Scorkl 2.0 adds an electric air compressor to quick-use scuba system

[New Atlas logo]( Outdoors [Scorkl 2.0 adds an electric air compressor to quick-use scuba system]( [In the Scorkl 2.0 setup, the system's existing compressed air cylinders (pictured) can be refilled via a portable air compressor powered by a battery pack]( Six years ago we told you about the Scorkl, a mini compressed air tank that allows users to breathe underwater for up to 10 minutes. For easier refills, the 2.0 version can now be ordered with an electric air compressor and a "battery pack." [Read more]( Sponsored Content [Save 23% on an Entertainment.com Membership for discounts all year]( Get an annual membership to Entertainment.com to save up to 50% off dining, travel, attractions, and more. This deal gets you a yearly membership for just $26.95 (reg. $34.99) when you use code SAVE23 to save 23% through August 31 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific. [Read more]( Energy [Waterless high-density hydro makes more energy from less elevation]( [More hydro energy storage using less fluid, less infrastructure and lower elevations]( UK company RheEnergise is quietly rolling out an interesting new approach to pumped hydro energy storage, aiming for a capacity of at least 100 MW by 2030. It works with small hills instead of mountains, making it relevant in many more areas. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Routine vaccines reduce Alzheimer’s risk by up to 30% in over 65s]( [New research found that the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in people aged 65 and over is significantly reduced if they've received routine vaccinations]( A study last year found that the influenza vaccine reduced the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Now, the same research team has found that people aged 65 and over who’ve received routine vaccinations are significantly less likely to develop the condition. [Read more]( Wearables [Creative to release first TWS earphones with xMEMS microspeakers]( [Singapore's Creative Technology is to be the first to market with true-wireless earphones rocking xMEMS solid-state speakers, which may look similar to Creative's Outlier Pro TWS earphones (shown)]( Back in April, xMEMS Labs revealed solid-state technology aimed at replacing coil-based speakers in audio wearables like in-ear monitors. Now the company has partnered with Creative Technology for an upcoming pair of true-wireless earphones. [Read more]( Photography [Zombie-ant fungi and hadrosaur bubs: The 2023 image competition winners]( [A spider seemingly defeated by a parasitic fungus. Roberto García-Roa, who won another category, scored the runner-up in the "Plants and fungi" category with this image]( In the third BMC Ecology and Evolution image competition, a stunning snap of the invasive orange pore fungus (Favolaschia calocera) has not just encroached on native species’ territory but taken out the top spot in the annual contest. [Read more]( Biology [Mice sleep 6 hours less via brain cell tweak, feel alert next day]( [No sleep is no problem for the mice used in the study]( Normally, staying up for extended time periods leads to the need for extra sleep. But researchers have just found that activating astrocyte cells in mice caused the rodents to stay awake for six hours longer than usual, with no noticeable sleep debt. [Read more]( Automotive [$45K Fisker e-pickup grows from 340-mile city truck to XL workhorse]( [Fisker reveals a little more about the Alaska pickup]( The electric pickup market welcomes a new contender. Fisker has provided a closer look at its Alaska pickup truck, which has a planned 340-mile range, extendable bed system and base price in the mid-$40s. [Read more]( Science ["Puke pills" could stop introduced foxes from decimating native species]( [The European red fox was deliberately introduced to the Australian wilderness back in 1855, as quarry for hunters]( The European red fox isn't native to Australia, but it does live there now, preying on native species. To help restore the ecological balance, scientists are experimenting with putting foxes off of some of those creatures, by making them barf. [Read more]( Medical [Platelets produce same positive effect as exercise in the aged brain]( [Researchers have found that a chemical produced by platelets can rejuvenate cells in aged mouse brains, just like exercise does]( Researchers have discovered that platelets, usually involved in blood clotting, have an unexpected ability: they produce a biochemical that has been found to rejuvenate the brains of aged mice, similar to the way physical exercise does. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Blue-blocking glasses might not do much of anything, says new review]( [The claim that glasses which block blue light from our devices are good for our health might be extremely overblown, says a new review of existing research]( In a study of studies, researchers concluded that eyeglasses that block blue light might not deliver on claims made by advertisers or optometrist offices. They caution consumers to think twice about shelling out the extra cash for the specs. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Samsung cooks cloud gaming into Freestyle Gen 2 projector]( [Freestyle Gen 2 users can play Xbox games without needing a console]( Samsung has announced the second generation of its tilting 1080p projector. The Freestyle Gen 2 is reported to be the first portable projector in the world to come with cloud gaming cooked in, for console-free gameplay using a Bluetooth controller. [Read more]( Architecture [Skinny house stays nice and breezy on cramped inner-city plot]( [The Chic Vid House is located in a bustling area of Ho Chi Minh City, on a plot measuring just 3.9 m (almost 13 ft) in width]( It's always impressive to see architects squeeze homes into challenging inner-city sites. The Chic Vid House is a good example of this and has a width of just 3.9 m. It also features an operable facade that ensures it stays well-ventilated. [Read more]( Medical [Molecular discovery has potential to one day reverse obesity, osteoporosis]( [Manipulating this molecule could provide a safe way to lose weight and keep it off]( Imagine being able to take a peptide that could stave off obesity, reverse osteoporosis and combat inflammatory and cardiovascular issues? Scientists have made the first step, discovering how a key protein communicates cell shape changes with the brain. [Read more]( Technology [Sharp launches color ePosters featuring E Ink electronic paper]( [Two color ePosters featuring E Ink's Gallery Plus ePaper technology are about to find applications in digital signage]( Back in March, E Ink and the Sharp Corporation partnered to bring ePosters featuring electronic paper to market. The first fruit was a 42-inch monochrome display released in Japan, and now a couple of color models are on their way. [Read more]( Medical [Rapid genome sequencing could revolutionize infant epilepsy diagnosis]( [A study has found that rapid genome sequencing is a fast, effective way to diagnose epilepsy in infants]( A study found that rapid genome sequencing is a fast, effective way to diagnose infant epilepsy which, if left untreated, can lead to developmental delays. It's hoped the findings mean this cutting-edge technology will become more widely available. [Read more]( Robotics [Toilet-cleaning robot makes us feel better about all this AI business]( [The Somatic robot blast-cleans office toilets autonomously, with a range of tools]( It can really get us down watching as AIs learn to write music, poetry and technology news, but watching this clever autonomous toilet-bot mop up the bogs somehow makes it all worthwhile. It's good to know robots are coming for the crappy jobs too. [Read more]( Medical [Augmented reality takes fear and anxiety out of surgery for patients]( [AR headsets and glasses are being adapted for use in many fields]( It's normal to feel anxious about going under the knife, but stress before surgery can range from mild anxiety to overwhelming fear. Now, researchers believe a tech more often seen in video games – augmented reality – can help relieve that anxiety. [Read more]( Automotive [Pininfarina hand-peels the roof clean off $4.7-mil B95 hyper-barchetta]( [After a quick side trip into SUV concept design, Pininfarina is back to its bread and butter]( After a quick detour into weird SUV design, Automobili Pininfarina is back, and in top form. The famed Italian brand unveils the all-new B95, a sleek, airy hypercar it calls the world's first pure-electric open-top hyper-barchetta. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). 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