Huge exoplanet with the density of styrofoam discovered

[SPACE]( [Huge exoplanet with the density of styrofoam discovered]( If the Stay Puft marshmallow man from Ghostbusters were a planet, it would probably be the newly discovered super gas giant, KELT 11b. The highly inflated planet is 40 percent larger than Jupiter, despite being only a fifth as massive as the largest planet in our solar system. [Read more]( [3D PRINTING]( [NASA prints up complex metallic "space fabric"]( NASA is getting into the textile business thanks to a team at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. The team has unveiled prototype swatches of a new metallic "space fabric" created using 3D printing that incorporates advanced functions that would be beneficial for use in space. [Read more]( [BICYCLES]( [One-off racing bike will turn heads at the velodrome]( ​Back in 2010, Portuguese industrial designer Nuno Teixeira conceived of the Pluma Track Bike. After existing in concept form for several years, it has now actually been built for a Geneva-based client. As can be seen, the end result is definitely not the sort of thing you come across every day. [Read more]( [VR]( [The best new games and apps for the Gear VR]( ​Whether you’re buying a new Samsung Gear VR or holding onto a previous edition, this could be a good time to refresh your content library and get behind the goggles. Oculus software updates have made the experience easier to navigate, and there are some intriguing new releases in the Oculus Store. [Read more]( [BIOLOGY]( [Brain scans highlight a hidden, "higher" state of consciousness]( Neuroscientists at the University of Sussex claim to have found the first evidence of a higher state of consciousness. From wakefulness down to a deep coma, consciousness is measured by the diversity of brain signals, and under the influence of psychedelics, that diversity jumps to new heights. [Read more]( [MOTORCYCLES]( [BMW's 215 horsepower, 171 kilogram, carbon fiber-crammed HP4 Race revealed]( The HP4 Race that BMW teased at the EICMA 2016 show is now going into a limited production run of 750 hand assembled units, complete with all carbon frame and wheels and ​a 158 kW ​power plant. [Read more]( [COMPUTERS]( [Asus muscles in on DIY computing space with the Tinker Board]( Asus has announced US availability for its Raspberry Pi challenger, the Tinker Board. The single board computer boasts a quad-core processor supported by 2 GB of system memory, UHD video playback and Hi-Res audio support, and a Bluetooth/Wi-Fi double act. It does cost slightly more than a Pi though. [Read more]( [TINY HOUSES]( [Off-grid tiny house is Giant by name, giant by nature]( Alpine Tiny Homes recently completed a new tiny house model that's aptly named the Tiny Giant. The towable dwelling stands out thanks to its size and unusual charred wood siding. It can operate off-the-grid and boasts a relatively large bedroom. [Read more]( [BIOLOGY]( [Why we can't seem to get rid of cockroaches]( They’ve been around for the past 300 million years​, outlasting the dinosaurs and outsmarting our attempts to get rid of them​. Now, Japanese researchers have revealed yet another reason why we have been unable to put a dent in their populations: female solidarity.​​ [Read more]( [DIGITAL CAMERAS]( [Sony A9 targets sports snappers with 20 fps shooting]( The new Sony A9 packs a sophisticated stabilization system, full-frame sensor and crazy autofocus system into its gorgeous, compact magnesium body. Still need that Canon 5D MkIV? [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [Start a Lucrative Career in Project Management and Save 98% Off This Training]( Learn to not only earn the Project Management Professional, but knock out projects on time and under budget in this must-take course. You’ll finesse the skills you learned in the previous course, and start building project dream teams that hit every milestone. Gain a leg up on your colleagues as you demonstrate your ability to improve profitability with each and every project. [Read more]( [MUSIC]( [Conduit headphones combine earbuds with bone conduction]( Listening to music while out for a run can help make exercise less of a chore and much more fun. The Conduit Sports headphones have both bone conduction technology, which means that users can still hear what's going on around them, and integrated earbuds that cater for a more isolated approach. [Read more]( [ROBOTICS]( [Robotic cheetah moves almost as efficiently as the real thing]( ​Doctoral candidate Geert Folkertsma has spent four years developing a scale robotic cheetah that is not only capable of replicating many of the real animal's movements, but in doing so uses only 15 percent more energy than the real thing. [Read more]( [DIGITAL CAMERAS]( [Panasonic takes aim at the selfie-obsessed traveler]( It's simply not enough to snag photos of impressive views when on holiday these days, we all need to be right there in the shot. Panasonic's Lumix DC-ZS70 (TZ90) travel camera caters to the selfie mad tourist with a flip-up touchscreen display to help capture high resolution selfies with ease. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [MG digs up its sporty roots with all-electric E-motion concept]( Taking a break from the everyday hatchbacks and crossovers that populate its production lineup, MG Motor is dreaming bigger with its latest concept car. Unveiled at Auto Shanghai, the MG E-motion is a voluptuously sultry sports coupe with powerful electric drive. [Read more]( [ENVIRONMENT]( [Master & Dynamic's first wireless speaker remixes concrete for better sound]( Concrete might seem like an odd material to make speakers out of, but it's not unheard of. Now, for its first foray into the world of wireless speakers, Master and Dynamic is launching the MA770, an industrial-chic concrete block with supposedly superior acoustics and a range of input options. