New branch on Tree of Life contains organisms unlike any others on Earth

[New Atlas logo]( Biology [New branch on Tree of Life contains organisms unlike any others on Earth]( [A microscope image of a Provoran, a micro-organism from the newly discovered supergroup]( Scientists have discovered a completely new branch on the tree of life. This “supergroup” contains an incredibly diverse range of predatory microbes that are extremely different genetically from any other form of life on Earth. [Read more]( Sponsored Content [How to activate an eSIM for iPhone]( An embedded SIM is an industry backed digital version of the physical SIM card needed to connect a mobile device to a network provider. In this article, we look at how to activate a Holafly international eSIM for iPhone. [Read more]( Outdoors [Radical 1.5-lb Dyneema tent carries lighter than the clouds below it]( [We've noticed Samaya is great at two things: Building award-winning ultralight tents and photographing them in unlikely camping spots]( Last year, Samaya impressed mountaineers and backpackers the world over with the ultralight Assaut 2 tent. Not two years later, it's back with the new Radical 1, an even lighter, smaller four-season tent that barely breaks half a kilogram. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Two studies deliver strong evidence linking depression and gut bacteria]( [New studies offer the largest insights yet into the association between gut bacteria and depression]( Two new studies offer some of the strongest evidence to date for a relationship between depression and gut bacteria. The studies do not claim causality but do suggest a strong correlation that could inform novel diagnostic biomarkers for depression. [Read more]( Aircraft [RotorX opens pre-orders on its kit-build ultralight personal eVTOL]( [The RotorX Dragon: a kit-build personal eVTOL out of Arizona]( Kit helicopter manufacturer RotorX has stepped into the personal eVTOL fray with its own take on the manned multicopter. The Dragon promises to zip you around at up to 63 mph (101 km/h), with joystick control, auto-landing, and a ballistic parachute. [Read more]( Architecture [Future-proof Red House declared Britain's best new home]( [The Red House, by David Kohn Architects, is the winner of the 2022 RIBA House of the Year competition]( The winner of the prestigious RIBA House of the Year competition has been announced. David Kohn Architects got the nod for the Red House, which was hailed for its lighthearted design and practical approach to future-proofing for old age. [Read more]( Science [Record-breaking 2-million-year-old DNA reveals long-lost ecosystem]( [An artist's impression of the ecosystem that lived in Greenland 2 million years ago, as revealed by the world's oldest DNA samples]( The record for world’s oldest surviving DNA has been shattered. An international team of scientists has discovered DNA dating back 2 million years, preserved in Ice Age sediment that captures an entire ecosystem of known – and unknown – lifeforms. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Hearing aids slow cognitive decline, but reasons why still a mystery]( [A new meta-study has found using a hearing aid can be linked to lower risk of cognitive decline but it's still unclear exactly how the devices are preventing dementia]( A first-of-its-kind meta-analysis has found a significant association between the use of hearing aids and a reduced risk of dementia. The findings suggest that using hearing restoration devices could slow the progression of cognitive decline. [Read more]( Music [Low-cost 3D-printed violin could be coming to a music school near you]( [Mary-Elizabeth Brown with a full-size version of her group's 3D-printed violin]( It's ironic that while violins are popular instruments for children to learn to play, they can also be pricey. The Montreal-based AVIVA Young Artists Program has set out to change that, by creating an inexpensive yet nice-sounding 3D-printed violin. [Read more]( Science [World's largest cultured meat factory takes shape in the US]( [Believer Meats has broken ground on what will become the world's largest cultured meat facility]( Israeli cultured meat outfit Believer Meats, known formerly as Future Meat, is looking to play a pivotal role in the availability of lab-grown meat products, and a new facility under construction in the US should help these efforts along. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Get this knife sharpener for $59.99 for 24 hours only]( During our December Deal of the Day Campaign, for the next 24 hours only we are offering this Angle Pro Knife Sharpener with Angle Gauge for an additional 20% off our already discounted price—no coupon needed! [Read more]( Urban Transport [Rad Power Bikes brings a third wheel to powered mobility lineup]( ["To some, two wheels is daunting and prohibitive," said the company's Sarah Bruce Courtney. "That’s why we created RadTrike. It was engineered specifically for comfort and stability but designed for fun and adventure."]( Rad Power Bikes has launched an electric tricycle that's designed to sit somewhere between an ebike and light EV. The company reckons that the RadTrike has been its most-requested build, and could serve as a car replacement on some trips. [Read more]( Architecture [Energy efficient science center takes an angular approach to learning]( [The Singapore Science Center is due to open in 202]( ZHA has been commissioned to create a new science center in Singapore, which takes the form of five interlocking rectangular volumes and will reduce its grid-based power needs with solar panels and a focus on natural ventilation and light. [Read more]( Games [Pint-sized portable gaming system includes more than 300 games]( [The Mini gaming system is home to more than 300 open-source games developed by the Arduboy community]( Back in 2015, developer Kevin Bates launched a credit-card-sized open-source 8-bit gaming system on Kickstarter called the Arduboy for folks with keen eyesight to play, create and share free games. Now an even smaller version has landed. [Read more]( Marine [Impossible Metals demonstrates its super-careful seabed mining robot]( [Impossible Metals Eureka 1: a proof of concept prototype of a super-careful way of extracting vital metals from the ocean floor]( The green economy desperately needs huge quantities of battery metals, and they're sitting right there on the deep ocean floor. Here's a device designed to harvest them with the minimum possible impact to one of the world's last untouched ecosystems. [Read more]( Science [Ultrasound metasurfaces move large objects without touching them]( [Researchers on the study hold a sample of a metamaterial designed to reflect ultrasound waves in a way that moves an object without physical contact]( Engineers have developed a new system that can move objects without physical contact. The technique involves ultrasound waves acting on specialized surfaces to push or pull objects in set directions, which could help in manufacturing and robotics. [Read more]( Energy [Stanford's extra salty electrolyte makes for flameproof batteries]( [Scientists have developed a flame-resistant electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries]( Scientists at Stanford University have cooked up a new electrolyte recipe that tackles battery flammability in a highly promising way, leaning on extra salt content to circumvent problematic chemical reactions. [Read more]( Virtual Reality [Piezoelectric tech allows tactile sensations to be sent and received]( [The prototype wearable is used by both senders and receivers]( Although there already are experimental "telehaptic" systems that allow people to send and receive tactile sensations, they tend to be bulky and awkward. A new one is much slimmer and thus more practical, thanks to the use of piezoelectric materials. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). 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