Weekend Edition: A seaweed invader, a super-light e-boat, and an accurate Alzheimer's predictor

[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 Environment [Largest ever mass of Sargassum seaweed drifts toward North America]( [When the Sargassum mat washes ashore, it becomes a decaying mass that smells of rotten eggs]( ESA's Sentinel-2 satellite is tracking what may be the largest bloom of Sargassum seaweed ever recorded as it drifts toward the US East Coast, threatening to dump millions of tons of rotting vegetation on thousands of miles of beaches. [Read more]( Marine [Carbon fiber electric boat is so light it rides to water on a car roof]( [The EB Eins has enough battery power for 45 minutes of high-performance motoring or up to 10 hours of slow cruising]( Optimized for the lowest weight possible, the Kaebon EB Eins electric boat is a smooth hunk of carbon fiber designed to glide silently through the water. It's so lightweight, it can ride atop an SUV like a canoe, eliminating the need for a trailer. [Read more]( Medical [Protocol predicts Alzheimer's 10 years in advance with 80% accuracy]( [The number of people with dementia is set to almost double every 20 years, according to Alzheimer's Disease International]( In new research, the presence of a blood-based sugar molecule helped predict the onset of Alzheimer's up to a decade before symptoms appeared. The protocol could join others in spotting the condition early and slowing its progression. [Read more]( Outdoors [Bubble teardrop is an effervescent camper with Swiss Army-grade galley]( [New Zealand's Bubble Caravans puts its own stamp on the teardrop trailer]( Bubble Caravans has launched a unique teardrop that combines throwback design cues with a bubbly shape and comfy queen interior. Throw in a galley that flips and slides open like a multitool, and you get a one-of-a-kind micro-camper. [Read more]( Science [Strange new material discovered in "fossilized lightning"]( [A sample of the fulgurite (fossilized lightning) in which scientists have now discovered a new type of phosphorus material]( It sounds like a superhero's origin story: scientists have discovered a new type of material created after lightning struck a tree. This particular form of crystalline phosphorus has never been seen on Earth, and could belong to a new mineral group. [Read more]( Energy [Tokamak Energy unveils images of fusion power plant slated for 2030s]( [An artist's rendition of Tokamak Energy's planned commercial fusion power plant, which would generate enough energy to power 50,000 homes safely]( Tokamak Energy has released the first images of what its commercial fusion power plant, which it says would safely generate enough electricity to power 50,000 homes in the 2030s, would look like. [Read more]( Space [James Webb Space Telescope sends back spectacular images of Uranus]( [Zoomed-in image of Uranus]( The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured spectacular new infrared images of the planet Uranus revealing new details of the ice giant's atmosphere over the north polar region, its ring system, and multiple moons. [Read more]( Automotive [Ruggedly adorable Mitsubishi Delica Mini marks new dawn for tiny RVs]( [Even before the RV conversion industry gets its hands on the new Mitsubishi Delica Mini, the tiny van is being advertised as a camping and adventure machine]( One the world's most beloved mini-camper van nameplates has gone full micro. The Mitsubishi Delica has spawned the Delica Mini kei van. It shouldn't be long before Japan's camper conversion industry turns it into an amazingly efficient micro-camper. [Read more]( Robotics [OpenAI and Figure join the race to humanoid robot workers]( [OpenAI has invested in Norway's 1X Technologies, which expects to launch its Neo robot (left) in the coming months. Meanwhile, Figure is working on the Figure 1 humanoid robot (right) in the USA]( Humanoid robots built around cutting-edge AI brains promise shocking, disruptive change to labor markets and the wider global economy – and near-unlimited investor returns to whoever gets them right at scale. Big money is now flowing into the sector. [Read more]( Space ["Runaway" supermassive black hole creates new stars in its wake]( [A diagram illustrating the proposed story of how three supermassive black holes ejected each other from their galaxy – one in one direction and two in the opposite direction]( Astronomers have spotted a bizarre sight unlike anything ever seen before. A supermassive black hole has been ejected from its host galaxy, leaving a streak of light about twice as wide as the Milky Way in its wake as the shockwaves create new stars. [Read more]( Automotive [Nano-composite silicon anode promises EV range boost & 10-min charging]( [Sila's Titan Silicon is now available]( Sila announced this month that its Titan Silicon nano-composite silicon anode is now available. The anode will feature in the electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class and promises range increases up to 20% and dramatic charging time decreases. [Read more]( Outdoors [Aero composite camper expands into glassy cabin with 360-degree views]( [A rear double door provides entry into the Grounded Aerodynamic Towable]( Grounded RVs made news last month with what looks to be America's first affordable electric camper van. The startup is also planning a pop-up camping trailer with light, aerodynamic construction and four walls of uninterrupted windows for big views. [Read more]( Automotive [Review: 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV offers huge improvements]( [The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a great improvement on the 2022 model]( The Mitsubishi Outlander