Colossal new species may be largest animal that ever existed

[New Atlas logo]( Biology [Colossal new species may be largest animal that ever existed]( [An artist's impression of Perucetus colossus, a newly discovered ancient whale species that may now be the largest animal that ever existed]( The blue whale has long been considered the largest animal to have ever existed, even dwarfing the biggest known dinosaurs. But now a new species threatens to steal the crown, and upends what we thought we knew about whale evolution. [Read more]( Sponsored Content [The Pocket Tripod’s design has changed the hands-free game]( There’s no doubt that we are dependent on our phones. Whether you use yours for work or play, the Pocket Tripod is the one accessory you need to stay hands-free on the go. It holds a phone steady at any angle and fits in your wallet. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Eye-catching Quadvelo is like the lovechild of a car and an ebike]( [Unlike a car, the Quadvelo requires no insurance or vehicles taxes]( While many folks are firmly in favor of forgoing a big gas-guzzling car, they still want something more capable and substantial than a plain ol' ebike. The four-wheeled Quadvelo was designed to nicely fill that niche. [Read more]( Outdoors [Flounder pendant hangs multiple titanium tools around its user's neck]( [The Flounder multitool is presently on Kickstarter]( A lot of people wear religious symbols or other charms around their neck as an expression of their core values. Well, if you have strong feelings about outdoor gear, the Flounder Titanium Multitool Pendant may be the accessory you're looking for. [Read more]( Automotive [Toyota Land Cruiser rises from the grave as cheaper, true-to-roots 4x4]( [Toyota digs up the Land Cruiser's roots with the all-new 250 Series]( Toyota canceled the US Land Cruiser after MY2021, leaving the market without one of the world's most iconic off-roaders. Now, the Land Cruiser is back with a purpose, bringing a chiseled body, ruggedized underpinnings and more affordable price tag. [Read more]( Medical [First-of-its-kind cancer drug targets mechanism that causes metastasis]( [Researchers have developed an monoclonal antibody drug that targets the process that causes cancer cells to spread in the body]( Metastatic cancer accounts for up to 90% of all cancer deaths in the US annually. Now, researchers have trialed a first-of-its-kind monoclonal antibody drug that inhibits the process by which cancer cells spread, and results are promising. [Read more]( Space [NASA tests rocket motors for returning Mars soil samples to Earth]( [SRM2 test firing]( In anticipation of one of history's most ambitious planetary missions, NASA has successfully tested the two solid rocket motors that will be used to help return the first geological samples from Mars to Earth for laboratory analysis. [Read more]( Space [Longshot targets $10/kg launch costs with Nazi uber-cannon on steroids]( [Longshot is planning a six-mile multi-stage pneumatic accelerating cannon that'll fire projectiles into orbit from ground level at hypersonic muzzle velocities over Mach 30]( Rockets are expensive, so a number of kinetic launch startups are working on ways to simply yeet payloads into orbit and bring costs down. This one's very fun – a six-mile-long concrete cannon that'll squeeze launch vehicles to Mach 30 in one second. [Read more]( Medical [Peptoids pop some viruses like the disease-causing balloons they are]( [No matter how they're shaped on the outside, targeting the lipid membrane beneath could lead to a new way of fighting many different viruses]( In the neverending human-vs-virus battle, scientists often focus on disrupting the protein coating on the bugs. New research shows an alternative: using certain compounds to act as molecular "pins" that pop the membranes holding viruses together. [Read more]( Music [Bamboo smart guitar cuts the cord with onboard wireless transmission]( [The NBSG Starry Sky edition rocks Yamaha Silent Guitar vibes, but has a few extra tricks cooked in]( Shenzhen's Natasha Guitars has launched a Kickstarter for a bamboo smart guitar called the NBSG that comes with sound processing brains offering different tone presets, onboard effects, app control, and wireless output. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Shine bright this back-to-school season with a $15 COB Mini Flashlight]( In the bustling world of back-to-school shopping, where students and parents alike are on the hunt for the latest gadgets and gizmos, one emerges from the shadows: the COB Mini Keychain Multi-Function Flashlight. [Read more]( Technology [This inexpensive cup zaps pathogens to purify poor-quality water]( [Apparently this device also has commercial potential as a souvenir]( While “don’t mess with Texas” may have originated as a littering campaign catchphrase, scientists from the southern state have aimed that mantra at waterborne bacteria, creating a drinking cup that kills pathogens that cross its electric field. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Yadea e-scoots the daily commute with the KS6 Pro]( [The KS6 Pro electric kickscooter rides 800 watts of peak power and features a 34-mile battery]( Chinese e-mobility multinational Yadea has launched a brand new D2C webstore, and one of the first products to land is the KS6 Pro folding electric kickscoot featuring a 34-mile battery, top speed of 18.6 mph and a triple braking system. [Read more]( Medical [Genes linked to sex and age pave the way for tailored weight-loss drugs]( [Sex-specific genetic therapy could make it easier for everybody to lose weight]( Obesity is a massive global crisis, with around 650 million adults and 124 million children and adolescents impacted. Researchers from Cambridge University have made new discoveries about sex- and age-specific genetic hiccups related to obesity. [Read more]( Robotics [Kirigami-inspired robotic grippers combine strength & a delicate touch]( [Inspired by Japanese paper cutting, researchers have developed a novel robotic gripper that is both gentle and strong]( Using a novel design inspired by the Japanese art of paper cutting, researchers have developed gentle yet strong robotic grippers that can fold clothes, grasp a drop of water, lift 16,000 times their own weight, and turn the pages of a book. [Read more]( Good Thinking [Reimagine your beer can for cocktails on the go and kitsch upcycling]( [Can-do: As well as being able to add more ingredients or reuse the can as a drinking vessel while away from home, this open design enhances taste]( The Draft Top is designed to take your beer can (and other drinks) to a new level. It cleanly and smoothly removes the lid from an aluminum vessel, allowing for better taste, less bloat, imaginative creations and, afterwards, some clever repurposing. [Read more]( Medical [Novel non-opioid analgesic found to reduce acute postop pain]( [Clinical trials of a novel non-opioid analgesic have found that it reduces acute postoperative pain]( Clinical trials of a novel non-opioid analgesic have found it to be effective in reducing acute postoperative pain, opening the door to a new way of managing short-term pain that avoids the pitfalls associated with using opioids. [Read more]( Outdoors [Defender graphene-filter water bottle purifies at the push of a button]( [The Vitaloop Defender combines a five-part filtration system with a battery-powered pump to make procuring clean water as simple as dunking and hitting a button]( The new Vitaloop Defender bottle uses an all-in-one design to collect, purify and deliver water. Its five-part filtration system and battery-powered pump turn water from a lake or river into potable drinking water at the push of a button. [Read more]( Photography [DJI treats latest adventure video camera to larger image sensor]( [The Osmo Action 4 adventure camera comes with a larger image sensor than its predecessor, as well as the GoPro Hero 11]( It's been less than a year since the launch of the Osmo Action 3 actioncam, but DJI is ready to rock its successor. The Osmo Action 4 boasts a larger image sensor plus improved low-light and dynamic-range performance. [Read more]( Automotive [Electric racer made from discarded electronics highlights e-waste problem]( [To highlight the issue of electronic waste and promote recycling and reuse, Envision Racing teamed up with artist Liam Hopkins to design and build a full-size, drivable replica of a Formula E racecar that's made from discarded gadgetry]( The disposable nature of modern gadgetry is leading to a worrying e-waste problem. To highlight the issue, Envision Racing and artist Liam Hopkins teamed up to create a Formula E Gen3 racecar built from discarded phones, laptops, vapes and other tech. [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