"Hyper glue" adhesive forges new bonds at the molecular level

[Materials]( ["Hyper glue" adhesive forges new bonds at the molecular level]( [Scientists in Canada have created a new kind of "hyper glue" that relies on cross-linked molecules to form tight bonds]( Scientists in Canada have come up with a new adhesive they say can address some of the shortcomings of commercial glues, using ultra-strong connections at the molecular level to create new kinds of bonds between unlikely material partners. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This $199 smart water monitor can be yours for $122 with this coupon code]( The Flume Smart Home Water Monitor puts the power of saving water into your hands. This device straps around your existing water meter and sends real-time water usage information to the Flume Bridge. The Flume Bridge connects to your home's Wi-Fi and sends water data up to the Flume Cloud. You'll be notified of leaks across your entire property and allow you to view your water usage from anywhere, at any time, helping you save money on your water bill. Use code MerrySave15 for an extra 15% off. [Read more]( [Tiny Houses]( [Winter-ready tiny house trades freedom to roam for more living space]( [The Thuya cost CAD 118,500 (roughly US$90,000)]( Canadian firm Minimaliste recently completed another of its cold weather-ready tiny houses. The Thuya is an extra-wide model, which means it offers a relatively spacious interior, but at the expense of requiring a permit to tow it on the road. [Read more]( [Motorcycles]( [The most interesting and desirable motorcycles of 2019]( [The motorcycle developments that caught our eye in 2019]( The motorcycle business has gone to some interesting places in 2019. We may not have seen 3D printed frames, or adaptive cruise control, or thruster rockets make it through into mass production, but 2019 had its own crop of ideas. Let's take a look. [Read more]( [Outdoors]( [Towable bunker is how Aussies do a "basic" adventure camper trailer]( [The rear hatch makes the AOR Sierra more secure and dust proof, then serves as the roof of an entryway tent]( Australians don't compromise when it comes to tough camper trailers. So if you're named "Australian Off Road," your "most basic model yet" includes a galvanized steel foundation, airy queen bedroom, lithium-based electrical system and large kitchen. [Read more]( [Science]( [Dementia reversed in mice by healing leaky blood-brain barrier]( [The results of new research that has reversed dementia in mice is impressive but some are questioning whether they will apply to humans]( Two compelling new studies are building on a hypothesis suggesting age-related dementia is caused by a leaky blood-brain barrier. Experts suggest the studies are interesting but not particularly applicable to human cases of dementia. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Layers of honey may help surgical meshes resist infection]( [Manuka honey, which was used in the study, is made from nectar collected by bees that forage on the wild Manuka tree]( Since ancient times, honey has been used to boost the healing of wounds. In a 21st Century twist, it has now also been incorporated into a surgical mesh coating that could help prevent post-operative infections. [Read more]( [Space]( [Evaporating Neptune-like giant exoplanet found orbiting dying star]( [Artist's impression of an exoplanet being evaporated by a white dwarf]( Scientists have discovered a massive planet evaporating as it orbits the remains of a Sun-like star. This is the first time evidence of a huge planet orbiting a white dwarf has been observed, and it could help reveal the fate of our own solar system. [Read more]( [3D Printing]( [BigRep 3D prints Loci autonomous electric pod car]( [BigRep's Loci prototype was 3D-printed using the company's Pro, Studio G2 and One machines]( Germany's BigRep has unveiled a design prototype of a sporty little number called Loci made up of 14 3D-printed parts, plus an electric powertrain and self-driving tech. Two more concept variants have also been revealed. [Read more]( [Aircraft]( [Who needs eVTOLs? Float starts cheap, low-tech air shuttle service]( [A low-tech California startup is ready to get going on cheap air commuting]( As legions of eVTOL companies struggle to get their air taxi operations off the ground, one California company is saying to heck with it, we've already got the technology to make cheap, fast air commuting possible. [Read more]( [Computers]( [Smartphones, streaming & social media: Tech that shaped us in the 2010s]( [A lot of new technologies have been developed over the past decade but what ideas and innovations truly changed us, and the world, in the 2010s?]( A look at the three technologies that radically changed our world over the past 10 years – smartphones, streaming and social media – and where the next decade may lead us. [Read more]( [Drones]( [Graffiti-painting drone could soon be yours]( [The Katsuru Beta drone, seen here in prototype form]( In 2017, we heard how artist Katsu was using a modified DJI quadcopter to spray-paint graffiti on high surfaces. In a move that likely won't be welcomed by everyone, he's now developed a consumer graffiti drone, that's available to the public. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [Signature curves define Zaha Hadid-designed arts center]( [The Changsha Meixihu International Culture & Arts Centre is split into three separate buildings that are arranged around pedestrian routes that crisscross the site]( Those familiar with Zaha Hadid Architects' body of work should have no trouble recognizing its late founder's signature style in the Changsha Meixihu International Culture & Arts Centre. Conceived back in 2011, it's now hosting its first exhibit. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Sono Motors launches crowdfunding push for Sion production]( [The founders of Sono Motors are trying to raise €50 million from current and future supporters by the end of 2019]( Germany's Sono Motors has given us a taste of what we can expect the production Sion to look like inside and out, and is now looking to future buyers to help raise €50 million to secure production facilities and more. [Read more]( [Materials]( [Thermophile-inspired gel gets 1,800 times harder when heated]( [The new material was inspired by organisms that thrive in extreme-heat habitats like Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park]( Hokkaido University’s ongoing research into hydrogels has borne fresh fruit: a new polymer-based material that, unlike other polymers, hardens when heated – by 1,800 times. [Read more]( [Aircraft]( [The world's only road- and FAA-registered flying car is up for sale]( [The world's only dual-registered flying car is up for auction]( As we speak, according to auction house Barrett Jackson, there is only one vehicle currently registered as a roadworthy car and an FAA-certified aeroplane, and it's about to go under the hammer in Scottsdale, Arizona. [Read more]( [Science]( [Genetically-engineered yeast produce beer that staves off staleness]( [Genetically engineered yeast could help keep beer from going stale too quickly]( Nothing ruins a session like stale beer, but it’s a common problem. Now researchers from Jiangnan University have found a way to keep beer fresher for longer, by genetically engineering lager yeast to produce certain compounds that slow staleness. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Star-shaped capsule makes for monthly birth control pill]( [A pre-clinical prototype of the star-shaped drug delivery system]( The Pill only works if you remember to take it every single day. To reduce that risk and hassle, researchers at MIT have updated their slow-release, star-shaped oral capsules to last up to four weeks, and used it to deliver contraceptive drugs. [Read more]( [Space]( [NASA weighs up four hazardous sampling sites on asteroid Bennu]( [As NASA’s OSIRIS-REx probe starts to really close in its target Bennu, scientists here on Earth have made a surprising discovery about the asteroid]( Having nearly completed its long journey to the asteroid Bennu and collected a couple of orbital records along the way, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is now being readied for its most critical maneuver, sample collection. [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