OpenAI's DALL-E 2: A dream tool and existential threat to visual artists

[New Atlas logo]( Computers [DALL-E 2: A dream tool and an existential threat to visual artists]( [OpenAI's DALL-E 2 is a next-gen AI that generates, reiterates, expands and edits images based on natural-language instructions]( The greatest artistic tool ever built, or a harbinger of doom for entire creative industries? OpenAI's second-generation DALL-E 2 system is slowly opening up to the public, and its text-based image generation and editing abilities are awe-inspiring. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Save $80 off a spacious pop-up tent that's perfect for any road trip]( Summer vacations are underway and we're searching for opportunities to maximize our travel experience. If you prefer to search for fun outdoors or enjoy a good road trip, consider upgrading that approach with the CARSULE Pop-Up Cabin for Your Car. [Read more]( Biology [Newly discovered chemical reactions could explain the origin of life]( [A new set of chemical reactions could help explain the origins of life on Earth]( Exactly how non-living molecules sparked life is one of the most puzzling mysteries of science. Scientists have now discovered chemical reactions that can produce the building blocks of life out of materials common in early Earth's primordial soup. [Read more]( Outdoors [All-aluminum ebike camping trailer makes for tiniest, homiest micro RV]( [The Maxmess Martha trailer comes with an indoor/outdoor table and a door that doubles as an awning]( With the advent of ebikes, towable bike RVs are becoming a more attractive (and available) option. The latest is a solo teardrop made completely of aluminum and outfitted with an electrical command center, skylight, indoor/outdoor table and more. [Read more]( Medical [Tiny ultrasound stickers a breakthrough in continuous real-time imaging]( [The ultrasound sticker still needs further development to be made wireless]( Engineers at MIT have designed a tiny sticker that can deliver continuous ultrasound images of internal organs. The innovation is a step toward a future where stickers could track muscle health during workouts or fetal development during pregnancy. [Read more]( Outdoors [Motion-controlled flashlight pushes to be most user-friendly out there]( [The Darkfade is on Kickstarter now]( The Darkfade looks more like an electric shaver than a typical flashlight, because it's built to be unlike the average torch. With a fresh shape and an easier interface for finding the right brightness, it looks to be something of a Flashlight 2.0. [Read more]( Biology [Crustaceans found to fertilize seaweed like bees pollinate plants]( [This image of an idotea shows red algae spermatia (green) clumped to the]( It has long been known that insects such as bees help plants reproduce, by spreading pollen from one plant to another. Now, however, a similar arrangement has been discovered in the undersea world – involving red algae and tiny crustaceans. [Read more]( Automotive [Ford electrifies law enforcement with F-150 Lightning police edition]( [A preproduction F-150 Lightning Pro SSV fitted out for police duty]( Back in 2016, Ford fitted out a special F-150 truck for serve-and-protect duty as a police service vehicle. Now the company has done something similar with the new all-electric version of the pickup, which has been dubbed the F-150 Lightning Pro SSV. [Read more]( Science [Copper nanowire spray makes existing surfaces antimicrobial]( [A scanning electron microscope image of the copper nanowire coating (left) along with a closer image of an individual wire segment]( Copper is known for its ability to kill microbes on contact, which is why it's often professionally coated onto commonly touched items. A copper nanowire spray may allow everyday folks to give existing surfaces the same treatment, using a spray can. [Read more]( Bicycles [Trek's DS+ 2 multi-surface ebike aims for road and trail versatility]( [The Trek DS+ 2 is designed to offer gentle, natural motor assist for city commutes and out-of-town trail adventures]( Following the launch of the stealthy Fuel EXe e-MTB, Trek has returned to the city for the second generation of its Dual Sport+ urban explorer ebike, which is designed to be flexible enough for work-day commutes and weekend trail adventuring. [Read more]( Science [Incredible database now includes almost every protein known to science]( [DeepMind's AlphaFold Protein Structure Database now includes over 200 million proteins]( DeepMind has expanded its AlphaFold Protein Structure Database to include almost 200 million structures, including almost every protein known to science. Open to the public, this could provide a huge boost to an almost endless variety of research. [Read more]( Architecture [One-of-a-kind minimalist retreat built using concrete box culverts]( [The Culvert Guesthouse is located in Miyota-machi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan]( Sleeping in a culvert generally means you've fallen on hard times, but that's not the case with this unique project by Nendo. The minimalist dwelling is built using the precast concrete box culverts usually used to construct waterways and tunnels. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Oxford's cheap, single-dose rabies vaccine passes Phase 1 human trials]( [Phase 2 trials are currently underway on a novel single-dose rabies vaccine, with first results expected later this year]( A new single-shot rabies vaccine is showing promising results following a Phase 1 human clinical trial. Further clinical trials are now underway in the hopes the vaccine could help cut down the thousands of deaths every year from this viral disease. [Read more]( Electronics [Water-activated paper battery may lead to greener disposable tech]( [A two-cell version of the paper-based battery]( Although it's always best to reuse and recycle, many small, simple, low-power electronic devices tend to be single-use. A new paper battery could make them more eco-friendly, as it's activated by water, and it biodegrades once discarded. [Read more]( Architecture [Alibaba's blocky HQ focuses on workspace flexibility and energy efficiency]( [The Alibaba Shanghai Campus Headquartersis designed to resemble a cloud, says designer SOM]( SOM has revealed its new headquarters for Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba. Featuring a chunky form meant to resemble a cloud, it will boast some carefully considered sustainability features and will be flexible and future-proof. [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