Proteus becomes the world's first manufactured non-cuttable material

[Materials]( [Proteus becomes the world's first manufactured non-cuttable material]( [That's as far as an angle grinder made it through this Proteus non-cuttable bar]( Researchers claim they've come up with the world's first manufactured non-cuttable material, just 15 percent the density of steel and impervious to drills or angle grinders. They say it could make for indestructible bike locks and lightweight armor. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Make cybersecurity a priority with VeePN and take 81% off]( Whether you're working from home or surfing the web, keeping your online information secure is critical. VeePN’s online security solution brings you a 3-year cybersecurity subscription that allows you to take control of your digital life. [Read more]( [Medical]( ["Don't eat me" proteins prevent synapse destruction in Alzheimer's]( [Scientists have discovered a new class of proteins that fight the destructive forces at play in Alzheimer's and similar conditions]( Scientists investigating the driving factors behind certain neurological diseases have uncovered a new class of proteins that could help us intervene in some of the destructive processes that take place in the brain. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Clinical trial compares two popular types of intermittent fasting diets]( [A clinical trial found little difference in beneficial effects comparing a daily six-hour eating window with a four-hour window]( A new study from researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago is offering the first clinical trial data comparing the effects of two types of time-restricted feeding diets, a four-hour eating window (20:4) and a six-hour eating window (18:6). [Read more]( [Physics]( [Second-generation of powerful X-ray laser fires for the first time]( [One of the undulator segments of the LCLS-II, which has now achieved first light]( The Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) is an extremely powerful X-ray laser – and now it's about to get even more powerful. The second generation of the instrument has now achieved first light, with scientists demonstrating fine control of the beam. [Read more]( [Military]( [BAE Systems to build next-generation US Army missile warning system]( [The new systems use two-color infrared sensors and high-speed processors to detect threats]( The US Army has awarded BAE Systems US$179 million to produce the next-generation Missile Warning System to protect the Army's rotorcraft. [Read more]( [Energy]( [Cobalt-free battery leans on nickel for extra energy storage]( [Batteries that don't involve cobalt could have big benefits, and not just for the environment]( A new battery design from the University of Texas at Austin may help address some issues of current lithium batteries, with the researchers demonstrating a new type of architecture that is entirely free of cobalt. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [2021 Porsche 911 Turbo drives deeper into sub-3-second territory]( [With its 572-hp twin-turbo six-cylinder, the Porsche 911 Turbo sprints from 0 to 60 mph in 2.7 seconds]( Porsche is pushing forward with its 911 turbocharging campaign of 2020. Following up on the Turbo S debut in April, it has dialed things back just a little with a base Turbo Coupe and Cabriolet that deliver supercar-grade acceleration for less price. [Read more]( [Laptops]( [The Samsung Galaxy Book S opens a new chapter in ultraportable laptops]( [You can now choose a Samsung Galaxy Book S with either Qualcomm or Intel tech on board]( The latest Samsung Galaxy Book S marks a new chapter in the story of ultraportable laptops – it's the first device to appear with Intel's new Lakefield processor, a hybrid chip designed to combine the best of both mobile and desktop architecture. [Read more]( [Aircraft]( [British Airways retires entire fleet of 747s, effective immediately]( [British Airways' current fleet of 747-400s consists of 31 aircraft]( At the best of times, the Boeing 747 is a costly plane to operate. When a pandemic causes passenger numbers to plummet, however, it can become unsustainable. It was with this in mind that British Airways has announced it's retiring its entire fleet. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Pictorial: 2020 Poltu Quatu Classic Concours d’Elegance]( [The finalists in the "Best of Show" at the Poltu Quatu Classic Concours d’Elegance held last weekend (10, 11 and 12 July, 2020). On the left is a one-of-four 1955 Ferrari 857S and on the right is the Simeone Automotive Museum's Porsche 917 Langhek, a car that was timed at 386 km/h on the Mulsanne Straight at Le Mans.]( With Italy beginning to emerge from lockdown, it was only natural that one of the first moves towards getting back to normal was a glamorous celebration of automotive heritage in the fifth edition of the Poltu Quatu Classic Concours d’Elegance. [Read more]( [Military]( [Next-gen Protector drones to join RAF fleet in £65-million contract]( [Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Air Systems (RPAS) can operate in civilian airspace]( At the virtual 2020 Air and Space Power Conference, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace announced the UK Ministry of Defence is purchasing a total of 16 Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Air Systems (RPAS) to replace the RAF's Reaper RPAS drone fleet. [Read more]( [Wearables]( [B&O and On Running partner up for special edition wireless earphones]( [The