World's fastest sailboat: Two wild designs hit the water for testing

[New Atlas logo]( Marine [World's fastest sailboat: Two wild designs hit the water for testing]( [The SP80 is built and on the water, being towed behind a boat for drag evaluation]( The SP80 and Syroco teams have both got their remarkable boats on the water. Looking like a pair of alien spaceships, and pulled by ultra-fast kites instead of sails on masts, both these machines are built to reach terrifying, unprecedented speeds. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Upgrade to MS Office 2021 and Windows 11 Pro for just $50]( Microsoft Office and Windows Pro are the power duo for PC users, but they often come at a hefty price. The All-in-One Microsoft Office Pro 2021 + Windows 11 Pro Bundle gives you the chance to score both at an affordable price point. [Read more]( Aircraft [CycloTech unveils its CycloRotor-powered eVTOL air car concept]( [Propulsion barrels at each corner, and two more running lengthw]( After 15 years of development and prototype testing, CycloTech has presented its first concept aircraft. The CruiseUp is a unique-looking personal two-seat eVTOL air car designed for cross-town hops – and it'd probably stop better than any other eVTOL. [Read more]( Outdoors [Portable "coal-fired" propane fire pit heats camp like a wood blaze]( [The Howl R4 looks to deliver the heat of a wood fire without the effort, mess or wildfire potential]( Portable LPG fire pits are a great way to get the ambiance of a campfire when you can't burn wood, but they can come up short in heat. Howl Campfires looks to solve the problem with a portable pit that spits out a wood fire's worth of radiant heat. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [SmartSocks designed to help keep dementia under control]( [A pair of the SmartSocks, which could also be used to monitor people with non-verbal autism]( People suffering from dementia not only get confused, they can also become highly anxious and even aggressive. In order to catch such behaviors before they escalate out of control, a British scientist has developed a pair of sensor-packin' socks. [Read more]( Outdoors [Camp365 foldable RV pod grows Tesla or Ford pickup into mountain cabin]( [Camp365 is working on a lightweight, low-riding expandable cabin camper perfect for electric pickup trucks]( Camp365 is pulling its lightweight, collapsible micro-cabin off the trailer and dropping it in the pickup bed. Its new Model T camper will be light enough for electric trucks, spreading its wings at camp to become a shelter for the whole family. [Read more]( Biology [New taste: Sweet, salty, bitter, sour, umami and … ammonium chloride?]( [A new study has found that the tongue detects ammonium chloride as a basic taste]( Researchers have uncovered the mechanism by which our taste buds detect ammonium chloride, exemplified by the distinct taste of salty licorice. They say the discovery provides evidence for the existence of a sixth basic taste. [Read more]( Military [US Navy completes record 191 flight tests of the Trident II D5 missile]( [The Trident II D5 launching off the coast of California]( The US Navy has highlighted the future of the US/UK seaborne nuclear deterrent by successfully launching a Trident II D5 Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) from the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana for a record 191 times. [Read more]( Bicycles [LeMond aims for maximum versatility with All-Road Prolog ebike]( [The All-Road shares much with the Prolog commuter, but "is equipped to handle any terrain you can throw at it"]( The high-end bicycle brand founded by Greg LeMond announced it was focusing on ebikes back in 2020, launching the carbon-framed Dutch and Prolog models. Now the company has revealed an all-terrain version of the latter, which weighs in at just 28 lb. [Read more]( Technology [Pac-Man on a plate: Play with your food to boost taste and experience]( [Diners may soon have to get over the initial shock of seeing food moving around on their plates]( Finally, science has given us permission to play with our food. Taking a unique recipe featuring a modified electronic plate and plenty of imagination, researchers have dished up a fun way of enhancing a food experience for both a chef and the diner. [Read more]( Good Thinking [SOMA system will control prosthetic hand via ultrasound, not electrodes]( [The ultrasonic transducer array bracelet utilized in the current prototype]( Currently, almost