New phase of liquid crystal opens door to "new universe of materials"

[Materials]( [New phase of liquid crystal opens door to "new universe of materials"]( [Striking colors seen in a newly discovered phase of liquid crystal under the microscope]( More than 100 years after a pair of imaginative physicists first proposed a new phase of liquid crystal, scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder have managed to produce it and have been left “stunned" by its behavior. [Read more]( [Sponsored Content]( [These seriously versatile shoes are made from ocean-bound plastic]( [GreenPlax: Comfortable, practical, sustainable footwear that looks great]( As awareness of plastic pollution grows, so too do the imaginations of those working to capture and recycle it into everyday goods. Enter GreenPlax, the world's first shoe in which every major component is made from repurposed ocean plastic. [Read more]( [Modular magnetic multitool is only what you need it to be]( [The Windeler multitool system is presently on Kickstarter]( Multitools certainly are handy and everything, but let's be honest – a lot of the tools on them are things that you're never going to use. That's where the Windeler system comes in, as it can be user-customized to contain only the tools you want. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Scientists induce "suspended animation" state in mice and rats]( [Researchers have induced an extended hibernation-like state in rats, which normally don't hibernate]( Researchers have succeeded in activating a hibernation-like state in mice and rats, opening up the possibility that this type of “suspended animation” might eventually be used for preserving human organs for transplant, or even deep space travel. [Read more]( [Science]( [World-first 3D bionic eye could enable superhuman sight, night vision]( [A new bionic eye called the Electrochemical Eye (EC-Eye) resembles the real thing]( The human eye is incredibly complex, so it's very hard to reverse engineer. Now researchers have unveiled the world’s first 3D artificial eye, which can not only outperform other devices but has the potential to see better than the real thing. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Carbon fibers allow bone cement to heal itself]( [Prof. Frank A. Müller, with a sample of the carbon fiber-augmented calcium phosphate cement undergoing load testing]( A substance known as calcium phosphate cement is commonly used to repair broken bones, both holding them together and encouraging the growth of new bone tissue. Now, scientists have added carbon fibers to the material to also make it self-healing. [Read more]( [Outdoors]( [Kammok reworks hammock tent for lightning-fast ground-air transition]( [Enjoying a lazy day in the Kammok Sunda 2.0]( Kammok thoroughly rethinks its Sunda tent/hammock into the new Sunda 2.0. The 2.0 brings a new integrated fly and external pole system that lets users scoop up the ground tent and strap it to a pair of trees in under a minute. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Impressive long-term benefits of MDMA for treating PTSD, study reports]( [Phase 2 trials of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy have proven extremely successful and Phase 3 trials are now underway, with FDA-treatment approval expected by 2022]( A new study is looking at the long-term efficacy of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for the treatment of PTSD, finding the substantial beneficial effects of the therapy hold strong for over a year and patients continue to improve after the MDMA sessions. [Read more]( [Urban Transport]( [Silence launches lower cost, low speed package delivery e-scooter]( [Silence says that the cost of the S02 LS e-scooter can be recouped within a year thanks to operational savings]( Spanish emobility company Silence has today announced a new member of it e-scooter family. The S02 LS is aimed at shops and restaurants looking for an eco-friendly and economical way to deliver goods to customers as we begin to emerge from lockdown. [Read more]( [Robotics]( [Salto the jumping robot can now execute stylish precision landings]( [Salto the jumping robot is now executing extremely precise landings]( Previously Salto the one-legged robot liked to keep on the hop since it had trouble coming to a stop without falling over – no surprise without another leg to fall back on. Now it's nailing its landings, with its jumping accuracy also benefitting. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This bizarre-looking device may be the secret to a chiseled jawline]( Always wanted a chiseled jawline? Did you know you can exercise your way into getting the look you desire? Although it may look silly, the revolutionary Jawzrsize Facial Fitness device brings you optimal results for slimming and toning your jawline. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Hydrogen injection device saves fuel and cuts emissions on big diesels]( [Hydi claims its hydrogen injection unit can make impressive reductions on fuel consumption and emissions for large diesels]( A South Australian company is ready to go into full production with an innovative aftermarket kit that impressively cuts fuel consumption, particulates and carbon monoxide emissions from big diesel engines, asking only for a little water in return. [Read more]( [Environment]( [Feeding coral probiotics found to boost their chances of survival]( [Coral is stress tested in a laboratory to explore the effects of a diet of probiotics]( Scientists are exploring many options when it comes to shoring up the wellbeing of coral reefs in the face of warming waters, and an international team of researchers is putting forward another possibility, showing how probiotics can boost their health and chances of survival. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [Delfast gives Top ebike update a Gates belt drive and more range]( [The 50-mph Top 3.0 ebike boasts up to 200 miles of per charge range, and a new low maintenance belt drive]( Shortly after updating its recording-breaking Prime ebike, the Ukraine's Delfast is again blurring the foggy lines between moped and ebike with a new version of its Top model, which now comes with a carbon belt drive and increased per charge range. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [Supertall skyscraper would put a pocket park halfway up]( [Seattle Tower would rise to a height of 1,185 ft (361 m)]( ODA New York has unveiled an interesting design for a new supertall skyscraper. It would have a void at its center which would host a pocket park, enabling residents to enjoy some fresh air and greenery without needing to travel down to the ground. [Read more]( [Physics]( [New explanation for Antarctic mystery doesn't need "parallel universe"]( [The ANITA experiment in Antarctica, before being launched on a balloon]( Headlines lately have been screaming about how scientists in Antarctica have discovered evidence of a parallel universe where time runs backwards. While we seriously wish that was true, a new study has put forward a more realistic explanation. [Read more]( [Military]( [Seagull unmanned surface vehicle demonstrates anti-submarine potential]( [The Seagull USV proved its anti-submarine chops in sea trials in October 2019]( Elbit Systems UK's autonomous Seagull Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) has completed Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) sea trials off the British coast in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, with the USA's L3Harris providing sonar systems. [Read more]( [Good Thinking]( [Automated analysis of chick chirps may ensure better living conditions]( [The system is able to differentiate between chicks' distress calls and other noises in the environment]( When it comes to farm animals being raised in subpar conditions, chickens often have it particularly rough. A new system that analyzes chick vocalizations, however, could help alert farmers (or authorities) when things really need to change. 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