DARPA’s massive Manta Ray robotic sub hits the sea

[New Atlas logo]( Military [DARPA’s massive Manta Ray robotic sub hits the sea]( [The Manta ray dwarfs a a small work boat behind it]( DARPA has unveiled more of its mysterious Manta Ray robotic sub, with impressive new images of the prototype Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (UUV) undergoing its first sea trials off the coast of Southern California. And it's somewhat of a beast. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Add the $40 Mezzo Bone Conduction Headphones to your active lifestyle]( Traditional headphones are yesterday's news. Stuck ears, muffled surroundings, and that constant fear of missing your name being called out—who needs it? Enter Mezzo bone conduction headphones, the coolest tech upgrade you never knew you needed. [Read more]( Bicycles [Plug-and-play bike wearables clip everyday shoes into clipless pedals]( [Commute to work or events without the need for lugging extra shoes around or wearing uncomfortable, unstylish bike shoes off the bike]( Clipless bike shoes are great for cycling but not much else. ClipClap lets everyday cyclists remove those clipless cleats ASAP. Its wearable adapters strap around everyday shoes, clip in during the ride, and immediately stow away after. [Read more]( Energy [Advanced 'high-density waterless hydro' energy plant gets green light]( [RheEnergise's system uses a super-dense fluid instead of water]( This remarkable project promises to open up zero-carbon energy storage to a broad range of areas without huge hills, delivering 2.5 times the power of water-based hydro. A pilot plant has been greenlit, with full-size, grid-scale projects to follow. [Read more]( Bicycles [Fat-tire folding ebike gives budget adventurers the power to explore]( [The Engine Pro 2.0 folding ebike provides 1,200 watts of peak motor power for exploring beyond city limits]( Engwe has rolled out a fat-tire folding adventure ebike with full suspension that can be hauled to the foot of the hills in the SUV's trunk, before unfolding and tapping into the Engine Pro 2.0's 1,200 watts of peak motor grunt. [Read more]( Architecture [Aston Martin's sail-shaped skyscraper looks fit for a Bond villain's lair]( [Aston Martin Residences Miami is the automaker's first completed real estate project]( Aston Martin's first completed real estate project wouldn't look out of place as a villain's lair in a Bond movie. The extraordinary skyscraper takes the form of a huge glass sail and rises to a height of 249 m above the Miami coastline. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Greek e-quadracycles haul people and cargo using pedals and motors]( [The Gloubos Ilos – soon to be making deliveries on a street near you?]( What do you get when you cross the eco-friendliness and fitness value of an ebike with the stability and weather protection of a small car? Well, you get an e-quadracycle, such as the funky new Orion and Ilos from Greek startup Gloubos. [Read more]( Pets [Is your mutt tougher than my purebred? Study of 27,000 dogs weighs in]( [Purebreds like this golden retriever might be more prone to specific health concerns, but overall they're no less healthy than their mixed-breed cousins]( In the world of dog owners, there's a perception that purebreds suffer more health woes than their tougher mixed-breed cohorts. A new study casts doubt on that assumption and cautions against using it as the basis for choosing your new best friend. [Read more]( Outdoors [Jetdive Pro puts a dual electric power boost on divers' hips]( [The Jetdive Pro system is presently on Kickstarter]( If you're looking for a hands-free wearable electric boost while snorkeling or scuba diving, the Jetdive Pro should definitely fit the bill. It's not the first product of its kind, but it is claimed to be the best in several key ways. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Moonwalkers robotic shoes speed walk to market at $1,400]( [The Moonwalkers robo-shoes from Shift Robotics have now officially hit the market and at $1,400 they present as a legitimate, low-cost, no-maintenance, easily-carried, last-mile transportation solution.]( The Moonwalker robo-shoes from Shift Robotics have now officially hit the market and at $1,400 they present as a legitimate, low-cost, no-maintenance, easily-carried, last-mile transportation solution. [Read more]( Materials [Strong shape-memory adhesive could put Spider-Man to shame]( [Scientists have created a new reusable adhesive out of shape-memory material]( Forget radioactive spiders – a new breakthrough could make it easier to get Spider-Man’s wall-crawling powers. Scientists in Singapore have created a strong and reusable adhesive out of a shape-memory polymer, triggered by temperature changes. [Read more]( Medical [Experimental antibody drug prevents and even reverses diabetes onset]( [A new monoclonal antibody therapy shows promise in preventing diabetes onset in mouse tests]( A promising new drug could prevent and even reverse the onset of type 1 diabetes. The experimental monoclonal antibody drug was found to act like a shield to protect insulin-producing cells from damage and even extended lifespan in some cases. [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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