Seawater-slurping hydrogen reactor able to power a sub for 30 days

[New Atlas logo]( Energy [Seawater-slurping hydrogen reactor able to power a sub for 30 days]( [MIT researchers Aly Kombargi (left) and Niko Tsakiris (right) with their new hydrogen reactor]( MIT scientists have discovered an intriguing new way to produce hydrogen fuel, using just soda cans, seawater and coffee grounds. The team says the chemical reaction could power engines or fuel cells in marine vehicles that suck in seawater. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Unlock travel savings with Matt's Flights Premium Plan, only $79.97]( Traveling doesn't have to be expensive. With Matt's Flights Premium Plan, you can unlock exclusive domestic and international flight deals customized to your preferred regions for a one-time payment of $79.97. [Read more]( Lifestyle [Same-sex marriage recognition means highly skilled workers avoided US]( [Recognition of same-sex marriage across the EU has had a negative impact on the US]( The recognition of same-sex marriage across the European Union has had a negative impact on the US economy, causing the number of highly skilled foreign workers seeking visas to drop by about 21%, according to a new study. [Read more]( Energy [Revolutionary grid-scale wave energy generator deployed in Hawaii]( [The OE-35 uses a Wells turbine]( Ocean Energy has deployed its 826-tonne wave energy converter buoy OE-35 at the US Navy's Wave Energy Test Site off the coast of the island of Oahu ahead of it being hooked up to Hawaii's electricity grid. [Read more]( Medical [Maglev titanium heart now whirs inside the chest of a live patient]( [The BiVACOR total artificial heart is about the size of a large fist]( For the first time, the fully mechanical heart made by BiVACOR, which uses the same technology as high-speed rail lines, has been implanted inside a human being. The feat marks a major step in keeping people alive as they wait for heart transplants. [Read more]( Urban Transport [3,000-W ebike/scoot hybrid guaranteed to turn heads]( [The Owlet One e-scootbike thing sports a 3,000-watt peak hub motor for 180 Nm of torque plus a 60-mile removable battery]( Finding that many ebike riders prefer to throttle through commutes and urban adventures, LA-based startup Owlet opted to ditch the pedals altogether for its upcoming One model – a high-torque angular beast with attitude. [Read more]( Good Thinking [Superlight running shoes sport sprayed-on uppers]( [Each upper incorporates 1.5 km (0.9 miles) of sprayed-on filament]( People may joke about tight jeans being "spray-on pants," but On's new Cloudboom Strike LS is a spray-on running shoe. Its LightSpray production process is much faster than traditional methods, resulting in an ultra-lightweight finished product. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Tiny house for two maximizes space with compact but comfortable layout]( [The Bandelier is based on a triple-axle trailer and has a length of 28 ft (8.5 m)]( Rocky Mountain Tiny Houses recently revealed the Bandelier. Despite its modest length of just 28 ft, the tiny house makes space for a comfortable interior for two, plus guests, that boasts a well-proportioned living area – and even a bathtub. [Read more]( Space [The official definition of a planet could soon change again]( [Pluto was famously booted from the planet club due to a change in definition – now a new definition of a "planet" could be on the way]( The official definition of a “planet” could be set to change again soon. Last time that happened, Pluto was kicked out of the club, but the new proposed definition is designed to be more inclusive. [Read more]( Science [Language affects how fast our brains perceive different shades of color]( [Speaking a language with multiple words for different color shades speeds up perception of those shades]( Speaking a language with different words for different color shades means the brain perceives those shades quicker than using a language with only one word for that color, highlighting the interaction between language and perception according to a new study. [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