Ulstein reveals thorium-powered ship concept to support ecocruising

Marine [Ulstein reveals thorium-powered ship concept to support ecocruising]( [The nuclear-powered Thor concept]( Norway-based marine group Ulstein has introduced Thor, its concept design for a 149-m (489-ft) replenishment, research and rescue (3R) ship powered by a thorium Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) that can be used to recharge battery-driven cruise ships at sea. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Optimize your health with Rootine, a daily micronutrient tailored to you]( Simply take at-home health tests, and Rootine will take over 100 health data points to deliver a precise customized formula of the key vitamins, minerals and compounds for your body. Receive a gift ($30 value) when you purchase with code NEWATLAS30. [Read more]( Outdoors [Off-grid RV with hideaway Apple workspace makes the world your office]( [Add the all-new Creative Package, and the Living Vehicle becomes a mobile home office that works from anywhere you can tow it (2020 model pictured)]( Living Vehicle has built a professional-grade work-and-stay solution into its towable off-grid tiny home. The convertible workstation quickly transforms into the bed to leave the workday behind and encourage wandering professionals to enjoy RV life. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Dotto's first custom motorcycle folds open like a Swiss Army knife]( [The Biancaneve is designed to look "sculptural" when parked, but folds open to become practical as a ride]( There's no shortage of crazy ideas in the custom bike world, but we haven't seen one like this before. The Biancaneve, with its seat hidden under a fold-out tailpiece, is an interesting first bike from new Italian custom shop Dotto Creations. [Read more]( Environment [Weed-eating Eurasian mites to be released in Canada]( [An invasive Russian olive, showing damage from an infestation of Aceria angustifoliae mites]( It can be challenging, trying to selectively kill off an invasive plant that grows in amongst non-target native species. A new initiative is aiming to do just that, however, by introducing a weed-eating mite into the Canadian environment. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Cognitive impact of severe COVID equal to 20 years of brain aging]( [Researchers have investigated the cognitive capacities of 48 patients hospitalized with severe COVID six months after the acute infection]( A study has presented the most rigorous investigation to date into the long-term cognitive impacts of severe COVID-19. It found persistent cognitive deficits in hospitalized patients equivalent to declines consistent with 20 years of brain aging. [Read more]( Bicycles [Sub-30-lb Scrat S2 single-speed ebike keeps things simple]( [The Scrat S2 is presently on Indiegogo]( Despite what some companies may think, not everyone wants an ebike that looks like a feature-laden high-tech contraption. Some folks just want a normal-looking bike with a bit of extra oomph, which is where the Scrat S2 is intended to come in. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Pro-Ject welcomes budding audiophiles with E-Line budget turntables]( [With the launch of the E-Line turntables, Pro-Ject is "aiming to deliver a great sound experience on a limited budget"]( Buying a new turntable to ride the current wave of interest in music on vinyl records can be both daunting and expensive. Austria's Pro-Ject is looking to make the process less so with the launch of a new line of budget-friendly hi-fi disc spinners. [Read more]( Medical [Stem-cell-loaded silk scaffolds speed healing of injured tendons]( [Researchers have developed a new scaffold implant that could help improve healing of injured tendons like the Achilles]( Tendon injuries are painful and don’t always heal properly. Researchers at the Terasaki Institute have now shown that silk scaffolds loaded with stem cells can help tendons regenerate more effectively. [Read more]( Environment [Robotic marine trash collector starts making waves in Hong Kong]( [The latest Clearbot can be operated by remote control or set a predefined path to follow autonomously, scooping up floating trash as it goes]( Back in 2020, Open Ocean Engineering launched an autonomous vessel designed to clear plastic waste from local waterways. After partnering with Razer last year for a radical redesign, a sleeker Clearbot has now started patrolling Hong Kong waters. [Read more]( Music [Soundboks Go review: Bluetooth loud made more portable]( [The portable Soundboks Go can pump out up to 121 dB of bass-enhanced sound]( Back in 2019, Soundboks sent us a pair of crazy loud Bluetooth speakers to try out which, though certainly portable, each proved too much for one person in the long haul. Now a smaller and lighter – but almost as powerful – version has launched. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Prefab tiny house doubles down on flexibility and views]( [The Tini M starts at €44,600 (roughly US$47,000), though this price will rise significantly depending on options and delivery costs]( With most of its interior on view, the Tini M isn't the best fit for busy areas, but it allows its owners to feel immersed in nature. The non-towable tiny house comes with a range of options, including its layout and full off-the-grid functionality. [Read more]( Medical [Recovering tangled chromosomes could prevent cells turning cancerous]( [The internal structure of a cell, revealing chromosomes (pink), the spindle (blue) and membranes (green)]( Some cells can turn cancerous when they divide, due to chromosomes getting “lost” in the process. Researchers have now uncovered what happens to these lost chromosomes and how to recover them, potentially leading to ways to prevent certain cancers. [Read more]( Robotics [More salt? Robotic chef learns to taste test as it goes]( [Scientists have developed a robot with a sensor that can detect salt levels in food, as a form of]( Researchers at the University of Cambridge have been tinkering away on a robotic chef and developed a machine with an ability to "taste test" food as it goes, making sure the balance of flavors is just the way it should be. [Read more]( Medical [New blood test predicts type 2 diabetes risk in people of normal weight]( [A new blood test looks for patterns of metabolites that correlate with obesity]( One in five people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are of a normal weight. A new test could help identify such people by looking for patterns of molecules in blood samples that correspond with obesity-related metabolic changes, regardless of weight. [Read more]( Medical [Protein derived from corn boosts memory in mice with Alzheimer's]( [Scientists have used a protein derived from corn as the basis for a potential vaccine for Alzheimer's]( This idea of a vaccine for Alzheimer's is gaining traction as scientists continue to devise new ways of clearing the brain of toxic proteins. A new study found a corn-derived protein induced an immune response and improved memory in mice with the disease. 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