Rolls-Royce cranks world's largest jet engine up to maximum power

[New Atlas logo]( Aircraft [Rolls-Royce cranks world's largest jet engine up to maximum power]( [UltraFan is billed as the world's largest jet engine]( Rolls-Royce has taken a major green step, announcing that not only has its giant UltraFan demo jet engine been run at full power on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), but tests have proven all its current civilian engines are compatible with 100% SAF. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Elevate your holidays with an iPad and Beats Flex Headphones for $190]( Get ready to unwrap the ultimate holiday gift that's sure to make your season merry and bright! This year, we've combined two of the hottest tech essentials into one spectacular package that's perfect for anyone on your holiday shopping list. [Read more]( Outdoors [Space-age origami truck camper pops into hard-wall Toyota-top habitat]( [In contrast to most other toppers, the Hardsider is a two-piece design so owners can remove the sleeper roof and use it as a bed rack]( Hard-sided pop-up pickup campers and toppers seem to be a trend of the early 2020s. Hardsider is deep at work on the sleekest version yet, pairing a military-grade truck rack with a removable pop-up sleeper roof, LED lighting and Starlink internet. [Read more]( Space [Huge explosions 100 billion times the energy of the Sun stump scientists]( [Artist’s representation of AT2022tsd, aka the Tasmanian Devil FLBOT event. The image shows one possible explanation – of a black hole accumulating matter and powering a jet]( Astronomers have witnessed a phenomenon never seen before, a luminous fast blue optical transient (LFBOT) emitting more energy than hundreds of billions of stars the size of the Sun. Dubbed the Tasmanian Devil, it threw out energetic flares for months. [Read more]( Automotive [New EV charger pushes half a megawatt – but only one car can take it]( [The first Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub to use Chargepoint's new ultra-high speed DC chargers is now open in Georgia]( Chargepoint has begun "large scale deployment" of it new Express Plus Power Link 2000, a DC charging station capable of delivering up to 500 kW – twice as fast as Tesla's V3 Supercharger. The only issue is we only know of one car that can handle it. [Read more]( Medical [Portable device detects Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s biomarkers on the spot]( [The prototype device, which is currently being commercialized by biotech company Ampera Life]( Because of the logistics and invasive procedures involved, many people put off getting tested for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Thanks to a new device, however, such testing could soon be performed non-invasively at just about any location. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Lambretta refines classic scooter for the electric age]( [The Lambretta Elettra made it world debut recently at the EICMA 2023 motorcycle expo in Milan, Italy]( As fans of the movie Quadrophenia will confirm, tricked-out Vespas and Lambrettas were key components of the 1960s mod movement in the UK, but remain popular more than 50 years on. Lambretta recently previewed an electric update to the timeless classic. [Read more]( Automotive [Hyundai unveils first N branded EV, the Ioniq 5 N]( [The Ioniq 5 N features 641 horsepower (478 kW) of output potential]( Hyundai has unveiled its first N branded electric performance vehicle. Unveiled as a precursor to the AutoMobility LA show (aka the LA Auto Show), the Ioniq 5 N features 641 hp (478 kW) of output potential with a two-stage inverter and 84-kWh battery. [Read more]( Good Thinking [Off-road ambulance, glass coating, and novel IV drip win Dyson Awards]( [The Life Chariot, the winner of the special 2023 Humanitarian Award in the 2023 James Dyson design competition]( The 2023 James Dyson Award global winners have been announced. The prizes have gone to three different student teams, each of which offers novel solutions to modern issues including global warming and providing care in war and disaster zones. [Read more]( Architecture [Pair of spectacular skyscrapers to rise like a mirage in the Saudi desert]( [Epicon will feature two skyscrapers, the shorter of which will rise to a height of 225 m (roughly 240 ft ft), while the taller will reach 275 m (900 ft)]( Another day, another spectacular-looking skyscraper project revealed for Saudi Arabia. Named Epicon, the development will be centered around two futuristic-looking towers that are meant to evoke a desert mirage. [Read more]( Motorcycles [PNY wraps an electric motorcycle around a cargo box]( [The Ponie electric cargo motorcycle has been "designed and engineered specifically for deliveries"]( Electric mobility startup PNY recently motored into the EICMA 2023 trade show with a urban delivery solution called the Ponie – an electric motorcycle in two-wheel and three-wheel flavors, each rocking a gaping hole in the belly for hauling cargo. [Read more]( Science [The most accurate and detailed plant zone map ever has been released]( [The updated map has new data and more detail to help you save time and money in the garden]( Great news for 80 million (and growing) green thumbs across the country: The USDA has finally released an updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map, its first in 11 years. It highlights both tech advancements and how a warming planet is impacting our gardens. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Niu XQi3 electric dirt bike is headed for a trail – or street – near you]( [The XQi3 Dirt Bike will be available in color choices of purple, white, yellow and black]( Among other things, Niu Technologies has already brought us an electric urban motorbike, scooter and ebike. Now the Chinese mobility company has announced its first-ever electric dirt bike, the XQi3. [Read more]( Aircraft [DARPA picks competitors for high-speed VTOL X-Plane contract]( [Aurora's concept is a blended wing body with VTOL lift fans in the wings]( DARPA has announced the four companies that will compete for the contract to design, build and test an X-Plane demonstrator capable of high-speed cruise, hover and VTOL for its Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) project. [Read more]( Medical [Protein discovery raises prospect of treatment for COPD]( [Researchers have discovered a protein associated with antiviral defense can exacerbate COPD]( A study has found that a protein that normally triggers our immune system to defend against certain viruses plays a pivotal role in exacerbating COPD. The unexpected discovery may lead to new therapeutic approaches for the incurable condition. [Read more]( Bicycles [Low-step utility ebike can be optioned with storage-packing top bar]( [The Cito E+ offers pedal-assist up to 28 mph, with throttle available when you need it]( Momentum, a member of the Giant Bicycle family, has thrown its hat in the car-replacement ring with the Cito E+ utility ebike, which can haul a couple of kids to school, pick up the weekly shop or throttle you to work without breaking a sweat. [Read more]( Science [Gecko-inspired gripper does the twist to safely release delicate items]( [Gecko feet easily stick to surfaces without leaving any adhesive residue behind]( Over the years, we've heard about multiple systems that copy gecko feet in order to pick up delicate objects without breaking them. Korean scientists have now taken things further, by adding a means of harmlessly letting go of those items. [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