British Army gets drone-killing rifle sights

[New Atlas logo]( Military [British Army gets drone-killing rifle sights]( [SMASH sights will be rolled out for dismounted close combat operators across the British Army, Royal Navy and RAF]( The British Army has shelled out millions to equip the infantry's SA80 A3 assault rifles with the SmartShooter SMASH Smart Weapon Sight Fire Control System, which is a special sight that allows a soldier to automatically lock onto UAVs in flight. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers If you’re the type of person who’s always on the lookout for a new documentary to watch, you’d probably love Curiosity Stream. Just pay a one-time fee and get access to thousands of documentaries and series for life. [Read more]( Aircraft [Outrageously ambitious VTOL flying car is FAA-approved for takeoff]( [Fully unfolded into aircraft mode, the Aska A5 is less of a visual calamity than it is on the road]( The four-seat Aska A5 is the size of an SUV, but at the touch of a button it extends an array of electric propellers and converts to a cruise-capable eVTOL aircraft with an impressive hybrid range. The FAA has cleared it for flight testing. [Read more]( Outdoors [Nike Aerogami running jacket vents open automatically when you sweat]( [Once the wearer begins sweating, the vents open]( With its all-new Aerogami running jacket, Nike experiments with a more intuitive, seamless form of ventilation. The jacket's vents automatically open when the runner sweats, providing cooling that doesn't require slowing down or yanking on zippers. [Read more]( Space [Galactic-scale detector picks up background distortions in spacetime]( [An artist's impression of a pulsar timing array picking up a background of gravitational waves, which has now been achieved for the first time]( The very fabric of spacetime is constantly warping on unimaginably tiny scales, as ripples from past cataclysms wash over us. Astrophysicists have now detected a background sea of gravitational waves, using a galaxy-scale detector of dead stars. [Read more]( Environment [reTyre claims its rubber-free tires are 100% recyclable – and longer-lasting]( [A demo bicycle tire made from the new material]( Because they're made of vulcanized rubber, old tires can't simply be melted down and used to make new tires. Such is reportedly not the case, however, with new rubber-free tires made from eco-friendly elastomers. [Read more]( Biology [Potential CRISPR alternative gene-editing tool occurs naturally in animals]( [A model map of the Fanzor protein (gray, yellow, light blue, and pink) with ωRNA (purple), target DNA (red) and non-target DNA (blue)]( CRISPR-Cas9 is the household name of genetic engineering tools, but there might be other, better ways. MIT scientists have now demonstrated an alternative called Fanzor, which is naturally found in animals so could be a better fit for human use. [Read more]( Automotive [Crosscamp 14-in-1 Flex camper van adapts on demand to day's adventure]( [Crosscamp charges forward into the full-size camper van market with three Opel Movano vans, including the innovative Flex 541]( Crosscamp has moved up market, launching full-size camper vans in the same multifunctional urban-to-alpine spirit as its small MPVs. The Flex 541 is the most versatile, transforming from gear shuttle, to mobile bungalow, to everyday utility van. [Read more]( Space [Euclid lifts off on mission to shed light on dark matter mystery]( [Euclid lifting off]( ESA's Euclid mission to map the universe and learn more about dark energy and dark matter is on its way. On July 1, 2023 at 5:12 pm CEST the space telescope lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. [Read more]( Medical [Australia becomes first country to allow MDMA and psilocybin treatment]( [The psilocybin in Psilocybe cubensis mushrooms, aka magic mushrooms, has shown great promise in many clinical trials]( In a world first, two illicit substances best known for their ‘recreational’ use have been given the tick of approval by Australian authorities to be prescribed for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and drug-resistant depression. [Read more]( Automotive [Review: All-new 2023 Acura Integra comes across as a little confused]( [The 2023 Acura Integra is a nice entry-level luxury sedan, but it's not what Acura fans are likely hoping for]( Acura has kicked off the fifth-generation of the Integra for 2023. As the luxury make’s entry-level sedan, the Integra was the way many Acura fans were introduced to the brand. It disappeared after 2001 but is now making its comeback. [Read more]( Science [Transgenic soybeans could replace pork, by producing pig proteins]( [Regular soybeans (top) as compared to porky-pink Piggy Sooy beans (bottom)]( Great strides are being made in the field of lab-grown meat, but its price remains a barrier to wide use. British startup Moolec has created what it claims is a less costly alternative, in the form of soya plants that produce pig-protein-rich beans. