Concrete made with old tires proves itself in real-world setting

Materials [Concrete made with old tires proves itself in real-world setting]( [Crumb rubber concrete made by grinding down discarded tires has stood up well in real-world testing]( A new study has assessed the value of concrete made with crumb rubber from discarded tires by using it as a residential slab and monitoring its performance over several years, where it outshone conventional concrete in a number of ways. [Read more]( New Atlas Plus [Subscribe to New Atlas for just $10! Sale ends soon]( To celebrate our 20th anniversary we're offering subscriptions to [ad-free New Atlas Plus for just US$10 a year](. Enter the coupon code "NEWATLAS20" to claim your discount. Your support would make our day! [Read more]( Science [Superfast electron rains detected pouring down onto Earth]( [The ELFIN satellites have detected superfast electron rains pouring down onto Earth thanks to whistler waves in the magnetosphere]( Scientists have discovered a new form of space weather – superfast electron rains that precipitate into the atmosphere from the radiation belts. The rains could affect satellites, spacecraft and astronauts, but aren’t accounted for in current models. [Read more]( Electronics [Dyson gets weird, mashing a wearable air purifier with headphones]( [The air-purifying headphones with active noise cancellation are Dyson's first piece of wearable technology]( After years of development Dyson has launched its first foray into the wearable market unveiling one of the weirdest products we’ve seen in a long time. Called The Zone, Dyson has combined noise-cancelling headphones with a built-in air-purifier. [Read more]( Automotive [Lotus beefs up the badge with 600-hp electric "hyper SUV"]( [Lotus Eletre London world premiere]( Lotus moves about as far away from its recent history of light, stripped-down coupes as possible. With a 600-hp electric AWD, LiDAR units that pop up when called upon and touchscreens all over, the new Eletre SUV is a comfy, high-tech machine. [Read more]( Marine [YuJet ups durability and power for Surfer XT electric surfboard]( [The Surfer XT electric jetboard is made from durable roto-mold carbon fiber, features a new aluminum propulsion system and offers two power modes to suit beginners and sport riders alike]( Back in mid-2020, Florida-based e-watersports startup YuJet launched an electric surfboard designed to bring "the power of a jetski to a surfboard." Now the company is back with the new more durable, more powerful Surfer XT electric jetboard. [Read more]( Bicycles [Uplock stashes a folding bike lock inside its own seat post]( [The Uplock folding lock, getting pulled out of a system-specific seat post]( Carrying a heavy bike lock in backpack can be a hassle, and not everyone likes the cluttered look of a frame-mounted lock. That's where the Uplock is designed to come in, as it sits inside a system-specific seat post. [Read more]( Military [Teledyne LVSS anti-drone system tracks up to 500 targets at once]( [The Teledyne LVSS mounts on a Ford pickup]( Mounted on a Ford F-250 standard truck chassis, Teledyne's LVSS anti-drone system deploys in under a minute to neutralize swarms of up to 500 drones with radio frequency countermeasures. [Read more]( Space [Hubble spots most distant single star ever seen, near dawn of universe]( [The Hubble Space Telescope has spotted the most distant ever observed]( Hubble has spotted the most distant single star ever seen, about 12.9 billion light-years from Earth. The light from this star was emitted soon after the Big Bang, and has been magnified by a galaxy and stretched out by the expansion of the universe. [Read more]( Architecture [Mixed-use entertainment complex built using 23 shipping containers]( [The Pitch consists of 23 shipping containers, which come in two sizes: 8 X 20 ft (2.4 x 6 m) and 8 X 40 ft (2.4 x 12 m)]( The Pitch is a mixed-use entertainment complex that was constructed using 23 shipping containers, which have been heavily modified to create vibrant retail space, restaurants, office space and outdoor meeting areas. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Satisfy your craving for knowledge with this great deal on MagellanTV]( According to A.C. Nielsen Co., the average American spends nine years watching TV by the time they reach the age of 65. Why not use that time more wisely by viewing content that is both entertaining and enlightening? MagellanTV can help you do that. [Read more]( Architecture [Disused wine silos transformed into novel rooftop homes]( [Project Harbour Club involved transforming three industrial wine silos into unique rooftop residences]( Project Harbour Club is an interesting new development that involved renovating and extending a 1901 shipping terminal. Most notably, the project transformed three former industry-sized wine silos into novel rooftop homes. [Read more]( Bicycles [Propella launches hybrid commuter that's ready to hit the trails]( [The 2-inch-wide CST tires can roll on city streets or moderate trails]( Propella has just unveiled its latest and most versatile ebike. Designed for daily commutes and moderate off-roading, the 9S Pro features a 350-W hub motor and offers up to 45 miles of per-charge assisted riding on city streets and beyond. [Read more]( Space [Mysterious intergalactic ring may be a first-of-its-kind discovery]( [The first discovered odd radio circle (ORC), clearly visible in radio images as a blue/green blob]( Astronomers have discovered a strange intergalactic ring that may be the first of its kind found. The large radio circle lurks between the Milky Way and a neighboring galaxy, and its discoverers suggest it may be the remains of an unusual supernova. [Read more]( Medical [Study suggests exercise enhances therapy for depression sufferers]( [New research suggests that exercise such as jogging or cycling before a therapy session may improve its effects for depression sufferers]( New research has delved into the relationship between exercise and depression and turned up some early but valuable insights, suggesting that a single workout before a weekly therapy session can amplify its positive effects. [Read more]( Medical [Smart bandage only releases medication when infections put the heat on]( [Co-lead scientist Fei Pan examines a piece of the wound dressing material]( While antibiotics are very effective at treating infected wounds, they should definitely be used sparingly. An experimental new bandage was designed with this fact in mind, as it only dispenses medication when it detects the heat of an infection. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [No link between cell phone use and brain tumors, Oxford study finds]( [It may be hypothetically possible for radiation from cell phones to cause brain tumors, but is it actually happening in the real world?]( Analysis of an ongoing project that has been tracking the health of nearly one million women in the UK for more than 20 years has found no association between increased risk of brain tumors and cell phone use. [Read more]( Music [Roli makes digital virtuosity more accessible with Seaboard Rise 2]( [Rapper/producer Will.I.Am with the Seaboard Rise 2]( The goal of the Roli Seaboard 2 is no less than to inject some soul and instrumental virtuosity into digital music, by giving keyboard players expressive tools to rival and even eclipse what acoustic musicians have to work with. [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