China adding finishing touches to world-first thorium nuclear reactor

[Energy]( [China adding finishing touches to world-first thorium nuclear reactor]( [China is pursuing an experimental form of nuclear fission in thorium molten salt reactors, and will reportedly begin tests at a facility in the coming months]( According to local media, the Chinese government intends to finish building a prototype molten salt nuclear reactor in the city of Wuwei before the end of year, with plans to establish a number of larger-scale plants in similar settings thereafter. [Read more]( [Sponsored Content]( [Tool Ring multitool takes everyday carry to the next level]( [The Tool Ring is a stylish multi-tool, pen and flashlight]( Multitools designed for everyday carry often sacrifice looks and comfort in the name of function, but the Tool Ring makes no such compromise. As the ultimate take-anywhere implement, this cleverly designed accessory can be used for a huge array of tasks. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Review: 2021 Genesis GV80 is as high-tech – and cushy – as it looks]( [The 2021 Genesis GV80 shows that Hyundai can do luxury, and does it really well]( When Hyundai announced it was spinning off its Genesis sedan into a full luxury brand, there were doubts about how realistic that goal could be. Now, with the release of the GV80 crossover, it’s clear that Hyundai can do luxury and do it well. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [Ultima ebike packs in unique looks, a camera and speakers]( [The Ultima ebike is presently on Indiegogo]( Given that we're now in the midst of an ebike gold rush, companies are trying even harder to make their particular product stand out. The Ultima ebike is a good example, as it features a 4K camera, Bluetooth speakers, and a snazzy-looking frame. [Read more]( [Space]( [Mercury Redstone 4: A close shave for America’s second man in space]( [Gus Grissom and the Liberty Bell 7 spacecraft]( Sixty years ago this week, America sent its second man into space. The mission had gone flawlessly, but nearly ended in tragedy when the Liberty Bell 7 Mercury space capsule sank into the sea, almost taking astronaut Virgil Grissom with it. [Read more]( [Space]( [Event Horizon Telescope snaps close-up of supermassive black hole jets]( [A composite image of the galaxy Centaurus A, the jets of which have now been imaged in higher resolution than ever before]( Astronomers have taken a close-up image of a jet emitted by a supermassive black hole for the first time. The Event Horizon Telescope has zoomed in on the jet with 16 times the resolution and at 10 times higher frequencies than previous observations. [Read more]( [Aircraft]( [Universal Hydrogen to convert 15-plus airliners to run on H2 pods]( [Universal Hydrogen is building interchangeable hydrogen pods for fuel-cell airliners, and has signed deals with three airlines to convert 21 aircraft to hydrogen-electric]( Universal Hydrogen has signed letters of intent with three airlines to convert regional airliners to run on green hydrogen. The company is developing conversion kits that accept interchangeable hydrogen modules that work like recyclable coffee pods. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Aston Martin unveils production version of the Valhalla hybrid supercar]( [A render of Aston Martin's production-ready Valhalla supercar]( After spending a couple of years teasing supercar enthusiasts with silhouettes, codenames and clips of it tearing up Silverstone, Aston Martin has finally unveiled a production version of its Valhalla mid-engine coupe. [Read more]( [Science]( [New heat-tolerant COVID-19 vaccine readies for human trials]( [A new vaccine is even stable for up to 90 minutes at boiling temperatures of 100 Celsius]( A new heat-tolerant COVID-19 vaccine has delivered strong preclinical results. The vaccine can remain stable for up to 30 days at around 37 °C (98 °F) and researchers are looking to begin human trials later this year. [Read more]( [Space]( [Largest known comet sprouts tail on its inward journey]( [An artist's illustration of comet C/2014 UN271 Bernardinelli-Bernstein]( A huge comet making its journey towards the solar system has begun to show a tail. A newly released image shows the fuzzy coma, confirming that it is indeed a comet and may be one of the largest ever discovered. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Meet the First Wearable to Relieve Stress and Help You Sleep]( Developed by physicians and neuroscientists, Apollo Neuro helps you recover from stress more quickly. Its vibrations tell your body that it's safe and in control, so you can focus, relax, and sleep through the night. Save 10% when you try it today. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [New RadRover 6 Plus ebikes lower the height requirement]( [The RadRover 6 Plus ebike is redesigned to open it up to riders from 5 foot 2 inches in height]( America's biggest-selling ebike manufacturer has updated its flagship fat-tire ebike. The new RadRover 6 Plus is a practical, flexible and sturdy hard-tail hub drive, and it's the first ground-up overhaul of the Rover since it launched in 2015. [Read more]( [Photography]( [Pi hack breathes digital life into 50-year-old analog camera]( [The 3D-printed case is home to a Li-Po battery, step-up converter, Pi camera module, and Pi Zero W – which help bring digital camera capabilities to an old film camera from the 1970s]( An electronics hacker known as befinitiv recently posted a YouTube video demonstrating how he converted an old Cosina Hi-Lite 35-mm film camera into a digital snapper, using 3D printing, a Raspberry Pi Zero W and a Pi camera module. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Scientists build tiny "virus traps" out of DNA origami]( [An artist's impression of the new virus traps constructed out of DNA origami]( Researchers in Germany have developed a new method to treat viral infections by making traps. The team folded DNA into nano-capsules with specialized binding points inside them, which could grab hold of viruses and render them inert. [Read more]( [Science]( [Researchers hunt for a long COVID diagnostic blood test]( [A Cambridge University team is investigating whether a certain immune biomarker could be a blood-based sign of long COVID]( A big flush of funding in the UK is pushing new research on ways to diagnose and treat long COVID. A University of Cambridge team is now working on a blood test to objectively diagnose this emerging chronic condition using immune biomarkers. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Inexpensive collagen-based dressing could help heal chronic wounds]( [A diagram of the dressing, which is not yet available for clinical use]( Chronic wounds can be very difficult to treat, potentially leading to amputations or even death due to associated infections. A new dressing, however, may be able to heal such wounds while remaining much less expensive than other materials. 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