Eco-friendly foam outperforms the "real thing"

[ENVIRONMENT]( [Eco-friendly foam outperforms the "real thing"]( ​Styrofoam isn't eco-friendly stuff. It's made from petroleum, it can't be efficiently recycled, it's non-biodegradable, and it creates pollution when burned. A new plant-based foam reportedly has none of those drawbacks, however, plus it's claimed to actually insulate better than regular Styrofoam. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [Elevate Your Gaming to New Heights with These Feature-Rich Headphones]( Reach a new plane of gaming audio with the Mobius 3D headphones. These feature-rich headphones give you a fully customizable, immersive audio experience that will help you enjoy the game like never before. [Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [Safety of common food additive questioned after study reveals effects on gut microbiome]( New Australian research is raising questions over the safety of a common food additive after mouse studies found titanium dioxide can induce gut microbiome changes associated with the development of several diseases, including colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Reimo flips the Volkswagen Crafter camper van into a roomier, more versatile base camp]( From Volkswagen itself, to large conversion shops like Westfalia, and smaller names like NordVan, VW Crafter camper vans tend to have rear beds and central baths and kitchens. German shop Reimo, however, swaps the bed and bathroom and carves the kitchen for a more open, versatile interior. [Read more]( [BICYCLES]( [Chainless KerVelo recumbent bike is back, in lower-profile carbon fiber form]( In 2016 we first heard about the KerVelo, a recumbent bike that replaced the chain with a gearhub transmission built into the front wheel. Well, it's now more of a head-turner than ever, with the new carbon fiber Low Racer model being unveiled at last month's Spezi bike show in Germany. [Read more]( Sponsored by Taboola //gizmagptyltd.cmail19.com/t/d-l-ptukrul-wtkuhhtil-s///gizmagptyltd.cmail19.com/t/d-l-ptukrul-wtkuhhtil-w/ [MEDICAL]( [Promising new Alzheimer's drug passes first phase of human trials]( Scientists in Germany are reporting successful results from the first phase of human clinical testing of a new Alzheimer’s drug. Following promising animal experiments the drug has initially now proved safe in human subjects and will soon move into Phase II clinical trials testing efficacy. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [History in the making: The original Porsche heads to auction]( The star of the show at this year's Monterey Car Week will be THE original Porsche. It is one of three original Porsche Type 64s built, the only one to remain intact from new, and it is the very first car to wear the now revered Porsche nameplate. [Read more]( [SPACE]( [SpaceX stacks its internet satellites inside the Falcon 9 for upcoming launch]( ​SpaceX has plans to eventually circle the Earth with thousands of satellites that will blanket the globe in high-speed internet, but it's all about baby steps for now. To that end, the company is preparing to fire a set of 60 satellite into orbit in the coming days. [Read more]( [ENVIRONMENT]( [Atmospheric carbon dioxide hits the highest point in human existence]( The latest readings of atmospheric C02 concentration reveal that it is now at levels never reached before in the entirety of human existence. As one meteorologist puts it, "We don't know a planet like this." [Read more]( [ARCHITECTURE]( [Lipstick pistols and surveillance pigeons feature in new International Spy Museum]( Washington DC's International Spy Museum recently moved into a new building designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners​, in collaboration with Hickok Cole. The futuristic-looking museum offers additional space for new exhibits dedicated to the tradecraft, history, and modern role of espionage. [Read more]( [AROUND THE HOME]( [KwikPro turns the traditional cordless-tool format on its head]( A British engineer with a long career in electric vehicles and hovercraft has created the KwikPro system, which he hopes will revolutionize the way tradespeople work, and get around.​ The 10-piece array of trade-worthy tools fits into just one case, because the motor is in the handle, not the head.​ [Read more]( [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY]( [WhatsApp urges users to update app after major vulnerability discovered]( ​WhatsApp is urging users everywhere to update their apps after the discovery of a major vulnerability that lets attackers read messages on targeted devices. A fix was released Friday. [Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [Study links spikes in oxygen levels with bursts of evolution]( Within a relatively short period of time, life burst forth into an incredible diversity of forms, in an event that has since come to be known as the Cambrian explosion. Now, an international team of scientists has found clues to what may have caused that – spikes in oxygen levels. [Read more]( [ENERGY]( [Seawater-powered generator switches autonomously depending on demand]( An innovative new method of drawing direct electrochemical energy from seawater means underwater robots, vehicles and detectors could go deeper and longer into the unknown. [Read more]( [LAPTOPS]( [Lenovo previews "world's first foldable PC"]( At Lenovo's own Accelerate event in Orlando, the company unveiled a prototype machine that makes Samsung's folding phone look like a kids' toys. This foldable PC can act like a small-screen laptop, big-screen desktop, book-format tablet or stylus-operated sketchbook. [Read more]( [SPACE]( ["Stellar baby boom" may have given birth to half the Milky Way's stars]( Scientists have been poring over the Gaia galactic census of Milky Way stars for about a year. Now, a team of researchers has found evidence of a “stellar baby boom,” a short period of time in which more than half the stars in the thin disc were born. [Read more]( [ARCHITECTURE]( [Diminutive Love 2 House stands tall in Tokyo]( Dubbed Love 2 House, this cleverly conceived concrete home from Japanese architectural studio Takeshi Hosaka Architects is built on a micro block of land, measuring just 29.5 sqm (317.5 sq ft). [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Citroen goes waaaaay out there with bizarre 19_19 touring concept]( Is there a Minority Report sequel coming out that we're unaware of? If so, this concept Citroen's put together for the VivaTech Paris expo will fit right in, with its giant 30-inch wheel/tires, helicopter-like cabin, screenless dash and summer-house interior, among many other things. [Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [Sea creatures and land insects found together in ancient amber]( Amber can be a veritable treasure trove of ancient animals and insects, but it most commonly captures creatures that lived in forests – understandable, given the stuff starts life as tree sap. But now researchers have found a piece of amber bearing a strange mix of land and sea-dwelling creatures. [Read more]( [AIRCRAFT]( [DARPA wants to automate aerial dogfighting with AI wingman]( DARPA has launched an initiative to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) that can engage in dogfighting aerial combat. Despite its Terminator-like description, the goal is to produce an AI wingman that human pilots can trust to watch their backs while they handle command decisions. [Read more]( [URBAN TRANSPORT]( [Evolve's new GTR Series electric skateboards use bendy batteries for tighter turning]( ​​Evolve has plenty of fans thanks to its line of excellent electrified longboards, and the latest addition announced today appears another solid step forward for a company not afraid to break the mold. [Read more]( [MILITARY]( [Smartphone tech shows soldiers where shots are originating]( There are a lot of loud noises on battlefields. That's why soldiers often wear earphones that electronically protect their hearing. Determining where enemy shots are coming from, however, can be a challenge with such systems. New smartphone-based technology is designed to help. [Read more]( [SPACE]( [Shrinking Moon may be experiencing powerful quakes to this day]( Earth’s closest natural satellite could be producing powerful moonquakes as it cools and shrinks, according to a newly-published study. The scientists behind the research analyzed data from instruments placed by Apollo-era astronauts and more recent data collected by a NASA spacecraft. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Rimac teams up with Hyundai and Kia to build electric sportscars]( Rimac, maker of some of the most extreme electric sports cars the planet has ever seen, is about to get its fingers into the mass market pie through a US$90 million investment from Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia. [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