Weekend Edition: Hydrogen-powered art, helpful AI, and flying Suzuki's

The potential darkside of artificial intelligence makes for solid Hollywood dystopian fodder, but smart algorithms can also do some really useful things – increasingly in the realm of healthcare. The latest example, as Rich Haridy reports, is an AI-enabled tool designed to predict a patient’s risk of suffering a heart attack within five years. Meanwhile over in future-transport land, Chris Weiss checks out the stunning Alpine A4810 hydrogen supercar, and Loz Blain looks at Suzuki's foray into flying taxis. Enjoy our top stories of the week, and don't forget you can still grab a New Atlas annual [subscription for just $10]( until the end of March. Noel McKeegan Editor-in-Chief Technology [Tinder traps & TikTok: How technology has transformed warfare in Ukraine]( [Technology is changing the face of modern warfare – for good and bad]( Commercial drones, Airbnb donations, TikTok chronicles, deepfake propaganda, and trolling Russian soldiers through Tinder. The conflict in the Ukraine has precipitated new ways in which modern technology can influence war in the 21st century. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Guys, this two-step skincare routine made just for you takes two minutes]( Just one minute in the morning and one minute at night with Geologie can tame oily skin, treat dark under eye circles and beat acne in a clean fight. Men’s skincare has never been so easy or affordable: start with your personalized trial set for $20. [Read more]( Automotive [Wicked supercar study turns hydrogen into blurry taillight art]( [The A4810 was unveiled on March 18, 2022]( A Geneva concept car without a Geneva Motor Show, the Alpine A4810 is a look at an absolutely menacing hydrogen supercar. Its rear-end looks like an intergalactic fighter jet, contributing to an absolutely futuristic vision for supercar supremacy. [Read more]( Medical [AI algorithm accurately predicts risk of heart attack within 5 years]( [The AI tool can do in seconds what previously took experts up to 30 minutes]( A new AI tool can accurately measure plaque deposits in arteries and predict a patient’s risk of suffering a heart attack within five years. The tool promises to achieve in seconds what has previously taken trained experts up to 30 minutes to deliver. [Read more]( Aircraft [Suzuki joins SkyDrive's push to build an eVTOL flying car by 2025]( [Suzuki has partnered with SkyDrive to build a 2-seat eVTOL flying car that's expected to commence air taxi services in 2025]( Japanese eVTOL company SkyDrive has announced it's going into partnership with Suzuki, as it works toward the development and full-scale production of a "compact, two-seating electric-powered flying car," which it hopes to debut at the Osaka World Expo in 2025. [Read more]( Outdoors [Heimplanet's latest inflatable tent creates Icelandic-grade base camp]( [Adventurers should have no trouble finding the Heimplanet Cave XL at the end of the day]( The latest model in Heimplanet's family of distinctive geodesic inflatable tents is the most conspicuous yet. Inspired by Icelandic backcountry storm shelters, the new Cave XL 4-Season adds extra size, storm worthiness and bright, blazing color. [Read more]( Automotive [Review: 2022 Nissan Frontier is still the truckiest of pickups]( [After 17 years, the Nissan Frontier finally gets a complete update]( The Nissan Frontier has been a small-truck staple since it replaced the Hardbody small pickup back in the day. It never got civilized, didn’t become "refined," and is still the rough-and-tumble, lovable pickup it's always been. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Long COVID study indicates “something concerning is happening”]( [The research affirms objective and measurable cognitive differences can be found between long COVID patients and those with no history of infection]( New University of Cambridge-led research has found many long COVID patients are experiencing significant and measurable memory or concentration impairments, even after mild illness. [Read more]( Medical [Alcoholism treatment restores vision in mice with macular degeneration]( [An existing drug has been found to restore vision loss in mice]( Scientists have found that an existing drug, already used in humans, could help restore vision lost to conditions like age-related macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa. The discovery could also lead to a whole new class of drugs. [Read more]( Medical [Kidney stones blasted by new non-surgical sound wave device]( [The ultimate goal of the research is to develop a small device that can be used in doctor's offices and emergency rooms to easily treat kidney stones without surgery]( An article is reporting on the first 19 humans treated with a new non-invasive method designed to break up kidney stones using sound waves. The method successfully fragmented most kidney stones, promising a non-surgical way to treat patients. [Read more]( Around The Home [T1 Tomahawk brings digital capabilities to the humble tape measure]( [The T1 Tomahawk Digital Tape Measure is presently on Kickstarter]( Two years ago Reekon Tools introduced its M1 Caliber tool, which added digital measurement functionality to existing power saws. The company is now offering that same tech in a stand-alone tape measure, called the T1 Tomahawk. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Ola eyes 5-minute electric scooter charging with StoreDot battery tech]( [Could this audacious electric scooter be the Honda Cub of the 21st Century? Ola is betting big on the S1]( Ola is building the world's largest motorcycle factory, capable of making 10 million electric scooters a year, starting with its impressive S1. Now, it's invested in Israeli fast-charge battery tech that could deliver 100 miles of range in 5 minutes. [Read more]( New Atlas 20th Anniversary [Early milestones in electric VTOL history]( [NASA Engineer Mark Moore created the Puffin eVTOL concept back in 2009]( The emerging eVTOL industry is drawing in enormous investment money on the promise of clean, cheap, quiet electric air taxis – but it all started with a NASA engineer's research project back in 2009. Enjoy a look back at some of our early coverage. [Read more]( Environment [Newly discovered enzyme helps reduce plastic waste to a simple molecule]( [Scientists have discovered a new enzyme that helps break down PET plastics]( In pursuit of a circular economy for plastic waste, scientists have discovered a new enzyme that helps break down one of its key building blocks, leaving simple molecules that can be repurposed for use in new products. [Read more]( Energy [GE produces world's largest recyclable wind turbine blade]( [The Zero Waste Blade Research (ZEBRA) Project has produced the world's largest recyclable wind turbine blade]( Through its massive wind turbines and innovative offshore designs, GE continues sharpening its toolkit in a bid to built the future of sustainable energy, and a newly unveiled turbine blade shows how that can extend to the materials used. [Read more]( Space [NASA confirms discovery of 5,000th exoplanet – with billions more to find]( [An artist's impression of some of the types of exoplanets astronomers have discovered over the last few decades]( The hunt for planets beyond our solar system has now reached a major milestone. A new batch of 65 exoplanets brings the total number of confirmed planets beyond our solar system to over 5,000 – with potentially hundreds of billions left to find. [Read more]( Biology [RNA "evolution" breakthrough offers new clues on the origins of life]( [RNA molecules can replicate in a process like evolution, which may have implications for the origins of life, according to a new study]( Researchers at the University of Tokyo have created an RNA molecule that can not just replicate, but “evolve” into a diverse range of more complex molecules. This find could plug a major gap in the puzzle of how life on Earth began. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Quatro tiny house packs a lot of flexibility into a small package]( [The Quatro tiny house is currently on the market and will set you back US$159,900]( Land Ark RV's latest tiny house is its smallest to date. Named the Quatro, its compact 24-ft-long frame hosts a flexible space-saving interior that includes a bedroom with a Murphy style folding bed and a dining table that converts into a guest bed. [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