Hands-on with the eagerly-awaited Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

[DIGITAL CAMERAS] [Hands-on with the eagerly-awaited Canon EOS 5D Mark IV] The Canon 5D Mark IV will no-doubt be a hit with professional and enthusiast photographers who, rightly, hold the series in high regard. We recently got to spend a bit of time with the upcoming DSLR to see how it compares to its predecessors and rivals. Read on for our first impressions. [Read more] [GOOD THINKING] [Star Trek: 50 years of boldly going] Star Trek is a cultural phenomenon that still reverberates half a century later, not only in entertainment, but in its impact on science and technology. New Atlas looks at the tech of the original Star Trek and why it still inspires scientists and engineers. [Read more] [SPACE] [One big question: What were the biggest surprises from living in a simulated Martian habitat for a full year?] As part of our regular weekly feature, New Atlas asked two of the HI-SEAS mission participants what their biggest positive and negative surprises were from living in close quarters with other people for a full year in an effort to see what early human life might be like on Mars.​​ [Read more] [AUTOMOTIVE] [Parsimonious Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid can still get up and run] Having transformed the Panamera from an ugly duckling into a beautiful swan, Porsche has decided to improved its environmental credentials as well. The Panamera 4 E-Hybrid packs a sledgehammer punch, but can dial back the insanity and silently run on pure electric power. [Read more] [MILITARY] [USS Zumwalt starts stealthy voyage to San Diego home port] ​The US Navy has revealed that the USS Zumwalt, its largest-ever destroyer and most technologically-advanced surface ship to date, left the Bath Iron Works in Maine, US, and is preparing for its three-month journey to its home port in San Diego. [Read more] [MATERIALS] [Superhydrophobic spray-on coating could waterproof your phone forever] Most superhydrophobic coatings aren't overly durable, meaning their water repelling properties can be easily lost. Now ANU scientists have developed a new spray-on superhydrophobic coating that is much more robust than existing solutions and low-cost to manufacture and apply. [Read more] [AUTOMOTIVE] [Toyota aims mid-engine 2WD Hilux Evo at Dakar 2017] Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa has its eyes on a big Dakar 2017 showing, key to which will be its all-new rally car. The mid-engine 2WD Hilux Evo is lighter, faster and more balanced than its predecessor. [Read more] [AUTOMOTIVE] [Caterham delves into past with delightfully retro Seven Sprint] Caterham has delved (even further) back in time to find inspiration for its latest offering. The new Seven Sprint might use the same underpinnings as its entry-level Seven 160, but all the details are firmly rooted in the 1960s. [Read more] [ENERGY] [Thin plastic overlayer doubles efficiency of rooftop solar panels] Swiss startup Insolight has developed a thin plastic overlayer that sits atop a solar panel and directs the sun's rays to a small area of very high performance solar cells to achieve a solar conversion efficiency of 36.4 percent. [Read more] [SPACE] [OSIRIS-REx on its way to asteroid rendezvous] NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid sampling mission is on its way. At 7:05 pm EDT, the unmanned probe lifted off atop an Atlas/Centaur booster from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. [Read more] [SPACE] ["Hitler's Acid" might lie at the heart of gas giant planets and their moons] Russian chemists have discovered that some exotic compounds may be formed in high pressure environments like those found inside Uranus, Neptune and other gas giant planets. [Read more] [MEDICAL] [Placing a finger over your smartphone flash could soon reveal a low red blood cell count] Looking to make diagnosing anemia cheaper and more accessible, scientists have developed an app that accurately measures hemoglobin levels in a patient using the phone's camera and flash, raising the prospect of a low-cost, non-invasive screening tool for the condition. [Read more] [SCIENCE] [Attention-grabbing moments may help cement memories] According to a new study, memory-enhancing chemicals are released by the brain during "attention-getting" experiences. Furthermore, it is believed that intentionally triggering the release of those chemicals could help us memorize new things. ​ [Read more] [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY] [iPhone 7 vs. iPhone 6s] Apple unveiled the iPhone 7 yesterday. What's come to pass since last year's flagship, the iPhone 6s? While many specs are identical, there are a few standout upgrades and at least one divisive change. [Read more] [SCIENCE] [Skeletons' teeth acted like time capsules from London's Great Plague] Teeth removed from skeletons in a mass grave in London have acted like time capsules revealing the DNA of the bacteria that caused the Great Plague, which wiped out nearly a quarter of London's population between 1665 and 1666. [Read more] [AROUND THE HOME] [Nest's updated security cameras automatically pull suspicious frames] Nest has today released a software update for its security cameras that might be a decent timesaver, automatically packaging highlights together so you can more quickly get to the bottom of a potential home invasion. ​​ [Read more] [MUSIC] [Boutique e-music maker debuts all-in-one portable groove machine] For the last few months, Synthstrom Audible has been showing off a new portable sequencer, synth and sampler at a small number of demonstrations in Wellington and Auckland. With prototyping now in the rear view mirror, the company has announced that the Deluge will go up for pre-order next month. [Read more] [DRONES] [Parrot turns enabler with S.L.A.M.dunk kit for drone developers] Parrot's newly-announced S.L.A.M.dunk is a development kit for drones equipped with hardware that suggests a particular focus on obstacle avoidance and navigation, but doubles as a desktop computer as well. ​ [Read more] [BICYCLES] [Pininfarina sets its design prowess to evolving the e-bike] Pininfarina has developed an unparalleled reputation for beautiful design thanks mostly to its history of shaping some of the world's most desired cars. Can it make the same impact on the electric bicycle? [Read more] [AUTOMOTIVE] [Audi A5 Sportback proves an attractive blend of coupe and sedan] With four doors it's technically not a coupe, and that sloping roofline mean it's definitely not a sedan, but the Audi A5 Sportback proves there's a beautiful middle ground to be found between the two. [Read more] [SPACE] [Spitzer space telescope beams down "Enterprise" nebulae] ​To mark the 50th anniversary of Star Trek, NASA today released images of a seemingly heavenly tribute to the television series. Infrared images of a pair of nebulae returned by the Spitzer Space Telescope bear a resemblance to two versions of the starship USS Enterprise. [Read more] [GAMES] [Screen-free critter catching coming next week with wearable Pokémon Go Plus] From next week, Pokémon Go players will have a new way to catch 'em all with the Pokémon Go Plus. Originally scheduled for release at the end of July, the wearable accessory lets players find items and catch critters without relying on the smartphone app. [Read more] [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS] [SMFX Bluetooth Smart Bulb Lights Up Your Room with the Entire Color Spectrum] SMFX is adjusted straight from your iOS or Android device so you can dim, brighten, change the color, or turn on/off your light without lifting more than a finger. SMFX will instantly transform the ambiance of your room, and knock some $$ off your energy bill in the process. [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 © 2016