Lilium claims eVTOL landmark by transitioning main wing mid-flight

Aircraft [Lilium claims eVTOL landmark by transitioning main wing mid-flight]( [Rendering of the Lilium VTOL taxi in flight]( The prospect of a flying taxi service like that imagined by Lilium hinges on the ability of these aircraft to seamlessly transition from vertical to horizontal flight, and the startup has just demonstrated a key element of this functionality. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Take your content up a notch with RØDE headphones]( The RØDE NTH-100s promise an audio experience like no other with a precision acoustic design and custom-matched drivers, delivering incredibly detailed audio. Plus, experience unmatched comfort with ergonomic ear cups padded with memory foam. [Read more]( Medical [Scientists solve a mystery of severe asthma and how to treat it]( [A new study identifies why some patients with severe asthma don't respond to a common drug treatment – and points to a way to fix it]( Corticosteroid inhalers are a common treatment for asthma, but patients with severe asthma don’t respond well to it. Now scientists have identified a mechanism that seems to block the drugs, and importantly, a potential way to bypass the problem. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Best time of day to exercise seems to be different for men and women]( [A new study finds that the best time of day to exercise could be different for men and women]( A new study suggests that the best time of day to exercise differs by sex. Evening exercise was found to be more effective for men, while results for women varied, with different health outcomes improving with different exercise times. [Read more]( 3D Printing [New type of 3D printing uses sound waves to build up objects]( [Direct sound printing uses ultrasound to create microscopic oscillating bubbles, which in turn cause resin to solidify at specific locations]( 3D printing typically involves depositing layers of molten plastic, laser-melting powdered metal, or using UV light to harden gelatinous resin. A new technique takes yet another approach, however, by utilizing sound waves. [Read more]( Medical [Alzheimer's discovery hints at drugs to stop cells frying "like eggs"]( [A first-of-a-kind study has shown how Alzheimer's disease can cause brain cells to overheat]( Scientists at the University of Cambridge have taken cutting-edge sensors used to measure temperature changes within cells to gain fascinating new insights into Alzheimer's disease, and shown how preventing overheating could slow its progression. [Read more]( Automotive [1,000-plus-hp Mercedes-AMG ONE gets F1 tech on the road]( [The Mercedes-Benz ONE's door panels are carbon fiber]( It’s been five long years since the unveiling of the Mercedes-AMG Project ONE, but the production version has finally landed. With a Formula-1-inspired hybrid powertrain that generates over 1,000 hp, the ONE can reach speeds over 350 km/h (217 mph). [Read more]( Bicycles [Outrageous urban bike is crafted from 90% recycled trash]( [The igus:bike is made from more than 90 percent recycled plastic waste, including its frame, wheel rims, cranks and bearings]( German motion plastics specialist igus and Dutch bicycle startup MTRL have partnered to create a bike made from recycled plastic trash, including the frame, forks, wheels and gears. The igus:bike is due to ride out toward the end of the year. [Read more]( Automotive [Alphavan preps gorgeous multi-room smart campers for Starlink internet]( [Alphavan is quick to jump on the Starlink for RVs service]( Days after SpaceX launched Starlink for RVs last week, Alphavan jumped on the news and announced Starlink-ready camper vans. The German brand will prep its eponymous vans for simple, plug-and-play compatibility with Musk's off-grid internet service. [Read more]( Medical [World-first surgery transplants a damaged liver kept alive in a machine]( [Researchers have carried out a first-of-a-kind organ transplant, using a perfusion machine to rejuvenate a damaged liver]( In a world-first, a pioneering perfusion machine has facilitated the implant of a damaged liver after three days in storage, with the recipient reported to be in a healthy state one year after the procedure. [Read more]( Architecture [Foster + Partners taps timber for sustainably designed department store]( [The Shibuya Marui Department Store will be located in a prominent spot that's just a stone's throw away from Tokyo's famous Shibuya Crossing]( Engineered timber continues to grow in popularity around the world as a sustainable building material. The latest notable work comes from Foster + Partners, which has revealed plans to build a nine-story department store in Japan mostly from timber. [Read more]( Photography [Fujifilm launches 40-fps stills, 6.2K video X Series mirrorless camera]( [Highlights include 6.2K video recording at 30 fps or 4K at 120 fps, 40-fps continuous image shooting, in-body image stabilization and expanded subject detection capabilities]( It's been a few years since Fujifilm took the refresh brush to its X Series flagship, but that's now changed with the launch of the X-H2S APS-C mirrorless camera – which boasts a brand new CMOS sensor, 40-fps continuous shooting and 6.2K video chops. [Read more]( Automotive [Land Rover's 8-seat Defender 130 shuttles the crew all over the map]( [The Land Rover Defender family welcomes its largest member]( Land Rover debuted its longest Defender this week, adding some extra size and passenger capacity to its most capable nameplate. More than just extra size, the eight-seat Defender 130 is a luxurious, uniquely equipped SUV. [Read more]( Science [Competition with great whites may have led to megalodon extinction]( [Megalodon tooth (left) and a modern great white shark tooth]( A team led by Jeremy McCormack at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology has found evidence that competition with great white sharks may have contributed to the extinction of the megalodon, the largest shark that ever lived. [Read more]( Marine [Plans unveiled for Oceanus long-range autonomous marine research vessel]( [The uncrewed Oceanus will gather scientific data as it travels from the UK to the Falkland Islands]( It would cost a lot of money to send a boatload of marine scientists across the Atlantic Ocean, all of them conducting research along the way. That's where the Oceanus will come in, as plans call for it to do the job without any crew aboard. [Read more]( Science [World's largest plant: 112-mile-long seagrass found off Australian coast]( [A section of the seagrass meadow that's now been found to be the largest plant in the world]( Researchers have discovered the largest plant in the world – a meadow of seagrass off the coast of Western Australia that covers a total of 200 sq km (77 sq miles). The entire expanse has grown from just one seedling, spreading by cloning itself. [Read more]( Architecture [Cluster of greenery covered towers take the sting out of Ecuador's heat]( [The Hills' half-dozen residential towers will range from 92 to 143 m (301 to 469 ft) in height]( MVRDV's newly unveiled The Hills project will consist of six residential towers in Guayaquil, Ecuador and will incorporate significant amounts of greenery and sustainable design, including a focus on passive ventilation and shading. [Read more]( Environment [Ingestion of microplastics could hamper mussel growth]( [Microplastics may be keeping mussels from properly digesting their natural diet]( Because they feed by filtering seawater, mussels are particularly vulnerable to pollutants present within that water. According to new research, it now looks like waterborne microplastics could keep the molluscs from growing to their regular size. [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