Scientists pinpoint source of "impossible" EmDrive's thrust

[Physics]( [Scientists pinpoint source of "impossible" EmDrive's thrust]( [According to one peer-reviewed paper, the EmDrive thruster was able to produce 720 mN of thrust from an electricity input of 2.5 kW]( The secrets of the mysterious EmDrive thruster – which stumped both NASA and Chinese research teams by delivering measurable thrust without a propellant – have finally been unlocked. The thrust comes from ... drum roll ... repeated experimental error. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This highly-rated portable hand massager is now $49 off]( We focus so much on strengthening our bodies, but do we do enough to take care of our hands? With so much time spent on computers, phones, and everyday tasks, our hands often need some TLC. Cue in the Legra Cordless Air Compression Hand Massager. [Read more]( [Outdoors]( [Inflatable Super Kayak catamaran packs into a bag for transport]( [The Super Kayak is presently on Kickstarter]( While some people like the idea of kayaking, they may be put off by how cumbersome the boats are to transport, and how tippy they can be. The Super Kayak – currently on Kickstarter – is made to address both concerns. [Read more]( [Energy]( [3D aluminum electrode enables low-cost battery to go the distance]( [A magnified image showing aluminum depositing on carbon fibers as part of a low-cost battery electrode]( A team from Cornell University has put forward a compelling example of what cheap, environmentally friendly energy storage can look like, fashioning a 3D electrode out of low-cost aluminum for a battery with a very long cycle life. [Read more]( [Science]( ["Fool's gold" fossils reveal trilobites breathed through their legs]( [A new study has found that trilobites breathed oxygen through gills on their legs]( Trilobites are one of the most common creatures found in the fossil record, but now some particularly well-preserved specimens have revealed some intriguing new details. It turns out that trilobites breathed oxygen – through their legs. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Production GMC Hummer EV SUV and Pickup unveiled and detailed]( [GMC unveiled the production-ready Hummer EV Pickup and new SUV while continuing to emphasize tech and off-road cred]( The GMC Hummer EV SUV and Hummer EV Pickup have debuted in their production formats with several new technologies and a few surprising details. Among those are the production dates, with the pickup truck beginning Q3 2021 and the SUV in early 2023. [Read more]( [Physics]( [CERN scientists cool antimatter with lasers for the first time]( [The ALPHA experiment at CERN]( Scientists at CERN have used lasers to cool down antimatter for the first time. The milestone could help unlock some of the secrets of this weird substance, including why it didn’t annihilate the universe soon after the Big Bang. [Read more]( [Military]( [Flight tests 3D printing's potential to repair forward deployed jets]( [3D printing could provide spare parts for forward deployed aircraft]( Saab has flown a 3D-printed replacement part on the exterior of a Gripen fighter jet for the first time on a test flight at Linköping, Sweden, potentially paving the way for printed parts to be used to make battlefield repairs. [Read more]( [Environment]( [Biodegradable plastic made from fisheries waste]( [A sample of the bioplastic, which reportedly does not have a "fishy smell"]( Like most other commonly used types of plastic, polyurethane is typically made from non-renewable crude oil, and it takes centuries to break down when discarded. Now, however, scientists have created a biodegradable polyurethane-like polymer using fish waste. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [Specialized lightens the load with Turbo Como SL city ebike]( [The Turbo Como SL (right) is designed to tackle city streets with ease]( Specialized has released a super light edition of its Turbo Como city ebike, which features an internal gear hub, smooth motor assist to 28 mph and a per charge range of over 60 miles, or farther by installing an optional range extender. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [Five exciting architecture projects to look forward to in 2021]( [The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is one of five exciting projects we're looking forward to in 2021]( Despite the challenges and delays caused by COVID-19, 2021 looks set to be an outstanding year for architecture. With this in mind, we've chosen five exciting projects we're looking forward to this year. [Read more]( [Music]( [Fender Mustang Micro Review: 12 guitar amps in your pocket]( [Not gonna lie, this thing makes any guitar look 20 percent less cool. But the sound is stunning]( This tiny, $100 gadget plugs into your guitar where the lead would normally go, and gives you instant access to 12 beautifully modeled amp sounds and a range of effects through headphones, for super-portable practice and recording. Very impressive! [Read more]( [Biology]( [Fireflies may use ultrasonic "musical armor" to fend off bats]( [Fireflies may use a "musical armor" of ultrasound to defend themselves against bats]( When we think of camouflage, it’s usually a visual pattern. But how do you hide from a predator that uses sound to find food, like a bat? If you’re a firefly, it turns out you might resort to a cacophony of ultrasound that acts like “musical armor.” [Read more]( [Medical]( [Groundbreaking implant wirelessly relays brain signals in high fidelity]( [Devices that monitor electrical activity in the human brain could prove to be powerful tools for sufferers of paralysis]( The team behind a project known as BrainGate have made a major breakthrough, demonstrating a wireless brain-computer interface that can read and transmit neural signals at a bandwidth that is on par with wired systems. [Read more]( [Materials]( [2D "borophane" offers new building block for advanced electronics]( [Image depicting the structure of borophane, made up of boron atoms (teal) and hydrogen atoms (red)]( Scientists in the US have introduced a new player to the world of 2D materials in the form of an ultra-thin, ultra-strong material they've dubbed borophane, which they see one day finding use in advanced forms of electronics. [Read more]( [Collectibles]( [Video game collectibles begin smashing auction records]( [The emergence of the independent Wata-certified grading system for video games in 2019 supercharged the industry, and video games have been selling for record prices ever since]( Video game revenues surpassed the music and movie industries a decade ago. Now there is growing indication that video game memorabilia will be equally as valuable as music and movie memorabilia. [Read more]( [Robotics]( [Picking robot finds objects by "seeing through walls"]( [The RF-Grasp robot uses a combination of RFID technology and an optical camera to locate hidden items]( Robots are now regularly used in applications such as picking purchased items from shipping warehouses … but most of them still can't see through walls. That said, a new bot is essentially able to do so, with a little outside help. [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 © 2021