Weekend Edition: Is there anything AI won’t be good at?

[New Atlas logo]( Welcome to our weekly wrap of the best stories to grace the pages of New Atlas over the last seven days. Sit back, relax and enjoy the Weekend Edition. Darren Quick Editor-in-Chief Technology [ChatGPT: The friendly face of your AI replacement]( [The last few months makes it abundantly clear: the AI genie is out of the lamp, and its capabilities are accelerating wildly]( This year may well be remembered as the moment the world woke up to the power, the potential and the world-inverting threat of artificial intelligence. OpenAI's humble, free-to-use chatbot has made it clear: life will never be the same after ChatGPT. [Read more]( Automotive [Indestructible Toyota Hilux makes indefectible go-anywhere micro RV]( [The BR75 SUV Adventure Camper combines the rugged, nimble capability of the Toyota Hilux with a cozy hotel room-on-wheels]( Toyota has an unparalleled reputation for building rugged, globe-roaming off-roaders, and the Hilux might be the toughest of them all. It's a natural choice for an overland rig, and Direct Cars Co has transformed it into an impressive all-terrain RV. [Read more]( Space [AI-aided alien search detects 8 "very suspicious" radio signals]( [An artist's interpretation of the Green Bank Telescope, which is searching the cosmos for possible alien "technosignatures"]( The chances are incredibly small that Earth is the only planet with life. A new AI system has scoured millions of radio signals from space to identify any with potential artificial origins – and discovered eight signals that look intriguingly alien. [Read more]( Technology [AI tools are now creating video, and matching sound effects]( [Gen-1 allows you to instantly create your own AI-powered transformation filters for video]( "No Lights, no cameras, all action." You knew it was coming. One of the key companies behind the Stable Diffusion image generator has launched a mind-blowing AI video creation and editing tool that operates something like DALL-E for moving pictures. [Read more]( Good Thinking [Dual Coincidence is likely the world's most complex electromechanical game]( [Andy Cavatorta's multi-player Dual Coincidence game incorporates five pinball playfields, joined to one another at the head]( As compared to today's video gaming systems, pinball machines may seem quaint and simple. Such is certainly not the case with NYC artist Andy Cavatorta's Dual Coincidence, however, as it's probably the most complex electromechanical game ever made. [Read more]( Materials [Sunlight-activated "loofah hydrogel" excels at purifying water]( [A microscope image of hydrogel's open-pored loofah-like structure]( Although we've seen a number of systems that use sunlight to purify tainted water, their output is often quite limited. A new loofah-inspired hydrogel, however, uses sunlight to treat much more water in one go … enough to meet a person's daily needs. [Read more]( Physics [Detailed new map of all matter in the universe hints at something missing]( [Scientists have created a detailed new map of the matter in the universe]( Astronomers have put together one of the most comprehensive maps of all the matter in the universe. The huge undertaking hints at a slightly smoother universe than we thought, suggesting that something might be missing from our models. [Read more]( Military [Largest ever submarine heads for Russian scrapyard]( [Typhoon-class submarine in 1985]( A Cold War story has comes to an end as the largest ever submarine is put out to pasture. According to TASS, the Dmitry Donskoy, the first of the gigantic Typhoon submarines and the last still in service, has been officially decommissioned. [Read more]( Drones [TJ-FlyingFish drone flies through the air and "swims" underwater]( [Once submerged, the TJ-FlyingFish can shoot through the water at up to 2 m (6.6 ft) per second]( While aerial drones can travel long distances quickly, aquatic drones can explore underwater environments. The TJ-FlyingFish offers the best of both worlds, as it's a flying quadcopter that is also able to make its way through the inky depths. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Kōtuku tiny house goes to great lengths to provide spacious interior]( [The Kōtuku is named after a white bird that's native to New Zealand]( With a length of 10 m, the Kōtuku is significantly larger than most of Build Tiny's other models. None of the extra space has gone to waste, however, and it features a spacious and storage-packed interior layout, all of which is on one level. [Read more]( Outdoors [Nitecore's latest 3,000-lumen flashlight is a pocketable slice of EDC]( [Nitecore's new EDC27 flashlight includes an OLED display]( Nitecore has long been stuffing insane lumens into tiny flashlights, and its latest torch does so in an entirely different form factor. The EDC27 looks more like a TV remote thanks to an ultra-slim body built to slip readily into a pocket. [Read more]( Outdoors [Ultra-rugged Australian Tvan camper trailer on its way to US market]( [The latest Tvan redesign, the MK5 offers super-fast 30-second access for quick, hassle-free overnighters and a more complete, five-minute base camp setup for more leisurely camping]( The burly Tvan teardrop from Track Trailer