The year in science and technology

As the curtain falls on 2018, it's time for a final look back at some of the most significant, captivating, inspiring and downright weird stories that made headlines in the world of science and technology. Thanks for reading New Atlas throughout the year - we wish you all a safe and happy 2019! [SPACE]( [Blast offs and bubbly: The year in space, 2018]( When it comes to space travel, and space in genera​l, 2018 has been a busy year. It was one marked by remarkable technological firsts, dramatic incidents, and new milestones set. Oh, and space champagne. So, let's look back on the highlights of the year in space, 2018. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [X-Mas Special: 5 years of PureVPN for just $1.32 per month!]( PureVPN has an extra-special VPN deal for you this X-Mas. PureVPN operates a self-managed VPN network with a large pool of anonymous IPs and 750+ servers in 140+ countries for 100% privacy. Ultra-fast speeds, 24-hour support, a 31-day money back guarantee and no logs of your activities are just some of the benefits of this premier VPN service. For a limited time you can get 5 years of PureVPN for just $79 – at only $1.32 per month that's a saving of 88%! [Read more]( [ENERGY]( [This most innovative battery designs of the year]( How we store that energy is a constant work in progress, and while scientists are making important but incremental advances with inventive new materials, others are out to entirely reinvent what we think of as a battery. Here are five of the most innovative examples from 2018. [Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [Global wake up call headlines the year in science]( Another year is winding up, so it's time to look back at the scientific breakthroughs that excited us this year. From innovative new materials that open the door to more advanced tools and products, to discoveries that continue to push the borders of human knowledge, 2018 didn't fail to deliver. [Read more]( [DIGITAL CAMERAS]( [The most spectacular, surreal and psychedelic photography of 2018]( From alien architecture to neon water reflections, the last 12 months have delivered a stunning array of photographic treats. To celebrate the new year we have hand-picked a collection of the most mind-bending, sublime, and spectacular photographs we've been treated to in 2018. [Read more]( Sponsored by Taboola //gizmagptyltd.cmail19.com/t/d-l-nddijuy-wtkuhhtil-s///gizmagptyltd.cmail19.com/t/d-l-nddijuy-wtkuhhtil-w/ [SCIENCE]( [Octopuses on ecstasy and the mummy juice conspiracy: The weirdest science stories of 2018]( Science is amazing, but sometimes scientists do get a little niche in their studies. Here is a list of the weirdest science stories we came across this year, from twerking robots to bizarre snail-to-snail memory transference and a fountain-of-youth sarcophagus conspiracy that sums up 2018. [Read more]( [COMPUTERS]( [From weapons to works of art: The year in artificial intelligence]( In 2018 we witnessed developments that pave the way for a future where AI systems could heal us, harm us, or even teach us. Here are the highlights from a fascinating year of advances in artificial intelligence. [Read more]( [HOME ENTERTAINMENT]( [The best future-focused sci-fi film and TV coming in 2019]( If you are a fan of weird futurist sci-fi then the next twelve months promise a huge array of amazing new film and television. Here are our picks for the most anticipated future visions of 2019, on both big and small screens. [Read more]( [GOOD THINKING]( [The year's weirdest and wackiest inventions]( Every now and then, an invention comes along that makes us wonder how we ever lived without it – but those are in the minority. New Atlas rounds up the weirdest and wackiest inventions that left us scratching our heads this year. [Read more]( [DIGITAL CAMERAS]( [A year behind the lens: The most interesting cameras of 2018]( The camera world didn't offer up a whole lot of big surprises in 2018. The trends that became clear in 2017 were taken to new heights, with big sensor mirrorless rigs taking center stage, putting medium format and full frame horsepower into ever smaller and lighter bodies. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [Explore New Career Options in 2019 With This CompTIA Master Class]( CompTIA A+ training teaches and certifies students in IT fundamentals like installation, preventative maintenance, networking, security, troubleshooting, customer service and communication to work with clients. To earn your CompTIA A+ certification — an essential to working in IT — you'll need to pass the 220-901 and 220-902 exams. This course will prepare you to pass the 220-901 exam. Integrity Training is a CompTIA Partner, ensuring the course curriculum is CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum (CAQC). [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