US Marines to get Northrop Grumman NGHTS four-in-one targeting device

[New Atlas logo]( Military [US Marines to get Northrop Grumman NGHTS four-in-one targeting device]( [NGHTS incorporates four different targeting systems in a handheld device]( The US Marine Corps has decided to purchase Northrop Grumman's all-in-one Next Generation Handheld Targeting System (NGHTS) that packs a suite of day/night targeting sensors in a 10-lb (4.5-kg) package and can operate in GPS-denied areas. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Enjoy fast, steady internet anywhere in the world with this eSIM]( Data usage is an integral part of modern travel, but it's often costly. A reliable, no-fail hack? Using a global data service like Instabridge eSIM, which nets you access to data wherever you are in the world. [Read more]( Materials [New quantum state boosts material's conductivity by a billion percent]( [A new material has exhibited colossal magnetoresistance, switching its electrical conductivity by a billion percent in response to a magnetic field]( Georgia Tech scientists have discovered a new quantum state in a quirky material. In a phenomenon never before seen in anything else, the team found that applying a magnetic field increased the material’s electrical conductivity by a billion percent. [Read more]( Bicycles [Free Drive "bike-by-wire" system will soon be hitting the road]( [Schaeffler's Free Drive system will make its commercial debut on the mocci ebike]( Two years ago we first heard about Schaeffler's Free Drive system, which uses a generator instead of a chain or belt to propel an ebike. The technology is now entering its first commercial use, in fleets of ebikes made for commuting and cargo-hauling. [Read more]( Space [20-year study watches strange, doomed object at the center of the galaxy]( [An artist's rendition of a supermassive black hole, such as the one at the center of the Milky Way]( Astronomers have been tracking a mysterious object near the center of the galaxy for decades, and now a new study has shed light on its identity – and its fate in the coming years, when it will be slurped up by the supermassive black hole there. [Read more]( Energy [GE installs world's first spiral-welded wind turbine tower]( [The facilities to manufacture large-diameter pipes on-site at wind farms can be set up and ready to go within about a month, says Keystone]( Denver's Keystone Tower Systems says it can cut the cost of wind energy with tech borrowed from pipemaking. It uses spiral welding techniques to roll sheet steel into huge turbine towers on-site, stronger, faster and cheaper than current techniques. [Read more]( Marine [HydroBlade e-foil sports two batteries, two motors, and handlebars]( [The HydroBlade looks a bit like the speeder bikes from "Return of the Jedi"]( There are now quite a few electric hydrofoil (e-foil) boards on the market, and most of them are pretty similar to one another. With its handlebars, dual motors and dual external battery packs, however, the HydroBlade definitely stands out. [Read more]( Automotive [Toy-haulin' Toro Bravo 4x4 RV moonlights as off-grid work truck]( [Taking a snowmobile trip with the Toro Bravo 4x4 Silver Spear]( A different kind of off-road camper truck, the Toro Bravo 4x4 Silver Spear works as hard as it plays. Its modular 3D-printed cabin works as a toy hauler, mobile living space, and work-ready cargo truck or mobile workshop. [Read more]( Military [Lessons to be learned as Ukraine war shifts defense priorities]( [The invasion of Ukraine is dramatically shifting the world's defense priorities]( Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the fighting for the past year has not only overturned our preconceptions, it's given a powerful kick to innovation in military and civilian spheres. New Atlas looks at how the war is set to affect technology for decades. [Read more]( Lifestyle [Exercise could be the first line of attack in mental health treatment]( [Extensive data points to physical activity's vital role in mental health therapy]( A first-of-its-kind meta-analysis of 97 studies shows that physical activity can be as, or more effective in relieving symptoms of various mental disorders as traditional treatment, legitimizing exercise as more than just a complementary therapy. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Zero unveils future-sexy SR-X concept]( [The Zero SR/X concept in flight]( Zero has collaborated with San Francisco's Huge Design to produce this super-futuristic take on the brand's SR/S electric sports tourer. Snub-nosed and snub-tailed with a wide slot of a headlight, the SR-X looks like it dropped out of Cyberpunk 2077. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Daily cannabis use linked to spike in coronary artery disease]( [While research is mixed on the health impacts of marijuana consumption, a new study says daily use is definitely not a good idea]( The pros and cons of marijuana consumption are complicated from a medical point of view. Now, a new study has dropped a big weight on the "cons" side of the scale: daily use has been associated with a 34% increase in coronary artery disease. [Read more]( Architecture [Heatherwick Studio makes space for play with plant-filled school]( [The British School in Tokyo is designed to maximize playground space on a relatively cramped inner-city site in Tokyo]( Heatherwick Studio has been hired to create its first school. Responding to a cramped site in Tokyo, it has designed a greenery filled building with an unusual layout that will provide outdoor learning areas and generous playground space. [Read more]( Wearables [Xiaomi reveals wireless AR glasses with "Retina-level" adaptive display]( [Xiaomi says that when the angular resolution reaches 60, the human eye can't perceive individual pixels. The Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition prototype gets close, at 58 PPD.]( Xiaomi has pulled back the curtain on a pair of augmented-reality glasses it's working on called the Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition, which are reported to be among the first in the industry to boast "Retina-level" image resolution. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Aspirin reduces ovarian cancer risk regardless of genetic predisposition]( [A new study suggests that genetic susceptibility to ovarian cancer does not affect the protective effect of aspirin in reducing ovarian cancer risk]( Ovarian cancer is caused by several genetic factors. A recent study examined whether the protection provided by taking aspirin frequently, which has been shown to reduce ovarian cancer risk, was affected by a genetic predisposition to the disease. [Read more]( Space [Rescue ship for stranded astronauts docks with ISS]( [The Soyuz MS-23 spacecraft approaching the ISS]( A Russian rescue ship has successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS), allowing three stranded Russian and American astronauts to return to Earth a few months after a coolant leak disabled their own spacecraft. [Read more]( Medical [Gene mutation that ups Parkinson's risk also inhibits cellular cleanup]( [Queensland researchers have discovered that the gene mutation that increases the risk of Parkinson's disease also causes a build-up of debris in brain cells]( New research has found that a gene associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease also contributes to the build-up of cellular debris in the brain. The researchers say targeting this mechanism could lead to new, more effective Parkinson’s drugs. [Read more]( Medical [Electrically charged hydrogel could help heal brain injuries]( [The hydrogel is composed of equal parts positively and negatively charged monomers]( Unlike the tissue in other parts of the body, such as the skin, the neuronal tissue in the brain doesn't regenerate after being damaged. It may one day be able to do so, however, with a little help from a new type of hydrogel. [Read more]( Music [Music creation gets its game on at the Beat Machine arcade]( [Endlesss gamifies music creation with the Beat Machine]( Collaborative music creation platform Endlesss has launched "the world's first beat-making arcade machine." The Beat Machine combines gamified music missions, live jamming online, social networking and powerful music creativity. [Read more]( Architecture [Casa Annunziata is the kind of glass house you could actually live in]( [Casa Annunziata came about when the owners of an ornate 18th century mansion decided to downsize their home to something more modern]( A lot of glass houses aren't really built with practicality or comfort in mind, but Casa Annunziata is different. The luxury home features a stylish modernist design that offers the benefits of lots of glass, while addressing some of the drawbacks. [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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