Video: Crafty quadcopter sits on power lines to recharge

[New Atlas logo]( Drones [Video: Crafty quadcopter sits on power lines to recharge]( [The photo at left shows the drone's cable guide (white), inside of which is its gripper (blue)]( Battery life wouldn't be an issue for drones if they could just recharge on power lines as needed. That's exactly what an experimental new quadcopter can now do, allowing it to stay aloft pretty much indefinitely. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Two drones, one low price: This 4K drone bundle takes flight for $166]( Calling all drone enthusiasts and aspiring aerial photographers! This offer presents a fantastic opportunity to snag not one, but two incredible drones from Ninja Dragon: the Phantom Eagle PRO 4K and the Blade K. [Read more]( Automotive [$6 a day EV subscription service could disrupt the auto industry]( [Helixx has an industry-disrupting vision for the future of mobility, and it is nothing like the vehicle ownership model and import-export model we have known since automobiles were invented.]( These electric cars & trucks use battery-swap recharging, offer immediate replacement if damaged, and roll out at prices down to $0.25 per hour, with no upfront fees... That's $6 a day plus electricity. The idea is potentially massively disruptive. [Read more]( Outdoors [Hogzilla 4x4 expander truck camper doubles in size via sliding bedroom]( [The Hogzilla 4x4 Xpander Canopy turns a small pickup truck into a large base camp]( That's right, the freakin' HOG ZILLA. It's a pickup camper like no other pickup camper we've seen before, a straightforward flatbed canopy on the road, a blown-out-the-back, multi-room indoor/outdoor living complex when parked. [Read more]( Medical [Recurrent UTIs banished for up to nine years by simple oral spray]( [The non-invasive vaccine has been effective in stopping the return of UTIs]( An oral vaccine that prevents urinary tract infections (UTIs) recurring has shown to provide protection for nearly a decade in a majority of patients, according to a new study. This easy treatment offers a safe, effective method of UTI prevention. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Toilet flush tests reveal just how nasty it is to leave the lid up]( [An automatic toilet flushing device can reduce bacterial spread]( When it comes to toilet etiquette, do you put the lid down before you flush, or leave it up? A new study has shown just what happens when you leave it up – and the results might have you questioning just what you do behind closed doors. [Read more]( Medical [New asthma cause identified – and a new angle for treatment]( [A new root cause for asthma has been identified – as well as a new potential way to treat it]( As common as asthma is, exactly how it starts remains murky. Scientists have now identified a new root cause, and importantly a new angle for treating the disease that can prevent the main symptoms. [Read more]( Architecture [Is Saudi's vision of a 170-km-long mirrored skyscraper a desert mirage?]( [The Line's initial phase will be completed by 2030 and will have a length of 2.4 km (1.5 miles)]( A new report suggests that Saudi Arabia's 170-km-long skyscraper the Line is facing a major setback. Though still an ambitious project, its initial phase will now be much more modest than originally planned. [Read more]( Architecture [Epic glass museum shatters tradition to send a message]( [The Floating Glass Museum merges tradition and innovation to make a statement]( The Floating Glass Museum is the stunning result of a collaboration between an international team of architects and designers who, with the support of AI, have merged tradition and innovation to envision a traveling symbol of environmental awareness. [Read more]( Space [Theory of Relativity drives plan for Moon standard time]( [The Moon may soon be going the way of the Earth, with time zones established]( Thanks to Albert Einstein, the US Government wants to establish an official time zone for the Moon. It has less to do with jet lag and more to do with how gravity affects time and can throw a lot of very precise technologies seriously off track. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Tiny electric robovan cleans 1 million square feet of road per charge]( [The Robosweeper S1 is designed to work in parks, traffic lanes, river banks and sidewalks]( Keeping bike paths and roads clear of debris is a necessary but thankless task for sanitation workers. The Robosweeper S1 from WeRide can work alongside street crews, or can work alone to quietly clean up day or night. [Read more]( Architecture [Man-made mountain invites museum-goers to scale its peaks]( [The Culture CBD Modern Technology Experience Center will be covered in greenery and invite visitors to climb on top of its hilly exterior]( Stefano Boeri Architetti's upcoming project in China is part museum and part mountain. Hosting technology focused exhibits inside, the tree-covered building will allow visitors to enjoy a little nature in the middle of a bustling metropolis. 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