One-of-a-kind aluminum watercraft is like the DeLorean of kayaks

[New Atlas logo]( Marine [One-of-a-kind aluminum watercraft is like the DeLorean of kayaks]( [Brennen Kunka in his homebuilt all-aluminum kayak]( Touring kayaks are typically made of plastic, composites or sometimes wood, but unlike canoes, almost never aluminum. That didn't phase Brennen Kunka, however, who recently built his own all-aluminum kayak from the ground up – and it's awesome! [Read more]( Sponsored Content [Kineon's Black Friday Sale: Save up to 25% off the Move+]( If you’re suffering from arthritis, you might be desperate for relief. There’s a new treatment that's worth trying: the Move+. It reduces swelling and inflammation, increases blood circulation and provides relief. [Read more]( Outdoors [Bundu Trail camper is a modern, electric-lift chuckwagon you sleep in]( [Bundutec Bundu]( Bundutec combines several of its existing overland camping products into the unique BunduTrail camper trailer. The compact towable shadows the vehicle like a cargo trailer but expands into a complete living space with help from a powered pop-up roof. [Read more]( Automotive [Toyota unveils new Prius models and they are ... cool?]( [Built on a second generation of the TNGA platform, the fifth-generation Prius is actually nice to look at]( The Toyota Prius was introduced over 25 years ago and quickly became the synonym for "hybrid" – and often for ugly design as well. Now Toyota has unveiled the fifth generation of the car, and it's actually quite impressive. [Read more]( Military [Invasion of Ukraine shows artillery still rules the battlefield]( [A Ukrainian 2S7 Pion heavy artillery piece]( The ongoing war in Ukraine is rewriting the playbook on infantry tactics and strategy in a paradoxical way as the conflict has devolved from high-tech 21st century warfare into an old-fashioned artillery duel. [Read more]( Biology [Hemp-fed cows get high and produce THC-laced milk]( [Researchers detected levels of THC in milk from dairy cows fed with hemp]( New research has reported on the consequences of feeding dairy cows commercial hemp. Despite the hemp containing negligible levels of psychoactive THC the researchers detected significant behavioral changes in the animals and levels of THC in their milk. [Read more]( Robotics [Swimming robot performs butterfly to move with unmatched speed]( [A soft robot that mimics butterfly stroke in humans can swim with unparalleled speed]( Scientists regularly draw ideas from the natural world in a bid to improve robotic performance, and the latest creation in this space is a soft robot that mimics butterfly stroke in humans to move through the water with unparalleled speed. [Read more]( Good Thinking [Wave-powered buoys vastly reduce the ecological cost of desalination]( [Oneka's Iceberg-class desalination buoy draws zero power from the grid, and pumps up to 13,000 gallons of fresh water back to land per day with minimal ecological impact]( This remarkable desalination device, made from recycled plastic bottles, floats in the ocean and runs on wave power, creating up to 13,000 gallons (53,000 liters) of fresh water a day – and discharging far less toxic brine than other designs. [Read more]( Automotive [The Porsche 911 is now a Dakar-inspired off-roader, roof tent optional]( [Porsche 911 Dakar prototype testing]( Decades after winning the Dakar Rally with a 911 in 1984, Porsche gives the average buyer the opportunity to rally a 911. The 911 Dakar debuts as a high-riding, road-legal 911 sports off-roader that will hit the market in 2023. [Read more]( Military [AI-driven combat drone can search buildings and execute suicide attacks]( [A lethal search, map and destroy combat drone capable of operating autonomously, either alone or in swarms]( Israeli defence tech company Elbit Systems has launched a lethal, autonomous suicide drone. The Lanius is an agile racing quad with a range of AI-powered scouting, mapping and target classification abilities, and the ability to explode when required. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Anyone can start speaking a new language in three weeks with Babbel]( Going on vacation is great, but exploring the world like a local is even better. With Babbel, you can learn to speak a new language in just three weeks. Sign up today to get up to 55 percent off your subscription. [Read more]( Technology [FDA gives green light to first lab-grown chicken product in US]( [Lab-grown chicken has been deemed safe by the FDA and now needs a green light from the US Department of Agriculture before reaching supermarket shelves]( The FDA has given California company Upside Foods the green light for its lab-grown chicken, paving the way for it to reach market shelves next year, and making the US the second country in the world to allow legal sales of lab-grown meat products. [Read more]( Architecture [Eye-catching exterior shades Texas' new tallest skyscraper]( [The Wilson Tower will rise to a height of 1,035 ft (315 m), making it the tallest skyscraper in Texas]( The HKS-designed Wilson Tower will rise to a height of 1,035 ft, making it the tallest skyscraper in Texas. It will be defined by an interesting exterior design with a brise soleil that's meant to protect it from the area's harsh sun and wind. [Read more]( Medical [First drug that delays onset of type 1 diabetes approved by FDA]( [The FDA has approved a drug that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes]( The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first drug that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes. A recent trial has shown that the drug, named teplizumab, can give patients several extra disease-free years. [Read more]( Technology [LG Display creates next in-car audio buzz with vibrating speaker panels]( [LG Display is promising immersive 3D sound from thin and light flat panel speakers installed in a vehicle's dashboard and headrests]( Installing a sound system in a car can take up considerable space, particularly for multi-speaker setups like the one in the upcoming Volvo EX90. LG Display has developed an alternative that promises immersive listening from vibrating flat panels. [Read more]( Science [Quettabytes and ronnagrams: Extreme numbers get new official names]( [Scientists have officially introduced four new prefixes to describe extremely large and extremely small numbers]( For the first time in 30 years, new terms have been officially added to the International System of Units. The four new prefixes – ronna, quetta, ronto and quecto – describe very large and very small numbers that until now didn’t have their own names [Read more]( Science [Seawater trapped in ancient rocks opens a window into past ocean chemistry]( [Ancient nanoscale seawater pockets have been found in iron pyrite from upstate New York]( By using advanced microscopes and imaging technology to study tiny pockets of liquid trapped in ancient minerals, scientists have gained new insights into how seawaters have changed over time, and how they might do so in the future. [Read more]( Robotics [Robotic microfingers allow scientists to get a feel for tiny objects]( [Each microfinger moves via an integrated pneumatic actuator, and measures reaction force via a liquid metal strain gauge]( If you were trying to gauge the reaction force of an insect's leg, you couldn't just push it with your finger – the size difference between the two would be too great. A set of hand-controlled soft robotic microfingers, however, can get the job done. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [Røde launches plug-and-play condenser microphone with built-in preamp]( [The NT-USB+ condenser microphone has been designed as a professional-grade plug-and-play solution for musicians, podcasters, streamers and other content creators]( Back in 2014, audio brand Røde released an all-in-one USB condenser microphone that's still a popular choice for podcasters and streaming content creators today. Now the company has announced an update with integrated preamp and onboard DSP. [Read more]( Wearables [Experimental wearable pops its top to send drowning alerts]( [The APPTRAKK prototype (on swimmer's wrist) being tested in a pool]( While lifeguards serve a vital purpose, it can sometimes be difficult for them to keep an eye on all the swimmers, all the time. An experimental new device has been designed to help, by sending an alert if its wearer is drowning. [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