Has the medieval "Voynich code" finally been cracked by a Bristol academic?

[SCIENCE]( [Has the medieval "Voynich code" finally been cracked by a Bristol academic?]( ​An academic from the University of Bristol in the UK has reportedly cracked the codex behind the so-called Voynich code. The language used in the 200-page manuscript has remained a mystery since it came to light more than a century ago. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [Choose Your Price & Work Toward to a Lucrative Coding Career with 120+ Hours of Training in HTML, Ruby & More]( It’s not secret that front-end development is one of tech’s most in-demand skills, but what many of us don’t know is how easy it is to become one. Even if you’re a complete newbie, this course will get you working on projects ranging from a simple HTML page to a complete JavaScript-based Google Chrome extension. You’ll get up to speed with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and more valuable technologies as you make your way through this course. [Read more]( [AIRCRAFT]( [Lilium's full-sized electric jet flies for the first time]( ​​Lilium first emerged in 2016 as an aviation startup with some very lofty ambitions, revealing plans to develop a five-seat electric aircraft. It has now taken a significant step toward achieving this aim, completing a flight of a full-scale prototype. [Read more]( [OUTDOORS]( [Otherworldly teardrop trailer uses chicken feather composite for light, tiny car-friendly towing]( Earth Traveler is developing a different teardrop trailer, a skeletal archway made of lightweight composite. The range-topper will be carbon fiber, but the more interesting version will use a composite made of chicken feathers, for a trailer that's featherlight. [Read more]( [BIOLOGY]( [New study suggests humans and Neanderthals split off earlier than we thought]( It’s not known exactly when humans and Neanderthals split off from their last common ancestor, but the estimated window is very wide, between 300,000 and 800,000 years ago. Now a new study has found evidence that this split took place towards the earlier end of that range, or even longer ago still. [Read more]( Sponsored by Taboola //gizmagptyltd.cmail19.com/t/d-l-pirittl-wtkuhhtil-s///gizmagptyltd.cmail19.com/t/d-l-pirittl-wtkuhhtil-w/ [SCIENCE]( [Biomarker study detects onset of Alzheimer’s up to 30 years before symptoms appear]( New research from Johns Hopkins University has identified a variety of biomarkers that can be used to predict the onset of Alzheimer’s years before symptoms appear. The study presents nine measures that can signal the onset of the disease up to 30 years before cognitive decline becomes apparent. [Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [Melted remains of Hiroshima discovered on beaches seven miles from nuclear bomb site]( ​​Tiny glassy particles that litter the beaches near Hiroshima in Japan are likely the resolidified remains of the city destroyed by a US atomic bomb on the morning of August 6, 1945, according to the results of a newly published study. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [John Cooper Works has announced the most powerful pair of Minis ever]( John Cooper Works has got its hands on the Clubman and Countryman, and hotted them up into the most powerful Minis ever to roll out of a showroom. You can now get yourself a 306-hp oversized go-kart of a thing with AWD, big brakes and a rowdy exhaust. [Read more]( [MUSIC]( [Nuraloop hearing-adaptive Bluetooth earphones go on pre-sale]( Nura's over/in ear headphones are absolutely extraordinary, so we're super keen to hear how this Australian company's ear-adaptive audio technology translates to a smaller device. Nuraloop has just gone on pre-sale at a 30 percent discount from retail pricing, shipping in September. [Read more]( [ENVIRONMENT]( [Forests that live fast and die young may help speed up climate change]( New research led by the University of Cambridge has found that forests may not be as useful a carbon sink as we thought. The team found that a warming climate makes trees grow faster and die younger, releasing their captured carbon back into the air sooner. [Read more]( [BICYCLES]( [Aero bike box does double duty]( ​Rear racks and panniers are handy for carrying stuff on bikes, although so are frame-mounted cargo boxes. Otek Bicycles' sleek aluminum/ABS Aerocarrier combines a box with a rack, that can also accept third-party panniers. [Read