US Navy receives first upgraded F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III

[Military]( [US Navy receives first upgraded F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III]( [The first improved F/A-18 Super Hornet (not pictured) has been delivered to the US Navy]( Boeing has delivered the first improved F/A-18 Super Hornet to the US Navy with two more to follow before May. The Block III upgrades of the fighter are part of a Service Life Modification program that will extend the aircraft's service life. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Have these stunning floral arrangements delivered directly to your loved one's door this Valentine's Day]( Customize the perfect flower arrangement this year by taking advantage of this Florists.com Valentine's Day Special: $20 for $40 Voucher. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Certain ultrasound frequency may selectively destroy cancer cells]( [New research suggests a very specific ultrasound frequency and pulse duration can kill cancer cells but leave healthy ones alone]( A team of researchers is proposing a radical new technique for killing cancer cells using low-intensity ultrasound waves. The work is still at an early stage but cell tests have shown sound waves can destroy cancer while leaving healthy cells intact. [Read more]( [Good Thinking]( [Iconic short film upscaled to 4K/60p, with impressive results]( [The classic silent film was upscaled to 4K/60p using algorithms available online]( YouTuber Denis Shiryaev has upscaled a mid-1890s classic silent short to 4K/60p modern goodness using "several neural networks." And the result is nothing short of breathtaking. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Anti-inflammatory "switch" could treat diabetes, MS and aging itself]( [A molecular model of the NLRP3 inflammasome]( Inflammation can get out of hand, causing pain and contributing to diseases like Alzheimer’s and diabetes. A molecular “switch” in mice that could effectively turn off that reaction, possibly reversing these conditions and maybe even aging itself. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Feast your eyes on the new "Liquid Carbon" Ford GT]( [The 2020 model upgrade for Ford's monster GT supercar brings 660 horsepower and a standard Akrapovic exhaust]( Ford has announced a series of upgrades to the 2020 model of its very tasty GT supercar, including a power boost up to 660 horsepower, standard Akrapovic exhausts, and this beautiful, extravagant Liquid Carbon edition, complete with carbon wheels. [Read more]( [Good Thinking]( [7-Eleven begins trial of store with no cashiers]( [A look inside 7-Eleven's new cashierless store]( Convenience stores that rely on technology instead of cashiers to keep things ticking over might sound like a futuristic notion, but there are a number of such concepts being tested around the world. 7-Eleven is the latest to enter the fray. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Blood-sampling robot excels in first human trials]( [The Rutgers robot, doing what it does best]( A couple of years ago, we heard about a robotic device that was designed to draw blood samples. And while it had only been tested on artificial arms at the time, it's now been successfully trialed on real live humans. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Porsche 911 Turbo S gets electrified power boost and safari look]( [Electrified 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo S by Kelly-Moss and Vonnen]( Silicon Valley-based hybridization shop Vonnen and Wisconsin custom builder Kelly-Moss give the already virile 911 Turbo S a boost of electric power thanks to a plug-and-play hybrid kit, while a sleek, safari-style update adds a rally-ready look. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [REM is the latest (and maybe greatest?) take on magnetic bike pedals]( [Along with their other selling features, REM Pedals are claimed to provide more float than clipless models, allowing riders to more freely move their foot relative to the pedal]( Although many cyclists like the retention offered by "clipless" pedals, there's something to be said for the ease-of-use and wide platform offered by flats. Hustle Bike Labs has tried to combine the best features of both, with its magnetic REM Pedal. [Read more]( [Music]( [Exploring tones between the notes with the Lego Microtonal Guitar]( [The Lego Microtonal Guitar can be used to play semi-tones, or tones inbetween the semi-tones]( Back in 2008, Tolgahan Çoğulu developed a guitar that allowed the player to make microtonal adjustments across the whole of the neck. And now he's done it again, this time using Lego and a 3D printer. [Read more]( [Motorcycles]( [Ducati's wild, winged Superleggera V4 is a power-to-weight juggernaut]( [One of the most outrageous production motorcycles in history]( One horsepower per kilogram: it's the kind of power-to-weight ratio you only see in the world's most exclusive multi-million dollar hypercars. But at 231 hp and 152 kg, the Ducati Superleggera V4 absolutely obliterates that figure, making 1.54 hp/kg. [Read more]( [Science]( [Cuttlefish go light on lunch when there's shrimp for dinner]( [Cuttlefish will eat fewer crabs during the day if they know they're getting shrimp for dinner]( A team of scientists led by the University of Cambridge have found that when cuttlefish know they're getting shrimp for dinner, they'll only have a light lunch of crabs. This ability to anticipate is an indication of the cephalopod's complex brain. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Human clinical trial suggests CRISPR feasible for fighting cancer]( [The first US clinical trial of CRISPR gene-editing in human immune cells has yielded positive safety results]( The results are in from a human clinical trial using the CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing system to treat cancer. The study involved editing the immune cells of three cancer patients, and the treated cells persisted and didn’t trigger dangerous side effects. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [US grants Nuro's R2 its first ever autonomous vehicle exemption]( [Nuro's R2 delivery pod has received the first ever self-driving vehicle exemption from the US Department of Transport]( In a significant step forward for the autonomous vehicle industry, the US Department of Transport (DOT) has granted its first ever self-driving vehicle exemption to startup Nuro, meaning its autonomous delivery pod can now push ahead on public roads. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Mercedes Metris Weekender brings some Euro camper van flavor to the US]( [Metris Weekender deliveries begin this spring]( Right after Hymer announcing its return to the US market, Mercedes-Benz launches its first modern US pop-top camper van. It's not quite the Marco Polo that Mercedes sells in Europe, but the Metris Weekender is a capable multipurpose camper van. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [Ford attempts to bridge the driver/cyclist gap, with its Emoji Jacket]( [Put on a happy face – the Emoji Jacket in use]( It's no secret that motorists sometimes just don't "get" what cyclists are thinking. Ford Europe has envisioned at least part of a solution, in the form of its one-off Emoji Jacket. [Read more]( [Digital Cameras]( [Lomography marks 180th anniversary of first Petzval lens]( [The Lomography Petzval 80.5 mm f/1.9 MKII SLR Art Lens is raising production funds on Kickstarter]( Lomography has been celebrating the legacy of Joseph Petzval since 2013, when the first reinvention of a 19th century portrait lens was launched. The 80.5-mm f/1.9 MKII marks the 180th anniversary of Petzval's first portrait lens. [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