New Atlas' most read science and technology stories of 2019

[Science]( [New Atlas' most read science and technology stories of 2019]( [What grabbed your attention in 2019?]( It's time to ponder the year that was with a look back at the science and technology stories that really piqued the interest of New Atlas readers during 2019 – from jet-powered drones to rubbery concrete to psilocybin therapy. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Concentrix 10-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set]( This cookware comes with an encapsulated base with a tuxCORE aluminum discs that ensure even & quick heating. Oven safe up to 500°F, this set is compatible with induction, electric, gas, halogen, & ceramic stoves. Whip up a great meal with concentrix. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Tiny zaps used to kill stubborn warts]( [Treatment-resistant warts, along with other skin lesions, may be no match for nano-pulse stimulation]( Although it's possible to remove warts by freezing them, they often grow back, requiring multiple treatments. New research, however, suggests that ultra-short electrical pulses could be much more effective at eliminating warts and other skin lesions. [Read more]( [Science]( [High-carbonate lakes explain the origin of life "phosphate problem"]( [Carbonate-rich Mono Lake in California was one of the lakes researchers took phosphorous measurements]( Phosphorous is one of the six key chemical ingredients of life, yet its scarcity raises the question of how early Earth supplied this essential element. A new study has now provided a possible explanation. [Read more]( [Environment]( [Reusable membrane lets water through while repelling oil]( [The material may ultimately be used to remove oil slicks from seawater, among other applications]( Although we've seen several materials that are designed to remove oil from water, many of these become saturated, and have to be discarded. A new reusable membrane gets around this problem, however, by repelling oil instead of just soaking it up. [Read more]( [Science]( [China sends CRISPR gene-editing scientist to jail after secret trial]( [He Jiankui (pictured) was sentenced to three years jail and fined three million yuan]( The scientist responsible for creating the world’s first gene-edited babies has been sentenced to three years in prison alongside shorter sentences for two of his colleagues. Chinese state news also revealed a third gene-edited baby has been born. [Read more]( [Science]( [Hibernating bears provide insights into fighting muscle atrophy]( [The genetics of grizzly bears may provide the key to preventing muscle atrophy]( The ability of Grizzly bears to hibernate for up to four months without ill effects may be the key to helping prevent astronauts and medical patients from suffering debilitating muscle atrophy through the development of genetically-derived therapies. [Read more]( [Outdoors]( [Powered golf trolley matches its user's walking speed]( [The S-Walk reportedly accommodates a wide range of third-party golf club bags]( Not all golfers enjoy pushing or pulling a trolley around for hours, which is why there are now powered models that move on their own. A new one, known as the S-Walk, actually keeps pace with its user as they walk across the greens. [Read more]( [Space]( [2019: Moments in space]( [An artist's rendition of fast radio bursts, being detected by the ASKAP telescope in Western Australia]( The year in which we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon landing itself ushered in a number of notable firsts – here'a look back at some of our favorite moments in space from 2019. [Read more]( [Computers]( [Social media surveillance drives 2019 drop in global internet freedom]( [The United States saw a decline in its internet freedom score for the third consecutive year in the Freedom on the Net report]( A report tracking internet freedom across the world has found global declines for the ninth consecutive year. Underpinned by social media surveillance, the report identified internet freedom deterioration in more than half of 65 countries assessed. [Read more]( [Military]( [US Navy wants to teach robotic ships to talk]( [The US Navy wants to teach autonomous ships like its Sea Hunter to speak]( The US Navy is not only developing robotic warships, but it also wants to teach them how to speak. In a request for proposals, the Navy has outlined how it wants its USVs to be able to have verbal radio communications with the crew of other ships. [Read more]( [Science]( [Computer models get to the root of how conifers survive droughts]( [Scientists employed computer modeling to study how conifers tap into water sources during drought]( In a study that may help areas affected by a changing climate, researchers has used computer models to determine how conifers survive drought conditions. Using simulated pines and junipers, it seems the key lies in how the tree roots access water. [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