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Lexus smooths the edges of its NX SUV]( One of the edgiest designs in Lexus' razor-edged range, the mid-sized NX SUV, has been treated to a refresh in Shanghai. The changes are subtle, but add a touch of polish to one of the weirdest looking cars in production. [Read more]( [DIGITAL CAMERAS]( [Fujifilm's Instax SQ10 finds the square root of digital and instant photography]( Fujifilm's Instax cameras hark back to when instant photo-sharing meant passing around a freshly printed snap. Launching with a square photo format, the Instax Square SQ10 expands the shooting options, improves image quality, and can store photos digitally and apply filters before printing them. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Qoros lets its imagination run wild with K-EV concept]( Tired of those boring, symmetrical car doors that just swing out to let you inside? Qoros' young mind has the cure in the new Model K-EV concept car, where no two doors are alike. The concept offers up to 311 miles of all-electric driving that starts off with the bang of a 2.6-second 0-62 mph. [Read more]( [BIOLOGY]( [Bad teeth may have given man-eating lions of Tsavo taste for human flesh]( Modern microwear analysis of the teeth of the infamous big cats known as the man-eating lions of Tsavo indicate that the animals may have developed a taste for human flesh to the point of devouring 135 railway workers in Africa in 1898 due to dental disease. [Read more]( [COMPUTERS]( [Mental typing? Hearing through your skin? Facebook is working on it]( At its F8 developers conference, Facebook has outlined several of its visions for AI, networking and virtual reality. The work of its Building 8 product development team is perhaps the most ambitious of all: Facebook researchers are exploring ways to type with your brain and hear through your skin. [Read more]( [MARINE]( [Snorkellers should get a kick out of this arm-mounted jet drive]( ​Back in 2013, we first heard about the X2 Underwater Jet Pack, which allowed users to "fly" underwater like Aquaman. Well, German inventor Un-Yong Park has created something along the same lines, but that's considerably simpler – it's called the Scubalec. [Read more]( [ENVIRONMENT]( [Leopard numbers plummet in former African stronghold]( ​What was once a hotspot for the leopards of Africa has experienced an alarming population decline, with new research finding that numbers of the large cats are plummeting due mostly to illegal hunting. If the trend isn't reversed, the animals could be gone in the region within three years. [Read more]( [TELECOMMUNICATIONS]( [Pulling the pin: Google tackles fake business listings in Google Maps]( New research has revealed how scammers are gaming Google Maps by setting up fake pins and locations, with Google now taking steps to preserve the integrity of its venerable online mapping service, claiming to have reduced these fake listings by 70 percent. ​ [Read more]( [BIOLOGY]( [Human umbilical cord blood restores brain function in old mice]( ​It turns out the fountain of youth might be coursing through human umbilical cords. At least that's part of the finding from a team of researchers that saw some impressive results when the substance was injected into old mice. The finding might help combat age-related mental impairments. [Read more]( [SPACE]( [Newfound super-Earth represents an excellent hunting spot for E.T.]( ​​An international team of scientists has announced the discovery of a new “super-Earth” exoplanet that could represent our best chance of finding E.T. outside of our solar system. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Buick introduces Volt-based Velite 5 to China]( The Buick Velite 5 will be the first extended-range electric vehicle the company has debuted. Designed specifically for the Chinese market, where Buick is flourishing, the Volt-based vehicle was recently unveiled at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show. [Read more]( [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY]( [Samsung Galaxy Book 2-in-1 tablet goes up for pre-order tomorrow]( ​Samsung first unveiled its Galaxy Book – a Windows-running tablet that doubles as a laptop with its bundled keyboard accessory – in February at the Mobile World Congress. The company finally confirmed a US release date and price point; general availability starts next month. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Latest Brembo calipers are a lesson in lightweight packaging]( Modern brakes are more powerful than the classic counterparts, more resistant to fade, easier to modulate and weigh less. But the team at Alpine wanted more for the A110, and threw the challenge to braking specialists at Brembo. The result is the ECS caliper. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [NIO unveils production electric SUV]( Chinese startup NIO has unveiled a new sport utility vehicle for the Chinese market. The electric SUV will enter serial production later this year with seating for seven and a swappable battery pack. [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 © 2017