Scientists witness lizard lay eggs and give live birth in same litter

[BIOLOGY]( [Scientists witness lizard lay eggs and give live birth in same litter]( Normally, animals reproduce by either laying eggs or giving birth to live young, but an Australian species of lizard can apparently do both in the same pregnancy. Scientists witnessed a three-toed skink lay three eggs before giving birth to a live baby, which has never been observed before. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [Safety First — Protect Your Entire Family's Online Activity & Browse Without Restriction for Life for One Low Price]( Online privacy and protection of your data that will virtually last forever, as well as unrestricted streaming and access to the content you want: That's what you get with a lifetime subscription to KeepSolid VPN Unlimited, a top-notch VPN solution from the security experts with 5 years of experience. More than 10 million customers globally have entrusted their online protection to KeepSolid VPN Unlimited. 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[Read more]( [ELECTRONICS]( [Bluetooth metal detector uses your smartphone to do its thinking]( Although smartphones perform many tasks on their own, they're also able to make devices such as drones, robots and cameras cheaper and/or more capable by acting as their "brains." One of the latest gadgets to receive such a treatment is the humble – and potentially treasure-finding – metal detector. [Read more]( Sponsored by Taboola //gizmagptyltd.cmail19.com/t/d-l-pgidlk-wtkuhhtil-s///gizmagptyltd.cmail19.com/t/d-l-pgidlk-wtkuhhtil-w/ [MEDICAL]( [Blue light might just take the "super" out of superbugs]( Antibiotics were one of the 20th century's most important scientific discoveries, but their usefulness is quickly fading. Researchers at Purdue University have found that blue light can weaken a particularly nasty “superbug” and make it vulnerable to even mild antiseptics again. 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The HGA will be used to keep the Clipper in contact as it conducts a series of flybys of Jupiter's moon Europa. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Toyota offers free access to over 20 years of electric vehicle patents]( ​Almost 5 years after Elon Musk allowed other manufacturers access to Tesla patents without fear of legal action – effectively making them open source – Toyota has announced that it's opening up its vehicle electrification patents to help speed up the development and adoption of electric vehicles.​ [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Vezo 360-degree dash cam also gives drowsy drivers a nudge]( ​​Drowsy drivers kill, which is why we’ve seen a number of technological solutions take aim at the problem. The Vezo 360 is the latest to roll onto the scene and serves as a 360-degree dash cam first and foremost, but with the ability to pick up on tired drivers and give them a nudge if need be. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Ford readies all-electric Transit van for a 2021 European debut]( ​Ford’s trusty Transit van is getting an all-electric makeover, with the automaker revealing plans for a zero-emissions model at an event in Amsterdam today. The upcoming Transit was announced alongside other upcoming electrified vans from Ford, all hoped to help ease the smog in busy urban centers. [Read more]( [GOOD THINKING]( [Future violinists may be trained by AI]( If you're training to be a concert violinist, you don't want your technique to be merely "good enough." A new computer system may soon be able to help, as it uses artificial intelligence (AI) to identify a user's bow technique, and could perhaps even tell them how to improve their performance. [Read more]( [HEALTH & WELLBEING]( [Skinmade kiosks produce client-specific face cream on demand]( Skincare products work best if they're tailored to individual users. Unfortunately, though, such bespoke items tend to be pricey. German startup Skinmade is out to change that, with kiosks that mix and dispense relatively affordable skin creams that are based on each client's unique needs. [Read more]( [BICYCLES]( [Delfast gets down to business with fleet-ready Partner e-bike]( ​Back in 2017, Delfast launched an e-bike claimed capable of 236 miles of electric range per charge. And now the company has reworked that model to create the Partner, which is lighter and smarter and is aimed squarely at small-to-medium businesses.​ [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