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Fastest steam-powered motorcycle in history tears up the 1/8th mile]( [Graham Sykes aboard the record-setting steam-powered Force of Nature]( A husband-and-wife precision engineering team has set a new world record standing 1/8th mile time for steam-powered motorcycles. The Force of Nature is effectively a rocket on wheels, and the team says it should go much faster in the next attempt. [Read more]( Space [NASA awards contract for commercial astronaut jetpack]( [Prototype of the commercial maneuvering unit]( NASA has awarded a Space Act Agreement (SAS) to Special Aerospace Services to develop a commercial version of the space agency's Autonomous Maneuvering Unit (AMU) astronaut jetpack for use outside of privately owned orbital outposts. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [Asus launches powerhouse Zenfone 10 compact Android flagship]( [The small-but-mighty Asus Zenfone 10 will be available in the US from the third quarter]( Asus has again shunned the big-screen crowd for a hand-sized smartphone that packs a powerful punch. The Zenfone 10 comes with Qualcomm's flagship chipset, a 144-Hz AMOLED display, and a 50-MP stabilized main camera. [Read more]( Science [Size does matter when it comes to keeping champagne bubbly for longer]( [A new study has found that the size of the bottle is key to champagne keeping its trademark fizz]( The tiny bubbles or effervescence are a big part of the attraction of sipping a glass of champagne but, over time, it loses its fizz. A new study has found that size is everything when it comes to keeping your champagne bubbly for longer. [Read more]( Medical [Photonic radar can remotely monitor breathing without privacy concerns]( [Researchers have developed a device that uses photonic radar to monitor breathing without requiring contact with a patient]( Researchers have created a device that uses photonic radar to remotely and accurately monitor breathing, even distinguishing between more than one patient. The device might one day be used in hospitals, aged care facilities, prisons, and at home. [Read more]( Outdoors [Scuvvers seat covers are only deployed when drivers are dirty]( [Scuvvers seat covers are presently on Kickstarter]( After a hard ride, hike, paddle or whatnot, nobody wants to cover their car seat with sweat, dirt or sand. Scuvvers keep them from doing so, by simply flipping forward and folding down from the headrest. [Read more]( Automotive [Student team sets distance record with hydrogen city car concept]( [Eco-Runner Team Delft has set a new Guinness World Record for "the greatest distance driven by a car on full tanks of hydrogen fuel (prototype)"]( A student team from TU Delft presented the latest Eco-Runner in May, a hydrogen-powered city car concept designed to be more than a hundred times more fuel-efficient than modern fossil-fuel vehicles. Now the car has set a Guinness distance record. [Read more]( Medical [Proteins predict who'll develop type 1 diabetes before symptoms appear]( [Researchers have identified protein biomarkers that predict the autoimmunity that leads to type 1 diabetes, before symptoms appear]( Researchers have identified biomarker proteins in genetically predisposed children that predict the autoimmunity that leads to type 1 diabetes months before symptoms appear. The discovery could lead to earlier detection and treatment of the disease. [Read more]( Architecture [Glass roof forms stunning vortex in art museum's courtyard]( [Common Sky consists of a steel framework, which has been painted white, and supports a complex arrangement of glass and mirrored pieces]( Artist Olafur Eliasson and architect Sebastian Behmann have enclosed a courtyard at the AKG Art Museum with an intricate glass canopy. Inspired by the area's weather patterns, the project is defined by a stunning vortex-like funnel. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Lonely diabetics have higher cardiovascular disease risk, says study]( [Loneliness is emerging as a serious risk factor for diminished health]( According to a decade-long study, loneliness was a bigger risk factor for diabetics developing cardiovascular disease than smoking, diet, and physical activity. The researchers say the findings should inform patient evaluations going forward. 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