World's first graphene-enhanced concrete slab poured in England

[Materials]( [World's first graphene-enhanced concrete slab poured in England]( [University of Manchester researchers Craig Dawson, Happiness Ijije and Lisa Scullion onsite as workers tend to the world's first graphene-enhanced concrete slab in the background]( Recent research projects have demonstrated how the wonder material graphene could play a role in stronger, more eco-friendly concrete, and now we're seeing the first real-world deployment of the technology in the foundations of a new gym in the UK. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This top-rated portable oven is powered entirely by the sun]( With spring in full bloom, it's the perfect opportunity to take the trip you've been putting off. Take advantage of the great outdoors and cook your meals while on the go with GoSun Go®, the most portable solar oven out there. [Read more]( [Science]( [Hate chewing sounds? Brain mirroring might explain why]( [Does the sound of another person chewing fill you with anger? You may suffer from misophonia]( A new brain imaging study is claiming misophonia, a condition where certain sounds trigger deeply unpleasant physical responses, could be related to an over-sensitive brain pathway responsible for mirroring behaviors in others. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Severe COVID-19 in men linked to low testosterone levels]( [Researchers found men with low testosterone levels were more likely to need intensive care and possibly die from COVID-19 than men with normal testosterone levels]( A study tracking testosterone in hospitalized COVID-19 patients found a link between low levels in men and severe disease outcomes. The research offers important clues as to why men seem to be at greater risk of death due to coronavirus than women. [Read more]( [Environment]( [First baby Tasmanian devils born wild in mainland Australia in 3,000 years]( [Only around 25,000 Tasmanian devils remain in their natural habitat]( Last year, 26 Tasmanian devils were released back into the wilds of mainland Australia, a place they haven’t called home in more than 3,000 years. And now, the first new baby devils have been born in this new refuge, cementing hopes for the species. [Read more]( [Outdoors]( [Inflatable light tube adds versatility to tent and RV camping]( [The Everglow Light Tube is designed to provide soft direct light or ambient lantern light]( For more than a decade, inflatable design has been a cornerstone of outdoor gear from Klymit. The new Everglow Light Tube extends that inflatable design to a category of hardware you'd probably never think of inflating: camp lighting. [Read more]( [Motorcycles]( [The world's most valuable motorcycle heads for auction]( [The most recognizable motorcycle in the world has two claimants, and both were built and certified as being "the original" by Dan Haggerty, aka Grizzly Adams. The bike going to auction next week appears to have a more credible claim.]( The world’s best known and most recognizable motorcycle will cross the auction block in Texas on 5 June, creating as much interest and controversy as it did when the famous American road film "Easy Rider" was released 52 years ago. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Plant-based supplement shown to reduce anxiety in mice]( [Beta-sitosterol does occur naturally in avocados, but the lead scientist states "You’d need to eat avocado day and night to get the right dose"]( Although depression is a common disorder, its frequent companion, anxiety, can be at least as serious. There may be new hope for anxiety disorder sufferers, however, in the form of an existing natural supplement. [Read more]( [Energy]( [GE designs massive floating turbine to take wind energy into deep water]( [A render of GE's floating wind turbine concept]( GE is looking to unlock the potential of far offshore wind installations through the development of massive turbines that can operate in deeper waters, using advanced floating platforms to keep them steady as waves crash around them. [Read more]( [Aircraft]( [eHang promises huge range with its new autonomous eVTOL air taxi]( [EHang's new lift-and-cruise VT30 puts a serious long-range air taxi in the company's portfolio]( China's most prominent eVTOL manufacturer has announced a new long-range "lift and cruise" aircraft for inter-city travel. The EHang VT-30 will take two passengers up to 300 km (186 miles) under completely autonomous control. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [Battery-free PSIcle sensor transmits tire pressure data to smartphones]( [The PSIcle sensor (hidden here by the smartphone) is currently on Kickstarter]( Checking your bike's tire pressure can be a fiddly process, which is why there are now valve stem attachments that let you check it with your smartphone. The just-announced PSIcle sensor makes things even easier, as it doesn't require a battery. [Read more]( [Photography]( [Panasonic updates GH5 video powerhouse, teases GH6 flagship]( [The Lumix GH5M2 is even more of a video powerhouse than its predecessor]( Panasonic has unveiled an updated version of its prosumer MFT video machine that blew us away back in 2017. The GH5M2 gets a new processor, improved autofocus, and enhanced image stabilization. A new G Series flagship, the GH6, is in the works, too. [Read more]( [Photography]( [Galactic glamor shots abound in annual Milky Way photo competition]( [Dragon's Lair, shot in Mungo, New South Wales, Australia. The Milky way arcs over a canyon where jagged cliffs frame a winding path, leading to a central spire. A faint golden glow emanates from the horizon.]( The majesty of the Milky Way shines away from the city. Travel blog Capture the Atlas has unveiled the latest edition of its annual Milky Way Photographer of the Year collection, showcasing stunning shots of our incredibly photogenic home galaxy. [Read more]( [Marine]( [MAN modular hybrid drive offers flexibility for greener boats]( [MAN will work with customers to create tailor-built hybrid marine drives]( MAN Engines is working toward a greener future for water travel with its new Smart Hybrid Experience. The scalable marine drive ecosystem allows customers to flexibly combine traditional engines and electric motors into customized hybrid drives. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Google's first all-electric Street View car rolls out in Dublin]( [The first all-electric Google Street View car, based on Jaguar's I-Pace]( Google has teamed up with Jaguar Land Rover to build its first ever all-electric Street View vehicle which is now being rolled out in Dublin, where it will also collect data on air quality over the coming 12 months. [Read more]( [Materials]( [Food scraps recycled into materials stronger than concrete, yet edible]( [Researchers have recycled food scraps into edible, yet robust, construction materials]( It sounds like the premise of a comedy sketch, but researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a way to recycle food scraps into construction materials that are stronger than concrete, yet remain edible and tasty. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Implant precisely dispenses drugs when triggered by a shockwave]( [The medication-dispensing mat (left) is made up of piezoelectric polymer nanofibers (right)]( Although there are implants that gradually release medication at specific sites within the body, it can be difficult to control their rate of release. An experimental new device, however, dispenses drugs when externally activated by a shockwave. [Read more]( [Mobile Technology]( [Versatile Asus Chromebook serves up tablet, sketchpad and laptop in one]( [The magnetic flex-angle stand offers numerous display possibilities, while also supporting the screen in laptop mode]( For folks who work and play online, Chromebooks generally offer pretty good bang for buck. While most come in laptop form, the Chromebook Detachable CM3 from Asus offers a laptop, digital sketchpad and a tablet experience in one device. 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