NASA reveals new plan to deorbit International Space Station

[New Atlas logo]( Space [NASA reveals new plan to deorbit International Space Station]( [The International Space Station is to be decommissioned and deorbited]( NASA's final plans for the International Space Station when it is decommissioned at the end of the decade have been revealed as it asks for proposals for a new spacecraft that will be used to guide the station to burn up in the Earth's atmosphere. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Maximize your gains with this AI real estate tool starting at $39.99]( Investing is a daunting affair, especially when you're betting on real estate. But whether you're a first-time buyer or seasoned real estate agent, it can be incredibly lucrative if you know how to play your cards right. Mashvisor can help with that. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [NearLink launches, 6X faster than Bluetooth, with 1/30th the latency]( [Huawei's new NearLink technology is vastly faster, more efficient, longer-range and lower latency than Bluetooth]( Huawei has launched a breakthrough short-range wireless connection tech, aiming to combine the advantages of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Faster, more efficient and with a vastly reduced delay, it's also got more than 300 companies and institutions on board. [Read more]( Medical [Light therapy helps the brain clear out toxic Alzheimer’s proteins]( [A study has found that light therapy during sleep could help the brain's lymphatic system clear away the beta-amyloid proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease]( A new study has found that light therapy applied to mice during deep sleep increased the brain’s ability to clear away beta-amyloid protein, which may lead to a drug-free, non-invasive way treatment for Alzheimer's disease. [Read more]( Bicycles [Now you can pedal a Mini – meet the limited-run E-Bike 1]( [The M version of the Mini E-Bike 1]( Back in 1959, the Mini automobile first hit public roads. The Mini motor company is now commemorating that milestone with a 1,959-unit limited run of its first-ever ebike, which sports turn indicators, a built-in touchscreen and an anti-theft system. [Read more]( Architecture [Packed with purpose: Japanese home designed for cats and compact living]( [The central feature of the design is a spiral staircase that wraps around an atrium with a skylight]( Tan Yamanouchi Architects has created a unique residence that explores space-saving architectural design, combined with cat-friendly features. Dubbed Cat Tree House, the home was specifically built for its owners; a couple in their thirties with two cats. [Read more]( Space [Hopper2 test flight demonstrates advanced reusable rocket technology]( [Hopper2 in flight]( Startup Stoke Space has successfully completed a 15-second vertical launch/vertical landing test of its Hopper VTVL reusable rocket that is capable of atmospheric reentry and landing after acting as a launch vehicle second stage. [Read more]( Medical [Coffee compound improves age-related decline in memory and learning]( [Researchers have found that a compound in coffee improved learning and memory in aged mice]( A new study has found that a bioactive compound found in coffee beans improved learning and memory decline in aged mice. The findings open the door to developing a supplementary medicinal compound to treat or prevent age-related cognitive decline. [Read more]( Biology [First RNA extracted from extinct species may help thylacine resurrection]( [A still from a colorized 1933 video of one of the last known thylacines in captivity]( Scientists have successfully extracted RNA from an extinct species for the first time. This was achieved in the thylacine, a species of carnivorous marsupial that roamed Australia until a century ago – and may again one day, if current plans bear fruit. [Read more]( Space [NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return mission lands safely in Utah]( [The sample return capsule from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission]( After a two-and-a-half-year astral trek and seven years since lift off, asteroid samples from NASA's Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification and Security – Regolith Explorer OS(IRIS-REx) have been brought down to Earth. [Read more]( Medical [Targeted gene therapy helps completely paralyzed mice walk again]( [Researchers have demonstrated in mice a new gene therapy that can regenerate damaged nerves to get paralyzed mice walking again]( A complete spinal cord injury results, tragically, in total paralysis of all limbs and muscles below the injury site. But now, scientists at EPFL have demonstrated in mice a new gene therapy that can regenerate nerves and restore the ability to walk. [Read more]( Automotive [Leitner flips vehicular cargo carry with side-access rooftop gear box]( [Leitner Designs' new ACS Roof system makes gear easier than ever to store, load and access]( The Leitner Designs ACS Roof is a fully integrated automotive cargo system that flips the rooftop cargo box on its side. By doing so, it serves as a quick-access locker that owners can pop open for grabbing contents without climbing on the roof. [Read more]( Materials [Watery material makes windows selectively block light and/or heat]( [Scientists have developed a new type of dynamic window that can switch between three modes, selectively blocking light and/or heat]( Windows are pretty basic necessities for letting in light and heat, but you don’t always want both at once. Now engineers at North Carolina State University have developed a new material that allows windows to easily switch between three modes. [Read more]( Bicycles [California first in line for Smalo AI-powered city ebikes]( [Smalo E-Bikes makes its US debut with two city ebikes designed by Taiwan multinational BESV]( Smalo E-Bikes is a new name in the e-mobility space, and has announced that it's riding into the US with two stylish models designed for urban or city travels. The LX2 and PX2 ebikes each roll with AI smarts to enhance the riding experience. [Read more]( Biology [New rare gene discovery provides further insights into male hair loss]( [New research has identified rare genetic variants associated with male pattern hair loss]( A new study has identified rare genetic variants associated with male pattern hair loss. In addition to increasing our understanding of the condition, the findings may pave the way for personalized therapies. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Asus aims for backyard movie nights with the ZenBeam L2 portable projector]( [The ZenBeam L2 1080p LED projector features a 3.5-hour battery, 960-LED-lumen light source, and sound by Harman Kardon]( Asus has added another model to its ZenBeam range of portable projectors. The compact L2 short-throw entertainment hub comes with Android TV, Harman Kardon sound and a battery that's good for more than 3 hours of watching per charge. [Read more]( Drones [AtlasNEST aims to make airports safer, by deploying drones]( [Multiple AtlasNEST stations can be installed around one airport, if needed]( Ordinarily, drones flying around airports are thought of as a hazard. The AtlasNEST system, however, utilizes drones to fly over landing areas where problems may be occurring, in order to give control tower workers a bird's eye view. [Read more]( Bicycles [Ride1Up rides out smooth-shifting Prodigy V2 commuter ebike]( [The Prodigy V2 can be configured with Enviolo CVT shifting or with a 9-speed MicroShift derailleur]( A couple of years ago, Ride1Up out of San Diego launched a mid-drive Class 3 commuter called the Prodigy. Now the company has announced the second generation, which comes with Enviolo stepless transmission and a Gates Carbon belt drive. [Read more]( Science [Plant virus recruited to save crops from root-eating nematodes]( [When nematodes feed on a plant's roots, they hamper its ability to take up water and nutrients from the soil]( Plant parasitic nematodes are microscopic soil-dwelling creatures that damage crops by feeding on their roots. Scientists have now developed a greener and more efficient means of eradicating them, using a modified plant virus. [Read more]( Architecture [Sand from world's deserts used to create Apple's new sculpture park]( [Mirage was created in collaboration with architectural studio Zeller & Moye and Scottish artist Katie Paterson]( Apple has made another new addition to its futuristic donut-shaped headquarters in Cupertino, California. Named Mirage, it takes the form of a sculpture park featuring hundreds of glass columns made from sand sourced from deserts around the world. 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