Quantum computing hits the desktop, no cryo-cooling required

Quantum Computing [Quantum computing hits the desktop, no cryo-cooling required]( [Quantum computing on the desktop... And soon even in mobile devices]( An Australian/German company is developing powerful quantum accelerators the size of graphics cards. They work at room temperature, undercutting and outperforming today's huge, cryo-cooled quantum supercomputers, promising industry-wide disruption. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This impressive pair of open-air headphones won't break the bank]( A great pair of headphones that delivers quality performance without making a dent in your wallet can be hard to find. Cue in the Mu6 Ring: Open-Air Bluetooth Headphones, now an additional 15% off with code VIP15 for our limited-time VIP Sale. [Read more]( Medical [Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes linked to cheap, common osteoporosis drug]( [A study has found a link between those taking a drug called alendronate and a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes]( A study analyzing records from several hundred thousand people has identified a link between low rates of diabetes and osteoporosis patients treated with a common drug. The researchers propose the drug may prevent the development of insulin resistance. [Read more]( Military [Rolls-Royce to re-engine entire US B-52 bomber fleet]( [The Rolls-Royce F-130 engine will reduce in-air refueling of the B-52]( Rolls-Royce North America has been tapped to build the replacement jet engines for the venerable Cold War-era B-52 Stratofortress nuclear heavy bomber, with the company's F-130 turbofan engine to power the giant aircraft for the next three decades. [Read more]( Bicycles [Orange Phase AD3 adaptive eMTB packs three wheels and a bucket seat]( [Plans call for the Orange Phase AD3 to initially be built in small batches, with each bike custom-made for its rider]( After suffering a brain injury in 2015, pro mountain biker Lorraine Truong was left partially paralyzed – this meant she could no longer ride a conventional bicycle. She's now back in the "saddle" again, though, thanks to the Orange Phase AD3 eMTB. [Read more]( Science [World-first artificial synthesis of starch from CO2 outperforms nature]( [Scientists in China have developed an artificial technique that turns CO2 into starch with 8.5 times the efficiency of corn]( Scientists in China have developed a novel technology that turns CO2 into starch in a highly efficient manner, which could lead to massive savings when it comes to land and water use, and damage to the environment. [Read more]( Robotics [Koma 1.5 can be either a buggy or a powered exoskeleton, as required]( [After operating in its rolling Buggy Mode, Atoun's Koma 1.5 pulls in its front wheels to enter Two-Legged Mode]( When you're carrying a heavy load, it can be pretty difficult walking across flat ground, let alone climbing stairs. The Koma 1.5 is designed to help, by alternately acting as a powered buggy or a two-legged lower-body exoskeleton. [Read more]( Biology [Self-replicating protocells created in lab may be life's "missing link"]( [A microscope image of peptide droplets that can self-replicate, which may represent protocells that arose along the path to life]( How life first emerged from non-living matter is one of the most enduring mysteries of science. In a new study, scientists have created self-replicating protocells in the lab, which could represent the “missing link” between chemistry and biology. [Read more]( Energy [World's biggest clean energy project to power Singapore from Australia]( [The Australia-Asia PowerLink project will connect Australia and Singapore with the biggest solar array and the biggest battery storage facility the world has ever seen]( A colossal US$22 billion infrastructure project will send Australian sunshine more than 3,100 miles (5,000 km) to Singapore, via high-voltage undersea cables. Opening in 2027, it'll be the largest solar farm and battery storage facility in history. [Read more]( [Review: New Ford Bronco looks like 1970, drives like 2021]( [Our test drive Bronco was a First Edition with the Sasquatch package added]( Harking back to the 1970s and 1980s when the Ford Bronco reigned as truck-SUV legend, the new 2021 model marks the return of the nameplate after a 25 year hiatus with retro styling and impressive all-terrain specs. [Read more]( Automotive [Volvo tests electric construction machines ahead of North American rollout]( [The ECR25 Electric compact excavator (left) and the L25 compact wheel loader (right) are up for pre-order now]( For the last year or so, Volvo CE has been field testing an ECR25 Electric compact excavator and a L25 Electric compact wheel loader on jobsites in Southern California, and is now reporting that they will go on sale in North America from next year. [Read more]( Space [Astronomers discover where a cosmic cataclysm blew a huge hole in space]( [The location of a gigantic void in the Milky Way]( Astronomers have discovered a big hole in space. New 3D visualizations of the Perseus and Taurus star-forming clouds have revealed a large cavity between them, possibly created in ancient supernova explosions. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [All-weather tiny house is designed for the modern Nomad]( [The Nomad is a compact new tiny house by Minimaliste that measures 24 ft (7.3 m) and is designed for off-the-grid travel]( We associate Minimaliste with spacious homes that can withstand extremes in hot and cold weather. With the Nomad, the firm has retained the same hardy four-season tiny house design, but it's offered in a smaller and easier to tow model. [Read more]( Photography [Pixii digital rangefinder gets bigger sensor, interactive viewfinder]( [The Pixii digital rangefinder offers a hands-on photography experience while also leveraging a smartphone for editing and sharing]( Last year, France's Pixii SAS released a digital rangefinder camera that shared its workload with a paired smartphone. Now an update has launched, packing a higher-resolution image sensor, and a viewfinder that's now overlaid with shot info. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Virgin Hyperloop preps its latest transport pods for display in Dubai]( [Virgin Hyperloop will be showcasing a full-scale cargo pod, measuring nearly 10 m (33 ft) long, at Dubai's Expo]( Virgin Hyperloop has announced the latest version of its pods will be on display at the upcoming Expo 2020 show in Dubai, where visitors will be able to climb aboard for a window into a high-speed future. [Read more]( Medical [Beating heart tissue supercooled and revived for the first time]( [Illustration of isochoric chamber that supercools heart tissue to subfreezing temperatures without ice formation]( A major challenge when it comes to preserving tissues and organs for transplantation is preventing the buildup of ice crystals that can cause critical damage, but an emerging technology may help sidestep the whole issue. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Autism diagnoses jump 787 percent in two decades, new analysis finds]( [The researchers believe the massive growth in cases is due to a broadening of diagnostic criteria and an increase in adults diagnosed with the condition]( Research tracking rates of autism in England has found a striking 787 percent increase in the volume of diagnoses over the past 20 years. The growth is most likely thought to be due to increased reporting and greater detection of the condition in adults. [Read more]( Automotive [Amphibious Fat pickup lugs supplies through mud, blizzard and water]( [While the original Fat Truck is optimized for carrying people, the new 2.8 P is designed to carry a 2,200-lb payload]( Traditionally equipped with huge 65-inch amphibious paddle-tires and a personnel carrier, the Fat Truck family welcomes a versatile cargo hauler in the 2.8P, a high-riding pickup truck built to carry work supplies over harsh, trackless land and water. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [CDC studies confirm mask-wearing in schools reduces spread of COVID-19]( [The new CDC research affirms mask mandates in schools are effective at reducing the spread of COVID-19]( Two studies from the CDC are offering evidence of universal mask-wearing practices in schools reducing rates of COVID-19 outbreaks. The research conducted across July and August delivers insights into how the Delta variant can spread in children. [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