World's largest geothermal lagoon planned for Canada

[New Atlas logo]( Architecture [World's largest geothermal lagoon planned for Canada]( [Rendered aerial view of the geoLagon project]( Plans are afoot for a magnificent new open air lagoon in Canada that will be kept at balmy temperatures year-round through a “huge Thermos” heating system underneath to become the largest lagoon of its type in the world. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Get an iPad Pro for only $226 — the lowest price on the web]( Dominating the market since 2010, Apple’s iPad has seen many iterations and continues to be a favorite among consumers. According to Statista, in the first quarter of 2022 alone Apple shipped approximately 12 million tablets worldwide. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [iPhone 14, Plus, Pro and Pro Max vs. iPhone 13, mini, Pro and Pro Max]( [New Atlas compares the specs and features of the iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max to the iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max]( Apple’s 2022 devices are here – the iPhone 14 series. So is it worth the upgrade? New Atlas compares the specs and features of the new iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max to the previous generation’s iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max. [Read more]( Environment [UN climate report projects path into "uncharted territory of destruction"]( [The latest climate report from the WMO suggests we're headed into "uncharted territory of destruction"]( A new United Nations report has delved into the widening gap between our aspirations in fighting climate change and the reality of the situation, and reinforced the notion that we are very much headed in the wrong direction. [Read more]( Military [B-21 Raider nuclear bomber to be unveiled in December]( [The B-21 will be unveiled in December]( Northrop Grumman and the US Air Force have announced that the B-21 Raider strategic heavy nuclear strike bomber will make its public debut at an invitation-only event in the first week of December at Northrop's Palmdale, California facility. [Read more]( Automotive [Renault electric camper urges solo nomads to ditch office, go outdoors]( [During the day, the rear seat and flip-up worktop provide a place to work, dine and unwind]( Renault has revealed the Hippie Caviar Motel in its entirety. Just looking at the camper concept makes us want to call out sick and head for the mountains. It homes in on solo nomadism with a single-person floor plan meant to live, work and play. [Read more]( Medical [Study shows plastics disrupting metabolism of lung and liver cells]( [A new study has delved into the effects of tiny plastic particles on human liver and lung cells]( The latest findings around the impacts of plastic on the human body center on liver and lung cells, which lab research has shown can ingest nano-scale plastic particles and undergo metabolic changes as a result. [Read more]( Outdoors [Ultralight carbon teardrop utility camper tows via EV or motorcycle]( [Carbon Lite explores an ultralight carbon fiber teardrop with its Rift lineup]( Carbon Lite Trailers uses carbon fiber construction to create a simple utility/camping teardrop so lightweight it can be pulled by a motorcycle as well as an EV. Called the Rift, the trailer easily shifts between cargo hauling and camping. [Read more]( Architecture [Solid as a rock: Award-winning geological skyscraper finally completed]( [Valley consists of three connected towers that reach a maximum height of 67 m (220 ft), 81 m (265 ft), and 100 m (328 ft)]( Even by the eclectic Dutch studio's standards, MVRDV's new Valley skyscraper in Amsterdam is an eye-catching project. It takes the form of three "geology inspired" towers that have odd angular shapes, and host significant greenery too. [Read more]( Military [DARPA tests robotic vehicles that can keep up with human drivers]( [A RACER team achieves a checkpoint and orients itself to the next objective]( DARPA has announced that it has given the green light to a new series of field tests at Camp Roberts, California, aimed at producing autonomous off-road combat vehicles that can keep up with crewed ones while driving at speed over rough ground. [Read more]( Architecture [Mexican hotel defines itself as a temple for eco-conscious contemplation]( [Renowned architect Ludwig Godefroy has created a minimalist boutique hotel that embraces environmental consciousness and social responsibility]( Architect Ludwig Godefroy has created a minimalist hotel that embraces environmental consciousness and social responsibility. The result is a collection of nine bare-boned concrete suites that seem to be taken over by the surrounding natural jungle. [Read more]( Science [Discarded human hair could be used to hydroponically grow vegetables]( [One gram of hair can produce three blocks of the growth medium (right), each one measuring 1.5 x 1.5 x 3 cm (0.6 x 0.6 x 1.2 in)]( As compared to traditional agriculture, hydroponic farming uses less space and less water, plus it requires no soil. It still does require a growth medium, though – and scientists have recently created a better such medium, derived from human hair. [Read more]( Laptops [Framework partners with Google for upgradable and repairable Chromebook]( [Like the Framework Laptop, the Chromebook Edition is designed to be upgraded, repaired and customized by the user]( Back in early 2021, a Californian startup launched a 13.5-inch laptop designed for easy upgrade and repair by the user. The Framework Laptop has since been updated, and now the company has expanded the idea into Chromebook territory. [Read more]( Environment [Fluorescent molecule could verify recycled content of plastic products]( [Depending on how much simulated recycled plastic is present within them, a series of plastic samples fluoresce in differing colors and intensities]( While many companies claim that their products contain recycled (as opposed to 100% virgin) plastic, how can we know if they're telling the truth? According to a new study, a fluorescent molecule could blow the whistle on manufacturers who are lying. 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