements might not come from science, but from clever labelling. Phrases like “boosts brain function” can make people believe a supplement can prevent conditions like dementia.
Luxury brand Montblanc writes a new chapter with classy premium e-note
by Paul Ridden
Moving note-taking from good ol' pen and paper to the digital realm can already be quite a pricey endeavor for consumers. But luxury pen maker Montblanc is aiming even higher with its Digital Paper e-note.
Kymco's 550cc maxi-scooter launches in the US: Hit or miss?
Kymco's AK 550i range has come far since its release in 2017. What was then, in essence, bold proof of the brand's technology and design has now come of age as a proper maxi scooter that boasts the ability to go long-distance touring... for $12,199.
A handful of these vegetables can flatline blood sugar levels
There's new evidence that cruciferous vegetables blunt spikes in blood sugar levels, which could be particularly important for those with type 2 diabetes or are at risk of developing it. And you only need a handful a day to reap the health benefits.
Siberia’s mysterious exploding craters have a deep, violent origin story
On the remote Yamal and Gydan peninsulas of western Siberia, the landscape is marked by massive craters that look as though the Earth has blown holes in itself. Now, 12 years after the first one was found, scientists say they know what's causing them.
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