Liquid metal catalyst quickly coverts carbon dioxide into solid carbon

Environment [Liquid metal catalyst quickly coverts carbon dioxide into solid carbon]( [Karma Zuraiqi, lead author of the study, holds a vial of the liquid metal catalyst]( A new method quickly converts carbon dioxide into solid carbon, which can be stored indefinitely or turned into useful materials. The technology works by bubbling CO2 up through a tube of liquid metal, and could be used at the source of emissions. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Save 25% on this innovative color-matching device]( Portable and sophisticated, the Nix Mini 2 Color Sensor is engineered with life in mind. The Nix Mini can easily identify any color with a simple scan, ideal for those who work with color, or for those who want to bring it into their everyday lives. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Losing my religion: The pandemic is causing many to lose faith in God]( [A German survey found increasing numbers of people lost their faith in a higher power over the course of the coronavirus pandemic]( New research published in the Journal of Religion and Health found faith in God and trust in a higher power declined over the course of the pandemic. The German survey found the longer the pandemic went on, the more people lost their faith in God. [Read more]( Architecture [Solar panel-covered Sun Rock will be a renewable-energy powerhouse]( [Much of Sun Rock's exterior will be covered in solar panels, though it will also feature windows and some air vents for passive ventilation]( Nobody can accuse MVRDV of taking a half-hearted approach to ensuring its upcoming Sun Rock is sustainable. Most of the building will be covered with solar panels, meaning it's expected to generate around 1 million kWh of green energy annually. [Read more]( Automotive [Winnebago's 125-mile electric RV zaps voltage into American van life]( [The 125-mile Winnebago e-RV relies on an electric powertrain supplied by Colorado's eLightning Motors]( Winnebago has revealed an all-electric Ford Transit-based camper van concept. More than just a battery and e-drive, the e-RV is a completely reimagined electric camping experience that powers driving and camping with an 86-kWh battery pack. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Most COVID vaccine side effects due to placebo effect, metastudy finds]( [The metastudy concluded the majority of adverse events seen after COVID-19 vaccination can be attributed to the placebo effect]( A meta-analysis looking at 12 vaccine trials has concluded most adverse events reported following COVID-19 vaccination can be attributed to the placebo effect. The researchers claim most vaccine side effects can be attributed to the "nocebo effect." [Read more]( Bicycles [Sava E-Flash is a frugal take on the carbon gravel ebike]( [The Sava E-Flash is currently on Kickstarter]( Both gravel bikes and electric bikes are becoming more popular, so it should come as no surprise that we're seeing an increasing number of gravel ebikes. One of the latest, the E-Flash, features a carbon frame at a relatively low price. [Read more]( Marine [XFoil serves as an SUP, powered surfboard and hydrofoiling board]( [The XFoil is presently on Indiegogo]( Stand-up paddleboards, powered surfboards and even hydrofoiling boards are all becoming more popular, but buying one of each could get expensive. That's where the modular XFoil comes in, as it can serve as all three – if you opt for enough extras. [Read more]( Space [Curiosity detects carbon signature on Mars that, on Earth, indicates life]( [The Stimson sandstone formation in Gale Crater, as seen by the Curiosity rover. A sample of rock drilled from this region returned high amounts of a carbon isotope associated with life on Earth.]( NASA’s Curiosity rover has detected high amounts of an unexpected form of carbon on Mars. That might not sound too exciting, but the kicker is that here on Earth, this chemical signature is usually associated with life. [Read more]( Bicycles [Brompton redesigns iconic folding bike for lightweight city riding]( [At just 7.45 kg, the T Line folding city bike is reported to be the lightest Brompton ever]( Brompton has reworked its iconic folding bike design for its lightest model ever. Thanks to the T Line's titanium frame, a new drivetrain and carbon fiber components, the finished bike comes in some 37 percent lighter than an original all-steel ride. [Read more]( Wearables [Garmin brings touch to fēnix series rugged smartwatches]( [The fēnix 7 multisport smartwatch is available as three models, all featuring a touchscreen display as well as physical buttons]( After numerous leaks, Garmin has finally announced the next generation of premium multisport wearables. The fēnix 7 series adds touchscreen interaction, ups the solar charging capabilities and even brings a flashlight to the watch party. [Read more]( Architecture [Energy efficient home rises up and over dramatic rocky landscape]( [Italian architectural firm Giuseppe Gurrieri Studio has recently finished a stunning single-family home that balances on 12 slim pillars]( Giuseppe Gurrieri Studio has recently finished a stunning energy-efficient single-family home inspired by architecture trends from the 1930s that balances on 12 slim pillars, raising the house up and over a dramatic rocky landscape. [Read more]( Environment [Study finds chemical pollution is now beyond safe boundary for the planet]( [A new study has found the stability the Earth system is in danger from the mounting chemical pollution entering the environment]( Manufacturing of chemicals has grown so rapidly that governments are now unable to assess, let alone control the risks to Earth's ecosystems, taking us beyond a safe "planetary boundary" and endangering the planet's stability. [Read more]( Space [SpaceX satellites now appearing in 1 in 5 of telescope’s twilight images]( [A Starlink satellite streaks across a twilight image of the Andromeda galaxy taken by the Zwicky Transient Facility]( SpaceX's aspirations to blanket the Earth in high-speed internet through a constellation of orbiting satellites continues apace, and a new study demonstrates the significant mark they are already making on the world of astronomical imaging. [Read more]( Marine [Large vehicle-carrying ferry makes first-ever autonomous run in Japan]( [The Soleil ferry on its Iyonda Sea run this week – the event was claimed to be the world's first demonstration of a fully autonomous large vehicle ferry]( In what is being described as a world-first, a 222-meter (728-ft) vehicle-carrying ferry has autonomously navigated a 240-km (149-mile) stretch of Japan's Iyonda Sea. The vessel even performed the docking procedures on its own. [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 © 2022