World's first "flap-free" aircraft maneuvered by blown air takes flight

[AIRCRAFT]( [World's first "flap-free" aircraft maneuvered by blown air takes flight]( BAE Systems has made aviation history by maneuvering the first aircraft in flight using supersonically blown air instead of ailerons or other control surfaces. Taking to the skies over Wales, the wing-shaped Magma UAV makes use of two new technologies that could revolutionize aircraft design. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [From Agile to PMP, Scrum to Six Sigma, This Monster 114-Hour Bundle is Your Ticket to a Six-Figure Project Management Career]( PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is the gold standard in project management certifications and has become the foundation on which many project managers build their careers. This training will prepare you to sit for the latest PMP certification exam, learning the essentials of project lifecycles, risk management, and a host of other concepts critical to ensuring initiatives arrive on time and on budget. 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A group of Montreal-based entrepreneurs have come up with something a little different, though, in the form of the LED-packin' LumiLevel. [Read more]( Sponsored by Taboola //gizmagptyltd.cmail20.com/t/d-l-ptjjruy-wtkuhhtil-s///gizmagptyltd.cmail20.com/t/d-l-ptjjruy-wtkuhhtil-w/ [ARCHITECTURE]( [America's best new homes for 2019 revealed]( The American Institute of Architects has revealed the winners for its 2019 Housing Awards, which highlight the best residential architecture designed by US-licensed firms. This year offers a strong selection of projects, from luxurious rural retreats to affordable inner-city housing. [Read more]( [SPACE]( [How to land on the Moon]( Today, we take it for granted that the Apollo lunar landing was possible, but at the time, no one had done anything remotely like it – let alone in a craft that had never been fully tested. 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If such an event were to be observed in the present day, it would be the brightest point in the night sky.​ [Read more]( [DIGITAL CAMERAS]( [Gallery: Astonishing images of the natural world in the 2019 BigPicture winners]( ​The winners of this year’s BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition​ comprise a truly jaw-dropping selection of images, including a profoundly moving snap of an orphaned gorilla with its human caretaker.​ [Read more]( [ARCHITECTURE]( [Vincent Callebaut-designed development is covered in green]( Vincent Callebaut Architectures recently won a competition to renovate a historic thermal baths in Aix-les-Bains, France. The proposal calls for significant sustainable design and technology, including lots of greenery, solar panels, rainwater collection, and more. [Read more]( [OUTDOORS]( [Solar-powered, hydration-coaching water bottle donates to charity as you sip]( The marketplace is pretty well served when it comes to clever hydration systems. But Hydrade, the newest player in the space, steps things up a notch offering solar power; a nifty sensor that knows if you're drinking from it or pouring it out and a sip-for-sip partnership with a major water charity. [Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [Robot dinosaurs help unlock the evolution of flight]( On the timeline of the evolution of flight in birds, gliding seems like a logical first step. But new research suggests that some species could have made the jump straight to flapping flight without a gliding phase in the meantime, which could force a rewrite of our understanding of avian evolution. [Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [Feelings trump taste when it comes to preferences for beer and coffee]( According to a new study from ​Northwestern University, our preference for sweet or bitter beverages isn't so much about flavor, but about the psychoactive buttons these drinks push​ in our brains. 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[Read more]( [SPACE]( [SpaceX confirms Crew Dragon capsule destroyed in ground test]( After almost two weeks of silence and speculation, SpaceX has confirmed that the Crew Dragon capsule that recently visited the International Space Station (ISS) was destroyed during a postflight ground test. [Read more]( [BIOLOGY]( [Possible white-nose vaccine shows promise in bat tests]( ​Caused by a fungus known as Pseudogymnoascus destructans, white-nose syndrome is currently killing bats across North America at an alarming rate. There may be hope, however, as a potential vaccine has recently been shown to be effective at warding off the disease. [Read more]( [HEALTH & WELLBEING]( [Eating walnuts may reduce heart disease risk, by lowering blood pressure]( We've already heard that eating walnuts may assist people in losing weight. Well, that's not all that they're potentially good for. A new study suggests that consuming the nuts might also help people at risk of heart disease to lower their blood pressure. [Read more]( [SMARTWATCHES]( [DIY smartwatch has 3D-printed case, color display and custom charging cradle]( Electrical engineer and product designer Samson March decided to build his own smartwatch. The result is stylish wrist candy with a 3D-printed wood-like outer case, color LCD display, Bluetooth connectivity and its own matching charging cradle. [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