Ultra-light liquid hydrogen tanks promise to make jet fuel obsolete

Aircraft [Ultra-light liquid hydrogen tanks promise to make jet fuel obsolete]( [HyPoint and GTL are developing ultra-lightweight cryogenic hydrogen tanks that the partnership promises will radiacally boost the range of clean hydrogen-electric aircraft]( A revolutionary cryogenic tank design promises to radically boost the range of hydrogen-powered aircraft – to the point where clean, fuel cell airliners could fly up to four times farther than comparable planes running on today's dirty jet fuel. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Gift 15 bottles of mixed wine + find lots of Mother's Day deals]( Spring is in full bloom, bringing more outdoor gatherings with friends and family — just in time for Mother's Day. Treat mom to the gift of wine with this Wine Insiders delivery service, now offering 15 bottles for $85. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Large genetic study confirms link between brisk walking and slower aging]( [A new study has added new weight to the idea that a faster walking pace can slow the effects of aging]( Adding to what we know about the benefits of an active lifestyle, scientists at the University of Leicester have used a vast pool of genetic data to demonstrate a clear link between walking pace and biological age. [Read more]( Science [Aggressive prostate cancer linked to newly discovered bacteria species]( [Three of the bacterial species linked to aggressive prostate cancer are entirely new to scientists]( A landmark study has identified five types of bacteria associated with aggressive prostate cancer. It's unclear whether the bacteria is causing prostate cancer but it may be possible to develop tests to detect the most aggressive forms of the disease. [Read more]( Aircraft [Hydrogen-electric HY4 passenger aircraft sets altitude record]( [The HY4 in flight]( Stuttgart-based German aerospace company H2FLY has claimed a new world record for its four-seater HY4, which became the first hydrogen-powered passenger aircraft to reach an altitude above 7,000 ft (2,134 m) on April 13. [Read more]( Medical [Portable MRI can accurately detect most common form of stroke]( [A portable MRI machine effectively detected ischemic stroke in 45 out of 50 patients]( New research has found the world’s first portable MRI machine can accurately detect ischemic strokes. The machine was authorized by the FDA in 2020 and researchers are increasingly demonstrating it to be as effective a tool as bigger MRI devices. [Read more]( Aircraft [AirYacht would let passengers cruise both in the air and on the water]( [Plans call for the AirYacht to carry passengers in a detachable gondola, which will double as a seagoing yacht]( Sailing the world's oceans in a yacht is all very well and good, but what if you want to cruise over the land as well as on the water? Well, that's where the AirYacht is designed to come in, as it combines an airship with a yacht. [Read more]( Science [To-go coffee cups shed trillions of plastic particles under normal use]( [A new study has shown that coffee cups lined with a plastic film on the inside can release trillions of particles into boiling water]( A new study has explored the ways everyday products can facilitate the migration of plastic particles into the body, including single-use coffee cups, which were shown to release trillions of microscopic particles when exposed to hot water. [Read more]( Photography [Nifty aftermarket camera battery boasts its own built-in USB-C charger]( [Nitecore has added a USB-C charge port directly to an aftermarket battery for Sony alpha cameras]( Now that we know this exists, we can't believe it's not a feature on all camera batteries. Chinese company Nitecore is selling replacement batteries for late-model Sony Alpha cameras with USB-C charging built in, so no external charger is required. [Read more]( Marine [U-Boat Worx puts the focus on all-around views for 9-person flagship sub]( [The Nexus series electric submersibles can accommodate up to nine occupants, including the pilot]( Back in 2016, U-Boat Worx revealed a double-bubble tourist submersible named the Cruise Sub that could take up to nine people deep below the ocean waves. Now the company has unveiled an all-acrylic sibling with a single egg-shaped observation window. [Read more]( Space [Perseverance captures clearest video yet of a solar eclipse on Mars]( [Still taken from a Perseverance video of a solar eclipse on Mars]( NASA's Perseverance rover has used its advanced camera system to capture the clearest view yet of a solar eclipse on Mars, which will aid scientists in better understanding the behavior of its doomed moon, Phobos. [Read more]( Architecture [World's tallest timber tower is a triumph of sustainable design]( [Rocket&Tigerli will rise to a height of 100 meters above the courtyard, and is expected to be completed and ready for residents to move in to by 2026]( The rapid rate of progress for tall timber construction continues with an ambitious new project by Schmidt Hammer Lassen. Named Rocket&Tigerli, it will be the world's tallest timber tower once complete, with an impressive height of 100 m. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Case study reports 20-day gap between two different COVID infections]( [The first infection was Delta and asymptomatic while the second was Omicron and the triple-vaccinated patient experienced mild symptoms]( Researchers are reporting the case of a healthcare worker testing positive to COVID-19 twice in 20 days. Genomics revealed the first infection was Delta and the second Omicron, making this the shortest recorded gap between two SARS-CoV-2 infections. [Read more]( Urban Transport [E-moto maker Cake launches 3-step program to get future riders rolling]( [Young riders start the Kids Evolution Program with the Ready kick bike (right), move onto the Steady mini-MTB (middle) and then mount the Go electric off-road motorcycle (left)]( Sweden's Cake has added three new models to its two-wheeler mobility lineup, all of which are aimed at younger riders. The Kids Evolution program features the Ready balance bike, the Steady mountain bike and the Go off-road electric motorcycle. [Read more]( Architecture [Spanish architects build compact home with ventilated facade]( [Spanish architectural firm Slow Studio has recently completed a compact sustainable family home in Madrid that boasts a ventilated façade]( Slow Studio has recently completed a compact sustainable family home in Madrid that boasts a ventilated facade. Dubbed Casa en Cerros de Madrid, the residence is built on a slim plot of land with a narrow south-facing frontage. [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