Northrop Grumman delivers rugged mini-laser weapon to US government

[New Atlas logo]( Military [Northrop Grumman delivers rugged mini-laser weapon to US government]( [The Phantom mini laser]( Northrop Grumman has delivered a miniaturized high-energy laser, called the Phantom, to the US government that points to future laser weapons that are not only powerful, but small and rugged enough for field combat. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This Labor Day, for just $60 discover the secrets of affordable travel]( The allure of travel is stronger than ever. The promise of new adventures and experiences beckons to us. Yet, the cost can feel like an insurmountable barrier. Enter Dollar Flight Club, an ingenious platform designed to make travel more affordable. [Read more]( Medical [Warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest different for men and women]( [A study has found that symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest differ between men and women]( The warning signs of a deadly out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest differ significantly between the sexes, a study has found. Researchers hope their research will improve survival rates and educate people about when to call emergency services. [Read more]( Aircraft [ATRX-700 light sport helicopter created in anticipation of FAA rule change]( [The ATRX-700 light sport helicopter]( While the FAA reviews new regulations to okay light sports helicopters, aerospace companies Advanced Tactics and Rotor X have teamed up to use military helicopter technology to create a fly-by-wire sport two-seater copter called the ATRX-700. [Read more]( Automotive [Clever Weinsberg camper rearranges van life for the next generation]( [Weinsbarg CaraLife 630 LQ at the 2023 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon]( The new Weinsberg CaraLife 630 LQ has such a fresh look, it feels like a concept. But it's actually part of the 2024 lineup. Aimed at young adventurers, the camper van's unique layout includes a divider wall, "secret shower" and functional paneling. [Read more]( Medical [Four gut disorders associated with increased Parkinson’s risk]( [A study has found that four gut disorders are associated with an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease]( A study has found that some gastrointestinal disorders are associated with an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. The research provides further evidence to support the hypothesis that the neurodegenerative disorder begins in the gut. [Read more]( Environment [Dead-tree pyramids show promise as quick and easy artificial reefs]( [One of the "tree-reefs" being examined after five months in the Wadden Sea]( Although artificial reefs certainly do help restore damaged marine ecosystems, they're usually made of heavy manmade materials that must be formed into shape. Now, however, scientists are reporting success using readily-available dead pear trees. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [New "calculator" identifies 14-year dementia risk from 50 onwards]( [A new test has been developed that predicts the 14-year risk of all forms of dementia]( Researchers have developed a new risk 'calculator' that identifies people in midlife at risk of developing dementia in the next 14 years. Moreover, it's based on 11 key risk factors, many of them modifiable. [Read more]( Medical [Probiotic shows promise as multiple sclerosis therapy in mice tests]( [Harvard scientists have demonstrated that a genetically engineered probiotic could help treat MS, at least in mice]( Scientists have demonstrated in mice that specially designed probiotics can reduce brain inflammation from diseases like multiple sclerosis. The study points to new potential therapies for chronic conditions that may be as simple as popping a pill. [Read more]( Science ["Zombie shrimp": How parasites hack host genes to do their bidding]( [Two amphipods - the top image showing one their natural color, while the bottom image shows the color change they undergo after infection by a parasitic worm]( The animal kingdom is home to all kinds of stories – even horror stories. Scientists at Brown University have now uncovered a creepy new zombie story involving worms that propagate by hack their shrimp host's genome to take control of their minds. [Read more]( Sports [Performance-building FalconFrames keep an eye on athletes' eyes]( [FalconFrames should ultimately be priced at a few hundred dollars]( In fast-paced sports such as tennis, keeping your eye on the ball – and on your opponent – is essential to success. The FalconFrames wearable was designed with that fact in mind, as it's claimed to help boost its user's neuro-visual skills. [Read more]( Space [Newly discovered Sun "nanoflares" could be source of solar wind]( [An artist's impression of Solar Orbiter observing the Sun]( Solar wind – charged particles from the Sun – pervades our solar system, but the exact mechanism behind it remains murky. Now ESA’s Solar Orbiter spacecraft has observed previously unknown tiny flares on the Sun’s surface spewing plasma into space. [Read more]( Science [Seed-shooting plant could inspire better jumping robots]( [The witch hazel plant shoots its seeds out at a high speed, in order to ensure they get widely dispersed]( The witch hazel plant has quite a unique skill – it's able to shoot out its seeds at a speed of 30 feet (9 m) per second. Scientists now know how the plant does it, and believe that their findings could be applied to human technology. [Read more]( Bicycles [Hybrid ebike commuter becomes first Propella to offer step-thru option]( [As well as being Propella's first ebike to be offered in a choice of step-over or step-through frame, the 9S Pro V2 also boasts a UL-certified electrical system and torque sensing]( The Redmond home of the blue-wheeled ebikes has updated its versatile 9S Pro commuter with a UL-certified battery and motor system, responsive torque sensing and the choice of a step-through frame for the first time. 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