Outrageous armored submarine claims 50 km/h underwater top speed

[New Atlas logo]( Marine [Outrageous armored submarine claims 50 km/h underwater top speed]( [Yes, these images are renders. But the outrageous Kronos armored submarine actually seems to be under construction]( Highland Systems is adding to its fearsome vehicle lineup in extraordinary style, with an 11-seat armored speed demon it calls the Kronos. Clearly inspired by the manta ray, this hybrid beast rocks folding wings and 1,200 horsepower of propulsion. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Practice your golf swing while donating to a good cause]( Summer will soon be over. That means two things. School will be starting and potentially the end of your golf season. With this home golf simulator, not only can you extend the latter, but you can help our education system with your purchase. [Read more]( Urban Transport [87-mph electric unicycle sounds like instant death ... and scary fun]( [With the all-new V13 Challenger, InMotion looks to hit new levels of speed and excitement (older InMotion e-unicycle pictured)]( The InMotion V13 Challenger aims to be the fastest, most powerful electric unicycle in the world. Capable of putting out a peak of 10,000 watts and powering up to speeds of 87 mph (140 km/h), the V13 is more explosive than many electric two-wheelers. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Study suggests pills work fastest if taken while lying on right side]( [According to the study, a pill taken while lying on the right side will dissolve in the stomach 2.3 times faster than if it's taken while standing up]( When taking a pill such as a pain reliever, it goes without saying that you want it to work as fast as possible. According to a new study, taking that pill while lying on your right side will help it to do so. [Read more]( Military [HAWC hypersonic missile chalks up two successful flights in a row]( [Illustration of the HAWC prototype]( The US hypersonic weapons program has reached a major milestone, with a Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept (HAWC) hypersonic cruise missile developed by Raytheon Technologies and Northrop Grumman completing two successful flight tests in a row. [Read more]( Photography [Erupting zombie fungus takes out unique science photography contest]( [Overall winner. The fruiting body of a parasitic fungus erupts from the body of a fly]( A parasitic fungus exploding out of the body of its host has taken top prize in the BMC Ecology and Evolution photography competition, a unique contest run by scientists and designed to creatively highlight the relationships between different species. [Read more]( Lifestyle [World's first liquid-nitrogen outdoor cooling system set for trials]( [The Kensho system blows nitrogen gas out at -10 °C, quickly cooling the surrounding area without needing power]( Israeli company Green Kinoko is preparing for the first public tests of a remarkable clean outdoor cooling system. The Kinsho system operates like the inverse of an outdoor cafe heater, cooling several tables per unit without using any electricity. [Read more]( Medical [What do we really know about microplastics and human health?]( [Microplastics are everywhere, but what does that mean for our health?]( Tiny fragments of plastic are now strewn across the entire globe and are beginning to show up in different parts of the human body. But what are the health risks associated with ingesting and inhaling this now omnipresent synthetic material? [Read more]( Outdoors [Envo Flex Snowbike is the latest take on an ebike for the snow]( [The Flex Snowbike is priced at US$3,273 – much less than its main competitors]( Two years ago we told you about Envo's Electric SnowBike Kit, which let users convert their existing mountain bike to a snow-going ebike. Well, the Canadian company is now offering a complete self-contained package, in the form of the Flex Snowbike. [Read more]( Science [Newly discovered crater suggests multiple asteroids killed dinosaurs]( [Scientists have discovered a new crater that seems to date back to the impact that killed the dinosaurs, suggesting multiple impacts were responsible for the extinction event]( Scientists have discovered a new crater in the seabed of the North Atlantic Ocean that seems to date to the end of the Cretaceous period. That suggests the extinction event that killed off the dinosaurs could have been triggered by multiple impacts. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Ultrasonic bath cleans records before playback on matching turntable]( [The VinylSonic ultrasonic record cleaner can be had with or without a matching turntable]( Dust and grime gathering in the grooves is a common problem faced by folks who consume music by spinning vinyl records. Startup VinylSonic is looking to clean up with an ultrasonic machine and a matching minimalist turntable. [Read more]( Environment [Molecular Achilles' heel breaks down toxic PFAS "forever chemicals"]( [Scientists have developed a new method to break down toxic PFAS "forever chemicals"]( In a new study, chemists claim to have found an Achilles’ heel to the ultra-stable molecules of toxic PFAS "forever chemicals." Using a relatively simple chemical reaction, the team could “decapitate” some kinds of PFAS into benign end products. [Read more]( Automotive [Hennessey's $3-mil Venom F5 Roadster directs Fury at race to 300 mph]( [With 1,817 hp and 1,193 lb-ft of twin-turbo 'fury' on tap, the Venom F5 Roadster promises to be exhilarating to drive at 300 or any other speed]( The new Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster becomes the latest contender in the race to a 300-mph speed record. The 1,817-hp Roadster is just as ready to navigate its way to 300 as the Venom F5 Coupe, only with a little more noise and breeze in the cabin. [Read more]( Physics [Australian dark matter detector joins the hunt with unique advantage]( [A new dark matter detector built in an old Australian gold mine could help unravel the secrets of the universe]( The first dark matter detector in the Southern Hemisphere has been officially opened. The Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory (SUPL) is built in a disused gold mine in Australia, giving it a unique position on the globe for detecting dark matter. [Read more]( Science [Your taste for weird food may be down to your genes]( [A study found liking foods traditionally considered "acquired tastes" is somewhat related to one's genetics]( How many times have you been presented with food you dislike only to be told it’s an acquired taste and eventually you’ll come to enjoy it? A study has found genetics play a larger role than thought in determining the foods you do and don’t like. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [WalkWise keeps tabs on seniors via the wheels of their walkers]( [The WalkWise device is powered by two AA batteries, which should be good for a year of use]( It's important to monitor the physical activity level of seniors living on their own, as a decrease may indicate health problems, depression, cognitive decline, or a debilitating fall. A new device does so simply and unobtrusively, by hitching a ride on the senior's walker. [Read more]( Architecture [Prototype habitat explores ideas for colonizing Mars]( [The Martian House will open to the public from August 31, and will remain in place until October 30]( If we're going to colonize Mars, we'll need somewhere for astronauts to live. Hugh Broughton Architects is using its expertise sheltering humans in the harshest conditions on our planet to offer ideas on what shape future Mars habitats could take. [Read more]( Wearables [Grado makes a Statement with headphones sporting largest drivers yet]( [The flagship GS3000]( Grado Labs is not a company to blindly follow the latest trends, focusing instead on consistently delivering top-notch sound. For its new Statement X Series, the headphone veterans embrace the beauty of exotic woods while also going big on drivers. [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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