Imaging breakthrough highlights atoms in highest resolution ever

[Physics]( [Imaging breakthrough highlights atoms in highest resolution ever]( [This electron ptychography image is the clearest ever taken of atoms]( Researchers at Cornell University have snapped the clearest images of atoms ever taken. Aided by new noise-reducing algorithms, the images are of such high resolution that, the team says, they almost reach the ultimate limit possible. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Need a new hobby? This Toybox 3D Printer Deluxe Bundle should help]( Everyone likes a slice of nostalgia. Share some memories with your family, friends, or just have a solo day of fun recreating youth with this Toybox 3D Printer Deluxe Bundle — just $299.97 this Memorial Day. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [Twisting megatall skyscraper would soar over Saint Petersburg]( [The Lakhta Center II is envisioned for Saint Petersburg, Russia]( UK firm Kettle Collective has unveiled plans for an ambitious megatall skyscraper that could become the world's second-tallest if realized. Envisioned for Saint Petersburg, Russia, the twisting tower would reach a dizzying height of 703 m. [Read more]( [Energy]( [New state of matter unlocks a secret of perovskite solar cells]( [Perovskite crystals could have a big part to play in the future of renewable energy, and scientists have just made a key discovery around how they work]( Scientists have discovered unexpected behavior in perovskite crystals that represents an entirely new state of matter, which they say can help drive the development of advanced solar cells and other optical and electronic devices. [Read more]( [Good Thinking]( [Raising huts may help reduce malaria-causing mosquito bites]( [The four adjustable-height huts utilized in the study]( There are already places where homes are built on stilts, to avoid seasonal floods. A new study, however, suggests that doing so may also significantly reduce the risk of being bitten by malaria-carrying mosquitos. [Read more]( [New Atlas Weekly Newscast]( [The Sky Pool measures 15 m (50 ft) in length and is filled with 148,000 liters (39,000 gallons) of water]( Listen to the week's best stories from New Atlas. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Blood protein score might predict which exercise will benefit you most]( [Scientists have identified sets of proteins in the blood that can indicate how likely a person is to benefit from exercise designed to boost cardiorespiratory fitness]( Why do some people benefit from some types of exercise more than others? Scientists investigating this question have demonstrated how profiles of certain proteins in the blood can predict a person's "trainability." [Read more]( [Outdoors]( [TEDpop hardshell rooftop tent double-expands with dual wings]( [South Korean startup TEDS presents a unique spin on the expanding hardshell rooftop tent]( In 2017, iKamper changed the rooftop tent landscape with its folding four-person hard-shell tent. Now, fellow Korean brand TEDS brings its own style of expandable hard-top tent, using dual fold-outs to create a balanced space with two entries. [Read more]( [Aircraft]( [New HondaJet Elite S business jet boasts increased payload and range]( [The HondaJet Elite S in camo livery]( Honda Aircraft has taken the wraps off its latest business jet, the HondaJet Elite S. The upgraded version of the Elite has an increased takeoff weight of 200 lb, allowing for an additional passenger or an extra 120 nm of range. [Read more]( [Science]( [Massive genomic study uncovers trove of variants linked to depression]( [Researchers claim there are likely to be hundreds more gene variants associated with depression]( Researchers have catalogued 178 gene variants associated with major depression in one of the biggest genome-wide association studies ever conducted. The study encompassed several million people in the hope of developing a genetic test to detect those most at risk. [Read more]( [Motorcycles]( [Retro-futurist Electrocycle promises 300 miles of electric range]( [A cruisy, retro-futurist Electrocycle from a new startup called Zaiser]( Colorado's Zaiser Motors says it's working on an electric motorcycle capable of a whopping 300 miles of range per charge. The Electrocycle would also offer 2WD, removable batteries for indoor charging, advanced safety features and a 120 mph top speed. [Read more]( [Music]( [Sony invites musicians to control sound effects with gestures]( [The Motion Sonic is popped in an adjustable band for the wrist or strap for the back of the hand]( We've seen a number of projects over the years that turn gestures and body movement into music, including the Fitbit-like Mictic and Beatjazz Hands. Now Sony is jumping on stage with a wearable effects generator for musicians called Motion Sonic. [Read more]( [Tiny Houses]( [Luxury tiny house offers home comforts inside and a deck up top]( [The Magnolia V8 is topped by a rooftop deck area that looks pretty small but offers a place to sit and watch the sunset]( Minimaliste's Magnolia V8 offers similar exterior styling to previous iterations of the tiny home but is topped by a rooftop deck area. Its interior boasts enviable home comforts too, such as underfloor heating, a bathtub, and a dishwasher. [Read more]( [Environment]( [Galapagos tortoise species returns from "extinction" after 115 years]( ["Fern" is the first of her species known to science since 1906]( Scientists have discovered a species of Galapagos tortoise that hasn’t been seen for 115 years, and was presumed extinct. DNA tests have confirmed that a specimen found in 2019 is indeed a long-lost Fernandina Giant tortoise. [Read more]( [Space]( [Zero Gravity Fridge for astronauts shows promise in microgravity]( [Purdue University researchers gather data on their space fridge aboard microgravity flights]( Refrigeration in space is a complex engineering challenge, but nailing it would change the game for astronauts. Scientists have just taken a significant step forward by demonstrating a zero-gravity fridge in microgravity experiments here on Earth. [Read more]( [Space]( [UK Space Agency funds beam-hopping communications satellite]( [Artist's concept of Joey-Sat, a "beam-hopping" commsat technology demonstrator designed to shift its beams in response to changes in demand]( The UK Space Agency has awarded a group of companies contracts worth £32 million to develop a new "beam-hopping" communication satellite. Called Joey-Sat, the satellite would be able to quickly respond to sudden changes in demand or sudden emergencies. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [SSC gives world's fastest car even more aggression with menacing aero]( [SSC looked to aircraft for inspiration, and despite the added downforce, the Striker and Aggressor look like they could launch into the skies at any moment]( SSC takes a break from screaming straightaways in a bid to prove that the world's fastest car is more than a runway rocket. It's launched two new Tuatara editions tuned specially for the twists and turns of the track. [Read more]( [Wearables]( [Bugatti turns from high-end automobiles to premium smartwatches]( [Bugatti has lent its name to three new smartwatch models]( The Bugatti brand is usually associated with high-performance automobiles, but it's now attached to three premium smartwatches, too. Bugatti has teamed up with wearables manufacturer VIITA to produce the models, which are being funded on Kickstarter. [Read more]( [Science]( [Genetically engineered potato plant "glows" in response to stress]( [One of the modified potato plants under normal conditions (left) and when stressed (right)]( One of the challenges of farming lies in the fact that by the time plants appear to be stressed, it may already be too late to address the problem. A new potato, however, is designed to warn farmers by fluorescing at the earliest stages of stress. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Under-the-tongue wafer could deliver vaccines – at room temperature]( [The technology may potentially find use in the storage and administration of vaccines for illnesses such as COVID-19]( Patients don't like getting needles, nor do clinicians like having to keep protein-based vaccines cold at all times. A new polymer wafer – which dissolves when placed under the tongue – could address both issues. [Read more]( [Laptops]( [Acer unveils industry's first 17-inch Chromebook]( [Acer is the first to release a 17-inch Chromebook, which goes on sale from June 2021]( Consumer electronics giant Acer was one of the first to release a laptop based on Google's Chrome operating system, which was aimed at people who work, learn and play online. Now the company is first out of the Chromebook gate with a 17-inch model. [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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