3,000-year-old sword a shining example of Bronze Age weaponry

[New Atlas logo]( Science [3,000-year-old sword a shining example of Bronze Age weaponry]( [The sword has been provisionally dated to the 14th century BCE]( At a recent excavation in the Donau-Ries region of Germany, a bronze sword has been unearthed that's reported to be more than 3,000 years old, and is so well preserved that the archeologists who discovered it said that it almost shines. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Windows 11 Pro: The upgrade you didn't know you needed, only $29.99]( If you're a Windows user, you've probably heard the buzz. Windows 11 Pro is officially here, and it's bringing with it a host of new features and benefits that make it well worth upgrading your system. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Compact Ark Zero drives out as UK's most affordable electric vehicle]( [The Ark Zero launches as the UK's most affordable electric vehicle]( Driving a big car through bustling city streets is unlikely to get you to your destination feeling relaxed. We've seen a bunch of compact EVs roll out as more suitable alternatives, and the latest comes from the UK's first all-electric car company. [Read more]( Outdoors [Flat-pack camper pod pitches and stacks into off-grid micro shelter]( [Cube camping the wilderness]( A camper alternative that digs a nook between ground tent, pop-up trailer and tiny home, the Caboose & Co Maverick camper cube is an intriguing shelter for on- or off-grid living. It packs flat for easy transport, setting up in under five minutes. [Read more]( Aircraft [MagLev Aero unveils "breakthrough" HyperDrive eVTOL propulsion system]( [MagLev Aero says its ring-shaped propulsion technology can make eVTOLs significantly quieter and more efficient]( A fascinating eVTOL project is about to come out of stealth, showcasing a "breakthrough HyperDrive propulsion technology" that MagLev Aero claims is "dramatically more quiet, efficient, safe, sustainable and emotionally appealing to the mass market." [Read more]( Automotive [Electric vehicle start-up is going to teach old dogs new tricks]( [Aehra’s cars are aerodynamic, 20% lighter and both the saloon (at left above and below) and SUV (at right above and below) offer substantially more cabin space than anything currently available, without being larger externally. They also have 800 horsepower and a 500 mile range.]( Without the distinctive sounds and characteristics of an ICE, the opportunity to reflect individuality in EVs boils down to design. Ultra-premium EV start-up Aehra is planning to do it with Italian flair and design and good old fashioned common sense. [Read more]( Bicycles [Linka's Lasso gives chain locks the "smart" treatment]( [The Lasso can reportedly withstand 2,100 lb ft (2,847 Nm) of pulling force, and will work for over 5,000 lock/unlock cycles]( While there are now a number of smart electronic bike locks on the market, almost all of them are rigid U-locks. The Lasso is different, in that it's a flexible chain lock … but it can still do the usual things, like wirelessly unlocking and more. [Read more]( Military [Nano SPEAR anti-radar decoy puts big protection in a small package]( [The Nano SPEAR decoy]( To give big aircraft better protection against missile attacks and small ones some, Elbit Systems has unveiled its Nano Self Protection Electronic Attack and Reconnaissance (SPEAR) disposable anti-radar decoy at this year's Paris Air Show. [Read more]( Technology [Needle-free vaccines one step closer as huge production plant opens]( [A new plant is expected to produce millions of these patch packs each year]( Biotech giant Vaxxas has cut the ribbon on a warehouse manufacturing plant for its needle-free patches. After successful trials, the first needle-free, easy to store and easy to administer vaccines are set to be rolled out in as little as three years. [Read more]( Automotive [This reimagined electric Lotus Elise promises 6-minute charging]( [The Nyobolt concept car only travels 155 miles per charge, but it can recharge and get back on the highway in minutes]( Ten-minute EV charging has been teased for years now, but charging times remain much slower. Even if the 6-min Nyobolt battery doesn't pan out in the real world, it gives us an idea of what an all-electric 2023 Lotus Elise successor might look like. [Read more]( Music [AI hit prediction could have a huge impact on music industry, artists]( [Could AI soon change the way we consume music?]( Even with convincing deep fakes causing record-label panic and a flurry of new AI tech garnering plenty of interest, we’re still at the very beginning of learning just how modern machine learning will change art and pop culture, for both good and bad. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Low-dose aspirin may increase anemia risk in healthy older adults]( [A new study has found that healthy older adults taking low-dose aspirin long term may be at increased risk of anemia]( A large new study has found that healthy older adults taking a long-term low dose of aspirin may be at increased risk of developing anemia. The researchers say their findings suggest that these patients may need regular monitoring. [Read more]( Robotics [Modular Mori3 tech could let astronauts build the robots they need]( [Made of multiple linked triangular modules, a Mori3 robot walks on four legs]( In cramped spacecraft or space stations, there isn't room to store multiple robots that are each designed for a specific task. The Mori3 system was designed with that fact in mind, as it can be used to create different types of robots as needed. [Read more]( Biology [Fossils tell gory story of marine reptiles getting their heads bitten off]( [An illustration of a Tanystropheus being decapitated by a predator, in a scenario scientists have now discovered fossil evidence for]( With evolution there’s always a trade-off – long necks may help you find food but they’re also a massive weak spot. Now, paleontologists have found direct fossil evidence of prehistoric, long-necked marine reptiles being decapitated by predators. [Read more]( Medical [Cancer drug reboots pancreas cells to produce insulin]( [Researchers have used a combination of drugs to stimulate pancreatic stem cells to grow into insulin-producing cells]( Researchers have used a pair of drugs to stimulate pancreatic stem cells to grow into insulin-producing cells. The study’s findings could one day lead to an alternative way of restoring insulin production in people with type 1 diabetes. [Read more]( Science [Could predatory bacteria replace chlorine as an effective water purifier?]( [A new study examined how bacteria reacts when chlorine is removed from the water purification process]( Chlorine has long been used to disinfect drinking water but has been linked to health problems. In a new study, researchers looked at how the bacteria the purification process was designed to remove responded when chlorine was removed from the equation. [Read more]( Science [Motion-powered GPS unit designed to track wild animals indefinitely]( [The KineFox tracker (gray device on yellow collar, at right) is attached to a bison]( GPS-enabled tracking collars allow scientists to learn a lot about wild animals, but the devices do have one major drawback – limited battery life. A new tracker gets around that limitation, as it's continuously powered by the animal's movements. 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