all powered prosthetic hands utilize electrodes that detect the user's muscle impulses and convert them into hand movements. A new system which is in development, however, should reportedly work better by utilizing ultrasound. [Read more]( Architecture [Tired old house goes green with masterful modern renovation]( [Helvetia has been transformed from a drab and rather dark home into a light-filled residence that features multiple gardens]( Austin Maynard Architects is adept at transforming dilapidated homes into attractive modern residences. Its Helvetia project has breathed new life into an old terrace house, adding lots of natural light, an atrium and multiple garden spaces. [Read more]( Bicycles [Nukeproof unleashes enduro ebikes powered by SRAM Eagle Powertrain]( ["Developed alongside the all new SRAM Eagle Powertrain, the Megawatt Carbon takes eMTB riding to the next level"]( Last week, SRAM announced a new ebike system rocking a Brose motor and auto shifting technology. Now Nukeproof has launched its first models to include the Eagle Powertrain, the Megawatt Carbon RS and Pro enduro ebikes. [Read more]( Robotics [GelSight Svelte tech gives robotic fingers a full-length sense of touch]( [MIT's GelSight Svelte system has been integrated into a three-fingered robotic hand]( While there are a number of optical systems that provide robotic hands with a sense of touch, most of those systems are flat, so they're confined to the fingertips. A new MIT system, however, works along the entire length of each finger. [Read more]( Technology [Is it really 100% cotton? Smartphone-sized device can analyze fabrics]( [Small sensor on table next to cell phone]( Is your scarf really made from cashmere? Is that necktie truly silk? Such questions may soon have an easy answer via a pass with your cell phone's camera thanks to a tiny near-infrared spectroscopy system developed by researchers in Germany. [Read more]( Science [Psychedelics improve mental health & cognition in Special Ops vets]( [A study has found that using two psychedelics improved mental health and cognitive functioning in Special Operations Forces veterans]( Researchers have found that treating Special Ops veterans with psychedelics improved their mental health and, unexpectedly, their cognitive functioning, underscoring the benefits of psychedelic therapy for those with complicated trauma histories. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [AI offers improved civility for polarizing online conversations]( [Researchers have used AI to moderate polarizing online conversations]( Researchers have used AI to create a way of improving the quality and civility of online discussions regarding polarizing topics by providing users with suggestions for rephrasing their comments before they post them. [Read more]( Medical ["Strong" Phase 1/2 trial results for Moderna's flu-COVID-19 combo jab]( [Two for the price of one: The mRNA-1083 vaccine is moving to Phase 3 trials]( Sure, parts of the world are understandably feeling a bit of vaccine fatigue. But we're not too far off the first combination mRNA jab, which aims to offer seasonal protection against COVID-19 and influenza. Moderna hopes to be first out of the blocks. [Read more]( Space [Axiom Space teams with high-fashion Prada to create new NASA spacesuit]( [Axiom Space and Prada have formed a partnership to build NASA's next spacesuit]( On the cosmic fashion front, Axiom Space is teaming up with the Italian luxury apparel house Prada to create the high-tech spacesuits that NASA astronauts will wear when they return to the Moon in 2025 as part of the Artemis program. [Read more]( Medical [Selective cell 'hit jobs' aim to reverse age-related conditions]( [Scientists are on the cusp of tapping into the best hope we have yet of a fountain of youth]( Senolytics, a new class of drugs that counter, or reverse, age-related health conditions, is a field of medical science swiftly gaining momentum. The latest, which uses molecular auto-assembly to destroy problematic senescent cells, shows great promise. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Honda electrifies micro van for clean and quiet inner-city hauling]( [The N-Van e: will be available to the Japanese market in three configurations in early 2024]( Honda has announced a 210-km electrified version of its cute-but-capable gas-powered N-Van, as part of the company's mission to sell only electric vehicles in Japan by 2030. [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