Weekend Edition: The art of VR storytelling

Where might "mixed reality" experiences take us in the future? New Atlas chats to Trent Clews-de Castella, CEO of immersive media startup Phoria, to explore that question. We also recap a week highlighted by space news big and small – the most powerful explosion in the universe and Earth's tiny new moon. [Virtual Reality]( [The art of VR storytelling with Phoria's Trent Clews-de Castella]( [Users tend to environmental issues in Phoria's Rewild Our Planet installation]( Phoria is a startup working to leverage VR and AR technologies to take its users to entirely new places. New Atlas sat down with its CEO Trent Clews-de Castella to discuss its ambitions, and where its experiences might be taking people in the future. [Read more]( [Space]( [Astronomers find the most powerful explosion in the universe]( [Composite false-color image of the most powerful black hole eruption in the universe]( Astronomers have found evidence of the most powerful explosion in the universe. The crater of the intergalactic-scale detonation was caused by a supermassive black hole located in the Ophiuchus galaxy cluster 390 million light-years from Earth. [Read more]( [Energy]( [Rust and light combine for a 25x boost in hydrogen production]( [A Japanese team has figured out a much more efficient way to photocatalyze the splitting of water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen using a common form of rust]( Scientists at the Tokyo University of Science have used rust as a catalyst in light-assisted hydrogen production from organic waste, finding it produces 25 times more hydrogen than previous titanium dioxide catalysts. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [Squid-inspired Dune House taps solar and wind for energy needs]( [Dune House would be built into the sand dunes in Cape Cod, Massachusetts]( Here's an idea for a beach house with a difference, courtesy of Brooklyn-based Studio Vural. Dune House would be built into the beach rather than on it like you might expect, and would run off-the-grid with solar panels and wind turbines. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Techrules looks to power everyday EVs and grids with micro-turbines]( [Techrules works on its Turbine Recharging Electric Vehicle (TREV) technol]( Techrules is working to transform the micro-turbine generators powering its 1,300-hp Ren supercar into standalone systems. It'll start with a 45-kW version to wire into commercial electrical grids before shrinking it down for everyday electric cars. [Read more]( [Space]( [Earth has picked up a tiny second moon]( [The moon now has a mini-me ... at least temporarily]( The Minor Planet Center has announced that Earth now has two moons. But don’t bother running outside to check – this second satellite is tiny and temporary. The newcomer, designated 2020 CD3, measures between 1.9 and 3.5 m (6.2 and 11.5 ft) wide. [Read more]( [Science]( [Case studies highlight unexpected results of massive LSD overdoses]( [The trio of LSD overdose case studies reveal unusual examples of high doses leading to positive outcomes]( A new report describes three cases of accidental LSD overdoses leading to strangely positive outcomes, including the story of a woman who inadvertently took 500 times a normal dose. New Atlas spoke to Mark Haden, one of the report's authors, to learn more. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Breath test accurately detects a known precursor of esophageal cancer]( [A new type of breath test could reveal a known precursor for esophageal cancer, new research has revealed]( Esophageal cancer is a difficult one to detect during its early stages, but a new type of breath test developed by scientists in the Netherlands could offer a cheap and non-invasive way to screen populations for susceptibility to the disease. [Read more]( [Mobile Technology]( [LG launches 5G-capable, dual-screen V Series flagship]( [Both the main and the Dual Screen displays are 6.8 diagonal inch, Full HD+ P-OLED panels]( As expected, given that Mobile World Congress has been canceled this year, LG has today announced the latest member of its V Series smartphones. The V60 ThinQ 5G features an improved dual screen, better audio and a bigger battery. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [The million dollar cars: 2020 Amelia Island collectible car auctions]( [1914 Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost Torpédo Phaeton]( Amelia Island is a concours event of the highest order. For our preview this year, we've assembled all the cars that might sell across these three auctions for a million dollars or more, plus a handful of fascinating cars that will sell for less. [Read more]( [Biology]( [Salmon parasite is first animal known to not breathe oxygen]( [A microscope image of Henneguya salminicola]( Until now, it had generally been assumed that all animals breathe oxygen. According to Israeli scientists, however, that isn't the case – they've announced that a tiny relative of jellyfish and corals manages to get by without. [Read more]( [Science]( [Gut bacteria metabolites reveal new intestinal inflammation treatment]( [Two gut bacteria metabolites, known as secondary bile acids, could help reduce intestinal inflammation]( New Stanford University research has homed in on two specific gut bacteria-produced metabolites that may protect against the intestinal inflammation associated with diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s. [Read more]( [Science]( [Archaeologists use laser tech to reveal secrets of 100-km Maya road]( [The road, part of which is seen from above in this image, may have been created as two great ancient powers prepared to square off against one another]( Archaeologists have used laser technology to map a 100-km (62-mile) Maya stone road that could have been built 1,300 years ago to help with the invasion of an isolated city in modern-day Mexico at the command of the warrior queen Lady K’awiil Ajaw. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [Revonte's powerful e-bike motor has a built-in stepless transmission]( [Revonte's prototype is a sleek and beautifully integrated build]( Finnish company Revonte has given us a glimpse into the future of e-bikes with a new compact drive system that integrates a motor, automatic stepless transmission and a bunch of electronics into a single tight unit with open control software. [Read more]( [Medical]( [AI system discovers powerful new antibiotic to tackle superbugs]( [New antibiotic halicin (top row) shows much stronger antibacterial effects against E. coli than existing antibiotic ciprofloxacin (bottom row), to which many bugs are already resistant]( Bacteria are evolving resistance to antibiotics much faster than new drugs can be developed. Now, an artificial intelligence model has identified a powerful new antibiotic called halicin, which cleared infections of most superbugs in mouse tests. [Read more]( [Music]( [Hinged bow lets any violin player sound like a quartet]( [The Polycorde (many strings) Bow allows you to flip between sounding like a single violin or a quartet]( Who knew the venerable violin still had surprises in store for us, after nearly 500 years as one of the leading voices in music? A Tasmanian master bowmaker, has built a simple device that allows violinists to easily play four-or five-note chords. 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