What will the James Webb Space Telescope reveal about the newly discovered exoplanets?

[SPACE]( [What will the James Webb Space Telescope reveal about the newly discovered exoplanets?]( The discovery of seven habitable planets just 40 light years away is awesome, but they are still 40 light years away. Advanced scientific instruments closer to home will play very important roles in exploring these distant worlds, perhaps none more so than the James Webb Space Telescope. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [Jumpstart Your High-Paying Coding Career with This Online Computer Science Bootcamp]( Programmers know it's essential to stay up to date on the newest developments in programming languages and tools, and this course is designed to do just that. With ten complete modules on some of the newest updates in computer science, this course is ideal for veterans trying to refresh their craft, or noobs looking to get off on the right foot. Regardless of skill level, you'll expand your skill sets to be a more accomplished, more employable programmer. [Read more]( [SMARTWATCHES]( [LG Watch Style review: Compact and compromised]( If you're looking for a smartwatch that isn't overly huge, Google and LG recently launched one that runs the new Android Wear 2.0 platform​. Read on, as New Atlas reviews the LG Watch Style. [Read more]( [BICYCLES]( [Folding electric fat bike promises "moar" features]( Seeing the all-new Moar e-bike for the first time is knowing that it isn't your average pedelec. The bike includes fat tires, a 750W electric drive and a battery compartment that shoots off the back of the seat post to double as a cargo rack. This e-bike just packs "moar" than average. [Read more]( [DIGITAL CAMERAS]( [Review: US$119 Insta360 Air unlocks bizarre and awesome camera effects]( For a cheap, cheerful and tiny little gadget, the Insta360 Air can do some pretty amazing stuff. 360-degree video and photos, naturally, but also some truly whacked-out, trippy morphing video effects that we simply haven't seen anywhere else before. [Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [Quartz at the core of Earth's magnetic field paradox]( By using super-high pressures and temperatures to duplicate conditions at the Earth's core, scientists at the Tokyo Tech have discovered that there may be quartz crystals there that help explain how the Earth gets the power to generate its field. [Read more]( [MUSIC]( [The best homebrew music gear hacks]( Many musicians are also dedicated gearheads and tinkerers. And a good number of garage hackers are musicians. When both creative passions merge, wondrous things happen. We've selected a few of our favorite one-off instrument creations to whet your appetite for homebrew sonic experimentation. [Read more]( [HEALTH & WELLBEING]( [Average life expectancy on the rise – but the US lags behind]( Drawing on long-term data, researchers have predicted the average life expectancies for people in 35 countries born in 2030. Residents of every country studied can expect to live longer, with South Korean women topping the list at 90 years – but it's not such great news for the US. [Read more]( [MEDICAL]( [Portable ECG is aimed to be hands – or feet – above others]( ​We've already seen a few portable electrocardiographs that let users monitor the electrical activity of their heart, wherever they may be. Researchers from Spain have just developed a system of their own, however, which offers something that most others don't. [Read more]( [COMPUTERS]( [Artificial synapse bridges the gap to brainier computers]( ​The human brain is nature’s most powerful processor, so developing computers that mimic it is a long-term goal. Neural networks are the closest models we have, and now Stanford scientists have developed an organic artificial synapse, inching us closer to making computers more efficient learners. [Read more]( [AROUND THE HOME]( [Amazon argues Alexa data in murder case is protected by First Amendment]( Amazon is currently battling the State of Arkansas, which wants Amazon to deliver any information that may have been collected by an Echo device owned by a defendant charged with murder. Amazon is arguing such data is protected by the owner's First Amendment rights. [Read more]( [BIOLOGY]( [How termite settlers arrived to help shape the Australian Outback]( How did the ancestors of the cathedral termites, architects of some of the most remarkable structures in the animal kingdom, arrive in Australia and adapt to their new environment? You can attribute it to two things: An incredible will to survive and a lot of luck. