World's smallest 8-kW generator rocks a deafening microturbine

[New Atlas logo]( Outdoors [World's smallest 8-kW generator rocks a deafening microturbine]( [The ARC microturbine generator: an ear-splitting 8kW genny you can carry like a toolbox]( Fusionflight has announced an 8-kW microturbine generator that weighs less than one-tenth of what an equivalent petrol generator would, and it's the size of a toolbox instead of needing its own wheels – if you can handle the epic noise levels. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This ultrasonic and eco-friendly mosquito repellent is under $20]( Are you a magnet for mosquitos? This innovative super shield will keep away those pesky critters. Stay bite-free while also being eco-friendly with the Super Shield Mosquito Repellent Electronic Watch Band. [Read more]( Science [Stress hormone awakens our brain 100 times a night to shape our memory]( [A new study has furthered our understanding of the relationship between sleep, stress and memory]( Scientists probing the mysterious machinations of the brain during sleep have made a fascinating discovery around how its chemistry changes throughout the night, which may have implications for the way we retain memories. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Just 4 alcoholic drinks a week could contribute to cognitive decline]( [A new study found moderate alcohol drinkers displayed higher levels of iron in their brain]( A striking study looking at over 20,000 people has found as little as four alcoholic drinks a week can be linked to brain changes associated with cognitive decline. The research is the first to correlate brain iron levels with moderate alcohol consumption. [Read more]( Automotive [379-mile Hyundai Ioniq 6 streamliner sedan raises the efficiency bar]( [The available V2L adaptor lets you plug in for some mobile productivity ... assuming you can park in the middle of the cafe or move the cafe table into the parking lot]( The dramatically swoopy Hyundai Ioniq 6 shows that it's more than just a streamliner-inspired 0.21 drag coefficient. It's also a highly efficient electric sedan capable of 379 miles of range, 18-minute charging and lively 321-hp AWD driving. [Read more]( Space [Astronomers measure strongest magnetic field ever detected]( [Artist's concept of a pulsar]( Astronomers have measured the strongest magnetic field ever found in the universe. The honor goes to a powerful type of neutron star, with a surface magnetic field of over 1.6 billion Tesla. [Read more]( Marine [Bizzare "Aquatic Utility Vehicle" puts a UTV cabin on two jet ski legs]( [The Shadow Six Typhoon "aquatic utility vehicle" - an unholy union of a UTV body and a pair of jet skis]( Whatever's in the water down in Florida, we want some. As ridiculously awesome as it is awesomely ridiculous, the Shadow Six Typhoon places a UTV body on top of a pair of high-performance jet skis, creating the world's first "aquatic utility vehicle." [Read more]( Military [USAF and DARPA test hypersonic weapon systems in air and on the ground]( [Test missile being launched by OpFires]( In a double-shot of hypersonics news, the US Air Force has conducted an air-launched flight test of its AGM-183A hypersonic missile, while DARPA has successfully test fired a prototype of its OpFires ground-based hypersonic missile launch system. [Read more]( Physics [A brief history of the Higgs boson, the Holy Grail of physics]( [This diagram shows the production of the Higgs boson at CERN]( This month marks the 10th anniversary of the discovery of the Higgs boson. But what exactly is this particle, and why is it so important? What has it taught us in the last decade – and more importantly, what could it teach us in the next decade? [Read more]( Automotive [The Apocalypse Juggernaut: Your 850-hp 6x6 bro-mobile of the day]( [You didn't make those tire marks did you, Apocalypse Juggernaut?]( Florida company Apocalypse 6x6 has found a niche for itself, taking the most offensively massive Yank tanks on the market, expanding them in all directions and adding more wheels. Its latest machine, the Juggernaut, rolls like an anti-Cybertruck. [Read more]( Environment [Volcanic afterglow bathes Antarctica in mesmerizing color and light]( [Looking from Antarctica's Scott Base towards Antarctica's s McMurdo Station]( Researchers stationed in Antarctica have been left mesmerized by the skies overhead, brought on by the aftereffects of a volcanic eruption and captured in jaw-dropping, unedited images by science technician Stuart Shaw. [Read more]( Bicycles [Shapely boutique urban ebike rocks Boombox fuel tank]( [The Noordung urban ebike launched at Eurobike 2022]( The curvy carbon fiber frame and five-spoke carbon wheels of the Noordung ebike certainly make it an eye-catching ride, but what really makes it stand out is the "fuel tank," which hosts the battery pack, air quality monitors and built-in speakers. [Read more]( Architecture [The UK's best new homes: Sustainable, smart, and superbly designed]( [The Parchment Works was designed by Will Gamble Architects and is located in Suffolk. The house extension, which is one of 20 projects to feature in the 2022 RIBA House of the Year longlist, is built into the ruins of a historic parchment factory]( RIBA has revealed the 2022 House of the Year longlist, which shines a light on a wide range of impressive UK homes, including a Passivhaus-rated residence, an energy efficient house built for a retiree, and a family home built from a disused barn. [Read more]( Motorcycles [AGV Tourmodular flip-face helmet has zero dynamic weight on the highway]( [The Tourmodular is designed to create enough aerodynamic lift at 130 km/h to cancel out its own weight]( AGV's ultra-lightweight Sportmodular helmet is still my all-time favorite flip-face brain bucket, and the company has backed it up with a more affordable Tourmodular lid focused on longer rides, with the option to add an integrated Cardo comms unit. [Read more]( Marine [Red Shark Bike combines ebiking and paddleboarding]( [The Enjoy is the most wallet-friendly of the three Red Shark Bike models]( Perhaps you like riding your ebike but you also like paddleboarding, and you don't like the idea of having to choose between the two. Well, with the Red Shark Bike you don't need to, as it (sort of) combines both activities in one watercraft. [Read more]( Technology [Amazon handed police Ring video without owner’s consent or warrant]( [A US Congress investigation revealed Amazon has handed Ring video footage over to law enforcement agencies 11 times this year without the consent of the device owner]( Amazon revealed it has supplied Ring doorbell video footage to police 11 times this year without a warrant or permission from the device owner. The revelation comes as part of an investigation into Amazon’s privacy practices by US senator Edward Markey. [Read more]( Around The Home [Wordle comes to life as a $20 multiplayer board game]( [Wordle: The Party Game begins shipping in October]( Wordle is set to make its way into the real world and onto kitchen tables. Owner The New York Times has today announced plans for a physical version of the incredibly popular digital game, with shipping to kick off in October. [Read more]( 3D Printing [Hasbro will soon put your 3D-printed face on an action figure's body]( [Customers will be able to choose between characters from the Star Wars, Marvel, Ghostbusters and GI Joe lineups]( When you played with action figures, you probably tried picturing yourself having the same adventures they were. Well, doing so is about to become easier, as Hasbro is offering to a put a 3D-printed miniature copy of your face on one of its figures. [Read more]( Music [Yamaha concepts bring tactile engagement to smartphone music]( [Each of the prototype devices is designed to bring a physical interaction element to listening to music on a smartphone]( As well as producing motorcycles and audio gear, Yamaha is also home to a think tank where design ideas from across the company can be shared, and the latest concept is aimed at making smartphone-based music listening a little more interesting. [Read more]( Environment [Seaweed-based membranes could find use in "greener" soundproofing]( [One of the agar membranes used in the study]( Whether they're in cars, buildings or airplanes, most of today's noise-blocking acoustic tiles are made of petrochemical-derived foam. A more eco-friendly alternative may be on the way, however, in the form of seaweed-derived membranes. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). 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