Airbus to launch new low-carbon ocean fleet featuring Flettner rotors

[New Atlas logo]( Transport [Airbus to launch new low-carbon ocean fleet featuring Flettner rotors]( [Artist's concept of the Airbus ship]( Mentioning Airbus doesn't usually bring the image of sea vessels to mind, but the aerospace giant has announced that it plans to replace its charter fleet that carries components across the ocean with greener, more efficient ships starting in 2026. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Unwrap the joy of saving with a $20 Sam's Club Membership this holiday]( As the holiday season approaches, the air is filled with festive joy. However, the merriment can sometimes be overshadowed by the harsh reality of inflation. A Sam's Club Membership can be a gift to help you navigate the season and beyond. [Read more]( Military [US to build new nuclear gravity bomb]( [The new bomb will have a yield of about 360 kilotons]( The US Department of Defense (DoD) has announced that the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) will build a new high-yield nuclear gravity bomb called the B61-13 once given Congressional approval and funding. [Read more]( Outdoors [Titanium KeySnap combines a carabiner, keychain and blade]( [The KeySnap's blade is revealed when its carabiner and key ring sections are separated]( While a small blade and other simple tools do come in handy at times, why carry around a separate multitool when you're already using a keychain? That's the thinking behind the all-in-one KeySnap carabiner, which is currently on Kickstarter. [Read more]( Automotive [Ford Transit Trail becomes all-out adventure camper van – pod by pod]( [VanDoIt turns the Ford Transit Trail into the versatile Moov adventure camper]( The modularity masters at VanDoIt have officially launched the first camper build atop the Ford Transit Trail turnkey adventure van. The new Moov package fills out Ford's off-road-ready factory van with Lego Technic levels of plug-n-play modularity. [Read more]( Robotics [Wheeled legs let LimX Dynamics' W1 quadruped robot walk n' roll]( [Staircases are no problem for the W1]( Two years ago we first heard about the Swiss-Mile Robot, a quadruped bot with powered wheels on the ends of its four legs. It's now in for some competition, as China's LimX Dynamics has announced it own wheeled quadruped, called the W1. [Read more]( Computers [Apple unveils advanced M3 chips for iMac and MacBook]( [Apple has unveiled the M3 family, its new generation of chips for its iMacs and MacBooks]( Twas the night before Halloween, and Apple held a “spooky” event to announce some “scary fast” new products. The company unveiled its next generation chips, the M3 family, as well as the first iMacs and MacBooks that will feature them. [Read more]( Bicycles [Paxxter e trailer helps make hauling cargo by bike less of a drag]( [The Paxxter e trailer features two 125-W hub motors and a removable battery to help cancel out the extra load towed behind a bike]( When you need to haul more than you can carry in your backpack, bike trailers are a great option. But the extra weight can be a drag. That's where the Paxxter e from Germany's Roland Werk comes in, as it packs an electric motor in each wheel. [Read more]( Architecture [Seoul skyscraper creates open-air "terrarium" around halfway up]( [Terrarium Cheong-Dam will feature an open garden area around halfway up the building]( ODA Architecture has revealed plans for an unusual new skyscraper in Seoul, South Korea. The tower will allow residents to enjoy some greenery and fresh air without needing to venture down to the ground thanks to an outdoor area around its middle. [Read more]( Biology [Scientists ID 'tap out' molecule that tells a loser when to leave a fight]( [A light micrograph of an adult zebrafish brain]( Scientists have found the molecular mechanism that causes a losing zebrafish to wave the white flag. While fighting fish in general may not spark a lot of interest, their shared neurobiology with humans means this could be a very significant discovery. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Evoke's new GT motorcycle rocks mammoth battery for electric touring]( [Evoke's 6061-GT: an electric motorcycle packing enough battery and fast-charging to end range anxiety]( Electric touring is officially on the menu ... Sort of. Evoke has built its 6061-GT electric motorcycle around the biggest battery pack ever offered in a production bike: a staggering 30-kWh monster offering more than 600 km (370 miles) of range. [Read more]( Medical [Weekly insulin dose aces phase 3 trials for easier diabetes management]( [A once-a-week insulin shot has shown promise in a phase three clinical trial]( Diabetes patients who are sick of daily insulin shots may soon only have to inject themselves once a week. A year-long phase 3 clinical trial has shown that a weekly form of the hormone is just as effective in managing the disease as the daily form. [Read more]( Automotive [Decked's next-gen truck drawers ready pickups to work & play harder]( [Decked's all-new generation 2 midsize pickup drawer system]( Nearly a decade after launching its pickup drawer system, Decked is back with new-and-improved midsize and full-size truck drawers. The new drawers look to find the ultimate balance in organization, payload and go-anywhere off-grid ruggedness. [Read more]( Medical [Losing just 1% of deep sleep found to increase dementia risk by 27%]( [A study has linked a reduction in deep sleep to increased dementia risk in over 60s]( A new study has found that, in people over 60, a reduction in deep sleep by as little as 1% per year equated to a 27% increased risk of dementia. The findings suggest that enhancing or maintaining deep sleep may be a way of keeping the disease at bay. [Read more]( Virtual Reality [Fluid Reality introduces its untethered, high-res haptic VR gloves]( [Fluid Reality's haptic VR glove is lightweight and untethered]( Fluid Reality is offering a cheaper, more lightweight haptic VR glove that doesn’t need to be tethered to bulky backpacks or multitudes of tubing. It’s designed to provide users with a high-resolution VR experience, direct to their fingertips. [Read more]( Space [New findings reveal the 'bones' in the ghost-like 'cosmic hand' nebula]( [The flow of energetic particles around the 'hand' has been revealed in the new paper]( As spooky season wraps, NASA has a final Halloween treat. Using two X-ray telescopes, astronomers have visualized the ‘bones’ in one of space's most haunting phenomena, the pulsar wind nebula MSH 15-52, also known as the ‘cosmic hand' or 'hand of God'. [Read more]( Automotive [First Drive: 2024 Hyundai Kona ahead of arrival of electric models]( [The 2024 Hyundai Kona fit in nicely at this South Carolina beach]( Kia has completely redone the Kona from the ground up. Still a compact, the Kona is now a bit larger to accommodate more rear-seat legroom, cargo space, and to make for a more EV-focused platform for electrification. [Read more]( Science [Bad grammar cause real physical stress, study reveals]( [Does the misuse of words and punctuation make you see red? Your not alone]( A new study has shown, for the first time, what many of us have long felt: grammar mistakes can trigger negative physical reactions, including one that stems from the part of our sympathetic nervous system that initiates the fight or flight response. [Read more]( Photography [Plus update welcomes beginners and pros to Pixii rangefinder experience]( [The Plus model brings a redesign of the rangefinder, a new exposure mode, fresh focusing features and a Magic Eye]( Back in 2018, France's Pixii SAS presented a digital rangefinder camera where image previews, editing and storage were all offloaded to a paired smartphone. Updates came in 2021 and 2022, and now the company has launched a Plus model. [Read more]( Bicycles [1,300-W fat-tire XPeak designed for quiet off-road adventures]( [The XPeak rides wild with knobby fat tires, front squish and a 1,300-watt motor]( Phoenix-based ebike maker Lectric has revealed a wallet-friendly all-terrain model called the XPeak, a safety-focused 1,300-W fat-tire adventurer "equipped to take you off-road, and encourage you into the unknown." [Read more]( Medical [Asthmatic kids are not at greater risk of severe COVID, study suggests]( [A large study has found that asthmatic children are not more prone to severe COVID-19 infection]( Many assumed asthmatic children would be more prone to severe COVID-19 infection, but a new study suggests that, compared to children who don’t have asthma, those with the condition are not at greater risk of serious COVID infection. [Read more]( Good Thinking [Ti-Mag ratcheting magnetic screwdriver is made for pockets]( [The Ti-Mag is presently on Kickstarter]( Interchangeable-bit ratcheting screwdrivers are very useful devices, but they're not something you'd typically stuff into a pocket. The folks from Logical Carry are out to change that, with the flat-form Ti-Mag. [Read more]( Automotive [NextBase releases new AI-enabled iQ dash camera]( [NextBase iQ features include detection of potential thieves and real-time notification]( NextBase has announced a new artificially intelligent dash camera called the iQ. The smart device combines AI-powered technology with 4G technology to connect vehicles and owners with "more than real-time" crash detection. [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