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Porsche and Lexus the winners in JD Power Dependability Survey]( Most of us are heavily reliant on our cars, and it's nice to know if your big purchase will be running smoothly after the new car smell has worn off. The latest JD Power Dependability Survey has revealed the cars least (and most) likely to cause you problems. [Read more]( [OUTDOORS]( [Helmet-based headphones can head off on their own]( ​If you like listening to music while on the slopes, you can wear earbuds beneath your helmet, or you can get a helmet with built-in speakers. The former can be fiddly, however, while the latter doesn't let you hear your tunes once you take the helmet off. That's why Unit 1 created the Soundshield. [Read more]( [BIOLOGY]( [Bee ballers learn to score goals for treats]( With its small brain, you might not think a bumblebee could be trained. However, in the words of a new study author: "Our study puts the final nail in the coffin of the idea that small brains constrain insects to have limited behavioural flexibility and only simple learning abilities." [Read more]( [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY]( [Mobile 101: A quick explanation of quick charging]( ​As we gear up for this year’s smartphone flagships, we expect “quick charging”, alternatively known as fast or turbo charging, to be an increasingly common feature. But what exactly is quick charging? Is it worth going out of your way to make sure your next smartphone has it? [Read more]( [VR]( [Qualcomm makes VR push to assist developers, manufacturers]( Ahead of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco – which both begin at the end of this week – Qualcomm has announced plans to help software developers and hardware manufacturers utilize its products to power cutting-edge VR experiences. [Read more]( [BIOLOGY]( [Male birds up their defensive game when females are watching]( Animal mobbing behavior is an interesting strategy used by the likes of small birds to team up and scare way would-be predators. But researchers have found that there is another motivation behind these cooperative swoops, a desire to impress by-standing females. [Read more]( [AIRCRAFT]( [Qantas really puts the premium in its premium economy seats]( As rival airlines attempt to draw new customers in with more luxurious seats and unique experiences, Qantas has unveiled a new premium economy cabi​n for its 787-9 Dreamliner. Not only is there more space, passengers get more technology and storage in the luxurious new setup. [Read more]( [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY]( [Mobile 101: RAM and smartphone performance]( It’s not uncommon to see an Android manufacturer boasting about a phone with a high amount of memory, while Apple does not even post RAM amounts on its iPhone spec sheets. What gives? Is a high amount of RAM a promising spec for a smartphone’s potential performance? [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Alfa Romeo renaissance rolls on with Stelvio]( Alfa Romeo has spent a long time in the American wilderness, but the storied marque is on the comeback trail. The renaissance started with the Giulia, and now continues with the Stelvio four-wheel drive, set to launch at the Geneva Motor Show. [Read more]( [DIGITAL CAMERAS]( [Sigma gets Arty with three new high-end lenses]( Sigma has announced three new additions to its Art line of lenses. The new 14-mm F1.8, 135-mm F1.8, and 24-70-mm F2.8 lenses are each said to feature optical designs which can make the most of high-resolution cameras, and will each be made available in Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts. [Read more]( [ARCHITECTURE]( [Houses don't come a lot smaller than this tiny London pad]( Due to house prices in London being what they are, shrewd firms are looking to turn even the smallest space into a viable home. With this in mind, Studiomama has transformed a tiny former minicab (taxi) office into a full-time home using clever custom furniture and interior design. [Read more]( [SPACE]( [Solar telescope recovered after a year on ice]( Scientists from UC Berkeley have recovered the NASA-funded Gamma-Ray Imager/Polarimeter for Solar flares (GRIPS) telescope that has been sitting out in the middle of nowhere in Antarctica for a year. [Read more]( [SMARTWATCHES]( [LG Watch Style vs. Huawei Watch]( How does the LG Watch Style compare to the Huawei Watch? The former is one of the new Android Wear 2.0 offerings, while the latter is one of our favorites from the first wave of smartwatches that hit the market toward the end of 2015. Let's take a look at their (very comparable) specifications. [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 © 2017