more]( [ARCHITECTURE]( [Striking museum designed to resemble mankind's earliest tools]( Daniel Libeskind's firm Studio Libeskind has unveiled plans for a striking new museum in Kenya that's intended to resemble hand axe tools made by early man. Aiming for a 2024 opening, the museum will explore the history of humans, the science behind climate change and evolution, and more. [Read more]( [MUSIC]( [Gamechanger Audio motors along with novel desktop synth]( ​Latvia's Gamechanger Audio has revealed the final desktop design of its upcoming Motor Synth, which debuted as a proof of concept at NAMM 2019 back in January. As its name suggests, motors are used to create its tones.​ [Read more]( [ROBOTICS]( [Bee+ micro-scale robot flyer gets four wings flapping]( The potential for micro flying-robots in areas like search and rescue, agriculture and hazard detection is huge, but so are the hurdles. Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) have been working on these problems with their Bee+, drawing inspiration from the insect world. [Read more]( [ARCHITECTURE]( [World's tallest hybrid timber tower planned for Canada]( As tall timber construction continues to grow in popularity, world's tallest records are being regularly broken. Perkins+Will recently unveiled a new and impressively sustainable hybrid timber building it has planned for Vancouver, Canada, that it says would be the tallest to date if built. [Read more]( [CHILDREN]( [Novus combines kids’ smartphone, watch and smart speaker in one modular system]( Smartphones and smartwatches for kids aren't exactly new, but China-based Abardeen has done things a little differently. The company has taken a modular approach with its latest offering – launched this week on Kickstarter – bringing considerable flexibility to the kids phone/watch space. [Read more]( [DRONES]( [AI system grabs the reins of wayward drones]( ​Irresponsibly-piloted drones can cause a lot of problems, such as when they're flown into restricted airspaces. And while anti-drone measures do exist, many cause the aircraft to fall to the ground, potentially harming bystanders. A new system, however, takes remote control of rogue drones. [Read more]( [HEALTH & WELLBEING]( [URGOnight uses EEG-based brain training to help improve your sleep]( URGOnight is a novel sleep training device designed to improve your ability to get to sleep, and stay asleep​, through the use of neurofeedback and brain training. The system, comprising an EEG headset and accompanying mobile app, is currently crowdfunding on Indiegogo. [Read more]( [ENVIRONMENT]( [Whistling wind turbines may save bats' lives]( ​According to a US Geological Survey estimate, anywhere from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of bats are killed by wind turbines annually – in the US alone. New technology may help reduce those numbers, however, by causing the turbine blades to whistle at the animals. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Smart special edition series bids adieu to gas engines and welcomes the electric era]( Smart plans to become the first automotive manufacturer to switch its entire lineup from combustion to electric drive. The company will do so next year, but is giving the internal combustion engine a final hurrah with special edition cars created by German industrial designer ​Konstantin Grcic. [Read more]( [URBAN TRANSPORT]( [A quick spin on Boosted's new Rev electric scooter]( The Boosted Rev is the company's first foray into the world of folding electric scooters, and after a little of hands-on time ahead of today's launch, we think it might just tick a few boxes for those looking for a new way to get around town. [Read more]( [DIGITAL CAMERAS]( [DJI targets adventurous video-makers with Osmo Action]( ​DJI has added a new member to its Osmo range, which began with a stabilized 4K hand-held back in 2015. We noted a bit of minor GoPro rivalry when we got the original Osmo in our mitts, and now a clearer shot across GoPro's bows has been fired with the release of the Osmo Action. [Read more]( [DIGITAL CAMERAS]( [Action stations for 2019 Red Bull Illume photography competition]( In 2006, Red Bull came up with the idea for its Illume Image Quest devoted to digital action and adventure sports photography. The call has now been put out for photographers to get their action-packed images in for the 5th edition of the competition. [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