Startling new evidence suggests black holes drive expansion of universe

[New Atlas logo]( Physics [Startling new evidence suggests black holes drive expansion of universe]( [An artist's impression of a black hole and its accretion disc]( A groundbreaking new study could answer a perplexing astrophysics mystery without complicating our current models. Physicists suggest that black holes could contain a strange form of energy that’s accelerating the expansion of the universe. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Get discounted airfare with a subscription to Matt's Flights for $89]( According to a survey of seniors, 95% of those asked have a bucket list of places they want to go. We say “why wait?” There’s no time like now, and Matt’s Flights can make it affordable, with a subscription for $89.99 during our Presidents' Day sale. [Read more]( Energy [Silver mirror triples efficiency of perovskite solar cells]( [An artist's impression of a perovskite (cyan) solar cell with a new layer of material underneath (gray), which boosts efficiency by creating reflections of electron-hole pairs (red and blue)]( Perovskites are one of the most promising new materials for solar cell technology. Now engineers at the University of Rochester have developed a way to more than triple the material’s efficiency by adding a layer of reflective silver underneath it. [Read more]( Military [US Zumwalt destroyers first to get hypersonic missiles under new deal]( [The USS Zumwalt class will be the first US Navy ships armed with hypersonic missiles.]( Lockheed Martin has secured a contract worth a potential US$2 billion to install Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic missile launchers on the US Navy's three Zumwalt-class destroyers by the middle of the decade. [Read more]( Robotics [Multi-segment shapeshifter drones: The precursors to flying squid-bots]( [Flying "Dragon" and "Spidar" robots show off some fascinating shape-shifting multicopter technology with awesome potential]( A remarkable group of drone prototypes from a team at the University of Tokyo takes multirotor complexity to the next level. These hypnotic flying robots are able to change their structural shape mid-air, creating some unprecedented capabilities. [Read more]( Medical [Light therapy could ease side effects for cancer sufferers]( [Scientists develop light-activated cancer treatment that would deliver cancer drugs straight to tumors]( LED lights may hold the key to better cancer treatment while also easing the side effects of existing drugs, and the scientists behind the discovery believe it's just the tip of the iceberg in how the disease could be tackled in the future. [Read more]( Materials [Asphalt additive could continuously keep roads ice-free]( [Microcapsules containing sodium-acetate-based salt could melt ice on asphalt for years at a time]( Ice on roads isn't a good thing, but neither are the eco-unfriendly chloride-based salts used to melt it. Scientists have developed a greener and more effective alternative, however, that could be mixed into the asphalt and remain active for years. [Read more]( Automotive [1961 Bentley S2 Continental becomes rarest of retro-electrified cars]( [1961 Bentley S2 Continental-e by Lunaz Design]( Electric restomod shop Lunaz Design has introduced what it calls the rarest car to ever be converted to electric power. The coach-bodied 1961 Bentley S2 Continental is one of only four examples ever built ... and now it's one of a kind. [Read more]( Architecture [Huge cuboid skyscraper "big enough to hold 20 Empire State Buildings"]( [The Mukaab will reach a height, width and length of 400 m (1,312 ft), forming a huge cuboid supertall skyscraper]( An incredibly ambitious new cuboid skyscraper is planned for Riyadh that will reach a height of 400 m and host a twisting tower inside. According to Saudi Arabian authorities, its interior will be so big that it could hold 20 Empire State Buildings. [Read more]( Materials [Researchers predict, then prove strange solid-state heat switches]( [Researchers have proven a way to control thermal conductivity in solid-state materials simply by applying electric currents]( Ohio State researchers have shown how a common ceramic material can change its thermal conductivity in response to an electrical field, opening the door to solid-state heat switches that could make thermoelectric generators much more efficient. [Read more]( Outdoors [Tune Tacoma topper adds flared camping space and glass panorama]( [Tuner Outdoors gets into the pickup topper market with more space-to-weight and serious glass]( The Tune Outdoors M1 camping topper looks from afar like any other light pickup canopy with a full-length pop-top. However, this one features flared sides for added interior space, and full-length smoked windows for a scenic truck camping experience. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Don’t believe the label: No science behind bulk of baby formula claims]( [A new international study found that many health claims made on infant formulas are scientifically unsubstantiated]( Proper infant nutrition reduces morbidity, mortality and chronic disease risk and promotes development. But a recent study showed that many health and nutrition claims made on infant formula products are not backed up by science. [Read more]( Medical [Inhalable powder designed to boost the lungs' virus-blocking mucus]( [The SHIELD powder is claimed to enhance the virus-blocking properties of the lungs' mucosal layer]( If there's one thing that the past few years have made us of aware of, it's the danger of respiratory viruses. An inhalable powder may one day help temporarily protect against them, by working with the natural layer of mucus in users' lungs. [Read more]( Environment [Feedback loops are overlooked engines of climate change, says study]( [Changes to one aspect of the planet due to warming temps can impact the warming cycle itself, leading to an acceleration of harmful events, say the researchers]( Researchers have identified 27 feedback loops demonstrating how one effect of climbing temperatures leads to events that further reinforce global warming and the initial event itself. The findings make immediate climate action even more crucial. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Smart Full HD projector comes with Netflix cooked in]( [The Emotn N1 smart projector is officially licensed by Netflix]( Smart projectors with built-in sound systems are great for fuss-free entertainment, but many lack support for one key streaming service. That's not the case with the N1 Full HD model from Emotn, which has been officially licensed by Netflix. [Read more]( Medical [Kleptomaniacs and drug addicts found to exhibit similar brain activity]( [A recent Japanese study has suggested there is a link between kleptomania and the processing of situational cues]( A recent study out of Japan has found that when exposed to pictures of stores and their merchandise, people with kleptomania exhibit similar brain activity to that of people with substance addictions exposed to images of drugs. [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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