Twisted smart propeller heads for the marine outboard masses

[New Atlas logo]( Marine [Twisted smart propeller heads for the marine outboard masses]( [Sharrow. reaches out to a larger market with the aluminum MX-A propeller]( Sharrow Marine has been working to disrupt the marine industry with a reimagined propeller it calls the "future of propulsion." That future should come a little faster with the launch of the new MX-A, a more affordable, small outboard-friendly prop. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [A top language learning apps just dropped its price by over $400]( Learning a new language isn't easy, but it can be so useful whether you're traveling, working, or connecting with new friends. Don't know how to get started? A lifetime subscription to Babbel is now down to $139.97 (reg. $599). [Read more]( Outdoors [Portable wind turbine fast-charges a smartphone in under 20 minutes]( ["By offering USB-C fast-charging, an adapter for power station charging, and a 6ft mount to maximize wind capture, we’re empowering people to explore longer and farther with confidence knowing that wind power is in reach wherever they go," said Aurea CEO, Cat Adalay]( Even though we head into nature to get away from it all, we usually haul along our mobile gadgetry. Such things need power of course, which might not be easy to find in the middle of nowhere. That's where the Shine 2.0 comes in. [Read more]( Automotive [Porsche's 6-stroke engine doubles up on power and compression]( [The legendary Porsche 911 GTS flat 6 powerplant – a spectacular example of the modern four-stroke]( Intake, compression, power, then exhaust. Every 4-stroke engine ever made – about 80% of all engines currently in existence – function on this principle – even rotary engines. But now, Porsche has filed a patent to make a 6-stroke engine. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [High-end tiny house doubles down on storage and space-saving design]( [The Kootenay Inventory is a two-bedroom tiny house that focuses on comfort and storage space, and is up for sale for $174,900]( One of the challenges of downsizing to a tiny house is the lack of separation and storage space. The Kootenay Inventory addresses these concerns with a space-saving layout that squeezes a lot of features into a length of 33 ft. [Read more]( Technology [5D ‘eternity crystal’ stores 360 TB of data for billions of years]( [The full humane genome has been inscribed onto a 5D crystal for posterity]( Scientists have stored the entire human genome on a five-dimensional crystal capable of storing up to 360 terabytes of information and is built to survive for billions of years. The tech could be used to create an enduring record of human, animal, and plant genomes. [Read more]( Energy [Glowing crystal-powered nuclear battery boasts 8,000x efficiency boost]( [The americium crystal at the heart of the new micronuclear battery]( When you picture a sci-fi energy source, glowing green crystals are right up there. Scientists in China have now demonstrated just that, in the form of a “micronuclear battery” that can provide continuous low levels of power for decades. [Read more]( Bicycles [200-mile fat-tire cargo ebike aims for the long haul]( [The LE20 cargo ebike can haul you and your gear for more than 200 miles]( Cargo ebikes are often pitched as family car alternatives, but limited range can be tiresome. If you'd rather be riding than charging, Engwe has launched a fat-tire model that could provide motor assist for more than 200 miles before needing a top up. [Read more]( Technology [Watch: Soldering under a microscope will short-circuit your brain]( [You've never seen soldering quite like this before]( Here's a feast for your eyes: mesmerizing footage of circuit boards being soldered, massively magnified under an ultra- powerful microscope. It's a fun watch, even if you've never picked up a soldering iron before. [Read more]( Cancer [Giving T cells extra batteries supercharges them against cancer]( [Giving immune cells extra "batteries" helps them fight cancer more effectively]( T cells are our first line of defense against cancer, but the battle tends to exhaust them. Now, scientists have found a way to give them extra “batteries” to keep them fighting longer, with promising early results in mice. [Read more]( Military [Full-scale model of autonomous, expendable fighter plane unveiled]( [Full-scale mock-up of the General Atomics CCA]( Giving a preview of the future of military aircraft, General Atomics unveiled a full-scale mock-up of its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), which is an autonomous warplane designed to augment air forces with cheaper, expendable robotic fighters. [Read more]( Science [Forest-floor mirrors give shaded seedlings a 175% growth-boost]( [A Serianthes seedling that was part of the study, surrounded by a 7.5-cm (3-inch)-wide ring of mirrors]( Many indoor plant enthusiasts know that mirrors can be used to direct more sunlight onto plants that need it. Scientists have now developed a method of applying that same principle to tree seedlings that are struggling to grow in shady forests. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Epson aims to replace big-screen TVs with smart mini projectors]( [Epson says that the EF-21 and EF-22 mini projectors "bring affordable big screen, immersive entertainment to the home allowing up to 10 years of no-maintenance and hassle-free viewing for the whole family"]( Folks looking for an alternative to the room-dominating big-screen TV for their audiovisual entertainment are just the kind of people Epson is aiming for with its latest EpiqVision smart mini projectors. [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