Juno reveals the roots of Jupiter's Great Red Spot

[SPACE]( [Juno reveals the roots of Jupiter's Great Red Spot]( ​The Great Red Spot, a storm bigger than Earth, has been raging on Jupiter for centuries. We’ve known its 2D size for a long time, but after a close flyover in July, Juno has finally revealed how deep into the atmosphere the storm’s roots run. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [The best VPN deal of the year]( Protect your network from third parties, stay anonymous, and access any content you want on the Internet. NordVPN creates a secure connection between your computer and the Internet, guarding your data and devices, your privacy, and your freedom online. With features including Double data encryption, Automatic Kill Switch and a worldwide network covering 56 countries, NordVPN is currently offering a 77% discount on its 3-year plan. [Read more]( [MEDICAL]( [Potential "master switch" could help immune system fight cancer]( A new study has revealed insights into a possible "master switch" protein that directs immune cells to germs or cancers. The discovery could be utilized to improve the effectiveness of immunotherapy treatments in the fight against cancer. [Read more]( [ARCHITECTURE]( [From dancing skyscrapers to huge Lego blocks: The best buildings of 2017]( Throughout the year, we've chased down the most interesting, innovative and sustainable buildings around the globe. Whether a Lego-shaped visitor's center, a bamboo sports hall, or a pair of "dancing" skyscrapers, each represents architectural excellence. Read on for our best buildings of 2017. [Read more]( [AIRCRAFT]( [Flying car racing could be headed to Australia]( ​Much of the tech found in today's cars was originally designed for racing. With that in mind, Matt Pearson figured that if there's one way of accelerating the development of flying cars, it's to race them. To that end, his company is now building what is essentially a human-capable racing drone. [Read more]( Sponsored by Taboola [ENVIRONMENT]( [Marine life can tear a single plastic bag into 1.75 million tiny pieces]( A study examining how the plastic waste is torn apart by ocean life has uncovered some eye-popping evidence, finding that a single plastic bag is literally broken into millions of microscopic pieces before being spread throughout the seas. ​ [Read more]( [SPACE]( [President Trump orders NASA back to the Moon]( Today at a White House ceremony, President Donald J. Trump signed White House Space Policy Directive 1, which directs NASA to work with commercial and international partners to send American astronauts to our satellite as the first step to going to Mars and beyond. [Read more]( [COLLECTIBLES]( [Einstein's telescope, personal computer memorabilia and an exploding rat]( The final round of scientific auctions for 2017 occurred last week and there were the usual puzzling results in a market slightly off the boil. There were some rare scientific documents and instruments to be had at reasonable prices that will return a handsome profit in the short to medium term. [Read more]( [ENERGY]( [American, Asian and European wind farming could take a serious hit from climate change]( According to new climate modeling data, the Northern hemisphere’s wind farms could see a dramatic downturn in productivity over the next hundred years, as climate change disrupts some of the key drivers that shape the world’s wind patterns. The news is better down South. [Read more]( [MEDICAL]( [Human trials of Huntington’s drug offers hope for new gene-silencing treatments]( The first human trial examining the safety of a drug designed to reduce the levels of a corrupted protein that is responsible for the devastating effects of Huntington's disease has proven a success and could lead to treatments for other neurodegenerative conditions. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [These Glowing iOS Charging Cables Are Really Useful Stocking Stuffers — Save 40%]( One part practical, one part funky, these charging cables will be just as useful as they are entertaining. Watch the glow as you charge up your iPhone or iPad, and you'll immediately get a feel for your charging speed by simply observing the speed of the light flow. The subtle glow is also perfect for finding your charging phone in the dark—or reaching for your phone in the middle of the night. [Read more]( [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY]( [Synaptics has an in-display fingerprint sensor ready for your next phone]( Component maker Synaptics says its first in-display fingerprint sensor is now in mass production. And it's coming to a phone made by one of the top five manufacturers in the world sometime next year – which may mean we won't see every Android phone maker switch to a Face ID-style biometric system. [Read more]( [MATERIALS]( ["Nanograss" glass turns clear or cloudy on command – just add water]( With blinds in front of our windows, we usually have to choose between light and privacy, but “smart glass" can toggle its opacity as needed. Now a University of Pittsburgh team has developed a new type of glass that can switch between hazy and clear in seconds – just add water. [Read more]( [MEDICAL]( [Divide and conquer: Pitting pathogens against each other helps fight drug resistance]( Researchers at the University of Michigan have come up with a novel way to fight back against drug-resistance in bacteria and viruses. By pitting pathogens against each other, then using drugs to wipe out the leftovers. [Read more]( [MEDICAL]( [Ultrasound-powered prosthetic allows amputee to play the piano]( ​Musician Jason Barnes had part of his arm amputated in 2012, but with the help of a team led by prosthetics researcher GIl Weinberg he has found new ways to keep honing his craft, the latest example being a prosthetic arm that enables fine control over the keys of a piano. [Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [Britain's tallest mountain is in Antarctica]( A recent cartographic survey by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has found that Mount Hope, at an elevation of 3,239 m (10,654 ft) above sea level, is not only the highest mountain in the British Antarctic Territory (BAT), but in any British territory. [Read more]( [MARINE]( [Underwater robot is two vehicles in one]( ​In the world of underwater robotic vehicles, there are basically two kinds: Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs). Aquabotix has recently combined the two in one device, with the release of the Integra AUV/ROV. [Read more]( [3D PRINTING]( [Massive "Rubik's Cube" will keep you twisting and turning for hours]( So you like a challenge, but a run-of-the-mill 9 x 9 x 9 Rubik's Cube just doesn't melt your brain anymore... How about tackling a colossal 33 x 33 x 33 twisty cube, like this 3D-printed creation from Grégoire Pfennig of Greg's Puzzles? 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