"World's fastest electrodes" triple the density of lithium batteries

[Energy]( ["World's fastest electrodes" triple the density of lithium batteries]( [Nawa Technologies says that moving electrodes to a rigidly structured vertical array of carbon nanotubes, coated with an active material like lithium-ion, can radically boost power density, energy density, charging speed and battery lifespan with no cost penalty.]( French company Nawa technologies says it's already in production on a new electrode material that can radically boost the performance of existing and future battery types, delivering 3x the energy density, 10x the power, and vastly faster charging. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This Hands-Free Robot Vacuum is $100 off today]( Rated 4.8/5 stars on Amazon, Neabot NoMo is a smart vacuum with intelligent mapping and routing. It works with the Neabot App so you can adjust settings, customize your cleaning strategy, and monitor the status, no matter where you are. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [Hubless Reevo ebike pushes the limits of engineering ... and credulity]( [A hubless cycle rolling down the street will certainly grab all kinds of attention; it looks surreal]( This eye-catching ebike offers 750 watts of power, about 500 watt-hours of battery, a long list of neat gadgetry and an impossible-looking pair of hubless wheels you can poke your arm right through. But we'd urge caution when it comes to buying one. [Read more]( [3D Printing]( [Hybrid 3D printing tech produces plastic-metal items]( [A diagram of the system (bottom), as compared to an existing system that produces a lower-quality metal coating]( While it's possible to 3D-print plastic or metal items, printing single items made of both is quite difficult. Scientists have developed a method of doing so, however, that may lead to increased production of 3D-printed electronics. [Read more]( [Medical]( ["Remote control" for diabetes tackles blood sugar with electromagnetism]( [Study authors Calvin Carter and Sunny Huang in the lab at the University of Iowa]( A research group at the University of Iowa has built what is described as a "remote control" for diabetes management that uses electromagnetic fields (EMFs) to reduce blood sugar levels and improve the body’s response to insulin. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [REE demonstrates its wildly innovative vehicle platform of the future]( [REE CEO and co-founder Daniel Barel rides the biggest skateboard (EV chassis) in town]( Automotive industry disruptor REE has showcased its ridiculously flexible, super-flat EV chassis driving autonomously on the racetrack. This new class of ultra-modular, everything-by-wire vehicle can roll with any logo, cabin, spec and body shape. [Read more]( [Drones]( [Drone delivery system drops packages from 150 feet – on a tether]( [A DJI Matrice 600 Pro drone, equipped with the RDS1 system]( Many people don't like the thought of delivery drones buzzing up to their door, with their propellers whirling dangerously close. The RDS1 setup was made with that in mind, as it drops packages in free-fall, but doesn't let them hit the ground. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Gallery: Vehicles, visions and views from Auto China 2020]( [GAC Enpulse electric sports car concept]( Auto China (Beijing Motor Show) became the first international auto show of the post-corona era when it took place between September 26 and October 5. The show was quite different from past events but still brought plenty to see. [Read more]( [Materials]( ["Metallizing" diamond could switch from insulator to conductor at will]( [Researchers have found that it should be possible to "metallize" diamond, which could find a variety of uses in electronic devices]( Diamond is an electrical insulator, but maybe not always. A new study calculated that deforming diamond nano-needles would change their conductivity from an insulator to a semiconductor to a highly conductive metal – and back again at will. [Read more]( [Science]( [Stan the T-rex sets record for highest price paid for a dinosaur fossil]( [A huge Tyrannosaurus rex specimen nicknamed Stan has set a record price at auction]( An almost-complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton has sold for over US$30 million. Nicknamed Stan, the rex was the star attraction in Christie’s Evening Sale of 20th Century Art on Oct. 6, and it's fetched the highest amount ever paid for a dinosaur fossil. [Read more]( [Wearables]( [Milo action communicator keeps outdoor enthusiasts talking]( [The Milo allows hands-free, real-time group communication without the need for Wi-Fi or mobile networks]( Though you can haul a walkie-talkie along for a ride down forest trails with your buddies, it's not ideal for natural conversations. The Milo wearable communicator is designed to better help adventure-loving types keep in touch. [Read more]( [Robotics]( [Roomba-inspired docking station keeps underwater robots charged up]( [An underwater robot ports with the mobile docking station developed at Purdue University]( Scientists at Purdue University have developed a mobile docking station that enables underwater robots to stop by for a recharge and offload their data at the same time, offering a way for them to operate for far longer periods without human input. [Read more]( [Physics]( [2020 Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to black hole science pioneers]( [The 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to three scientists for pioneering work on black holes]( The 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to Roger Penrose for his proof that black holes result from general relativity, and jointly to Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Ghez for discovering the supermassive monster at the center of the Milky Way. [Read more]( [Space]( [James Webb Space Telescope completes prelaunch environmental tests]( [The James Webb Space Telescope being prepared for transportation to the testing facilities]( NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has passed a major milestone, completing its prelaunch environmental testing after being subjected to weeks of acoustic and sine-vibration tests to determine whether it can withstand the rigors of a rocket launch. [Read more]( [Science]( [Fly fat extract eradicates crop-killing bacteria]( [Fat-filled larvae of the black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens]( Just like us, crop plants are subject to bacterial infections. And while antibiotics are often used to kill those microbes, compounds extracted from fly larva fat may prove to be a more eco-friendly alternative. [Read more]( [Computers]( [Nvidia aims to build UK's most powerful supercomputer by end of 2020]( [The Cambridge-1 supercomputer will be made available for healthcare researchers "using AI to solve pressing medical challenges, including those presented by COVID-19"]( Nvidia has announced that it has invested nearly US$52 million to build the UK's most powerful supercomputer, which is expected to be operational by the end of 2020, and will be made available to healthcare researchers and academics. 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