Jeff Bezos unveils towering New Glenn reusable rocket

[SPACE] [Jeff Bezos unveils towering New Glenn reusable rocket] ​The Blue Origin rocket family got a bit larger today as founder and CEO Jeff Bezos unveiled the company's New Glenn heavy booster. Named after Colonel John Glenn, it's a heavy-lift version of the New Shepard rocket and will carry both astronauts and orbital payloads.​ [Read more] [ELECTRONICS] [Body heat-harvesting wearable ups electricity generation efficiency] Kinetic energy from movement has been harnessed to charge batteries, and thermoelectric generators have powered wearable devices. Now researchers at NCSU have created a new wearable prototype that's lightweight, comfortable and much more efficient than existing TEGs. [Read more] [MILITARY] [Combat helmet-mounted HUD combines information and infrared] Information can be a soldier’s most important weapon. Rockwell Collins has unveiled the Integrated Digital Vision System, a HUD that attaches to combat helmets and relays data from a command center, other warfighters or drones, as well as augmenting the wearer’s vision with multispectral sensors. [Read more] [AUTOMOTIVE] [Ingenium engines and eight-speed gearbox drive a more efficient future for Jaguar] Jaguar is undergoing something of a renaissance at the moment. Having nailed down an attractive design signature for its cars, the next step in the resurrection is an efficient new set of powertrains and a brand new eight-speed gearbox. [Read more] [DRONES] [xCraft's 100-mph drone is about as fast as they come] American drone company xCraft previously impressed the TV sharks on Shark Tank with a quadcopter rig that turns a smartphone into a flying cockpit and camera. Now the startup is looking to impress drone racers with the beta version of its "Rogue" model, one of the fastest flyers we've seen. [Read more] [OUTDOORS] [Airstream compacts its sleek aluminum construction into Basecamp trailer (again)] With sport utility vehicles shrinking and lightening, smaller, lighter camping trailers have been following closely behind. The latest is the Airstream Basecamp trailer, which gives campers a lighter, more compact way of Airstreaming their way to outdoor adventures. [Read more] [MEDICAL] [Robot gives surgeons steady hand for in-eye surgery] ​Robots have been lending a hand in the operating theater for years, opening up a range of procedures previously impossible. Now, surgeons at Oxford University have used a remote-controlled robot to perform a delicate operation in the eye, with precision not normally afforded by the human hand. [Read more] [GOOD THINKING] [Titanium trike draws on automotive world to give British Paralympian a boost] Nissan has teamed up with the English Institute of Sport to help three-time Paralympic gold medallist David Stone get more from his trike. With a light, aerodynamic titanium frame, the new trike should give one of Britain's best medal hopes another small edge over the competition. [Read more] [URBAN TRANSPORT] [Electric bus covers 600 miles on single charge] Proterra latest electric bus, the Catalyst E2, has logged more the 600 miles (966 km) on a single charge under test conditions at the Michelin proving grounds in South Carolina.​ [Read more] [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY] [5 apps to make your commute more worthwhile] Sometimes, the daily commute feels like a black hole where too much of your time and energy disappears. These handy apps can help convert mind-numbing to-and-fro travel into anything you want it to be, from educational to entertaining. [Read more] [ENVIRONMENT] [Warmest August on record continues streak of rising temperatures] NASA's latest monthly analysis of global temperatures has found August 2016 to be the hottest August in 136 years of record-keeping, marking the 11th consecutive month such a record has been broken. [Read more] [ELECTRONICS] [Truck-mounted billboards morph with the miles] Given that transport trucks travel across continents, the advertising on them can't be for regional businesses … right? Well, it soon could. RoadAds has developed e-ink displays that are mounted on the back of trailers, and that automatically change content depending on their location. [Read more] [AROUND THE HOME] [Tap attachment promises more mist, less wasted water] When you wash your hands under a running tap, most of the water just flows out of the faucet and down the drain without being used. That's why Swedish company Altered created the Altered:Nozzle, which atomizes tap water into a fine mist. [Read more] [ARCHITECTURE] [BIG's gleaming "courtscraper" completed in Manhattan] From one angle it resembles a pyramid, from another the sail of a massive ship voyaging down the Hudson River. BIG's recently-completed 450 ft (137 m)-tall Via 57 West stands out even amongst Manhattan's many high-rises. [Read more] [BIOLOGY] [Brain-imaging technique helps people control emotions using amygdala feedback] A new non-invasive brain imaging technique could benefit those with stress-related disorders by helping them regulate their amygdala activity and control their emotions. [Read more] [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY] [iPhone 7 Plus vs. iPhone 6s Plus] What’s in a year between Plus-sized iPhones? Nothing dramatic, but, as Apple has a way of doing, there may end up being just enough newness to tempt upgraders. Let’s help you make that call, as we compare last year’s iPhone 6s Plus​ to the new iPhone 7 Plus​. [Read more] [SCIENCE] [Fear the superbug: Watch bacteria develop high-level drug-resistance in a giant Petri dish] ​Crafty bacteria that evade the forces of current drugs are a real concern. Scientists have built a new tool to study how the microscopic killers operate, developing a giant Petri dish where they can be seen evolving resistance to rising concentrations of antibiotics in a matter of days. [Read more] [3D PRINTING] [Designer fully 3D prints working 35 mm film camera] ​A few years ago, Léo Marius released designs for a 3D-printable camera that captured pretty decent stills. The camera still needed some proper glass out front though. Amos Dudley has taken the idea a step further by printing an entire 35 mm-film camera – including the shutter and lens. [Read more] [BIOLOGY] [Radiation's cancer-causing fingerprint lifted from broken DNA] Researchers say that for the first time, they've spotted radiation's exact effect on the DNA in cancerous cells, which could help them distinguish which cancers are caused by radiation and perhaps develop cures specific to that form of the disease. [Read more] [TINY HOUSES] [Freedom tiny house offers big house comforts in a small space] As the tiny house scene continues to grow, we're seeing increasing numbers of large and luxurious builds. The latest example of this trend comes is the Freedom tiny house, which boasts some big house comforts in a small space, including a large bathroom and a walk-in closet. [Read more] [ROBOTICS] [Atlas robot pulls off delicate balancing act] ​Having previously shown off impressive capabilities dealing with uneven ground and being pushed around​, the humanoid Atlas robot built by Boston Dynamics has now demonstrated the ability to balance unaided on the edge of a plywood board less than an inch thick. [Read more] [AUTOMOTIVE] [First self-driving vehicle produced for Volvo's public trial] The first car built to take part in Volvo's Drive Me trial has rolled off the production line in Torslanda, Sweden. Described by Volvo as "the world's most ambitious and advanced public autonomous driving experiment," Drive Me will see real people using fully autonomous cars on public roads. [Read more] [SPACE] [Hubble snaps satellite galaxy bursting with star formation] ​The Hubble telescope has captured an image of a chaotic region of star formation located in the Large Magellanic Cloud. The LMC is a satellite galaxy roughly one tenth the diameter of the Milky Way, with around one hundredth the mass. [Read more] [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS] [The FRESHeBUDS Pro Earbuds Are Wireless and Water-Resistant — Now 66% Off] The hit FRESHeBUDS earbuds are back and better than ever with the new Pro model. Even more water and sweat resistant to stand up to any outdoor activity, these new buds have enhanced battery life, and automatically pair to your phone when pulled apart so you don't have to go through any setup. With a smoother fit and better sound quality as well, these are the earbuds of the future. [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