was fully redesigned for the 2022 model year, but its PHEV model was not. That came this year, with a total reconfiguration of the small sport utility. The result is a much-improved Outlander plug-in, but with a few caveats. [Read more]( Space [Webb telescope spots mysterious "Green Monster" in supernova image]( [Colorful image of gas and light in space]( The James Webb Space Telescope has provided the most detailed look yet at the supernova remnant Cassiopeia A (Cas A). According to one astronomer, the data provided by the imaging is enough for him to study for the rest of his career. [Read more]( Outdoors [Oyster vacuum-insulated cooler holds cold so well, it doesn't need ice]( [Norwegian startup Oyster has new ideas for the simple cooler]( Oyster puts its own stamp on the vacuum-insulated cooler market with a cooler so efficient, it doesn't need ice to keep food or drinks cold. That iceless design teams with a thin-wall construction to ensure the 23-L Tempo outperforms the competition. [Read more]( Medical [Special diet triggers self-destruction of brain cancer cells in mice]( [A black and white MRI photo of the brain showing a mass near the back of the skull]( By removing certain amino acids from the diets fed to rodents suffering from glioblastoma, researchers found that brain cancer cells began dying. What's more, mice put on the restrictive diets were also more receptive to chemotherapy treatment. [Read more]( Science [A gold pill could be our superbug secret weapon]( [The future path of antibiotics may be paved in gold]( While it's a stunning example of biological evolution, antibiotics-resistant bacteria is proving to be one huge global health headache. Now, though, scientists believe that our silver bullet in this battle might actually be set in gold. [Read more]( Architecture [Construction of new Antarctic facility races against coming of winter]( [Artist's impression of how the Rothera Research Station will look once completed]( Racing to beat the Antarctic winter, contractors have completed a major milestone in the construction of a new science and operations building at Rothera Research Station designed to withstand polar conditions that is eco friendly and energy efficient. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Stilride announces production model of its folded-steel electric scooter]( [The Stilride 1 light electric motorcycle will retail for US$16,500]( Back in 2020 we first heard about the SUS1, a prototype folded-steel electric scooter made by Swedish startup Stilride. Well, the company has now announced full specs and pricing on the production version of the vehicle, called the Stilride 1. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [26-ft-long Ulla-Carin designed for full-time tiny living]( [We've no word on the cost of the Ulla-Carin, but Modern Tiny Living's custom tiny homes start at US$59,000]( The recently completed Ulla-Carin measures just 26 ft in length. However, designer Modern Tiny Living has still managed to equip it with a fully functional interior that packs in everything needed for a small family to live in it full time. [Read more]( Bicycles [Async invites riders to cheat in style with the powerful A1 Pro ebike]( [The Async A1 Pro boasts a 1,200-W rear-hub motor and a 150-mile battery]( Async has been developing a versatile ebike for the last year or so, which can roll as a Class-compliant urban ride or head off the beaten track on its all-terrain tires and full squish. Either way, the A1 Pro comes with a 150-mile battery. [Read more]( Drones [FLARES system gives non-VTOL drones a VTOL boost]( [The FLARES VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) platform, with an Integrator fixed-wing drone slung beneath]( VTOL drones may be versatile, but the weight of their extra hardware results in a shorter range than that of fixed-wing-only drones. That's where the FLARES system comes in, as it lets fixed-wing drones make vertical takeoffs and landings. [Read more]( Photography [Dynamic compositions dominate The Mind’s Eye Photo Awards 2023]( [2nd place - Destroy Together, China]( The winners of the All About Photo Awards - The Mind’s Eye 2023 competition have been announced, showcasing the incredible talent of photographers worldwide, from a firework mid-explosion to the rough and tumble of wheelchair basketball. [Read more]( Science [Natural treatment could make you almost invisible to mosquito bites]( [The cellulose nano crystals could be applied as a transparent spray or gel to act as a "chemical camouflage"]( They're the deadliest animals on Earth, spreading diseases such as malaria, chikungunya and yellow fever and causing more than 350 million illnesses in humans each year. Our latest weapon in the war on mosquitoes could be a cheap, abundant biomaterial. [Read more]( Photography [Dynamic compositions dominate The Mind’s Eye Photo Awards 2023]( [2nd place - Destroy Together, China]( The winners of the All About Photo Awards - The Mind’s Eye 2023 competition have been announced, showcasing the incredible talent of photographers worldwide, from a firework mid-explosion to the rough and tumble of wheelchair basketball. [Read more]( Medical [Protocol predicts Alzheimer's 10 years in advance with 80% accuracy]( [The number of people with dementia is set to almost double every 20 years, according to Alzheimer's Disease International]( In new research, the presence of a blood-based sugar molecule helped predict the onset of Alzheimer's up to a decade before symptoms appeared. The protocol could join others in spotting the condition early and slowing its progression. [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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