The best sci-fi/fantasy TV and film coming in 2021

[Home Entertainment]( [The best sci-fi/fantasy TV and film coming in 2021]( [Years in the making, 2021 will finally see the first adaptation of Issac Asimov's seminal sci-fi classic, Foundation]( The next 12 months promise a huge assortment of treats for fans of science fiction. Here are our picks for the most anticipated upcoming projects, from fresh TV adaptations of classic stories to a long-awaited new cinematic entry in a classic sci-fi franchise. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Take control of your finances in 2021 with an extra 20% off]( If you're looking to improve the ways you plan for your financial future, The 2021 Master Your Finances Bundle is your comprehensive guide, just in time for the new year. Plus, this master bundle is now an additional 20% off with code HOLIDAY20. [Read more]( [Energy]( [US Department of Energy backs five advanced nuclear reactor concepts]( [The goal of the latest DOE grants is to promote the development of safer, more efficient reactors for deployment in 10 to 14 years]( The US Department of Energy is backing five projects to develop advanced reactor designs to be built in the United States by private industry. The US$30 million initial funding is expected to grow to US$600 million over seven years. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [The most innovative and comfy large motorhomes of 2020]( [In addition to its grand tourer-sized garage, the Variomobil Perfect 1200 Platinum also includes three slide-outs for a spacious interior]( Small campers were quite well-represented in this Year of the RV, but some impressive larger motorhomes also made their debuts. From wheeled smart mansions, to van-back wilderness cabins, here are the top motorhomes we've looked at in 2020. [Read more]( [Energy]( [California gas blending trial could shift a roadblock for hydrogen cars]( [Blending hydrogen into existing natural gas infrastructure at up to 20 per of the total volume could be an easy and effective way to get renewable hydrogen distributed across cities]( Blending renewably-generated hydrogen gas into existing natural gas pipelines could quickly and easily transport hydrogen across cities. SoCalGas is testing a system that can separate the H2 back out and compress it for use in fuel-cell vehicles. [Read more]( [Energy]( [KSTAR fusion device maintains 100 million degrees for record 20 seconds]( [KSTAR, the so-called "Korean artificial sun," has set a record for maintaining plasma at temperatures over 100 million °C]( In a promising development for tokamak-based nuclear fusion technology, the Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research (KSTAR) fusion device has set a world record by maintaining plasma at over 100 million °C for 20 seconds. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [The 10 most innovative cycling products of 2020]( [The Superstrata bike, with its one-piece 3D-printed carbon fiber frame, is one of our faves from this year]( From custom printed carbon fiber to a frame that pumps up your tires, it's time for a look back at some of the most interesting bicycle-related products we encountered over the past 365 days. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [VW's mobile EV-charging robot concept becomes a reality]( [The mobile charging robot prototype with plug at the ready]( A year after Volkswagen unveiled its mobile charging robot concept designed to make the charging of electric vehicles a completely autonomous operation, the company has given us a glimpse of the robot in prototype form. [Read more]( [Mobile Technology]( [Xiaomi Mi 11 flagship launches with the Snapdragon 888 on board]( [The Xiaomi Mi 11 will launch in China first]( In what we'd expect to be the last flagship phone launch of the year, Xiaomi has unveiled the Mi 11 with the brand new Snapdragon 888 chipset from Qualcomm on board – though you won't actually be able to buy the phone until 2021. [Read more]( [Science]( [Trip out with the best optical illusions of 2020]( [The winning illusion puts a 3D twist on a classic 2D trick]( Japanese mathematician Kokichi Sugihara has won the annual Illusion of the Year Contest with a fascinating 3D model of a nearly 200-year old 2D illusion. The contest, run by the UK-based Neural Correlate Society has been bending brains for 16 years. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Studies find link between vaping and cognitive impairments]( [Two new studies present a correlation between cognitive complaints and e-cigarette use]( Two observational studies have found a link between e-cigarette use and cognitive complaints such as memory impairments and brain fog. The research doesn't present evidence of a causal link but calls for further long-term study into the relationship. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Microbiome-altering mosquito repellent could last for two weeks]( [The introduced bacteria will both mask odors produced by bacteria in the skin's microbiome, along with producing repellent odors of their own]( DEET may be an effective mosquito repellent, but it can cause irritation, and has to be reapplied every few hours. Scientists are now working on a more innocuous, longer-laster alternative, that involves introducing genetically engineered bacteria onto the skin. [Read more]( [Military]( [British Army trialing "heavy-duty" Bug nano drone]( [The Bug has a 40-minute battery life]( Drone company UAVTEK has collaborated with BAE Systems to deliver 30 prototypes of the Bug nano-drone to the British Army for field evaluations. Weighing just 196 g, the Bug is designed to operate in winds of up to 80 km/h. [Read more]( [Science]( [Talking mummies and time travel rules: Strangest science stories of 2020]( [New Atlas revisits some of 2020's strangest science stories]( Curing cancer is a noble goal, but sometimes scientists just want to give octopuses ecstasy. From medical marvels to wild speculations about time travel, aliens and the end of the universe, New Atlas revisits some of 2020’s strangest science stories. [Read more]( [Science]( [New process upcycles plastic waste into a more valuable adhesive]( [Water-based latex paint sticks tightly to the oxidized polyethylene]( A team has developed a process that turns waste plastic into an adhesive that's more valuable. The goal was to find ways to "upcycle" plastics by putting them to new uses while preserving the properties that made them attractive in the first place. [Read more]( [Games]( [WowCube takes gaming to another dimension]( [The WowCube will be officially launched in January, as part of CES]( Imagine if you crossed a handheld gaming system with a Rubik's Cube. What you'd get is CubiOs Inc's WowCube, which is currently an honoree in the CES 2021 Innovation Awards. [Read more]( [Science]( [Giant iceberg A-68a shatters into three as it approaches South Georgia]( [Satellite image of A-68a showing the split of two large fragments]( The giant iceberg A-68A that is threatening the island of South Georgia in the South Atlantic has split into three pieces and is thinning by one inch per day. If the bergs run aground they could cause considerable environmental damage. [Read more]( [Marine]( [1st Mate system sounds the alarm on boaters going overboard]( [The 1st Mate fobs are worn by both the captain and the passengers]( If a boat full of people is zipping across the water, it's possible that one of them could fall overboard without anyone noticing ... at least, not right away. The 1st Mate Marine Safety and Security system is designed to keep that from happening. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). 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