World's first direct air electrolyzer makes hydrogen from humidity

[New Atlas logo]( Energy [World's first direct air electrolyzer makes hydrogen from humidity]( [Melbourne University researchers have tested a "direct air electrolyzer" that can pull hydrogen straight out of the air using ambient humidity, meaning it's possible to create green hydrogen nearly anywhere on the planet, regardless of fresh water supplies]( Australian researchers have demonstrated a way to electrolyze hydrogen straight out of the air, anywhere on Earth. The Direct Air Electrolyzer absorbs and converts atmospheric moisture – even down to a "bone-dry" 4% humidity – without fresh water. [Read more]( Sponsored Content [How to Recover Deleted Files From your Computer?]( Permanently delete files from a computer hard drive or external device by emptying the recycle bin or clicking the "Shift+ delete" button. No worries! You can restore permanently deleted files from Windows PC with Recoverit Data Recovery software. [Read more]( Outdoors [Tesla-boosting electric teardrop trailer charges toward market]( [To help alleviate range-slashing towing issues, the Colorado Teardrops Boulder trailer packs enough battery power to fully or significantly charge some Tesla models (or whatever EV you choose to tow it with)]( Last year, Colorado Teardrops proposed a small trailer with a battery large enough to charge its electric tow vehicle and make up for range lost via towing. What was previously a series of (very rough) Boulder renderings is now a working prototype. [Read more]( Marine [Auto-stabilizing SeaBubble fuel cell hydrofoil unveiled in Cannes]( [The SeaBubble is claimed to smoothly and quietly cruise at a speed of 18 knots (21 mph or 33 km/h)]( Back in 2019 we heard about the sleek electric Bubble Taxi, a five-seat enclosed hydrofoil created by French manufacturer SeaBubbles. The company has now announced a bigger and faster model, simply called the SeaBubble. [Read more]( Military [Innovative Chinese missile breathes air or water for multi-mode attacks]( [Rendering of a torpedo. The new cross-media boron missile under development by China would offer supersonic speed and range in the air, and supercavitating approach speeds underwater, for devastating anti-ship capabilities.]( This remarkable anti-ship weapon would run an innovative boron-powered ramjet engine that works in both air and water. Supersonic in the air and supercavitating under the water, it could strike further and faster than any conventional torpedo. [Read more]( Science [Hormone secreted when exercising halts Parkinson’s decline in mice]( [An animal study found irisin, a hormone secreted by muscles during exercise, improved neurological symptoms of Parkinson's disease]( A hormone released by muscles during exercise has been found to reduce levels of a protein associated with Parkinson’s disease. The promising animal study indicates future therapies may be developed based on the way this hormone improves brain health. [Read more]( Medical [Immunotherapy combo targets mutation found in up to 25% of all cancers]( [An artist's impression of a KRAS protein mutation in a lung cancer cell]( Scientists at the University of California San Francisco have found a way to fight one of the most common cancer-causing mutations. The new drug puts up an “eat me” marker that can help the immune system or other drugs find and kill the cancer. [Read more]( Photography [Nikon Small World in Motion winners transport you to a tiny dimension]( [An honorable mention in this year's contest was a video showing epsom salts crystallizing]( The Nikon Small World in Motion contest delivers a mind-bending array of videos highlighting the microscopic world. This year features psychedelic salts, a nightmarish feeding session and a spectacular depiction of neural cells in a fish embryo. [Read more]( Environment [Study shows nanoplastics can travel from plants to insects to fish]( [Polystyrene and PVC nanoparticles were found in roach fish, after those fish ate fly larvae which fed on lettuce plants grow in soil containing the particles]( We already know that waterborne plastic particles can enter the bodies of fish, which are then eaten by humans. New research, however, shows that such particles can enter the food chain via another route, by traveling from plants to insects to fish. [Read more]( Architecture [Moonshot plan looks to recreate lunar experience on Earth]( [The Moon project would have a budget of US$5 billion and rise to a height of 224 m (735 ft)]( Even if it eventually becomes available, a vacation to the Moon is going to be financially out of reach for many. However, a $5 billion architecture proposal aims to offer visitors a tiny taste of lunar life right here on Earth. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [These mighty wireless earbuds + charging power bank are now under $30]( It's essential to have quality headphones to keep us digitally connected during our daily activities. Flux 7 TWS Earbuds (with wireless charging case and power bank included) provide quality sound with advanced noise-reduction technology. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Review: Cardo pushes the game forward again with new Packtalk Edge]( [Cardo's new flagship, the Packtalk Edge, improves solidly in several areas to become the best Bluetooth intercom/headset Cardo has ever made]( Cardo's latest flagship Bluetooth motorcycle headset might not look like a revolutionary update from the Packtalk Black or Bold – but after a month enjoying the subtle upgrades at the heart of the new Packtalk Edge, we'd find it very hard to go back. [Read more]( Medical [Artificial embryo heart system grows blood stem cells on demand]( [A microfluidic device that simulates the embryonic heartbeat and circulation. Red channels indicate blood stem cell seeding channels, blue channels control the ventricular contractions, and green controls circulation valves]( Researchers at the University of New South Wales have demonstrated how a microfluidic device that mimics the embryonic heart can produce blood stem cell precursors, which could let blood stem cells be manufactured on demand. [Read more]( Laptops [Lenovo treats latest business laptop to handy secondary touchscreen]( [The secondary screen next to the 13-inch keyboard is designed to help make multitasking easier]( For the 2nd-gen ThinkBook Plus laptop, Lenovo added an E Ink outer display to complement the main screen. The company has also treated the latest model to an extra display, but this time the 8-inch screen is positioned to the right of the keyboard. [Read more]( Bicycles [Aventon Level.2 ebike gains torque sensor for more responsive commute]( [The Level.2 commuter ebike is available with a step-over or step-through frame]( We thought we'd seen the last ebike from California's Aventon back in March, but today the company has updated its flagship commuter ebike to the second generation – bringing torque sensing to its range for the first time. [Read more]( Transport [MAROS tech analyzes rails to precisely geolocate trains]( [The MAROS system is tested on a section of track in a lab]( If you want to maximize the number of trains that can operate on one line simultaneously, it's crucial that you know the exact location of each train at all times. A new system is designed to help, by analyzing the magnetic properties of the rails. [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