B&O E8 Sport On Edition true wireless earphones are on sale now]( Danish high-end audio gear firm Bang&Olufsen and Swiss sports footwear brand On Running have teamed up for a limited edition pair of B&O's E8 Sport true wireless earphones to help you power through your workout with music. [Read more]( [Space]( [Interstellar organic matter might be a major source of Earth's water]( [A new study suggests that organic matter in nebulae could be the source of Earth's water]( Earth is a famously watery planet, but where exactly it all came from is a mystery. Now researchers have suggested a new origin story, by showing that water and petroleum can form inside clouds of organic matter, at high temperatures and pressure. [Read more]( [Environment]( [Global emissions of heat-trapping methane hit record high]( [Visualization of global methane in the atmosphere on January 26, 2018, with higher concentrations seen in red]( New analysis has revealed that emissions of methane, a particularly potent greenhouse gas, have now hit record highs, with the surge being driven in large part by increases in the burning of fossil fuels and increasing agricultural activity. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [All-electric, roofless Bandini Dora shines at Poltu Quatu 2020]( [The open-top Bandini Dora at the Poltu Quatu Classic show in Sardinia, Italy]( GFG Style, the Italian company behind the 2030 electric "hyper-SUV," has shown its latest limited-edition electric supercar, the Bandini Dora roofless barchetta, at the Poltu Quatu Classic concorso d'eleganza, on the Italian island of Sardinia. [Read more]( [Space]( [UAE successfully launches its first interplanetary mission to Mars]( [The UAE Space Agency's Hope probe takes off on its seven-month journey to Mars]( The United Arab Emirates has successfully launched its first interplanetary mission. This morning, Al Amal, or the Hope Probe, took off from Japan at 6:58 am Monday 20th July (local time), and is currently headed towards Mars. [Read more]( [Science]( [Erasing drug reward memories points to new approach for addiction]( [Silencing a specific neural pathway when drug-reward memories are reactivated may erase those memories and prevent relapse into addictive behaviors]( New research suggests that blocking a specific neural pathway, associated with drug reward and withdrawal memories, could eliminate the triggers that lead to drug cravings and ultimately prevent relapse into addictive drug-taking behaviors. [Read more]( [Collectibles]( [2001 Space Odyssey spacesuit and Apollo 11 Joystick fetch record prices]( [$370,000 | Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 Control Joystick | Julien's Auctions | Estimate: $100,000 - $200,000 | 18 July 2020 | The original rotational attitude control stick (aka rotation hand controller) from the Apollo 11 command module Columbia in 1969. This control handle, located near the right hand of astronaut and mission commander Neil Armstrong (positioned in the left couch of the command module) allowed navigation of the spacecraft's attitude using roll, pitch, and yaw adjustments. The control stick is fitted with a trigger switch for activating the headset microphone. Included is a wooden display mount with an Apollo 11 mission patch and the original parts removal tag (dated September 22, 1969) with matching serial numbers and official NASA stamps. Part number 10022865-101. Serial number 10. NOTE: The provenance of this item has been corroborated by an official NASA audit report published by the Office of Inspector General in 2018.]( Significant space and science fiction memorabilia continues to sell well at auction, with the Space Suit used in the movie "2001: A Space Odyssey" selling for $370,000 and Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 Control Joystick selling for $370,000 at Julien’s Auctions. [Read more]( [Biology]( [Newly-discovered sponge is surprisingly abundant]( [The previously unknown sponge, Desmacella hyalina]( Although cold waters aren't known for their coral reefs, they do contain ecologically important "glass reefs" created by live sponges. Now, scientists have discovered a previously unknown species of sponge living on those reefs, in Canada. [Read more]( [Wearables]( [LG's flagship self-cleaning true wireless earphones make US debut]( [The Tone Free HBS-FN6 true wireless earphones come with a case that blasts them with UV light to kill any bugs that may try to take up residence]( Last year, LG launched some true wireless earphones that came with a charging case designed to blast the buds with UV light to kill any bacteria. Now the company has brought the latest version of the bug-killing mobile music solution to the US. [Read more]( [Robotics]( [Carbon fiber exoskeleton is the latest to boost worker safety]( [The new version of the Cray X is designed to support the wearer's lower back as they lift heavy loads]( More and more, workplaces are using assistive exoskeletons to protect their employees from injury. One of the newest, the 4th-generation version of German Bionic's Cray X, features a lightweight carbon fiber frame. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [Experimental shelters sport paper-thin walls – literally]( [The Agg Hab project was completed in May, 2020]( When you think of papier-mâché, school art projects and carnival floats may come to mind, but a team of architects has used strips of recycled paper and non-toxic glue to create pair of simple prototype shelters in rural Texas. [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