becomes the latest Australian camper to make its way to the US, traveling from its longtime stomping grounds in the Australian Outback to the equally dry, rugged no man's lands of the American Southwest. [Read more]( Marine [Jet Shark takes multiple passengers on a semi-submersible thrill ride]( [The commercial version of the Jet Shark should have a top speed of about 55 mph (89 km/h), and be capable of seating up to six people]( If you like the idea of flying through the water like a dolphin, then the Seabreacher is the craft for you. However, what if you want to bring more than one friend along? Well, that's where the Jet Shark comes in. [Read more]( Architecture [Liftbuild nears completion on remarkable "top-down" skyscraper]( [Liftbuild has nearly completed its first top-down skyscraper build in Detroit]( The Exchange tower in Detroit is nearly finished, a 207-ft-tall proof-of-concept for an advanced modular construction technique. Its floors were each pre-built on the ground, then hoisted up on central spines and installed from the top down. [Read more]( Science [Bizarre new form of ice might be "true glassy state" of water]( [Regular ice with stainless steel balls, about to undergo a process called ball milling which created a brand new type of ice]( Ice and water aren't very exciting to most of us, but they’re super strange from a scientific standpoint. Researchers have now discovered a brand new type of ice that’s described as being a true “snapshot” of water, and may be found on alien worlds. [Read more]( Energy [South Australia plans world's largest electrolyzer and H2 power plant]( [Outstanding renewable energy potential and some lever early moves have positioned South Australia as one of the world's leading renewable energy regions – now it's planning a hydrogen-powered energy storage moonshot]( The state that built the world's first grid-level "big battery" is striking out on an even more ambitious green energy project: the world's biggest hydrogen power station, fed by an electrolysis facility 10 times larger than anything running today. [Read more]( Medical [Arthritis drug mimics "young blood" transfusions to reverse aging in mice]( [Scientists have used an existing arthritis drug to rejuvenate the blood stem cells of elderly mice]( In what sounds like sci-fi, transfusions of youthful blood can improve the health of older people. A new study has found that an existing arthritis drug can effectively rejuvenate blood stem cells, mimicking the benefits of young blood transfusions. [Read more]( Automotive [Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV E:Pop camper SUV roams road and trail]( [The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV E:Pop combines the benefits of a plug-in AWD SUV with an integrated four-sleeper camping layout]( Not the average Mitsubishi Outlander or camper van, the Outlander PHEV E:Pop is a pop-top camper wagon that provides an efficient but long range-capable means of getting to base camp and enjoying the stay. It then doubles as an everyday driver. [Read more]( Military [DARPA selects competitors for its Liberty Lifter seaplane project]( [The Liberty Lifter is designed to carry heavy payloads over long distances]( DARPA has chosen two radically different designs from teams led by General Atomics and Aurora Flight Systems for development of the Liberty Lifter Seaplane Wing-in-Ground Effect full-scale seaborne strategic and tactical heavy lift demonstrator. [Read more]( Electronics [Scientists stack sub-pixels for sharper MicroLED displays]( [Micro-LED pixels in which the sub-pixels are stacked vertically (pictured), can be packed more densely than their conventional counterparts]( The sharpness of images on a MicroLED screen is limited by how tightly the pixels that make up the display are packed. MIT scientists have taken a unique approach to packing them much tighter, by vertically stacking the pixels' components. [Read more]( Space [Newly discovered Earth-sized planet might be right for life]( [Sun close to horizon on illustration of an exoplanet]( Of the over 5,000 exoplanets discovered, only about 12 even come close to resembling Earth. That number has been increased with the discovery of Wolf 1069 b, a planet with qualities that make it a good candidate to study further for signs of life. [Read more]( Bicycles [ebike SUV rides out to tackle city streets, own rocky hills]( [The versatile Deer eMTB comes with full suspension, fat tires, a 1,100-W motor and a 1,040-Wh battery]( Chinese e-mobility outfit Magicycle has launched what's it's calling an ebike SUV, a full-squish fat-tire electric mountain bike called the Deer that can also serve as a capable commuter and trekking ebike. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Rustic tiny house has a spacious interior and a balcony up top]( [As its name suggests, Lisa's 30 x 10 Tiny Home measures 30 x 10 ft (9.1 x 3 m), which means it's around 2 ft (0.6 m) wider than most tiny houses we cover]( Lisa's 30 x 10 Tiny Home stands out from the crowd with a distinctive rustic design. The towable home also contains a roomy and well-proportioned interior layout that includes a home office area, two bedrooms, and even boasts a small balcony area. [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