Battery made of aluminum, sulfur and salt proves fast, safe and low-cost

[New Atlas logo]( Energy [Battery made of aluminum, sulfur and salt proves fast, safe and low-cost]( [The three main ingredients in the new battery, from left: aluminum, sulfur and salt]( A new battery from MIT uses common materials – aluminum, sulfur and salt. Not only is the battery low-cost, but it’s resistant to fire and failures, and can be charged very fast, making it useful for powering a home or charging electric vehicles. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Grab a Babbel lifetime subscription for 60% off right now]( Learning a new language as an adult is tough. If you’ve struggled with it, it’s not just you. However, the legendary language learning app Babbel is back with lifetime access to all languages going for only $199 between August 25 and September 18. [Read more]( Aircraft [Unexpected end to Zephyr 8's record-smashing 64-day endurance flight]( [Artist's illustration of the Zephyr 8]( The US Army's record-breaking Zephyr 8 uncrewed ultra-long endurance drone demonstration came to an abrupt end after an unprecedented 64 days in flight, when an unspecified event brought the aircraft down over the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona. [Read more]( Science [Study links continent creation to 200-million year galactic comet cycle]( [A new study posits that Earth's continental crust could have been created in cycles as the solar system moves through the galaxy's spiral arms]( Geologists claim to have discovered a long-term cycle that may link the formation of Earth’s continents to our travels through the galaxy. The team claims a correlation between increased comet impacts and Earth crossing the galactic spiral arms. [Read more]( Science [New chemical could help protect honeybee colonies from parasitic mites]( [Members of the research team place dead-mite-collecting sticky papers in honeybee hives, as part of the study]( It is believed that parasitic varroa mites may be one of the main causes of colony collapse disorder, which is decimating honeybee colonies. There may be hope, however, as a new chemical has been found to eradicate the mites without harming the bees. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Psilocybin alcoholism trial highlights problem for psychedelic science]( [Almost every participant in the trial guessed whether they had been given psilocybin or placebo, raising questions over whether psychedelic trials can ever be properly blinded]( A study has reported results from the first ever placebo-controlled trial testing psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for alcohol use disorder, but the findings inadvertently raise major questions about the veracity of clinical trials for psychedelic drugs. [Read more]( Space [Countdown on as NASA declares mega Moon rocket "go" for launch]( [NASA has declared its SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft are ready for liftoff]( NASA is inching closer to the commencement of a new chapter in lunar exploration with its Space Launch System and Orion capsule now declared "go" for launch, setting the stage for a dramatic lift-off on Monday if all goes to plan. [Read more]( Materials [Concrete made with shredded PPE gear offers up to 22% higher strength]( [RMIT scientists have developed concrete that features shredded PPE gear for a boost in strength]( RMIT scientists are looking to help tackle the mounting waste generated by the ongoing pandemic, by demonstrating a form of concrete that incorporates shredded personal protective equipment (PPE) for improved performance. [Read more]( Automotive [New Crosscamp Flex MPV becomes latest ultra-versatile electric RV]( [Crosscamp transforms the Opel Zafira-e Life]( Crosscamp launched three years ago as a dedicated city-friendly small camper van brand. Now, it launches its first electric camper, an Opel Zafira-e Life that combines the versatile Flex camper-MPV floor plan with Opel's 200-mile electric powertrain. [Read more]( Architecture [Impressively green timber office building is built to last]( [Now that the project is complete, the PAE Living Building's energy performance will continue to be monitored over the next 12 months]( Designed to withstand earthquakes and last for 500 years, the PAE Living Building is an impressively green project that has been constructed largely from timber and minimizes its energy usage with tech like solar panels. [Read more]( Transport [Hydrogen-powered trains enter passenger service in Germany]( [Following successful operational trials, a fleet of 14 Coradia iLint hydrogen fuel-cell trains will enter passenger service in Lower Saxony, Germany, by the end of 2022]( Four years after embarking on a two-year operational trial run in Germany, a bunch of Coradia iLint hydrogen fuel-cell trains have entered passenger service along a 100% hydrogen route in Lower Saxony. [Read more]( Outdoors [BruTrek pour over coffee maker collapses flat for backpackers who brew]( [The Collapsible Pour Over coffee maker comes with reusable filters to minimize waste]( The newly launched Collapsible Pour Over coffer maker presents as a particularly practical solution to backcountry brewing, offering the enjoyment of a classic drip coffee and packing completely flat for easy transport. [Read more]( Science [Forensic tech shows if fingerprints were applied to incriminating text]( [A fingerprint that was applied to a sheet of paper before text was printed onto it (left) as compared to one that was applied to text that had already been printed (right)]( Even if someone's fingerprints are found on an incriminating document, that person may claim that they handled the blank paper before the criminal printed anything on it. A new technique, however, can now be used to check if that really was the case. [Read more]( Wearables [Fitbit updates premium Sense smartwatch to second generation]( [Fitbit has launched the Inspire 3 health and fitness tracker, Versa 4 sportswatch and Sense 2 smartwatch]( It's been a while since Fitbit updated its heath-focused wearable lines, but that's changed today with the launch of new versions of its Sense and Versa smartwatches, together with the Inspire fitness tracker. [Read more]( Bicycles [Haf-Clip lets mountain bikers carry gear on their handlebars]( [The Haf-Clip is being offered in the buyer's choice of nylon or aluminum]( Although rough-n-ready no-foolin'-around mountain bikes usually aren't equipped with racks or baskets, there are times when riders need to carry a little something with them. The Canadian-designed Haf-Clip was created with such situations in mind. [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