Airbus pursues new technology for 100% hydrogen-powered airliner

[New Atlas logo]( Aircraft [Airbus pursues new technology for 100% hydrogen-powered airliner]( [Diagram of the hydrogen-powered aircraft]( Airbus is looking towards to a greener aviation future, revealing major projects to build hydrogen jet airliners with not only a complete hydrogen-fueled propulsion system, but also a hydrogen Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) to generate electricity onboard. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This refurbished 14" Dell Latitude laptop is now on sale for $329.99]( Are you looking to upgrade your laptop for work this summer but are on a budget? The refurbished Dell Latitude 5490 in black is an excellent contender for a reliable and efficient laptop for professional use. [Read more]( Biology [Wings of desire: The winners of the 2023 Audubon Photo Awards]( [Reddish Egret by Nathan Arnold (Amateur Honorable Mention)]( As any ornithologist will tell you, birds are wonderful, funny and expressive animals, so it's no surprise they also make great subjects for photo competitions. We present their weird and wonderful selves and the talented snappers behind the shots. [Read more]( Outdoors [Bajao Cabin tent uses your stand-up paddle board as a floating campsite]( [The Bajao Cabin is presently on Indiegogo]( So think about it … your inflatable SUP is a big, flat, smooth thing that you take on trips, and it can be made cushy if you let some air out. Why not pitch a tent on it? Well, that's exactly what the Bajao Cabin lets you do – even on the water. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [App will turn a smartphone into an accurate thermometer]( [Joseph Breda is part of a team that has developed an app that turns a run-of-the-mill smartphone into a thermometer]( Since the advent of COVID-19, people have been more sensitive to checking for signs of fever. Now, researchers from the University of Washington have developed an app that turns a regular smartphone into an accurate, easy-to-use thermometer. [Read more]( Outdoors [TesFridge wants to make Tesla trunks even 'cooler']( [An open cooler in the trunk of a Tesla showing a range of groceries]( The Tesla subtrunk is already a great place to store a cooler. But Tesla owners like taking things to another level technologically speaking, which explains the success of a new powered cooler racking up the pledges on Kickstarter. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Ampyre Arrow really takes the "off-road e-scooter" thing seriously]( [The Ampyre Arrow will set you back €7,990 (about US$8,769)]( Many so-called "off-road" electric scooters are essentially just pavement-oriented machines with tiny knobby tires. The Arrow is definitely different, in that it sports 29-inch wheels, heavy-duty suspension, and a whopping 3,000-watt rear hub motor. [Read more]( Science [Molecular mechanics of aging cells may be key to stimulating hair growth]( [New research has exposed the molecular mechanics underlying hair growth and has found that aging or senescent cells may be key]( A new study into the molecular mechanisms underlying hair growth has found that aging cells may be key. Their findings potentially open the door to developing new hair loss treatments that harness the innate abilities of these often-maligned cells. [Read more]( Automotive [McMurtry's "extreme, no rules" hypercar sucks its way to market]( [McMurtry readies its validation prototype for a debut at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed in July]( The McMurtry Spéirling is nearing production, a year after setting a Goodwood record and half-year since 0-60-mph and quarter-mile records. The 1,000-hp single-seater will bring fan-assist downforce to market to melt faces and baffle eardrums. [Read more]( Science [Space travel weakens astronauts' immune systems by altering gene expression]( [A new study has found that space travel alters the expression of an astronaut's genes and compromises their immune system]( A new study has found that the rigors of space travel alter the expression of an astronaut’s genes, leading to a compromised immune system that may make them vulnerable to infection, especially when they first return to Earth. [Read more]( Bicycles [Thömus looks to the future with quick-sprinting carbon beauty]( [The Twinner T1 Pro speed-pedelec rides with a powerful hub motor plus a 12-speed Pinion gearbox, and can be had with a 1,638-Wh battery]( Swiss bike specialist Thömus has revealed a new tech-packed speed-pedelec designed to be "a statement of elegance and future-oriented thinking." The Twinner T1 Pro wears more carbon than not, is powered by a 1,600-W motor and packs a 1.6-kWh battery. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Mars laser projector explores the brighter side of Netflix entertainment]( [The Dangbei Mars laser projector puts out 2,100 ISO lumens, and comes with licensed Netflix and Prime Video apps]( Earlier this year, Dangbei made tapping into Netflix using a projector a little easier with the Emotn N1 and Neo models. But they weren't the brightest smart projectors in the class, so now the company has launched the Mars laser projector. [Read more]( Automotive [Koenigsegg Regera grabs the 0-400-0 record back from Rimac]( [Koenigsegg has dusted off the Regera "megacar" to wrestle the 0-400-0 record back from Rimac]( In just six years, hypercar makers have shaved an incredible 12 seconds off one of the most brutal full-system tests in the automotive world. Amusingly, Koenigsegg has just grabbed its old record back with a 4-year-old luxury "megacar." [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Pint-sized tiny house goes old school with front porch reading area]( [We've no word on the exact price of the Miss Twain Tiny House, but Baluchon's homes start at around €80,000 (roughly US$87,000)]( Baluchon's latest tiny house sees the firm forgo its usual contemporary styling in favor of a traditional design that recalls the small living movement's roots. The Miss Twain model measures just 6 m in length yet is fronted by a porch reading area. [Read more]( Automotive [Ford's 1,400-hp electric SuperVan 4.2 will basically fly up Pikes Peak]( [Ford Performance's Supervan 4.2 takes aim at The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb]( About a year ago, Ford revived the Supervan with an absolutely audacious 2,000-hp quad-motor electric bullet of a Supervan 4. It's now reworked the van into a 1,400-hp ultra-aero 2.0 version aimed directly at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. [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