Rolls-Royce developing advanced jet engine to power Tempest fighter

[Military]( [Rolls-Royce developing advanced jet engine to power Tempest fighter]( [Artist's concept of the Tempest]( Rolls-Royce has revealed the radical state-of-the-art jet engine that will power the UK's Tempest fighter plane when it enters service in 2035. The new engine will provide unprecedented amounts of electricity to power future energy weapons. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Keep up your New Year's fitness resolutions with Fitterclub]( Fitterclub creates customized training & nutrition routines to help you meet your fitness goals. Fill out a questionnaire & receive a personalized fitness plan. Each program is 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, & accessible from any connected device. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Reduction in tongue fat linked to less severe sleep apnea]( [A new study has shown how fattier tongues can increase symptoms of sleep apnea]( New research has now zeroed in on the finer details of how weight gain and obesity can be a driver of sleep apnea, revealing that a reduction of fat in the tongue appears key to lessening the severity of its symptoms. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Liquid metal shredder kills superbugs without drugs]( [A microscope image of the liquid metal nanoparticles, which may be a promising new form of treatment against antibiotic-resistant bacteria]( One of humanity’s biggest threats is also the smallest – bacteria. But now, researchers at RMIT in Australia have found a new method for killing these superbugs that they can’t resist – magnetic nanoparticles that physically tear them to shreds. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Longer lifespan linked to green tea consumption in Chinese study]( [At least three cups of green tea per week was linked to longer lifespan in a Chinese study]( A large study out of China has found drinking green tea at least three times a week can be linked to longer lifespan and lower rates of heart disease and stroke. The same association was not seen in black tea drinkers. [Read more]( [Materials]( [Lightweight gold made of plastic is still as pure as your wedding ring]( [A piece of the new lightweight gold made with plastic]( With gold, beauty and weight are two sides of the same coin. Now, by mixing it with plastic instead of other metals, researchers have created a new form of gold with as little as one-10th the usual weight, but retaining the same purity. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Fat cell "doorman" enzyme a new target for obesity treatment]( [Yale researchers have identified an enzyme that could be a new target for treating obesity]( Many of the most pressing health problems of our time start with obesity. Now, researchers at Yale have identified an enzyme in mice that could be a potential target for future treatments, acting like a “doorman” that keeps carbs out of fat cells. [Read more]( [Science]( [Human body temperature declined over the past two centuries]( [US medical records indicate that average human body temperatures have dropped over the last 200 years]( A new study by a team of Stanford University School of Medicine scientists suggests that the average human body temperature in the United States has decreased over the last century by about 0.58° and 1.06° F for women and men, respectively. [Read more]( [Computers]( [A MacBook user's review of the Dell XPS13 2-in-1 laptop/tablet]( [The XPS 13 2-in-1: Dell's flagship touchscreen laptop/tablet is a highly impressive machine]( This powerhouse of a laptop folds over backwards to become a gigantic 13-inch mega-tablet. In aluminum and carbon, the XPS 2-in-1 oozes toughness and style. But is it enough to win over an Apple MacBook Pro user? [Read more]( [Environment]( [Climate change driving vegetation growth higher into the Himalayas]( [Climate change is driving new vegetation growth at higher altitudes in the Himalayas, according to a new study of NASA satellite data]( Scientists in the UK have conducted an analysis of satellite data and uncovered a trend of new vegetation growth at high altitudes in the Himalayas, with the expanding coverage of plant life in-line with climate change modeling. [Read more]( [Virtual Reality]( [Virtual reality may prevent effective formation of visual memories]( [Research suggests VR experiences may not be useful in some educational contexts]( A study is suggesting VR may inhibit effective formation of visual memories, and in some contexts could result in poor educational results. The study hypothesizes the enhanced cognitive demands of VR potentially disrupt visual memory formation. [Read more]( [Medical]( [New bandage material repels blood while also clotting it]( [A diagram of the material, which is said to be the first to combine blood-repelling and blood-clotting qualities]( There's a problem with most bandages – because they adhere to the wound as it heals, they may reopen it when removed. A new wound dressing, however, doesn't stick to wounds, yet it does help stop the bleeding. [Read more]( [Tiny Houses]( [Tiny house offers flexibility with off-grid tech and elevating bed]( [The Timberwolf 24' Tiny House cost roughly US$95,000, including its off-the-grid-equipment]( Rocky Mountain Tiny Houses recently completed a compact new model that offers the flexibility to travel and to host extra guests. The Timberwolf 24' Tiny House runs off-grid and features an elevating bed that turns the living room into a bedroom. [Read more]( [Around The Home]( [Bzigo tracks and highlights wily mosquitoes]( [The Bzigo prototype locks onto a mosquito – the final version should be smaller and sleeker]( It's definitely annoying when you're trying to swat a mosquito that's flying around a room, but you lose track of where it is. Bzigo is designed to help, as it optically-tracks mozzies and then highlights them with an eye-safe laser. [Read more]( [Music]( [Soundscape brings natural acoustic tone to plugged-in performances]( [Soundscape leverages the processing power of a smartphone to capture the unique natural tone of an acoustic guitar for reproduction during live performances]( There can be a huge difference in the tone of an acoustic guitar when played through an amp via a pickup. LR Baggs is looking to narrow the gap with the help of a floor stomp and a smartphone app. [Read more]( [Marine]( [Autonomous boat can now launch an autonomous submersible]( [The AutoNaut unmanned surface vehicle measures 5 meters long (16 ft) – the Seaglider AUV (yellow) is slung beneath]( While autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) do make the gathering of oceanographic data easier, launching the things can still be a hassle. That's why scientists have developed a new system that uses an unmanned surface vessel to deploy an AUV. [Read more]( [Music]( [It's game on with the Sega Mega Drive Synthesizer]( [Look Mum No Computer's Sam Battle uses the FM engine of the Sega Mega Drive to create a monster synthesizer]( He's previously made music mobile with a synth bike, and built a nightmarish noise-maker called the Furby Organ. Now Sam Battle has tapped into the sonic guts of a Sega Mega Drive and created a monster synth ready to get its music-making game on. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [Solar-powered facility provides medical treatment in rural Uganda]( [The Mount Sinai Kyabirwa Surgical Facility is located in Kyabirwa, a rural village near the equator in Uganda]( The Mount Sinai Kyabirwa Surgical Facility is a superb project in Uganda that provides locals with access to much-needed surgical treatment. The facility makes good use of off-grid technology, including solar panels and rainwater collection systems. 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