Two new studies offer some of the strongest evidence to date for a relationship between depression and gut bacteria. The studies do not claim causality but do suggest a strong correlation that could inform novel diagnostic biomarkers for depression. Source of Article
Last year, Samaya impressed mountaineers and backpackers the world over with the ultralight Assaut 2 tent. Not two years later, it's back with the new Radical 1, an even lighter, smaller four-season tent that barely breaks half a kilogram. Source of Article
The winner of the prestigious RIBA House of the Year competition has been announced. David Kohn Architects got the nod for the Red House, which was hailed for its lighthearted design and practical approach to future-proofing for old age. Source of Article
It's ironic that while violins are popular instruments for children to learn to play, they can also be pricey. The Montreal-based AVIVA Young Artists Program has set out to change that, by creating an inexpensive yet nice-sounding 3D-printed violin. Source of Article
Although there already are experimental "telehaptic" systems that allow people to send and receive tactile sensations, they tend to be bulky and awkward. A new one is much slimmer and thus more practical, thanks to the use of piezoelectric materials. Source of Article
Rad Power Bikes has launched an electric tricycle that's designed to sit somewhere between an ebike and light EV. The company reckons that the RadTrike has been its most-requested build, and could serve as a car replacement on some trips. Source of Article
The record for world’s oldest surviving DNA has been shattered. An international team of scientists has discovered DNA dating back 2 million years, preserved in Ice Age sediment that captures an entire ecosystem of known – and unknown – lifeforms. Source of Article
Tesla’s long-awaited Semi truck is now being rolled out to its first customers, with the first production models landing in the hands of food and beverage giant PepsiCo, the automaker revealed at a launch event on Friday. Source of Article
Results from a trial testing the effects of CBD oil on symptoms of pain and distress in cancer patients suggest the popular product may be no more effective than a placebo, adding to an inconclusive body of research on the effects of cannabis for pain. Source of Article
New research has reported successful early tests for an electronic nose system designed to sniff out prostate cancer biomarkers in urine. The technology follows earlier research that found trained sniffer dogs can accurately detect prostate cancer. Source of Article
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