Ballistic multi-parachute system saves eVTOL in low-altitude fall

[New Atlas logo]( Aircraft [Ballistic multi-parachute system saves eVTOL in low-altitude fall]( [The X2 eVTOL aircraft fires its low-altitude ballistic parachute]( What happens when something goes very wrong in an eVTOL aircraft? China's AeroHT has released video of its innovative low-altitude multi-parachute system turning a catastrophic propulsion system failure into a soft-ish landing from just 50 m (164 ft) up. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Meet Prism Drive, the best-priced cloud storage you'll find on the web]( Whether you want to admit it or not, your current computer is hardly enough to store all your photos, work documents, and other data. And while cloud storage is always an option, not everything out there is reliable, let alone affordable. [Read more]( Marine [No more shoulder checks – RowVista gets rowers facing forward]( [The RowVista forward rowing system lets rowers see where they're going]( Rowing is a great form of exercise, not to mention a highly efficient means of traveling across the water, but … you're facing backwards the whole time. The RowVista system changes that, getting rowers facing in the direction they're headed. [Read more]( Robotics [Fraunhofer's high-speed logistics robots may steal humanoids' thunder]( [evoBOT's circular, rotating grip pads can lift as much as 65 kg – or carry up to 100 kg]( Early humanoid robots probably won't be able to do much that Fraunhofer's self-balancing evoBOT can't do much faster, and its new autonomous, omnidirectional O³dyn pallet jack looks like another slam dunk for logistics and warehousing. [Read more]( Outdoors [Limited-run Opinel folding knife wears gorgeous Nordic birch handle]( [Like every Opinel No. 08, the Sampo Birch edition has a folding blade and twist lock]( Opinel's timeless No. 08 folding knife has gotten even prettier. The Sampo Curly Birch limited edition 08 trades out the normal wood handle for one made from a special Nordic silver birch, adding a splash of depth to the classic best seller. [Read more]( Aircraft [China's flying supercar company unveils surprising new vehicles]( [AeroHT unveils a new version of its eVTOL flying supercar]( China's AeroHT is making rapid progress with its eVTOL flying cars, and it's now shown two fascinating new concepts – a six-wheel-drive hybrid-electric "aircraft carrier" van, and a new version of the flying supercar, with a fully concealed airframe. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Time-restricted eating found to be effective for type 2 diabetics]( [A study has found that, compared to calorie-restricted diets, time-restricted eating is more effective at shedding pounds]( A study has found that for type 2 diabetics, intermittent fasting or a time-restricted diet is more effective for weight loss than calorie-controlled eating and has the same positive effect on blood sugar control. [Read more]( Computers [Quantum computer startup first to break 1,000-qubit milestone]( [Atom Computing's first generation quantum computer in August 2021]( Atom Computing has announced the first quantum computer to pass the 1,000-qubit milestone. The prototype, due to become available for use in 2024, leapfrogs IBM’s announcement of its new quantum computer platform expected in the next few weeks. [Read more]( Architecture [Radical renovation "floats" an Ark over huge cement factory warehouse]( [Work on the Ark is currently underway and the project is expected to be completed in 2026]( Renovations of former industrial spaces are currently very popular. The Ark, by MAD Architects, is more unusual than most and involves installing an eye-catching mixed-use building over a disused cement factory warehouse in Shanghai, China. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Minimalist Transparent Turntable can stream to see-through speakers]( [The Transparent Turntable is made from aluminum and glass, and can output via cable or Bluetooth]( More than a decade ago, a Swedish audio startup looked to stand out from the Bluetooth speaker space by rocking a see-through vibe. Now the company is taking a step towards providing "the complete listening experience" with the Transparent Turntable. [Read more]( Architecture [2023's best skyscraper built from the remains of a 1970s office tower]( [The Quay Quarter Tower in Sydney, Australia, has been named the Best Tall Building Worldwide for 2023 by the influential CTBUH]( The CTBUH has named Quay Quarter Tower, by 3XN Architects, the Best Tall Building Worldwide for 2023. The prestigious authority on skyscrapers hailed the project's clever repurposing of an old high-rise into an eye-catching cantilevering tower. [Read more]( Space [300 Earths' worth of heavy metals forged in powerful cosmic explosion]( [An artist's impression of a neutron star collision, like the one that has produced a recent, powerful gamma ray burst]( Astronomers have detected one of the most energetic explosions in the history of the universe: a gamma ray burst from a neutron star collision. For the first time ever, heavy metals were detected in the explosion, totaling hundreds of Earths in mass. [Read more]( Space [Mouse embryos successfully grown in space for the first time]( [The embryos were from lab mice with this dark-fur phenotype. No word yet on who will be developing ISS cat embryos in order to to keep the future space mouse problem in check.]( In one small step for humankind, scientists have seen a fertilized mouse egg develop naturally and normally into early embryonic form. While a long way to go, it’s a positive sign that mammalian – namely, human – reproduction can take place in space. [Read more]( Medical [60-year-old drug can resensitize treatment-resistant brain cancer cells]( [Researchers have found that a 60-year-old antipsychotic drug reverses treatment resistance in a particularly nasty type of brain cancer]( Researchers have discovered that cerebrospinal fluid, the brain's shock absorber, may cause treatment resistance in people with brain cancer. But they identified a sixty-year-old drug that can be repurposed to resensitize cancer cells to treatment. [Read more]( Space [NASA testing two-way, high-speed laser space communication system]( [An artist's impression of the International Space Station beaming data via laser to the LCRD and down to ground stations]( NASA will soon demonstrate a laser-based communication system between ground facilities and the International Space Station. The technology will boost data transmission speeds by 10 to 100 times, potentially opening a new standard in deep space comms. [Read more]( Medical [International alert as fake Ozempic leads to serious hospitalizations]( [A shortage of authentic Ozempic (pictured) has resulted in counterfeits hitting the market, which caused hypoglycemic shock and coma in Austrian patients]( With an industry expected to be worth US$100 billion by 2030, a supply crisis, slow manufacturing processes, and a high price tag, it's no surprise the much-hyped class of injectable weight-loss drugs has become a prime target for counterfeit trade. [Read more]( Medical [Protein discovery could be used to stop breast cancer in its tracks]( [Researchers have discovered a protein that is crucial to enabling the spread of breast cancer to healthy tissues]( Researchers have uncovered a protein that facilitates the spread of breast cancer cells into healthy tissue. The discovery improves our understanding of the metastatic process and is the first step to developing treatments that target this mechanism. [Read more]( Good Thinking [BrushLens tech could make touchscreen displays accessible to everyone]( [BrushLens is designed to assist people who would otherwise be unable to utilize touchscreen interfaces]( For people who are blind or lack fine control of their fingers, touchscreens such as those used on self-serve kiosks can be almost impossible to use. The experimental new BrushLens device, however, utilizes the user's smartphone to get the job done. [Read more]( Space [ESA field tests new Moon camera for Artemis lunar landings]( [ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet documents field exploration in the lunar-like landscapes of Lanzarote, Spain]( In anticipation of a photographic bonanza, NASA and ESA are testing the new Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC), which will be carried by future astronauts to record their adventures in images and video when they return to the Moon in a few years. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Paris Rhône aims for big-screen 4K on a budget with the SP005 projector]( [The SP005 4K UHD long-throw LED projector rocks Android TV an a built-in sound system]( Last year, household appliance company Paris Rhône launched a successful crowdfunding effort to break into the home cinema market. That UST projector will now cost you shy of two grand, but you can get 4K for significantly less with its latest model. 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