"Interstellar shout" reestablishes contact with Voyager 2

[New Atlas logo]( Space ["Interstellar shout" reestablishes contact with Voyager 2]( [Artist's concept of Voyager 2]( In a dramatic bit of improvisation, NASA' Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California, has managed to reestablish communications with the Voyager 2 spacecraft 12.3 billion miles (19.9 billion km) from Earth after losing contact on July 21. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Unlock your potential with the power of lifelong learning]( To quote Tetsuyama-san, “The day you stop learning is the day you stop living.” This Unlimited Lifetime Learning Subscription Bundle featuring the Rosetta Stone can help ensure that you never run out of material from which to gather knowledge. [Read more]( Automotive [VW Multivan California plug-in camper spreads wings as future smart RV]( [Volkswagen teases the Multivan California Concept camper van]( Volkswagen is preparing to preview the future of the California brand with the all-new Multivan California Concept. The pop-up concept camper van will leverage the versatile T7 platform toward becoming a smarter, cleaner option for road trippers. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Indimob e-trike sports an optional carbon fiber body]( [The Indimob in its two-seater Coupé configuration]( Within just the past week, we've told you about the VM45, Quadvelo and Velocity electric-assist quadcycles. If you'd like something a little less pedal-car-like, however, you might want to check out the Indimob e-trike. [Read more]( Environment [A simple process solves the problem of polyester recycling]( [Researchers have developed a way of recycling polyester that's safe for humans and the environment]( Researchers have developed a way of recycling polyester. Their new method is simple, non-toxic for humans and the environment and, what’s more, it preserves the integrity of the cotton removed from the fabric so that it’s ready for reuse. [Read more]( Space [Supersized solar eruption detected on Earth, the Moon, and Mars]( [The solar eruption as seen by SOHO]( In a scary first, scientists have discovered a 2021 solar eruption so large that it was, for the first time, detected simultaneously on Earth, the Moon, and Mars, highlighting the radiation dangers posed by such events to deep space travelers. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Step in the right direction: App helps Parkinson’s sufferers walk better]( [A new app helps people with Parkinson's disease re-train their walking to improve their gait and reduce the likelihood of falling]( For people with Parkinson’s disease, the simple act of walking can require constant mental vigilance, which is exhausting. Researchers have developed a free app that people with Parkinson’s can use to improve their gait and reduce the likelihood of falls. [Read more]( Materials [Vibrantly colored film could massively passively cool cars and buildings]( [A new thin film, inspired by the vibrant colors of butterfly wings, could help passively cool cars and buildings]( Lighter colors are cooler than darker ones, which can limit the practical palette choices for your clothes, car or house. A new material, inspired by butterfly wings, can produce vibrant colors while reflecting 100% of light to keep them cooler. [Read more]( Space [Gamma ray detection marks highest energy light from the Sun]( [Scientists have detected gamma rays from the Sun at much higher energies than thought possible]( Scientists have discovered that the Sun produces higher energy light than was thought possible. An unusual type of telescope detected gamma rays with energies of over 1 tera electron volt, at least five times more energetic than previously known. [Read more]( Science [To give mosquito insecticide a boost ... just pop it in the microwave?]( [In malaria-prone regions, bed nets are often treated with insecticides which kill mosquitos on contact]( While insecticide-treated bed nets do help protect against malaria-carrying mosquitos, the chemicals are becoming less effective as the insects develop a resistance to them. It now appears that microwaving one such insecticide makes it "good" again. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Only 25 minutes of walking per day may keep older patients from weakening]( [A relatively small amount of moderate physical activity such as walking has been shown to counteract the physical decline caused by extended bedrest in seniors]( If an older person is already weakened by a medical condition, then spending all day in a hospital bed is only going to make them weaker. New research, however, suggests that as little as 25 minutes of walking per day makes a big difference. [Read more]( Medical [Mallotus furetianus! Tropical plant found in China fights fat in tests]( [A patch of green leaves and small white flowers]( Researchers have discovered the fat-busting properties of a plant native to Hainan Island in China during studies with mice. The findings might shine light on a path to combating obesity and fatty liver disease in humans. [Read more]( Space [NASA to set a CADRE of autonomous rovers loose on the Moon]( [Testing a Moon rover on sand]( Not satisfied with sending rovers to other worlds one at a time, NASA is sending three miniature robots to the Moon in 2024 as part of the CADRE project. The goal is to see how such explorers can work as a team without direct control from Earth. [Read more]( Around The Home [Hydroponic Garden Tower grows year-round greens indoors]( [Year-round greens right in your kitchen, that's the promise of the Nutraponics Garden Tower]( I grew up with a ready supply of freshly picked greens and veggies from my parents' garden, but apartment dwellers don't have such luxuries. This is where indoor growing units can help, and the Nutroponics Garden Tower can host up to 100 plants. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Mom’s diet during pregnancy can boost brain health across generations]( [A new study has found that a mom's diet during pregnancy may pass on brain benefits to her kids and grandkids]( Using genetic models, a new study suggests moms that eat a compound that improves brain health in early pregnancy may pass the benefits down to their children and even grandchildren, reiterating the importance of eating a healthy diet while pregnant. [Read more]( Robotics [Autonomous cleaning robot brushes away solar panel dust as it rolls]( [Enel Green Power has ordered 150 SandStorm autonomous cleaning robots for its solar farms in Totana and Las Corchas, Spain]( Keeping panels clear of dust in large solar farms can be a time-consuming, wasteful and costly business. A startup called the Reiwa Engine has developed an autonomous robot called SandStorm to reduce maintenance and cleaning costs by as much as 80%. [Read more]( Music [In the air tonight: Boss acoustic guitar amp showcases Air Feel tech]( [Boss says that the AC-22LX with Air Feel tech will "faithfully reproduce your sound with clarity" at performance volume]( Boss has added an interesting new amplifier to its acoustic range. The AC-22LX battery-powered compact amplifier for acoustic instruments rocks Air Feel processing for faithful natural tones at performance volumes. [Read more]( Architecture [Automated parking facility pulls double duty as inner-city rooftop oasis]( [Future Car Park is envisioned as a combination of automated parking lot and greenery filled park]( Parking lots aren't usually the sort of places people enjoy visiting, but maybe the Future Car Park will be an exception. The eye-catching building offers an unlikely mix of automated car parking lot and a rooftop park area in Hangzhou, China. 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