Portable 90-minute washer/dryer needs no water hoses

[New Atlas logo]( Around The Home [Portable 90-minute washer/dryer needs no water hoses]( [A laundry hamper that does the laundry]( Eeva is a small, water and energy-efficient machine designed to sit where your laundry basket would normally sit – bedroom, bathroom, or even in an RV or caravan – no hoses required. It'll get a load of laundry washed and dried in 90 minutes. [Read more]( Sponsored Content [3 Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day with BLUETTI]( Mother's Day is an occasion to show love to our mothers and mother figures. This year, [BLUETTIÂ]( offering a promotion from May 6th to 18th to help make Mother's Day extra special. Here are three ways to celebrate with BLUETTI power solutions. [Read more]( Technology [The Westinghouse AP300 small nuclear power plant fits on a soccer pitch]( [An AP300 plant can fit comfortably on a soccer pitch]( They say that 'small is beautiful,' and the Westinghouse Electric Company seems to have embraced this with the unveiling of its AP300 Small Nuclear Reactor (SMR), which combines Gen III+ reactor technology with a more compact, economical size. [Read more]( Technology [Wendy's to begin replacing drive-thru staff with AI chatbots]( [Wendy's will start to roll out AI chatbots to replace drive-thru staff next month]( “It’s at least as good as our best customer service representative, and it’s probably on average better.” After successful early tests, the fifth biggest fast food chain in the USA will start replacing drive-thru staff with AI chatbots next month. [Read more]( Medical [Completely new mechanism behind some cancers discovered]( [Scientists have discovered a new cause of cancer – a mutation in a specific gene that interferes with a cellular cleanup process]( Cancer is the end result of a wide range of problems, and learning how it occurs is key to prevention and treatment. Now, scientists have discovered a never-before-seen cancer-causing mechanism – a kind of clog in a cellular garbage disposal system. [Read more]( Biology [Ant colonies perform strange group behavior never recorded before]( [Polyrhachis femorata collectively playing dead, a first for scientists]( Playing dead is a common defense mechanism in the animal kingdom, but scientists in Australia have discovered an example on a whole new scale. Entire colonies of ants were found to be feigning death, in a collective behavior never before recorded. [Read more]( Outdoors [Cyclemate takes to the water with its new Electric Surfboard]( [The Cyclemate Electric Surfboard's 12-kW jet-drive motor takes riders to a top speed of 60 km/h (37 mph)]( Hong Kong company Cyclemate is best known for its very cushy bicycle seat covers. The firm is now diversifying, however, by introducing its fun-looking new Cyclemate Electric Surfboard – it's currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign. [Read more]( Automotive [Titanium-clad Fisker off-roader looks to muscle into Jeep territory]( [Fisker teases the Ocean Force E off-road package]( Fisker delivered its first Ocean electric SUV this month, and it looks to build on that momentum with a glimpse at the Force E. The off-road package looks to bring more battery power to a segment dominated by ICE icons like the Wrangler and Bronco. [Read more]( Bicycles [Yamaha gets its urban groove on with fat-tire Booster ebike and e-moped]( [Yamaha says that the Booster Easy and Booster S-pedelec models "have been developed in Europe to meet the rapidly increasing demand for clean, quiet and accessible urban transport"]( Yamaha has tapped into the spirit of its low-power combustion-engine scooters for the funky design of a pair of U-framed urban electric rides called the Booster Easy ebike and Booster S-pedelec electric moped. [Read more]( Environment [Dubai Reefs: World’s largest ocean restoration project unveiled]( [URB's Dubai Reefs is the world's largest ocean restoration project]( URB has unveiled the "world’s largest ocean restoration project" on the Dubai coast, the stunning and sustainable Dubai Reefs. The floating community is intended to be the center of marine research, eco-regeneration and eco-tourism worldwide. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [AI takes flight: Capture breathtaking footage with this mighty drone]( Whether your summer plans involve lounging by the pool or international travel, plenty of photo opportunities are on the horizon with the AIR NEO AI-Powered Autofly™ Camera Drone — now price-dropped to $149.99. [Read more]( Medical [Machine learning tool may diagnose Parkinson’s years before symptoms appear]( [New research has used a specially-designed machine learning algorithm to identify unique combinations of metabolites that may be able to detect Parkinson’s disease early]( Parkinson’s disease is growing rapidly, which makes its early detection so important. Researchers have developed a new machine-learning algorithm than analyzes metabolites and shows promise as a way of detecting the disease early. [Read more]( Science [Einstein paper heads for auction tonight – a bargain in the offing?]( [Albert Einstein's best known award in the present day was Time magazine's Person of the Century. "He was the embodiment of pure intellect, the bumbling professor with the German accent, a comic cliche in a thousand films," Time wrote. "Instantly recognizable, like Charlie Chaplin's Little Tramp, Albert Einstein's shaggy-haired visage was as familiar to ordinary people as to the matrons who fluttered about him in salons from Berlin to Hollywood. Yet he was unfathomably profound - the genius among geniuses who discovered, merely by thinking about it, that the universe was not as it seemed."]( A six-page autograph manuscript by Albert Einstein entitled "The Essence of the Theory of Relativity" is being auctioned tonight, and scientific voyeurs can watch all the fun as the heavy-hitters come out to play, as the sale will be live online. [Read more]( Science [Tracking whales with existing fiber-optic cables may reduce ship strikes]( [Researchers have used existing fiber-optic cables to track fin whales in real time, which may help reduce the risk of them being struck by ships]( Global warming has caused many large whales to move from warmer waters, increasing the risk of being struck by ships. Researchers have used existing fiber-optic cables to track fin whales in real time, which may reduce the incidence of ship strikes. [Read more]( Bicycles [Bamboo electric cargo bike loads up with sustainable design]( [My Boo launches a bambo e-cargo bike]( The e-cargo bike is among the greenest vehicles out there, and My Boo makes it even greener with a bamboo and flax-composite frame. The Kumasi EP6 is a capable hauling machine for shuttling tools, carrying groceries, and transporting the kids. [Read more]( Medical [Protein size determines Alzheimer’s stage, may lead to earlier detection]( [In Alzheimer's disease, protein fibrils in the brain form plaques. The accumulation of such tangles leads to the death of nerve cells and a loss of cognitive performance]( Conventional tests for Alzheimer’s disease don't provide information about what stage it's at. Now, viewing pathological protein clumps with atomic-force microscopy may help doctors not just detect the disease but determine how far it has progressed. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [All-in-one smart projector boasts native support for Netflix]( [The Dangbei Neo smart projector has been officially licensed by Netflix]( A smart projector could be a good fit if you like the thought of big-screen movies, but are not so keen on a huge TV dominating the space. Tapping into Netflix isn't always easy though. Audio-visual brand Dangbei addresses that with its Neo model. [Read more]( Medical [Bug-inspired coating could make for better bone and joint implants]( [Computer illustration of bone implant]( Inspired by the wings of dragonflies and cicadas, researchers have developed a new coating for orthopedic implants. It not only shreds harmful bacteria, but also monitors stress on the system, meaning it could warn of impending implant failure. [Read more]( Bicycles [Doormate puts a wireless garage door opener on users' bikes]( [The original version of the Doormate replaces one of the bar-end plugs on a road bike's handlebars]( If you're going out on a bike ride directly from your home, your keys are just one more thing you have to bring along and stuff in a pocket. The Doormate offers an alternative (for cyclists with garages), as it's a bike-mounted garage door remote. [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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