Lithium-free sodium batteries exit the lab and enter US production

[New Atlas logo]( Energy [Lithium-free sodium batteries exit the lab and enter US production]( [Blue has become Natron Energy's signature color owing to the patented Prussian Blue electrons it uses for the fast, frequent transfer of sodium ions that underpin its claims of 10 times lithium-ion's cycling speeds and a 50,000-cycle lifespan]( Natron Energy fell a little behind schedule on production plans for its sodium batteries but officially commenced production of the rapid-charging, long-life lithium-free batteries this week, bringing to market an intriguing new storage alternative. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This 4K Drone features dual cameras and intelligent obstacle avoidance]( The once futuristic concept of personal drones has become a reality. Gone are the days of complex piloting and limited capabilities. This 4K Dual-Camera Drone offers an easy and exhilarating entry point into aerial photography and videography. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [8K laser projectors brighten the high-end home theater]( [The 2024 D-ILA laser projectors boast high brightness, high contrast and a bunch of image optimization features for the promise of powerfully immersive home theater viewing]( Preparing for the rise of 8K movies in the home cinema, JVC Kenwood has announced new additions to its high-end D-ILA laser projector family, with the new models able to input and display 8K/60p visuals with boosted brightness and contrast. [Read more]( Aircraft [$190,000 eVTOL deliveries begin July - no license required]( [The Pivotal Helix is a single-seat eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off & Landing) PAV (Personal Aerial Vehicle) with a range of 20+ miles (with 20% reserve) and a cruise speed 55 knots (63 mph). You can order now for July 2024 delivery, and no license is required, though you can't take delivery until you have completed the training.]( Personal flight is currently undergoing a renaissance thanks to the rapid advancement of so many requisite industrial technologies. The next phase is poised to begin and the production version of this aircraft could well mark the occasion in history. [Read more]( Architecture [World's largest coastal regeneration project could transform Dubai]( [Dubai Mangroves would span over 72 km (almost 45 miles) of coastline]( Dubai already boasts the world's tallest building and now local firm Urb envisions transforming its shores with the world's largest coastal regeneration project too. The development would plant millions of mangrove trees, spread over 72 km. [Read more]( Outdoors [Fast, light micro-camping kit turns Rivian or Tesla SUV into an e-RV]( [The front of the R1S kit's drawer folds down for easier access to a cooktop]( If you're a camper who drives a Tesla Model Y or a Rivian R1S, chances are you'll love Fruble's new Camper Kits for those EVs. Both kits feature pullout drawers for meal preparation and gear storage, along with optional in-vehicle sleeping platforms. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Mirasol tiny house makes space for guests and good times]( [The Mirasol is clad in red cedar, with aluminum accenting]( One of the challenges of downsizing is that it's awkward to have friends over. Despite its compact size, Baluchon's Mirasol ensures its owner's social life won't suffer with a guest sleeping area and a kitchen that opens onto an outdoor bar. [Read more]( Motorcycles [World's first CNG-powered motorcycle launches in June]( [Baja Auto is reported to be launching the world's first CNG motorcycle in June (Bajaj RS200 model shown)]( Over the years, we've seen a number of suggested replacements for gasoline to fuel motorcycles – including steam, hydrogen, water and batteries. Now a moto maker is getting ready to launch what's billed as the world's first CNG motorcycle. [Read more]( Medical [Leech-inspired device may make for kinder, gentler blood sampling]( [The bio-inspired device replicates the manner in which leeches (pictured) draw blood through the skin]( Leeches may be creepy, but many people find hypodermic needles even creepier. That's one of the reasons why scientists have developed a new leech-inspired blood collection device, which draws blood samples without the need for a big jab. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Stressed? Study shows light shone on the head and belly helps]( [Applying low-intensity light to the head and gut simultaneously reduced the effects of chronic stress]( Applying non-invasive, low-intensity light to the head and belly simultaneously reduces the effects of chronic stress on the gut microbiome and the brain, according to a new study. The research adds to mounting evidence linking the two organs. [Read more]( Space [How to watch Boeing's Starliner launch]( [Plenty of eyes will be on Starliner when it launches on Monday]( Boeing's controversial Starliner crewed spacecraft is due to lift off on Monday, May 6 from Space Launch Complex-41 on Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 10:34 EDT. Here's how you can watch all the drama unfold live. [Read more]( Biology ['Genetic programs' allowed the ancestor of all plants to conquer dry land]( [The two strains of Zygnema obtained from the University of Göttingen]( We now know just how the earliest land plants, ancient algae, conquered terrestrial Earth hundreds of millions of years ago and laid the (literal) groundwork for all subsequent life. It highlights the fascinating genetic strategies of plant evolution. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). [Update profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( Copyright New Atlas © 2022