World-first zero-emission catamaran set for service in Sweden

Marine [World-first zero-emission catamaran set for service in Sweden]( [Delivery of the Beluga 24 hydrogen catamaran is expected to take place next year]( Sweden's Green City Ferries AB is wasting no time exploring the possibilities around hydrogen-powered marine transport, placing an order for what is billed as the world's first high-speed, emission-free catamaran: the Beluga24. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Get this 4K dual camera for $25 off during our pre-Black Friday sale]( The number of recreational drones is forecasted to hit around 1.5 million, while the number of commercial drones should double by 2024. With new technologies and lower prices, now's the time to get in on the excitement with the GPS 4K Drone 106 Pro. [Read more]( Automotive [Review: 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is a good match for a ready market]( [As the first EV in Volkswagen’s production lineup to be made, from the get-go, to be electric, the ID.4 shows us where VW will be going]( As the first EV in Volkswagen’s production lineup to be made, from the get-go, to be electric, the ID.4 shows us where VW is headed. Though smaller than the Tiguan SUV, it’s spacious, drives well, and hits a flourishing market at just the right time. [Read more]( Biology [Endangered condor chicks hatch from unfertilized eggs in species first]( [Genetic studies have revealed California condor chicks that were born through asexual reproduction – the first known instance for the species and rare among any birds]( The California condor is one of the rarest birds in the world, but nature may be giving the species a leg-up. Scientists have found two condor chicks born from unfertilized eggs, in a form of asexual reproduction that’s extremely uncommon in birds. [Read more]( Environment [3D-printed calcium carbonate coral skeletons could help restore reefs]( [A 3D printer builds coral skeletons using a photosensitive calcium chloride ink]( Living coral reefs consist of rigid "skeletons" inhabited by the tiny coral polyps that built them. A new research project aims to restore damaged reefs faster than ever, utilizing 3D-printed skeletons made of the same material as the real thing. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Honda RC213V-S becomes most expensive Japanese motorcycle in auction history]( [This 2016 Honda RC213V-S sold for JPY ¥27,100,000 (USD $237,700) on 31 October 2021 at a joint Bingo and Yahoo! Auctions sale]( A near-perfect 2016 Honda RC213V-S MotoGP replica with just 161 kilometers on the odometer has sold for US$237,700, eclipsing the previous record held by a rare 1968 Honda CB750 prototype to become the most valuable Japanese motorcycle in auction history. [Read more]( Automotive [EdisonFuture blends old school with new in solarized electric SU-van]( [With its sliding side door(s), the EF1-V promises to be a versatile cargo van and, potentially, family MPV]( EdisonFuture will introduce itself in a big way at this month's LA Auto Show, premiering an all-electric van and an e-pickup. It calls its EF1-V a delivery van, but large all-terrain tires and a rugged body form give it the look of an old-school SUV. [Read more]( Science [Symbiotic salamander/algae relationship may inspire new drugs]( [A cluster of spotted salamander eggs, made green by an algae which is present not only in the eggs but also in the embryos themselves]( Spotted salamanders are unique among vertebrates, in that they're the only ones whose embryos have an algae living inside them. Scientists are now hoping that a better understanding of this symbiotic relationship could lead to new drugs for humans. [Read more]( Architecture [Foster + Partners creates daylight-filled, water-saving Apple store]( [Apple Bağdat Caddesi is located in Istanbul and is the latest in a long line of collaborations between Apple and British architecture firm Foster + Partners]( Apple and Foster + Partners' long-term collaboration continues with a new Apple Store in Turkey. Designed to maximize daylight inside with extensive glazing, the building is topped by a thin roof that incorporates a rainwater collection system. [Read more]( Photography [AI-powered camera surveys scenes to auto capture memorable moments]( [It has the look of a small security cam, but the PowerShot PX focuses on automatically capturing moments as they naturally unfold]( Back in February, Canon turned to the Japanese crowd to fund production of an AI-powered photo/video camera that automatically captures scenes unfolding in front of it. Now the company has launched the device in Europe as the PowerShot PX. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Optoma aims for lights-on movie watching with UHZ50 4K laser projector]( [The Optoma UHZ50 4K laser projector can be used at any time of day without needing to draw the blinds or dim the lights]( Watching projected movies in well-lit rooms can be a bit of a wash out, but Optoma says that its latest 4K laser projector offers "vibrant, true-to-life visuals" at any time of the day, and even has tech that compensates for different colored walls. [Read more]( Automotive ["Collective perception" tech lets connected cars see hidden hazards]( [The CP system shows the location of a cyclist hidden behind an oncoming bus]( While there are now systems that allow cars to see obstacles which their drivers may not notice, such setups still can't detect hazards that aren't in direct line of sight. New tech, however, uses other vehicles and roadside cameras to do that job. [Read more]( Architecture [MVRDV's mirrored mixing bowl goes behind the scenes of the art world]( [Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen is finished in 1,664 panels of mirrored glass]( Resembling an oversized mirrored mixing bowl, MVRDV's extraordinary Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen is described as the world's first publicly accessible art depot. It offers visitors a glimpse of the secretive world of art preservation and restoration. [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