Hydrogel that outperforms cartilage could be in human knees in 2023

[New Atlas logo]( Medical [Hydrogel that outperforms cartilage could be in human knees in 2023]( [A new hydrogel material that outperforms natural cartilage could make for better knee replacements]( Joint pain is a common ailment of aging, thanks to cartilage’s tendency to wear out. Researchers at Duke University have developed a new hydrogel that’s stronger and more durable than the real thing, which could make for longer lasting knee implants. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [BLUETTI Officially Unveils EB3A Solar Generator]( BLUETTI, one of the leading green energy companies in the world, has announced a new member of its power station lineups - EB3A, boasting ultra-fast charging capability, upgraded LiFePO4 battery pack, sufficient outputs and smart power management. [Read more]( Urban Transport [China’s "Sky Train" levitates power-free on permanent magnet tracks]( [China's new permanent-magnet maglev Sky Train]( A new Sky Train test track in Southern China has debuted the world's first maglev transit system built using permanent magnets instead of electromagnets. It's capable of keeping its underslung carriages suspended indefinitely without a power supply. [Read more]( Medical [Cornea implant made from pig skin restores vision in landmark pilot trial]( [A pilot study saw bioengineered implants restore the vision of 14 volunteers who were completely blind before the experimental procedure]( A cornea implant made out of collagen gathered from pig skin has restored the vision of volunteers in a landmark study. Pending further testing, the novel implant is hoped to improve the vision of millions waiting for difficult transplant surgeries. [Read more]( Automotive [Monterey Car Week 2022 Auction Preview: the $10 million cars]( [The depth of talent at the top end this year is nothing short of astonishing.]( Monterey Car Week is upon us once more, and the auction cluster that provides a large part of the show at the week-long automotive celebration is shaping as the biggest in history. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Lead in eggs from hens in city backyards raises urban farming concerns]( [Some of the eggs analyzed in the new study contained 40 times more lead than what can be found in commercially available eggs]( A striking study has found eggs from hens in urban backyards can contain up to 40 times more lead than eggs from commercially farmed hens. The researchers recommend those in inner-city locations test their soil before raising chickens or growing food. [Read more]( Military [Ukraine Air Force seeks game-changing fighter jets from NATO]( [A U.S. B-52H Stratofortress with two Ukrainian MiG-29s]( With NATO now open to supplying Ukraine with modern Western fighter planes like the Typhoon or the F-16, the question is, will this change the game or is it already too late? New Atlas takes a look at the Ukraine air war. [Read more]( Automotive [Electric UTV camper to use topo-reading smarts to uncage 4x4 adventure]( [Potential Motors teases the "new category of off-road vehicle" it plans to open this fall]( Potential Motors is deep in development on what it classifies a new category of vehicle. The compact, go-anywhere side-by-side camper will proficiently explore rough, wild terrain using a predictive 4-wheel control system. [Read more]( Architecture [Solar facade designed to exceed office building's electricity needs]( [550 Spencer is currently under construction and is expected to be completed in mid-2023]( Australian firm Kennon has revealed plans for an ambitious new project in Melbourne. Named 550 Spencer, the eight-story office building will produce more electricity than it requires using a cutting-edge solar facade made up of 1,182 solar panels. [Read more]( Science [Bizarre new armored dinosaur species was a two-legged tank]( [An artist's illustration of Jakapil Kaniukura, a newly discovered bipedal armored dinosaur]( Armored dinosaurs like Stegosaurus and Ankylosaurus were mostly big, bulky animals that walked on four legs, but paleontologists have now discovered a bizarre relative the size of a dog that strutted around on two legs. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Save 74% on this Microsoft Office trio for the Back to Education Event]( With fall quickly approaching, many educational opportunities are on the horizon to help you continue to grow your skill set. Invest in yourself with this ultimate Microsoft Office Pro bundle, now remarkably price-dropped for a limited time only. [Read more]( Medical [Hydrogel bandage uses ultrasound to better stick to the skin]( [The hydrogel could also be utilized in applications such as transdermal drug delivery]( Getting a bandage to stick to your skin can sometimes be difficult, particularly if that skin is wet. This isn't a problem with an experimental new wound dressing however, which uses ultrasound-induced microbubbles to better bond with the skin. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [Xiaomi takes the foldable fight to Samsung with thinner Mix flagship]( [The Mix Fold 2 is slimmer and slightly lighter than Samsung's Galaxy Fold4 smartphone]( Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi has thrown down the folding smartphone gauntlet with the Mix Fold 2, which shapes up a good deal slimmer than the Galaxy Fold4 Samsung launched last week and also comes with a bigger battery. [Read more]( Good Thinking [Worms raised on seaweed could be a more sustainable salmon feed]( [A marine ragworm, rich in Omega-3s and other fatty acids thanks to its diet of sugar kelp]( While the farming of salmon does help take pressure off wild stocks, the feed used to raise the fish still isn't entirely sustainably sourced. That may change, however, thanks to nutrient-rich worms that eat readily available seaweed. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Lightning unveils the Tachyon Nb, its new electric land-speed contender]( [The Lightning Tachyon Nb aims to break 250 mph-plus on the Bonneville salt flats]( Lightning Motorcycles has unveiled the Tachyon Nb, a modified, streamlined version of the Strike electric sportsbike designed to take aim at the electric motorcycle land speed record, targeting speeds over 250 mph (400 km/h) in the process. [Read more]( Materials [New polymer removes dye from wastewater, and can be reused afterwards]( [A vial of water contaminated with blue dye (left), alongside one in which the polymer was used to remove the dye]( In wastewater produced by the textile industry and others, dye is one of the primary pollutants. A newly developed synthetic polymer is capable of removing that dye from the water, plus it can be cleaned up and reused to treat more wastewater. 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