NASA study uncovers factors responsible for Earth's irregular spin

[ENVIRONMENT]( [NASA study uncovers three factors responsible for Earth's irregular spin]( The Earth’s spin naturally drifts on its axis over time, and that’s generally chalked up to the way mass is distributed and redistributed across the planet’s surface. Now, NASA scientists studying data gathered across the entire 20th century have identified three broad processes that play a part. [Read more]( [DIGITAL CAMERAS]( [Canon refreshes 65x superzoom compact snapper]( ​Canon has announced an upgrade to the now four year-old SX60 HS compact superzoom. Though the focal length remains unchanged, the image sensor and processor of the PowerShot SX70 HS have been updated, along with the electronic viewfinder and video recording capabilities. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [Enjoy The Power Of Flight With This DIY Drone]( Channel your inner tinkerer and take to the skies with your own customizable drone! 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[Read more]( [URBAN TRANSPORT]( [Electric skateboard maker glides out e-scooter]( California's Inboard Technology, the maker of the M1 electric skateboard, has put its street-savvy mobility know-how to good use to tap in to the rising popularity of e-scooters with the Glider electric kick scooter.​ [Read more]( Sponsored by Taboola //gizmagptyltd.cmail20.com/t/d-l-bukhlid-wtkuhhtil-s///gizmagptyltd.cmail20.com/t/d-l-bukhlid-wtkuhhtil-w/ [ARCHITECTURE]( [Low-energy upstate home is barn house on the outside, Passive House on the inside]( The Mountain House in upstate New York, by Amalgam Studio, very much follows a low-energy approach to heating and cooling, while honoring the history of the area with all the aesthetic hallmarks of a good ol’ fashioned countryside barn.​ [Read more]( [MOTORCYCLES]( [Video: Is this the world's fastest streetbike?]( Sean Mills, of Big CC Racing in Berkshire, UK, has a serious claim to the world's fastest street-legal motorcycle after rider Phil Hall used his variable boost, stroked-out turbo 'Busa to hit 271 mph (436 kmh) at the recent Straightliners event at Elvington Airstrip. [Read more]( [MEDICAL]( [New research may answer why many recent Alzheimer's clinical trials have failed]( For several years research into an effective treatment preventing cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease has constantly failed in human clinical trials, but a new study may finally explain the reason behind these failures, and offer a solution in a drug currently used to treat stroke. [Read more]( [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY]( [Samsung announces funky midrange Galaxy A7 with triple rear camera setup]( Samsung has given us a September surprise with the announcement of its latest Galaxy A7, a mid-range smartphone with outstanding photographic capabilities thanks to no less than three rear-facing cameras and an impressive 24-megapixel, f/2.0 selfie camera to boot. [Read more]( [AROUND THE HOME]( [Gillette's heated razor mimics the effects of a hot towel shave]( ​​It’s not common to see household names turn to crowdfunding platforms, but Gillette is doing just that for its hot new blade promised to deliver a smoother finish for gentlemen who like to keep it clean. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [Ready to seize this VPN offer?]( 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 your privacy on up to six devices at the same time. With features including Double data encryption, Automatic Kill Switch and a worldwide network covering 56 countries, NordVPN is currently offering its 2-year plan for $3.99 per month - that's 2 years of peace of mind with 66% off! [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Tesla Model 3 puts in five-star crash test performance]( A new round of crash testing by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) put the Tesla Model 3 sedan through its paces, finding it performed impressively across all categories. ​ [Read more]( [SPACE]( [Analog astronauts test water-hunting radar for future Mars missions]( Scientists from the Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica's (INAF) Istituto di Astrofisica e Planetologia Spaziali and the University of Perugia have developed a towable ground radar designed to look for water on the planet Mars that was tested by a team of analog astronauts. [Read more]( [BIOLOGY]( [Why scientists gave ecstasy to octopuses]( If you've ever wondered what would happen if you gave an octopus a strong dose of ecstasy then wonder no more. Researchers have recently revealed the results of experiments finding that social behavior can be triggered in a particularly asocial species of octopus through exposure to MDMA. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Aston-Martin teases new alien hypercar]( The outrageous Valkyrie is one of the most bizarre and alien machines you might ever be lucky enough to see on the road, so when Aston Martin announces it's building another hypercar, we pay attention – even if all we get is a charcoal sketch and a few details to work with. [Read more]( [BIOLOGY]( [Move over, great whites – basking sharks like jumping, too]( ​If you've watched even one TV show about sharks, then chances are you've seen awesome footage of great whites jumping completely out of the water. As it turns out, though, they're not the only ones who like getting high. Their even larger cousin, the basking shark, has also been spotted doing so. [Read more]( [MOTORCYCLES]( [Hudway Sight could give your helmet a case of the HUDs]( ​We've seen helmets with built-in HUD (head up display) tech before, but what if you already have a perfectly good helmet that you don't want to get rid of? Well, that's where the Hudway Sight system may come in handy. [Read more]( [ELECTRONICS]( [Amazon has a host of new Echo and Alexa devices to smarten up your home (and car)]( In an announcement-packed press show that seems to be becoming an annual event for Amazon, the company has unveiled a host of different Echo-branded and Alexa-powered devices for 2018, including redesigned speakers and a smart microwave. We've got the details on everything that's new. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Fleet of Hyundai hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks to roll out from 2019]( Hyundai Motor has teamed with H2 Energy to build 1,000 fuel cell-electric trucks for the Swiss market. The commercial trucks will begin rolling out in 2019, which will likely make Hyundai the first company to commercially produce a heavy-duty truck powered by fuel cells. [Read more]( [DIGITAL CAMERAS]( [GoPro promises smoother video than ever, with Hero7 Black]( ​Actioncammers, take note – GoPro has just announced its latest flagship model, the Hero7 Black. According to the company, the camera's new HyperSmooth feature offers the sort of video stabilization that ordinarily requires a separate motorized gimbal. [Read more]( [VR]( [Firefox unveils virtual reality web browser]( ​​Mozilla has unveiled Firefox Reality, a new web browser for virtual and augmented reality hardware. It's designed to browse traditional 2D web content while also hoping to push the boundaries of what the web can do when coupled with VR technology, and can be operated by voice command.​ [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 © 2018