Sikorsky flight tests rotor blown wing VTOL tail-sitter for DARPA

[New Atlas logo]( Aircraft [Sikorsky flight tests rotor blown wing VTOL tail-sitter for DARPA]( [Sikorsky's rotor blown wing VTOL is one of two projects advancing to the next phase of DARPA's AdvaNced airCraft Infrastructure-Less Launch And RecoverY (ANCILLARY) program]( Sikorsky has advanced to the next phase of a DARPA project to develop an unmanned VTOL aircraft capable of flying all-weather missions from ships or land. The rotor blown wing VTOL tail-sitter is currently undergoing flight testing. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This Memorial Day, grill up some language skills with Babbel—only $140]( It’s time to add a dash of international flavor to your Memorial Day weekend. With the help of Babbel, the #1-selling language learning app, you can turn your downtime into "euphoria" (Greek for "a feeling of intense happiness"). [Read more]( Materials [Diamonds grown at normal pressure in just 15 minutes]( [Scientists in South Korea have developed a new way to grow diamonds in the lab in minutes, under normal pressure levels]( Diamonds are famously formed under high pressure and temperature, which is partly why they’re so valuable. But now, scientists have created diamonds in a lab under regular pressure in just 15 minutes. [Read more]( Medical [Male birth control breakthrough safely switches off fit sperm for a while]( [Promising discovery targets sperm to create temporary sterility, with no other side effects]( A non-hormonal, reversible and safe male pill may be in sight, as scientists successfully silence a protein crucial in fertile sperm production. Knocking out this protein temporarily resulted in unviable sperm, without any lasting impacts on fertility. [Read more]( Computers [World's first microcomputer is up for auction right now]( [The Q1 microcomputer had a built-in keyboard and plasma screen]( The Q1 desktop microcomputer, the world's first microcomputer that was uncovered in storage boxes by accident by cleaners at Kingston University in London, is going on the auction block at Heritage Auctions, along with a later version and a printer. [Read more]( Bicycles [HoloBike aims to put indoor cyclists right in the glasses-free 3D action]( [The immersive HoloBike system is presently on Kickstarter]( Indoor cycling could soon be getting a lot more appealing. The HoloBike system combines a stationary bike with an immersive, interactive 3D holographic display … and it doesn't require riders to wear cumbersome VR helmets or glasses. [Read more]( Space [James Webb captures first direct images of galaxies born at Cosmic Dawn]( [An illustration of early galaxies forming]( The James Webb Space Telescope has captured direct images of galaxies being born at the cosmic dawn. This is the first time this has ever been witnessed by astronomers, confirming models for galaxy formation. [Read more]( Good Thinking [World's oldest land plants turn smart tech into a relaxing mini forest]( [Moss Echo is also a statement piece for any room]( What does a 450-million-year old land plant have to do with waking you up for work in the morning? Unless you're sleeping on a forest floor, we'd say not a whole lot. Moss Echo is out to change all that, bringing ancient nature into the modern home. [Read more]( Bicycles [1,000-kW full-suspension adventure ebike powers through city and trail]( ["This full-suspension adventure ebike is a powerhouse that delivers top performance both on and off the road"]( Among a newly refreshed lineup, Austin-based MOD Bikes has introduced the latest version of its full-suspension adventure ebike. The Black model boasts full squish, Kenda fat tires, 28-mph pedal-assist and up to 100 miles of dual-battery range. [Read more]( Technology [‘Selective hearing’ headphones: Hear clearly in a crowd with one look]( [Headphones that use AI to single out one voice in a crowded space]( Researchers have used AI attached to off-the-shelf headphones to isolate the voice of one speaker in a noisy crowd just by looking at them. The code for their next-level noise cancelling system is freely available if you want to build your own. [Read more]( Marine [Hydrogen passenger ferry cleared for commercial service in the Bay Area]( [The Sea Change hydrogen fuel cell passenger ferry will enter a 6-month pilot in the Bay Area from June, ahead of serving a permanent route later in the year]( Switch Maritime has revealed that the US Coast Guard has given the green light for the first hydrogen passenger ferry in the US to enter commercial service. The Sea Change is expected to start full operations later this year. [Read more]( Medical [Stamp-sized patch that reads brain blood flow is going to market]( [The prototype ultrasound patch, with a penny for scale]( A wearable ultrasound patch could soon be saving lives, by monitoring the blood flow in hospital patients' brains. The device is only about the size of a postage stamp plus it works continuously, unlike traditional methods. [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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