Skeleton's high-power Superbattery is more interesting than we thought

[Energy]( [Skeleton's high-power Superbattery is more interesting than we thought]( [Skeleton's ultracapacitors will work alongside lithium-ion cells in the SuperBattery]( We got it wrong, folks. The Superbattery from Skeleton Technologies is not a hybrid battery/ultracapacitor energy system, it's an entire new type of cell that sits somewhere in between the two. And it will make it into EVs – just not how we expected. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [History Hit TV: Streaming Service Subscriptions]( Discover the stories that shaped the world. History Hit TV is where history fans can find hundreds of history documentaries, interviews, and films, plus a huge library of podcasts, available anytime anywhere. Get a year subscription on sale for $40. [Read more]( [Around The Home]( [Kitchen gadget converts food scraps to compost in a claimed 48 hours]( [Kalea is currently on Kickstarter]( Using a compost heap is a great way of putting food waste to use, but that waste can take several weeks or longer to become compost – in the meantime, it may stink or attract pests. The indoor Kalea device, on the other hand, is claimed to produce compost in just two days. [Read more]( [Materials]( [Scientists create the world's first room temperature superconductor]( [Superconducting materials typically require extremely cool temperatures to operate, which is demonstrated in this photo. But a new discovery could change that]( Superconductivity has come to play a powerful role in many modern day technologies, and scientists are now claiming a big breakthrough in this area, creating what they say is the first material capable of superconductivity at room temperature. [Read more]( [Mobile Technology]( [Comparing the latest iPhones: iPhone 12 vs. iPhone 11 vs. iPhone SE]( [New Atlas compares the specs and features of the iPhone 12 mini, 12, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max, the iPhone SE, the iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max]( Apple has finally shown off this year’s iPhone 12 models – but are they worth the upgrade? New Atlas compares the specs and features of the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max against the iPhone SE, iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max. [Read more]( [Music]( [Kokoon says its new, ultra-thin NightBuds are amazing in bed]( [Kokoon has developed a set of super-comfy, super-thin sleep-enabling earbuds that you can side-sleep with]( These earbuds look a bit weird, sure. But they're expressly designed to shepherd you off to sleep, counteracting runaway thoughts and snoring lumps in your bed. And unlike the original Kokoon headphones, they're targeted at side sleepers too. [Read more]( [Tiny Houses]( [Compact French tiny house goes big on light and views]( [Tiny House Insoumise measures a total length of 6 m (19.6 ft) and finished in cedar, with aluminum detailing and roof]( French tiny houses are a tough sell for all but the most dedicated downsizers, but this one by Baluchon is one of the more practical examples. It fits a home for two into 6-m-long proportions and has generous glazing, including a large skylight. [Read more]( [Science]( [Gut-brain study reveals impact of hunger hormone on memory]( [New research has investigated the relationship between memory function and a hunger hormone secreted by our stomach]( An intriguing new animal study is suggesting a hunger-regulating hormone secreted from the stomach may also influence memory and cognitive function. The study builds on a growing body of research into gut-brain communication via the vagus nerve. [Read more]( [Space]( [Virgin Galactic to take planetary scientist Alan Stern into space]( [No date is set for the flight that will take planetary scientists Alan Stern into space for the first time]( It has been revealed today that planetary scientist Alan Stern will be among the first humans to be carried into space by Virgin Galactic's spaceplane, where he’ll take a hands-on approach to a pair of high-altitude experiments. [Read more]( [Aircraft]( [Volocopter's air taxi to take part in air rescue field testing]( [Field tests of the VoloCity for air rescue operations are due to begin in 2023]( A feasibility study modeled on the VoloCity multirotor electric air taxi has concluded that electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft would benefit emergency air rescue services. Now the project is looking to begin operational testing in 2023. [Read more]( [Robotics]( [United States' first firefighting robot tackles a building fire in LA]( [The US' first firefighting robot, the Thermite RS3]( The Los Angeles Fire Department has welcomed aboard a new member of the team. The Thermite RS3 is a rover capable of pumping out thousands of gallons of water a minute, with these capabilities tested on its very first day on the job. [Read more]( [Space]( [Nations sign on to NASA's Artemis Accords for peaceful space exploration]( [An artist's impression of Artemis astronauts on the Moon]( With space exploration becoming more accessible to more countries, cooperation will be key. NASA has outlined the principles for that peaceful future in the Artemis Accords, and now eight nations have signed on as founding members. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Machine learning predicts schizophrenia relapses using smartphone data]( [The researchers suggest the same kind of passive data collection could be used to detect a variety of mental health conditions]( A pair of studies are showing how passive smartphone data can be used to predict relapse episodes in schizophrenia patients. The research used machine learning to analyze behavioral data and predict schizophrenic relapses up to one month before they occurred. [Read more]( [Science]( [C-Face tech "sees" people's expressions, even through masks]( [The C-Face system utilizes two cameras that image the cheeks from behind]( With people wearing masks so much of the time now, it can be difficult to tell what expression is on someone's face. A new system can reportedly do so, though, utilizing cameras mounted on their headphones. [Read more]( [Mobile Technology]( [The OnePlus 8T boasts a super-fast screen and super-quick charging]( [The OnePlus 8T is the last major phone launch of the year from OnePlus]( OnePlus usually follows up its annual flagship with a T variation later in the year, and so the OnePlus 8 now has its OnePlus 8T. It brings with it a 6.55-inch display running at a super-fast refresh rate of 120 Hz, and super-fast 65 W charging. [Read more]( [Robotics]( [Tiny robots work together to paint pictures]( [The "painting" robots in action – although they're currently limited to creating fairly abstract works, they should be able to produce more refined images once the technology is developed further]( When most people picture swarms of collaborating robots, they generally think of applications such as search and rescue operations. A new study, however, suggests that such swarms could also be used to help artists put paint to canvas. [Read more]( [Urban Transport]( [Delfast electric Trike is ready to make deliveries]( [After six months in development, the Delfast Trike electric cargo hauler is now on sale]( Back in April, Ukraine ebike maker Delfast announced that work had started on a three-wheeled electric package delivery solution. After reaching the final development phase in July, the Trike is now on sale. [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 © 2020