Gargantuan 22-MW wind turbine will be among history's largest machines

[New Atlas logo]( Energy [Gargantuan 22-MW wind turbine will be among history's largest machines]( [The bigger the wind turbine, the better the production and the economics. Hence, they're scaling up to ludicrous proportions.]( Imagine something as tall as New York's Chrysler building, but spinning. China's Mingyang Smart Energy has announced plans for a colossal 22-megawatt offshore wind turbine, and standing in its presence will be an unprecedented human experience. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Master a new language & save $449 off a Babbel lifetime subscription]( Embark on a journey to linguistic mastery with the Babbel Lifetime Language Learning Subscription, your gateway to a multilingual world. Until 11:59 PM on 10/23, this must-have app is only $149.97 (Reg. $599), saving you $449. No coupon needed. [Read more]( Space [Gorgeous video imagines doomed Soviet-era hydrofoiling shuttle launch]( [The Alexeyev/Sukhoi Albatros launch system would have launched a carrier plane off the back of a hydrofoiling barge. Rendered here by YouTuber Hazegrayart]( The Alexeyev/Sukhoi Albatros launch system, proposed in 1974, would have launched a Soviet space shuttle on the back of a carrier spaceplane, launched off the back of a hydrofoiling barge. It never happened, but here's what it would've looked like. [Read more]( Military [ATHENA smart sensor protects aircraft from heat-seeking missiles]( [The ATHENA sensor]( Northop Grumman has come up with a new warning sensor system called the Advanced Tactical Hostile Engagement Awareness (ATHENA), which is designed to defend aircraft against the threat of heat-seeking, shoulder-fired missiles. [Read more]( Robotics [Transforming Archax mecha robot could be yours to pilot – for a price]( [The Archax – which can be operated in robot or vehicle mode – will set you back about 2.7 million dollars]( Japan's giant human-piloted, humanoid Gundam-style robots are neat and everything, but … why walk if you can roll on four wheels? That's what the Archax does, transforming between robot and vehicle configurations. [Read more]( Space [NASA tweaks Voyager software to protect thrusters against gunge]( [A software patch will keep the Voyager spacecraft thrusters operating for another five years]( NASA Voyager mission engineers are preparing a software patch that will allow the thrusters aboard the Voyager 1 and 2 interstellar probes to continue operating for another five years, keeping the spacecraft in communications with Earth. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [Onyx launches eye-friendly color ePaper tablets for work and play]( [The Boox Note Air3 C (shown) and the Boox Tab Ultra C Pro both make use of eye-friendly Kaleido 3 color E Ink technology]( Onyx International has announced two additions to its 10-inch color ePaper tablet lineup. The Boox Note Air3 C shapes up as an Android reading and writing slate, while the Boox Tab Ultra C Pro is a productivity workhorse that's easy on the eyes. [Read more]( Computers [IBM's NorthPole chip mimics the human brain for greater power]( [NorthPole's design is based, in part, on the human brain]( IBM Research’s lab in California is developing a prototype chip called NorthPole based on the architecture of the human brain. It holds the promise of greatly improving computer efficiency and producing systems that do not rely on cloud computing. [Read more]( Science [Lava studies suggest Earth's core is leaking]( [Lava flows in Canada suggest that the Earth's core is leaking material to the surface, a new study says]( Scientists from Caltech and WHOI have found evidence that Earth’s core is leaking. High levels of a particular isotope of helium were found in lava flows in Canada, which the team proposes originated in the planet’s core. [Read more]( Around The Home [Smart coop AI 'Albert Eggstein' can now translate your chickens' chatter]( [What the cluck: You'll instantly know how your birds are feeling]( More than 17 million US households now have chickens. The world's first smart Coop, which is an ideal gateway to help novices raise chooks, has now rolled out Cluck Talk, which can tell you just what your chatty birds are saying to each other and to you. [Read more]( Automotive [Benchmark's crazy-loaded AWD camper van expands the scope of adventure]( [The new Deso camper van from Benchmark Vehicles is absolutely overflowing with high-end components from some of the aftermarket's biggest names]( Sprinter AWD camper vans have become so common, it takes something extra to make one stand out. Benchmark adds about as much extra as possible. Its Deso camper has SEMA levels of components, Starlink dish compatibility, onboard bike storage and more. [Read more]( Architecture [Communist pyramid transformed into scalable tech hub with superb views]( [The Pyramid of Tirana reaches a maximum height of 24.5 m (80 ft)]( MVRDV's renovation of Albania's Tirana Pyramid is now finally complete and has officially opened to the public. The building has been transformed from a communist-era brutalist landmark into a scalable technology center focused on young people. