Movement at the top in 2024 World University Rankings

[New Atlas logo]( Good Thinking [Movement at the top in 2024 World University Rankings]( The 2024 QS World University Rankings were released this week, and with three new key metrics added to the scoring process, several universities have rocketed to the international forefront, while traditional icons are being pushed below the fold. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [These Sony noise-cancelling earphones are ideal for active lifestyles]( The world can be a cacophony of unwanted noise. Noisy neighbors with questionable taste in music, the persistent hum of airplane engines, or even overenthusiastic colleagues hovering at your desk– sometimes, you just need an escape. [Read more]( Marine [ABB's cycloidal marine propellers: Efficient thrust in any direction]( [ABB describes the Dynafin concept as "essentially a cycloidal propeller with individually controlled blades"]( Earlier this month, we featured a Whale Design propeller that looked to nature for improved efficiency. Switzerland's ABB Marine has also been inspired by "the dynamic motions of a whale's tail" for its multi-blade Dynafin propulsion concept. [Read more]( Technology [Paintball-blasting home security camera redefines 'enter at own risk']( [The creators of PaintCam Eve want it to be a new, rather artistic force in neighborhood watch]( The humble home security camera is now ready and willing to choose violence. This innovative machine uses AI to identify friends and family, and will pepper anyone else with paintballs – or tear gas rounds – at "ultra-high precision." Good lord. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Ranking Apple TV+ sci-fi shows: From 'Severance' to 'For All Mankind']( [Ranking all the Apple TV + sci-fi shows from worst to best]( Apple TV+ has clearly invested in top-shelf science fiction as a defining pillar of its offering – and overall, it's put together an impressive slate. From outright successes to grand artistic swing 'n' misses, here's our ranking, worst to best. [Read more]( Automotive [8-seat mini-camper shifts instantly from MPV to RV via stackable pods]( [The Adria Mode is a new style of modular camper van]( Adria has introduced a unique ultra-adaptable mini-camper it calls the Mode. It does away with large, fixed camping furniture in favor of modular pods that carry easily, pack neatly on the ride and offer multipurpose utility at camp. [Read more]( Space [Japan to build NASA a Moon camper van you can drive without spacesuits]( [Artist's concept of the Moon camper van]( When NASA returns to the Moon, its astronauts will enjoy tooling around in a pressurized camper van courtesy of JAXA and Toyota. The two-person vehicle is part of a US/Japan agreement that includes putting the first Japanese astronauts on the Moon. [Read more]( Biology [Birds sing in their sleep – and now we can decipher their dreams]( [Researchers have translated the great kiskadee's silent nighttime vocal activities into a synthetic song]( Researchers have tracked muscle contractions in a bird's vocal tract, and reconstructed the song it was silently singing in its sleep. The resulting audio is a very specific call, allowing the team to figure out what the bird's dream was about. [Read more]( Drones [Video: Ultra-efficient flying pogo robot bounces around on its tail]( [The Hopcopter drone, held sideways in this shot]( It might look hilarious in motion, but this remarkable aerial drone extends its battery life from a few minutes up to a full hour by bouncing around on a springy pogo tail. That incredible efficiency makes it attractive for a wide range of missions. [Read more]( Energy [World first energy storage unit demonstrates zero degradation over 5 years]( [CATL has managed to squeeze 6.25 MWh of LFP battery capacity into a 20-ft container, while also promising zero degradation of power and capacity for the first five years of operation]( China's CATL – the world's largest EV battery producer – has launched TENER, which is described as the "world's first mass-producible energy storage system with zero degradation in the first five years of use." [Read more]( Wearables [Odd-looking glasses track your eyes and facial expressions without cameras]( [Head scientist Ke Li models prototype glasses equipped with both the GazeTrak and EyeEcho systems]( Two new technologies allow a single pair of glasses to track eye movements and read the wearer's facial expressions, respectively. The systems use sonar instead of cameras, for better battery life and increased user privacy. [Read more]( Biology [First known fractal molecule is a natural mathematical marvel]( [A molecular model of the fractal protein, showing clear signs of a Sierpiński triangle structure]( Fractals are a fascinating type of pattern for mathematics nerds, with their repeating, artificial-looking structures. Now, scientists have discovered the first known fractal protein – and it seems to be an evolutionary accident. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). 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