Scans that are 64 million times clearer give a new look at the brain

[New Atlas logo]( Science [Scans that are 64 million times clearer give a new look at the brain]( [MRI and light sheet microscopy has offered a new look inside an entire mouse brain]( Nearly 40 years in the making, scientists have supersized magnetic resonance imaging to produce never-before-seen detail of a brain. They believe this mouse model will pave the way for similar human imaging for a crucial view into how our brains age. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Babbel is the top grossing language app and it's $450 off now]( Learn many languages with Babbel, the top-grossing language-learning app in the world. Developed by over 100 linguists, Babbel is helping millions of people speak and understand a new language. A lifetime subscription is under $150 for a limited time. [Read more]( Energy [New KAUST tandem solar cell breaks efficiency world record]( [A sample of new record-breaking silicon/perovskite tandem solar cells, developed by KAUST]( The dynamic duo of silicon and perovskite continue their rampage through the solar cell industry. Researchers at KAUST have developed a new silicon/perovskite tandem solar cell with a record-breaking efficiency. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Genetic advance eyes reversible male contraceptive by warping sperm]( [The genetic manipulation carried out in the study changes the shape and speed of sperm so that they are not able to penetrate female eggs]( Researchers have discovered a gene in the testicular tissue in multiple mammals, including humans. Disabling it changed the shape and function of sperm and could lead to an oral contraceptive for men that would only work while it is administered. [Read more]( Energy [Solar dish reactor produces hydrogen and captures waste products]( [The parabolic dish that plays a key role in the new solar hydrogen reactor from EPFL]( EPFL engineers have built and tested a solar reactor that generates hydrogen gas from sunlight and water. The system is not only highly efficient at producing hydrogen, it also captures the “waste” products of oxygen and heat to put them to use too. [Read more]( Space [Ingenuity Mars helicopter celebrates 50 flights with new altitude record]( [Ingenuity as seen from Perseverance]( The first aircraft to fly on another planet has hit a new milestone. NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has recently clocked up its 50th flight, and achieved a new altitude record in the process. [Read more]( Automotive [Volkswagen ID.7 cranks out 435-mile range in handsome sedan package]( [Volkswagen's 282-hp ID.7]( Volkswagen continues to steadily fill out a robust EV lineup. The all-new global-bound ID.7 gives it an intriguing Model S competitor that combines sleek, stylish looks with an electric powertrain good for up to 435 miles (700 km) of driving. [Read more]( Space [Juice deep-space probe headed for Jupiter sends back selfies]( [Earth as seen from Juice]( ESA's Juice deep-space probe is on its way to Jupiter and has sent back its first selfies. Captured by Juice monitoring camera 1 (JMC1) located on the front of the spacecraft, the new images show the Earth and Juice's deployed solar array. [Read more]( Materials [Plastic-eating fungi could solve polypropylene pollution problem]( [Engyodontium album fungi in a Petri dish – it's one of two fungi that researchers have found can degrade pre-treated polypropylene]( Polypropylene is one of the most commonly used plastics but there are problems when it comes to recycling. Researchers have developed a new way of breaking down this troublesome plastic by enlisting the help of a couple of common fungi. [Read more]( Bicycles [Bike eRack uses a motor to load bikes onto cars]( [The new MX line of the Bike eRack is beefy enough to lift motorbikes, although it can still also carry mountain bikes]( Lifting bikes up onto a vehicle's rear rack can be difficult, especially if they're heavy electric mountain bikes or even motorbikes. The Bike eRack is designed to make the job easier, as it uses a motor to lift the bikes. [Read more]( Robotics [Quadruped robot uses satellite tools to walk along a balance beam]( [The Unitree A1 quadruped robot utilizes two reaction wheel actuators (RWAs) to maintain its balance, regardless of which of its feet are in contact with the beam]( While quadruped robots may surpass their wheeled counterparts at traversing rough terrain, they still aren't able to move along narrow ridges. That could change, though, as scientists have devised a method of allowing them to walk on a balance beam. [Read more]( Environment [Stunning deep-sea reef "teeming with life" discovered and filmed in HD]( [Scientists discover a diverse community of species living on this underwater volcano]( In 1986 it got up close to the Titanic, and now deep-sea explorer Alvin is achieving more world firsts, this time documenting 1.2 miles of new reef featuring live coral that's thousands of years old. Scientists hope it's the first of many to be found. [Read more]( Technology [xMEMS aims for mobile audiophiles with silicon-based microspeakers]( [Exploded view of one potential application for the Montara Plus silicon-based microspeaker - audiophile-grade in-ear monitors]( xMEMS Labs is aiming to replace century-old coil-based speaker technology with silicon-based microspeakers, and has launched three Solid-State Fidelity solutions for use in upcoming true-wireless earphones, in-ear monitors and digital hearing aids. [Read more]( Medical [Targeted brain network disconnection may improve epilepsy surgery outcomes]( [New research has uncovered brain connections that might go some way towards making epileptic surgery more effective at preventing seizures in the long term]( For drug-resistant epileptics, surgery is often the only way to stop seizures. But for those with frontal lobe epilepsy, it's not always successful. New research has uncovered brain connections that may explain why some surgeries are more effective. [Read more]( Science [Newly developed test allows for quick onsite salmonella detection]( [Postdoctoral research fellow Jiuxing Li demonstrates the new salmonella test]( Salmonella bacteria are responsible for the most common type of food poisoning, which can cause people to become quite ill. A new test, however, is able to detect the microbes' presence in food faster and easier than ever before. [Read more]( Medical [Novel biomarkers enable new rapid test for preeclampsia]( [Australian researchers have developed a quick, accurate test for preeclampsia using novel biomarkers and nanoparticle-based technology]( Preeclampsia is a potentially deadly condition amongst pregnant women, but the condition can be difficult to diagnose. Now, Australian researchers have developed a quick, accurate new test using nanoparticle-based technology and novel biomarkers. [Read more]( Music [Powerful quad-DAC SR35 audio player joins Astell&Kern's entry level line]( [The SR35 joins Astell&Kern's "mass premium" A&norma line of digital audio players as its fourth member]( Astell&Kern has announced an upgrade to 2021's "mass premium" A&norma SR25 MkII digital audio player. The SR35 comes with new amplifier technology, four DACs, a 20-hour battery life and a fresh new user interface. 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