Leonardo AW609 tiltrotor surfaces in Dubai as certification looms

Aircraft [Leonardo AW609 tiltrotor surfaces in Dubai as certification looms]( [The Leonardo AW609 first flew in 2003]( After several years out of the public eye, Leonardo's AW609 re-emerged at the 2021 Dubai Airshow this month. It's expected the civilian tiltrotor aircraft could achieve certification next year, almost two decades after it first flew. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Save $500+ on this pocket-sized projector for Pre-Black Friday]( Take movie night or binge-watching marathons to a new level and set up a cinematic experience anywhere with the compact Prima 1080p HD Pocket Projector, now more than $500 off (for a limited time) as a Pre-Black Friday Doorbuster Deal. [Read more]( Medical [New cells discovered in the heart may regulate heart rate and rhythm]( [A zebrafish heart (red), with neurons (blue) and the newly discovered nexus glial cells (green)]( Scientists have discovered a new type of cell in the heart. The cells, now named nexus glia, seem to help regulate heart rate and rhythm, and the team says they may unlock new understandings of some heart defects and diseases. [Read more]( Marine [World's first electric autonomous cargo ship takes to the water]( [The Yara Birkeland en route to Norway]( A future-focused ship designed as the world's first all-electric, autonomous cargo vessel has debuted in Norway, where it is intended to replace 40,000 diesel-powered truck journeys every year and significantly reduce NOx and CO2 emissions. [Read more]( Biology [Baby smell triggers aggression in women but calms men down]( [The researchers speculate an evolutionary origin to the odor signal helping increase a baby's survival]( An intriguing new study has found a chemical excreted by babies can influence aggression in humans. The findings reveal curious sex-specific responses to the chemical, triggering aggression in women but blocking aggression in men. [Read more]( Aircraft [Rolls-Royce's electric plane hits 387 mph to lay claim as world's fastest]( [The Rolls-Royce Spirit of Innovation in action]( An aircraft developed by Rolls-Royce to smash the speed record for an all-electric plane reached a maximum speed of 623 km/h (387.4 mph) during its latest round of testing in the UK, which would make it the world's fastest electric vehicle of any kind. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [FHD projector seals in the optics for spotless 200-inch movies]( [The Cube4 benefits from a sealed optical unit so that dust particles don't spoil movie night a few months down the line]( Startup Jireno has launched a Full HD projector that's capable of throwing a 200-inch image onto a wall or screen, and comes with a built-in smart TV system and integrated speakers for an all-in-one entertainment system you can carry in a backpack. [Read more]( Aircraft [Tensor 600X STOL gyroplane offers a taste of bigger gyros to come]( [Fraundorfer has launched its Tensor 600X gyroplane at the European Rotors show in Cologne]( Germany's Fraundorfer Aeronautics has unveiled its Tensor 600X gyroplane at the European Rotors show. It's a two-seat design mainly targeted at personal use, but the company claims it'll soon scale up to a certified six-seater for air taxi purposes. [Read more]( Medical [UTI vaccine uses caged and killed bacteria to trigger an immune response]( [A new type of vaccine against E. coli infection uses a "cage" to trap and kill bacteria, then have the patient produce an immune response to it]( Researchers have developed a new type of vaccine against urinary tract infections that has shown promise in tests in mice. The treatment uses a whole dead bacterial cell, wrapped in a protective cage, to trigger an immune response. [Read more]( Automotive [New Mercedes Citan van suits up as impressive micro-camper]( [It's not the most rugged rooftop-camping micro-RV out there, but the upfitted Citan is ready to travel and spend the night]( The Sprinter and Vito have long been the "Mercedes" of van life, underpinning many campers. With the new Citan, Mercedes is eager to get its smallest van in on the action. It recently showed two Citan micro-campers good for leisure and daily driving. [Read more]( Bicycles [LightBull is claimed to be the lightest rear bike rack on the market]( [The LightBull rack is currently on Indiegogo]( If you don't just leave your bike rack on the back of your car full-time, it would certainly help if that rack were light. That's where the LightBull comes in, as it's said to be the world's lightest and most compact-folding rear bike rack. [Read more]( Computers [The Intel 4004, the first computer on a chip, turns 50]( [The first Intel 4004 chip]( This month marks the 50th anniversary of Intel's 4004 processor, the first commercially available microprocessor built on a single chip. Originally designed for a Japanese desk calculator, it helped spark the personal computer revolution. [Read more]( Music [Retro-cool interactive visualizer offered for sale as a physical NFT]( [The production run for the synth#boi interactive sculpture is limited to 10 units, which are all being sold as physical NFTs]( For his latest delightfully retro project, Swedish designer Love Hultén has collaborated with digital artist Lirona for an interactive synthesizer called the synth#boi that's limited to just 10 units, and is being offered for sale as a physical NFT. [Read more]( Space [Private space startup Astra reaches orbit for the first time]( [Astra's LV007 mission lifts off]( A new player has joined the ranks of private spacefaring outfits with the ability to reach orbit, following the successful lift-off for startup Astra's launch vehicle just five years after the company was established. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [All US adults now eligible for third dose of COVID-19 vaccine]( [Although the current US federal definition of 'fully vaccinated' remains two COVID-19 vaccine doses all adults can now get a third dose six months after the second]( US regulators have authorized a 3rd COVID-19 vaccine booster for adults over age 18. The recommendations simplify the health advice and infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci urges boosters for all those who are six months beyond their second dose. [Read more]( Environment ["Smart" Farallon Buoy helps commercial fishers recover lost nets]( [Tied onto a fishing net, the Farallon Buoy transmits its GPS coordinates if it's moved beyond a set geographical radius]( You've no doubt heard about the horrors of lost commercial fishing nets, which drift through the ocean killing a multitude of sea creatures. Well, the Farallon Buoy is designed to help, by allowing fishers to track the whereabouts of those nets. [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