Octopuses hurl objects in rare example of animal throwing behavior

[New Atlas logo]( Biology [Octopuses hurl objects in rare example of animal throwing behavior]( [Octopus throwing in action]( Scientists studying the behavior of wild octopuses off the coast of Australia have made a strange discovery, with the creatures caught hurling silt, algae and even shells at one another in a rare example of animal throwing behavior. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [For just $110, you can buy one dual angle drone and get one free]( Now you don’t have to be a professional photographer to produce awe-inspiring shots. With the advent of unmanned aerial vehicles, you can now capture images with jaw-dropping results. So let us introduce you to not one, but two HD-quality drones. [Read more]( Military [Britain test fires its first high-energy laser weapon]( [The DragonFire laser weapon]( The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that it successfully test fired Britain's first high-powered, long-range laser directed energy weapon (LDEW), called DragonFire, on October 17 at the Porton Down science park test range in Wiltshire. [Read more]( Good Thinking [Go-anywhere Nomad Desk folds up and travels in a backpack]( [Inventor Richard Heng with his Nomad Desk]( Over the past couple of years, a lot of people have discovered the joys of telecommuting from locations other than their official workplace. The Nomad Desk was designed with such folks in mind, as it can be folded up and carried in a backpack. [Read more]( Computers [IBM releases Osprey, the world's most powerful quantum computer]( [IBM has unveiled the Osprey, the world's most powerful quantum processor, boasting 433 qubits]( IBM has unveiled the most powerful quantum processor in the world – the Osprey, with a massive 433 quantum bits (qubits). The new chip headlines a raft of advances in quantum computers announced, as the company prepares for a massive leap next year. [Read more]( Outdoors [Hovering Tentsile cabin creates multi-story winter tree camp]( [The Insulated Cabin is a new option for making tree tent camping warm enough for all four seasons]( Spending the night in a Tentsile tree tent can be a truly inspiring way to camp, but hovering in a mesh dome loses appeal once winter hits. The new Insulated Cabin supports cold-weather camping while creating impressive multi-story Tentsile setups. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Colorado voters pass historic psychedelic decriminalization act]( [The passing of Proposition 122 sets up mechanisms for legal psilocybin clinics by the end of 2024 and decriminalizes personal use and possession of several natural psychedelic plants]( In a close result, voters in Colorado have passed the most progressive drug reform measure ever seen in the US, creating a regulatory framework for psychedelic clinics to operate and decriminalizing personal use of several natural hallucinogenic plants. [Read more]( Automotive [$80K Volvo EX90 electric SUV to be safest, most advanced Volvo ever]( [The Volvo EX90 debuts with a 408-hp dual-motor electric drive with up to 300 miles of range]( Volvo has cemented an unparalleled reputation for safety, and it's look\ing to further boost that reputation with the all-new EX90. The electric SUV debuts as the company's most advanced car yet, a "computer on wheels" and intelligent third space. [Read more]( Medical [Scientists identify neurons that help paralyzed patients walk again]( [A new clinical trial has identified specific neurons that are stimulated to help improve mobility in paralyzed patients]( Electrical spinal stimulation can help paralyzed people walk again. In a promising new clinical trial, scientists have identified the specific neurons being stimulated, and found that patients can still walk even after the implant was turned off. [Read more]( Environment [The modern satellites shaping the course of climate science]( [A new breed of satellites are offering scientists powerful new tools in their efforts to track climate change]( The Soviet Union launched the Sputnik 1 satellite in 1957. Fast forward to 2022, and we are now launching more than a thousand satellites each year, propelling the field of Earth science into unprecedented terrain. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Mindfulness meditation matches antidepressants for anxiety disorders]( [A trial suggests a particular type of mindful meditation can be as effective as antidepressants at reducing signs of anxiety]( In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers pitted mindfulness meditation against a common antidepressant in a trial on patients with anxiety. The findings reveal an eight-week mindfulness program was as effective at reducing anxiety as drug treatment. [Read more]( Architecture [Pininfarina-designed development will provide luxury in Mexican jungle]( [Aldea Uh May will include 120 homes, some of which will feature terrace areas and balconies]( Pininfarina is best known for its work in the automotive industry. However, the prestigious firm now plans to use its considerable design expertise to create a luxurious wellness retreat and residential community in the Mexican jungle. [Read more]( Medical [Special hydrogel may one day heal voids in injured bones]( [The FmocFF/HA hydrogel mimics the extracellular matrix of natural bone tissue (pictured)]( While bone injuries such as fractures typically heal on their own, large sections of missing bone often never grow back, requiring bone transplants from other parts of the body. A new hydrogel, however, could help change that. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Splach motors off-road with 2.6-kW Titan electric kickscooter]( [Designed with off-roading in mind, the Titan features dual suspension, IP54 splashproofing, dual 1.3-kW (peak) motors, and a 44-mile under-deck battery]( Following successful campaigns for projects like the Patriot Pro ebike and Transformer scoot/moto hybrid, Splach has returned to Indiegogo for its seventh outing to fund a 2,600-W dual-motor full-suspension electric kickscooter named the Titan. [Read more]( Wearables [Instinct Crossover combines analog timekeeping with smartwatch capabilities]( [The Instinct Crossover's hour markers and analog watch hands have been treated to a luminescent coating]( Garmin has launched a new Instinct adventure watch called the Crossover that takes a hybrid approach by combining GPS smartwatch functionality with classic analog timekeeping courtesy of luminescent hour markers and watch hands. [Read more]( Environment [Study suggests fertilizers may hamper bees' ability to identify flowers]( [The study showed that synthetic fertilizers temporarily alter the electrical field produced by flowers such as lavender, causing bumblebees to pass them over]( Studies have shown that synthetic chemicals can harm the bees that are vital to the pollination of plants. New research now indicates that fertilizers disrupt bees' ability to identify flowers, reducing the likelihood of the insects landing on them. 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