Captura facility could remove gigatons of carbon dioxide from the ocean

[New Atlas logo]( Technology [Captura facility could remove gigatons of carbon dioxide from the ocean]( [Rendering of a large-scale Captura facility that captures carbon dioxide from ocean water]( Captura Corporation has developed a revolutionary plan to remove carbon emissions by creating an aquatic purification facility in the middle of the sea. The company intends to extract carbon dioxide from ocean water using only renewable electricity. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Enjoy a $150 discount on this like-new Lenovo ThinkCentre]( The Lenovo M900 Tiny is equipped with the latest 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i Series processor and optional PCIe SSD, making it an impressive 128% more powerful than the first-generation. It's currently on sale for $150 off. [Read more]( Military [Australia is building a tank-destroying laser weapon]( [Artist's concept of a laser weapon in action]( Australia has joined the race to field a practical high-energy laser weapon. QinetiQ Australia has been awarded AU$$12.9 million (US$8.74 million) to develop a prototype with a twist – the goal is to build a laser that can take out main battle tanks. [Read more]( Aircraft [Archer's first Midnight eVTOL is built and ready to fly]( [The first flight-ready Midnight prototype is complete, and ready to begin testing]( Six months after revealing its production eVTOL air taxi design, Archer Aviation has shown off its first functional Midnight aircraft, with flight tests set to begin in the coming months – and manufacturing has already begun on a conforming prototype. [Read more]( Biology [Next-level CRISPR gene editing: No viruses required]( [Researchers have used a nonviral method to increase the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing tech and provide a new way to repair DNA]( Modified viruses have proven a handy way to get CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing materials into the nucleus of cells – but they're expensive, difficult to scale and potentially toxic. Now, researchers have found a non-viral approach that does the job better. [Read more]( Military [Northrop Grumman's anti-radiation missile takes out radar target]( [US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet carries the AARGM-ER]( Northrop Grumman has completed its fifth consecutive successful test of the US Navy AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range (AARGM-ER) and the first against a target simulating an advanced operational defense system. [Read more]( Around The Home [MetMo introduces smaller Pocket version of its retro-cool Driver tool]( [The Metmo Pocket Driver is presently on Kickstarter]( It was just last year that we told you about the MetMo Driver, which was a modern take on the classic ratchet screwdriver. Well, its makers are now offering a smaller version, and it's appropriately named the MetMo Pocket Driver. [Read more]( Automotive [American Ford Ranger Raptor leads new ready-for-anything midsize line]( [The Raptor includes a high-strength steel bash plate and an all-steel bumper with integrated tow hooks]( Ford scrawls its name in big, old caps across the headline of the new 2024 Ranger lineup, bringing the much-coveted Ranger Raptor to the US. The Raptor adds "most powerful ever" to a new Ranger lineup that Ford calls its most capable and connected. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [Google launches its first foldable phone, the Pixel Fold]( [Google has finally joined the foldable phone party with the appropriately named Pixel Fold]( Pretty much ever since Samsung launched its first Galaxy Fold in 2019, there have been rumors that Google will join the folding party with a Pixel model. Now that day is finally upon us as the Pixel Fold goes up for pre-order. [Read more]( Materials [Newly discovered cold-adapted microbes digest plastic at low temperatures]( [Newly discovered bacteria and fungi collected from alpine and Arctic regions can digest plastics in cold temperatures]( Newly discovered cold-adapted microorganisms "eat" plastic at temperatures lower than currently required. The discovery is the first step towards developing a more effective industrial-scale method of ridding the planet of plastic pollution. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Elevating bed transforms tiny house interior with the push of a button]( [The Elevate's bed is powered by an electric motor and moves using a pulley system and rails]( Attempting to squeeze a comfortable interior layout into a tiny house is always a challenge. The Elevate, by Acorn Tiny Homes, tackles this by using an elevating bed to create a flexible space that doubles as a light-filled study area and bedroom. [Read more]( Technology [Google opens up the MusicLM text-to-music AI for public playtime]( [MusicLM: describe a piece of music, and an AI will attempt to create it]( Deep learning neural nets have begun a roughshod rampage through the creative arts sectors, and if musicians thought they were safe from the AIs that plague the nightmares of writers, artists and others, they've got another think coming. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Weight gain across life stages linked to risk of gastrointestinal cancers]( [Research has found that there is a link between excess weight or obesity across life stages and an increased risk of GI cancer]( Overweight and obesity have been associated with many health conditions, including diseases such as cancer. A new study has found a link between weight across different life stages and the risk of developing gastrointestinal cancer. [Read more]( Medical [CapScan capsule gathers gut data where it counts the most]( [The capsule collects bacteria and metabolites from the small intestine, not the lower colon]( In order to see what's going on in someone's digestive tract, doctors typically analyze stool samples obtained from that person. A new swallowable capsule, however, is claimed to paint a much more accurate picture of an individual's gut health. [Read more]( Photography [Canon launches new PowerShot series with dedicated 4K vlogging videocam]( [The V10 launches Canon's new PowerShot consumer video production, live streaming and vlogging series]( Canon has announced the first product in its new PowerShot V series. The V10 4K vlogging camera is aimed squarely at mobile YouTube and TikTok creators looking to "level-up their creative content and step-up from using a smartphone." [Read more]( Environment [Reusable nanoparticle-coated sponge removes heavy metals from water]( [The sponge sequesters lead ions from water, plus it can be rinsed out and reused]( Removing heavy metal pollutants from water could soon be easier than ever, thanks to an experimental new sponge. With just one treatment, the device brought contaminated water down to safely drinkable levels. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). [Update profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( Copyright New Atlas © 2022