NASA's flying telescope captures galaxy center in unprecedented detail

[Space]( [NASA's flying telescope captures galaxy center in unprecedented detail]( [A close-up of the center of the Milky Way, showing new detail in the Arches cluster (top center-left), as well as the galaxy's supermassive black hole (bright spot, middle-right)]( NASA has released a new panoramic infrared image of the center of the Milky Way. With data gathered by the Boeing 747-based SOFIA observatory, the image reveals new details of certain regions that have been traditionally tricky to capture. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Get this $254 weighted blanket and duvet cover set for just $160]( The Corala Premium Weighted Blanket contains evenly distributed glass beads to reduce stress and anxiety while increasing your serotonin levels, allowing you to sleep and wake up comfortably. Usually $254, this blanket is on sale for just $159.99. [Read more]( [Energy]( [Stable lithium-sulfur battery could see smartphones run for 5 days]( [Dr Mahdokht Shaibani (center) led the development of a new lithium-sulfur battery that could power an electric car over 1,000 km/h without recharging]( An international team of scientists believes it has overcome a key hurdle in lithium-sulfur battery technology thanks to a new type of bonding architecture, resulting in a highly stable device that could keep a smartphone running for days. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Drinking lingonberry juice may help lower high blood pressure]( [The lingonberry is native to the boreal forest and Arctic tundra throughout the Northern Hemisphere, from Eurasia to North America]( If you suffer from high blood pressure, you might want to try making lingonberry juice part of your regular diet. In a study conducted at the University of Helsinki, the juice was indeed found to lower the blood pressure of hypertensive lab rats. [Read more]( [Science]( [New mathematical model predicts knot strength]( [With the help of color-changing fibers, MIT researchers develop a mathematical model to predict a knot’s stability]( Researchers have used color-changing fibers to help develop a mathematical model that can predict the stability of a knot. By combining the theoretical with the empirical, the new approach can explain why one knot is better than another. [Read more]( [Around The Home]( [Autonomous cooking system takes the reins in the kitchen]( [Julia is designed to make cooking easy for the uninitiated]( A lot of people these days consider cooking a chore and wouldn't know a paring knife from a boning knife. Julia is an autonomous cooking system from CookingPal that is designed to appeal to just that market. [Read more]( [Home Entertainment]( [8K TV battle heats up between Samsung and LG at CES]( [LG's new TVs meet the 8K Ultra HD definition set by the Consumer Technology Association]( While many consumers have just settled into life with 4K TVs, the industry is already charging ahead to 8K. At CES 2020 this week, the race is beginning to heat up as Samsung and LG both show off their latest 8K TVs. [Read more]( [Games]( [New Nintendo Switch Joy-Con grip charges from a range of 2 feet]( [Powercast will demo its wireless charging grip at CES this week]( Powercast is set to unveil three new products at CES 2020, including a wireless charging grip for Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers, which can charge the devices from about 2 feet from a wireless power transmitter. [Read more]( [Drones]( [PowerEgg X drone doubles as an AI-powered tracking camera]( [The PowerEgg X camera drone is packaged inside an IPX6-rated waterproof casing]( After catching our eye with the peculiarly shaped PowerEgg drone in 2016, PowerVision has returned to drop another nicely rounded aircraft into the mix with the PowerEgg X, which also functions as a portable AI-powered camera. [Read more]( [Urban Transport]( [Segway offers a new way to ride around campus]( [The S-Pod has a top speed of 24 mph and is designed for enclosed campuses]( Prior to its acquisition by Ninebot, Segway was mostly known for its self-balancing people mover that never quite captured the general public's imagination. With the S-Pod, Segway returns to its self-balancing roots with an electric chair-on-wheels. [Read more]( [Science]( [Magma plumes and plate tectonics shape lifespan of volcanic islands]( [MIT researchers have gained a better understanding of how volcanic islands are born and die]( Volcanic islands may be scenic, but they're also short-lived by geological standards. By looking at 14 volcanic island chains, a team of MIT scientists have gained insights into why some islands last longer than others. [Read more]( [Home Entertainment]( [Acer puts the focus on sound with latest portable projector]( [Acer says that the B250i Full HD portable projector comes with studio sound]( Acer has launched a new projector at CES 2020 that's small and light enough to be carried in a backpack, throws a Full HD image and rocks built-in speakers "for superb audio quality despite its portable size." [Read more]( [Around The Home]( [Poop-dodging robot vacuum also doubles as a 24-hour security system]( [Lucy is a robot janitor with a security badge]( Trifo's new Lucy robot vacuum is a clever little gadget that combines home cleaning with autonomous security patrolling thanks to its 1080p, high dynamic range camera and AI-enabled autonomous operation. [Read more]( [Wearables]( [Wahu introduces "adaptive soles" for your shoes]( [Pop-out pads underneath the Wahu sole extend to give you extra traction and cushioning, then retract when you... Don't want traction and cushioning?]( This year's "Innovation Award" winner in the wearable technology category at CES 2020 is a set of intelligent shoe soles that can pop out little pads on the bottom for extra grip in the loose stuff or more cushioning when you need it. [Read more]( [Medical]( [New biomaterial designed to aid in the healing of bones]( [A microscope image in which the combined herapin microparticles and BMP (red) bind to the femur of a rat]( When it comes to repairing bone injuries or defects, some scientists have been experimenting with what's known as bone morphogenetic protein. It does have some limitations, but those could soon be overcome through the use of a new biomaterial. [Read more]( [Mobile Technology]( [Samsung's Galaxy S10 and Note 10 flagships get the Lite treatment]( [Samsung starts 2020 with two Lite handsets]( Samsung's first phone launches of 2020 are cut-down versions of its best-known 2019 flagships: say hello to the Galaxy S10 Lite and the Note 10 Lite. In Samsung's own words, they bring "premium features" at an "accessible price point." [Read more]( [Marine]( [Mix Pro underwater scooter improves upon its predecessor]( [Among the Mix Pro's new features is a smartphone mount]( Back in 2017, Chinese startup Sublue successfully crowdfunded an underwater scooter known as the WhiteShark Mix. The company is now set to release a new-and-improved model, called the Mix Pro. [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