World-first pig kidney transplant recipient has died

[New Atlas logo]( Medical [World-first pig kidney transplant recipient has died]( [Rick Slayman has inspired millions, his family has noted]( The first successful transplant of a genetically modified pig kidney into a human recipient is still being regarded as a medical milestone and success – even though the recipient, Rick Slayman, suddenly passed away over the weekend. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This $80 HOTO Air Pump Pro is must-have gadget for every vehicle]( Say goodbye to roadside tire woes and hello to the HOTO Air Pump Pro! This little powerhouse packs a punch, inflating a standard car tire from flat to fabulous in a mere 5 minutes. That's almost faster than you can say "stranded.” [Read more]( Energy [Ultra-high density battery vests give next-gen soldiers twice the energy]( [Amprius takes the next step toward a more powerful, field-ready wearable battery]( Amprius began shipping its remarkable silicone-anode batteries in 2022, laying claim to the world's highest-density battery cells along the way. It's now focusing attention on a unique use case: a military-spec wearable battery for warfighters. [Read more]( Outdoors [The knife that launched The James Brand has done a full 180]( [The all-new Chapter 2 retails for $349]( Over the past 10 years, we've watched The James Brand develop into a modern icon of minimalist design. The Chapter was the knife that started it all, and now it's gotten a top-to-bottom redesign. The classic silhouette brings on some notable changes. [Read more]( Outdoors [Hard-wall origami roof tent is a lighter, cheaper, sleeker SUV abode]( [The HardTent turns a Rivian R1S into a hard-walled all-terrain RV]( Hardsider presents an alternative to its pickup camping system for those without a truck: a hard-walled rooftop tent like no other. The sleek, origami-style HardTent is the best hard-walled design we've looked ... and somehow, the most affordable. [Read more]( Robotics [Video: Robo erectus – W1 quadruped robot evolves to stand and walk upright]( [The W1 quadruped robot can now stand, walk and roll on its hind legs]( You might think that having four legs with wheels on the ends would already make a robot pretty useful. China's LimX Dynamics is taking things further, however, as its W1 quadruped robot is now able to stand up and walk on two "feet." [Read more]( Energy [World's highest-efficiency hydrogen system scales up for mass production]( [Hysata claims its capillary-feed electrolyzer is the world's most efficient, using some 20% less energy to produce hydrogen while also being cheaper to install and maintain]( Hysata promises the world's cheapest hydrogen, thanks to a remarkable device that splits water into H2 and O2 at 95% efficiency – some 20% higher than the best conventional electrolyzers. The company has raised US$111 million to scale up production. [Read more]( Holiday Destinations [Ummahat AlShaykh Island sets new standards in sustainable tourism]( [Offshore villas with helical structures, offering stunning sea views]( Few projects rival the Ummahat AlShaykh Island project in its sheer ambition and eco-conscious design. Spearheaded by renowned architect Kengo Kuma, this project represents a triumph of sustainability and luxury tourism in the heart of the Red Sea. [Read more]( Medical [CRISPR restores some vision to blind patients in clinical trial]( [Scientists have successfully used CRISPR gene-editing to restore some vision to patients with a hereditary form of blindness, in a new clinical trial]( CRISPR gene-editing has improved the vision of patients with a form of blindness in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial. The results give new hope to patients with the condition, and show that CRISPR could be put to use in humans to treat a range of conditions. [Read more]( Robotics [Video: $16k G1 humanoid rises up to smash nuts, twist and twirl]( [Unitree's upcoming G1 Humanoid Agent has a starting price of $16k]( Humanoid development at China's Unitree continues apace. Following its entry into the melee just last year, its fast-walking H1 bot recently got its backflip groove on. Now the faceless and hand-less humanoid is being joined by an impressive all-rounder. [Read more]( Computers [Super-pure silicon chips unlock next-generation computers]( [A new method for making super-pure silicon could pave the way for quantum computers]( Silicon is so important for electronics and computing that it’s become synonymous with technology, but the stuff has its flaws. Now scientists have created a way to make super-pure silicon chips that could pave the way for stable quantum computers. [Read more]( Robotics [Shape-shifting ‘slime’ robots learn to reach, kick, dig, and catch]( [The team created a task-based, goal-oriented control system using AI reinforcement larning]( Formless 'slime' robots that shape-change to complete complex tasks – it sounds like science fantasy. However, MIT researchers have developed a machine-learning technique that brings shape-changing soft robots a step closer to reality. [Read more]( Environment [Human hair: A surprisingly effective way to soak up oil spills]( [In the process of felting a hair mat. She has gloves on]( In a world of weird, this one ranks up there... A non-profit out of San Francisco, California, is cleaning up oil spills using the naturally adsorbent properties of human hair, woven into thick mats that soak up a gallon and a half at a time. [Read more]( Marine [eFoil inflatables soften the learning curve of hover-surfing the water]( [The Lift Blowfish gets you stable and moving with less drama]( Puerto Rico's Lift Foils likens its new Blowfish add-on accessory to a set of inflatable training wheels for eFoil beginners, making launches easier as well as providing a more versatile platform for seasoned flyers. [Read more]( Robotics [Energy-efficient underwater robot rises and falls via fuel-cell balloons]( [BayMax team member Rafe Neathery works on the Monarch ROV]( If scuba divers use inflatable BCDs (buoyancy control devices), why don't underwater robots? Well, an experimental new one does, and the technology is said to be much more energy-efficient than traditional methods of moving up and down in the water. [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