US Navy conducts demo flight of autonomous EA-18G Growler aircraft

[Military]( [US Navy conducts demo flight of autonomous EA-18G Growler aircraft]( [Two EA-18G Growlers recently flew autonomously with a third acting as mission controller]( Boeing and the US Navy have successfully flown two autonomous, linked EA-18G Growler aircraft in four demonstration flights at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland, with a third manned Growler acting as mission controller. [Read more]( [Sponsored Content]( [Customizable, modular dREM Escape Pillow adapts to any sleeper]( [The dREM Escape Pillow is perfect for back or side sleepers]( Everyone knows the importance of a good night's sleep, but how do you go about getting one? Experts recommend keeping a consistent sleep schedule, following regular bedtime rituals, getting regular exercise, and avoiding using screens in bed. Those are all good tips, but how about a pillow that fits the unique shape of your body? Introducing The dREM Escape Pillow. [Read more]( [Wearables]( [Wristbuds combine a smartwatch and wireless earbuds in one gadget]( [Store and charge your wireless earbuds in your smartwatch]( Being able to track a morning jog and listen to some tunes without carrying a phone around is surely one of the key selling points of modern-day smartwatches – so why not combine the smartwatch and a pair of wireless earbuds in one compact form? [Read more]( [Automotive]( [$4,400 electric trike pickup camper is a lean, green urban motorhome]( [Elektro Frosch Pro scooter camper]( Forget the Tesla Cybertruck camper because there's a stranger electric pickup camper roaming the world. The Electric Frog camping scooter sends the worlds of truck camping, motorcycle camping and EV camping into a fantastic collision. [Read more]( [3D Printing]( [Laser-splitting 3D-printing system sets a world record for intricacy]( [The record-breaking lattice cube, with a 1 euro cent coin for scale]( While large 3D-printed objects such as buildings may get a lot of attention, the technology is also used to produce tiny, intricate objects. The latter could soon be whipped up faster and in more detail than ever, thanks to a new printing system. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [How changing a cow's diet can produce healthier milk, cheese, butter]( [A clinical trial is suggesting the modified milk, lower in saturated fats, can lead to heart health improvements in humans]( A study is suggesting alterations to a dairy cow’s diet can result in milk lower in saturated fat and a clinical trial in humans demonstrates these natural “healthier” dairy products may lead to positive heart health effects. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Cellular gatekeepers could unlock new asthma and allergy treatments]( [Yale researchers may have found a new treatment target for asthma and allergies]( Asthma and other allergic reactions are increasingly common today, and while manageable there’s currently no cure. Now, researchers at Yale University have found a new potential pathway for treatment, targeting cellular "gatekeepers" called microRNA. [Read more]( [Tiny Houses]( [Tiny House Nano makes other tiny houses look large]( [Tiny House Nano is used as a vacation home]( We've covered a lot of tiny houses over the years but would be hard-pressed to find many as small as Baluchon's Tiny House Nano. The towable home measures a mere 3.3 m (10.8 ft) in length but can sleep up to three people. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [Nireeka goes for big power and mid-drive with its new Prime e-bike]( [The Nireeka Prime is another gorgeous carbon-framed e-bike, this time with a powerful mid-drive motor]( Two years after a very successful Indiegogo campaign for its first e-bike, Nireeka is back with its second design. The Nireeka Prime evolves the sexy carbon frame to take a 1,000W mid-drive, and ditches the suspension for an even fatter set of tires. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Renault upgrades the Megane with more power, more tech and a PHEV]( [The RS Trophy, resplendent in yellow, now makes 300 horsepower]( A new plug-in hybrid joins Renault's sprightly Megane range for 2020, with a 40-mile all-electric range to knock off your daily driving without needing gas. The rest of the line gets a spruce-up as well, with a new interior and more power and torque. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Apple's iPad Mini 3 is half the price today only]( Featuring HD resolution, a super-fast A7 1.27GHz processor and 16GB of storage, this iPad is perfect for on-the-go students or commuters. With an incredible 7.9” Retina display, you can play games without any lag, and enjoy a 5MP rear camera. [Read more]( [Around The Home]( [Ikea's modular lights and speakers get 3D-printed accessories]( [teenage engineering has added custom hacks to the Frekvens universe, which can be 3D-printed at home]( Last month, Ikea and teenage engineering launched the Frekvens collection of lighting and speaker modules. Now teenage engineering has added a bunch of CAD files to the mix so that owners can print off some nifty hacks. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Cancer's genetic secrets revealed through massive international study]( [An international consortium has published the results of a comprehensive study into the genome of cancer]( The Pan-Cancer Project is an international collaboration dedicated to analyzing thousands of whole cancer genomes. The results have been published, revealing new details about cancer’s causes, development, classification, diagnosis and treatment. [Read more]( [Military]( [Excalibur S GPS/laser-guided artillery shell homes in on moving target]( [The Excalibur S uses GPS and lasers to hit moving targets]( Raytheon and the US Navy have successfully fired a precision-guided munition that can be fired from a howitzer and zero in on a moving object. The test demonstrated its ability to find its target and withstand the shock of being fired out of a gun. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Study says food tastes better and you eat more when you go hands on]( [New research not only found that food tastes better when eaten directly with the hands, but you will also most likely eat more that way]( A study is suggesting people with high self-control regarding what they eat are likely to consume more food if they touch it directly with their hands. The findings reveal food can taste better when we touch it as opposed to eating it with utensils. [Read more]( [Biology]( [Bumblebees found to enter "economy mode" when carrying heavier loads]( [Scientists studying the in-flight behaviors of bumblebees have found that they can enter a form of "economy mode" when carrying heavy loads]( To better understand the behaviour of bumblebees, scientists have used high-speed cameras to observe them in flight, finding that they can enter a type of “economy mode” when carrying particularly hefty cargo. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [MotionIQ assesses and advises on mountain bike suspension]( [The MotionIQ system, with its fork- and shock-mounted sensing units]( Setting the preload, rebound and compression on a full-suspension mountain bike can be a daunting task. The MotionIQ system is designed to help, though, by assessing users' rides in order to determine the best settings. [Read more]( [Environment]( [New simulations model devastating effects of nuclear war on oceans]( [Climate change brought on by nuclear blasts could make it more difficult for marine life to form bones and shells]( New research has shed light on how nuclear war could seriously alter the chemistry of Earth’s oceans, and in so doing damage the life that dwells within. The scientists used an advanced climate model to predict a range of nuclear scenarios. [Read more]( [Science]( [Device uses light to detect bacteria in food, on location]( [The technology has successfully been used to detect E. coli bacteria that was added to ground beef]( If bacterially-tainted food is present in a store or kitchen, then the sooner that authorities know, the better. That's why scientists have created a device that detects harmful bacteria on the spot, instead of in the lab. [Read more]( [Good Thinking]( [Dyson patent hints at air-scrubbing headphones]( [The idea is that, while listening to music, the wearer will be supplied with a steady stream of filtered air]( So far, Dyson hasn't made any headphones, but a recently-published patent shows that its engineers are certainly thinking about it. And these cans are designed to provide the wearer with a steady supply of filtered air. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). 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