NASA satellite snaps fireball 10 times more powerful than Hiroshima bomb

[SPACE]( [NASA satellite snaps fireball 10 times more powerful than Hiroshima bomb]( NASA has released images of a meteor exploding over the Bering Sea last December with a force over 10 times greater than the atomic bomb that destroyed Hiroshima in 1945. The giant fireball exploded 16 mi (26 km) above the Earth's surface and is estimated to have released 173 kilotons of energy. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [Put an end to unproductive meetings once and for all with this tool]( Reclaim the time you waste in unproductive meetings. With several powerful features to keep meetings focused and efficient, RingCentral Meetings allows teams to connect and collaborate face-to-face via HD video conferencing from any device, anywhere in the world. The best part? It’s free to try now. [Read more]( [AIRCRAFT]( [ADIFO: The hyper-agile, omnidirectional, supersonic flying saucer]( At low speed, it operates like a quadcopter, at high speed, it's a jet-propelled, highly efficient supersonic aircraft whose entire body acts as a low-drag wing. This Romanian flying saucer is claimed to offer unprecedented aerial agility across a broad range of speeds. [Read more]( [SPACE]( [Jupiter may have formed much farther from the Sun than we thought]( As the largest planet in the solar system by a wide margin, Jupiter has a lot of sway, but its history is still a bit of a mystery. Now astronomers have put forward a new theory, suggesting that the gas giant formed much farther away from the Sun and then migrated into its current position. [Read more]( [BICYCLES]( [In pictures: Wondrous wheels and more, at the 2019 North American Handmade Bicycle Show]( Last weekend, the annual North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) took place in sunny Sacramento, California. ​Once again, we were there, checking out all the beautiful, unusual and just plain innovative bikes. Scroll down to see some of the best for yourself. [Read more]( Sponsored by Taboola //gizmagptyltd.cmail19.com/t/d-l-paadk-wtkuhhtil-s///gizmagptyltd.cmail19.com/t/d-l-paadk-wtkuhhtil-w/ [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Leisure Vans Sprinter camper brings smart home convenience and work-from-anywhere flexibility]( Leisure Vans builds its latest Type C motorhome on the all-new 2019 Mercedes Sprinter. Not only does the plus-sized camper van bring the latest in auto technology and design, it further innovates with a split-cabin layout, mobile workstation, and smart home-style control. [Read more]( [MOTORCYCLES]( [Aprilia's wild, winged RSV4 1100 Factory superbike looks absolutely savage]( It's been a while since we last checked in with Aprilia's flagship RSV4 superbike, but a fresh version has just dropped that takes this absolute weapon of a thing to new heights: 1100cc, 217 horsepower and a top speed around 305 km/h (190 mph). [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Resurrected Bloodhound Supersonic Car gets a new look, new name and new home]( After being salvaged from the scrapheap of highly promising but highly ambitious vehicular endeavors, the record-seeking Bloodhound Supersonic Car has been moved into a new research center with efforts to bring it up to speed now continuing apace. [Read more]( [WEARABLES]( [Bianchet Genève G5000 Active Tourbillon withstands 5,000-g knocks]( ​Some watches are made for looks. Some are made to be tough. Making its debut at this year's Baselworld exhibition, the Bianchet Genève G5000 Active Tourbillon is made to be really tough, withstanding impacts of up to 5,000 g and still keep ticking. [Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [Blowing hot CO2 bubbles to purify wastewater]( Researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra have tested a new method for sterilizing water using hot bubbles of carbon dioxide, which they've found to be both effective and efficient. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [Optimize Your Wi-Fi Connection with This Powerful Wi-Fi Analysis Application]( NetSpot lets you visualize, optimize, and troubleshoot your wireless networks with any Mac or Windows so you can get the best connection possible at all times. Use the mapping feature to view dead zones and optimize hotspot placement, and use the troubleshooting tool to identify connectivity issues. With NetSpot Home, you'll never miss a beat, post, or important email even when your internet is acting up. You'll reach maximum WiFi efficiency, all while assuring your home network is perfectly secure. [Read more]( [SPACE]( [Mars 2020 rover cruises through first round of flight simulations]( ​​A huge moment of truth for NASA’s Mars 2020 rover will be the so-called “seven minutes of terror,” the period between entry into the atmosphere and touchdown on the surface of Mars. Mission scientists have now begun prepping for this with a round of simulations here on home soil. ​ [Read more]( [BIOLOGY]( [New research indicates we transition between 19 different brain phases when sleeping]( New research examining the brain activity of subjects sleeping suggests that instead of the traditional four sleep stages we generally understand the brain moves through, there are 19 identifiable brain patterns transitioned through while sleeping. [Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [WHO calls for global gene editing research registry as debate over moratorium rages]( Following a recent call for a moratorium on human germline gene editing, several scientists have pushed back, claiming prohibition is redundant and problematic. The WHO's panel on the topic also sidestepped the issue, instead recommending a central registry on human gene editing research be created. [Read more]( [SPACE]( [ExoMars 2020 lander gets official moniker]( The landing craft that will deliver Europe's first rover to the planet Mars has arrived for assembly and testing in Turin, Italy, and has been officially named. A key component of the ExoMars 2020 mission, the Roscosmos landing platform has been christened "Kazachok" (Cossack). [Read more]( [BIOLOGY]( [Canadian Tyrannosaurus rex turns out to be largest ever found]( ​Back in 1991, paleontologists from the University of Alberta discovered the remains of a Tyrannosaurus rex in the province of Saskatchewan. Nicknamed "Scotty" in honor of a celebratory bottle of Scotch that was enjoyed when its skeleton was found, it has now been declared the world's largest T rex. [Read more]( [BICYCLES]( [Swiss bike shop marks 10th birthday with limited edition Ultimate e-Cargo bike]( If you're a business looking to cut down on local delivery costs or an active family wanting to leave the car in the driveway for the school run, electric cargo bikes can be a great fair weather ride. The latest bucket-packing two wheeler to blip on our sonar is the limited run Ultimate e-Cargo. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Porsche coupes up the Cayenne for 2020]( Porsche has added a new Coupe model to the 2020 Cayenne crossover-SUV options. The Cayenne Coupe model features a redesigned profile for a more sedan-like look, an adaptive rear spoiler, and individual rear seating. Porsche is clearly taking on BMW and Mercedes here. [Read more]( [SPACE]( [Explore the galactic center as a supermassive black hole in new NASA VR experience]( A new NASA VR experience is letting viewers explore the chaotic heart of our galaxy from the perspective of the supermassive black hole lurking at its heart, Sagittarius A*. The video was created from a combination of supercomputer simulations and data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory. [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 © 2019