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [PocketBook ups color resolution for InkPad Color 3 e-reader]( [PocketBook has treated its 7.8-inch color e-reader to a Kaleido 3 E Ink display and IPX8 water resistance]( Back in 2021, Swiss e-reader manufacturer PocketBook was among the first to release a device built around E Ink's Kaleido Plus color technology. Now the company has updated the InkPad Color with a higher-resolution color E Ink screen. [Read more]( Collectibles [Greg Jein Sci-fi collection – an overview of the records]( [The Greg Jein Collection auction will long be remembered. It represents the largest single sale of Science Fiction memorabilia ever held or ever likely to be held. Remarkably, genuine screen-worn Star Trek memorabilia made up half of the entire sale, supplemented by myriad Star Wars mementos, choice lots from every major sci-fi movie and TV show ever made, plus even more lots from Greg’s favorite non sci-fi indulgence, Batman.]( Records galore fell at Heritage Auctions' Greg Jein Collection sale of science fiction memorabilia last weekend, with the auction grossing US$13.6 million to become the second-highest grossing Hollywood auction in history. [Read more]( Medical [Study takes a major step towards disease-fighting microbiome therapies]( [Associate Professor Samuel Forster is developing new human gut microbiome-based treatments]( With more than 1,000 bacterial species, the gut microbiome is an untapped resource of disease-fighting power. Now, scientists have found a way to rank crucial members of this 'microscopic multicultural community', which has massive medical potential. [Read more]( Science [Magnetic ‘workout mat’ helps muscle cells grow & work together]( [Researchers designed a workout mat for cells that can help scientists zero in, at the microscopic level, on exercise’s mechanical effects]( Researchers have created a magnet-containing 'workout mat' that simulates the mechanical forces exerted on muscle cells during exercise. It may assist in testing treatments for people with muscle injuries and neuromuscular diseases. [Read more]( Outdoors [High Camp Parkside magnetic vacuum flask serves wine in the wild]( [High Camp looks to lure wine lovers with the new Parkside Flask series]( High Camp takes a break from spirits to offer adventurous wine lovers a slick way of bringing a bottle off the beaten path. The Parkside Flask 750 stores a full bottle's worth of wine between two magnetic tumblers for camping, picnics and tailgates. [Read more]( Medical [Total-body imaging captures immune system’s response to viral infection]( [Researchers have developed a total-body PET scan that shows how the body's immune system responds to a viral infection]( Using a method of total-body imaging, researchers have measured and tracked the body’s immune response to viral infection. It's a promising platform for studying human immunity in greater detail and may assist the study of other infectious diseases. [Read more]( Medical [Implanting insulin-producing cells into the eye could help treat diabetes]( [Scientists have demonstrated how implanting cells from the pancreas into the eye can help treat diabetes]( Swedish scientists have demonstrated a new potential way to manage diabetes, one of the most pressing health problems of our time. It turns out the eye might be a useful place to implant insulin-producing cells to control blood sugar levels. [Read more]( Outdoors [Diminutive 01 Pump is also a lantern, vacuum and more]( [The 01 Pump is presently on Kickstarter]( Editor's note (Oct. 23, 2023): The Kickstarter campaign for this item was canceled by the project creator on Oct. 22, 2023. [Read more]( Medical [Converting brain immune cells into neurons aids post-stroke recovery]( [Researchers have restored function in stroke-affected mice by converting brain immune cells to neurons]( Researchers have converted brain immune cells into neurons, replacing damaged ones and restoring function to stroke-affected mice. If the same results can be achieved in human cells, it opens the door to a potential treatment for stroke. [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