Gravity tests head-tracking, shoulder-mounted firearms on its jet suit

[New Atlas logo]( Aircraft [Gravity tests head-tracking, shoulder-mounted firearms on its jet suit]( [A Gravity jet suit pilot testing a shoulder-mounted weapons system (image has been AI-edited to fit our aspect ratio)]( In a video posted to TikTok, Gravity Industries founder Richard Browning has shown off what appears to be live-fire aerial testing of a shoulder-mounted, head-tracking weapons system for the Iron Man-style jet suit he's been flying since 2017. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro at the Black Friday price of only $24.97]( This holiday season consider giving the gift of innovation and seamless computing with Windows 11 Pro. Perfect for professionals, tech enthusiasts, or anyone who loves a top-notch digital experience, it multitasks like Santa’s elves. 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"But for a moment or two after doing some elegant stretching, he/she would slump and give a look of, 'Is Monday over yet?'"]( A kangaroo riffing on his air guitar, a sentient snowball, a face-planting seabird, a comically depressed owl and a twinkle-toed otter are among the funny, candid images that shone brightest in this much-loved, feel-good wildlife photography contest. [Read more]( New Atlas Black Friday Hub The Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are here! To help you get the biggest bang for your buck, New Atlas has pulled together the [best tech deals available on Amazon]( in one place. Don't miss out on the massive bargains on offer! [Read more]( Automotive [Callum Skye EV combines on-road looks with off-road prowess]( [All-wheel-drive should provide plenty of traction]( While some off-road vehicles are quite striking in appearance, not many are … pretty. The all-electric Callum Skye could soon change that, with a nice-looking design that will allow it to also be driven on city streets. [Read more]( Architecture [Lush vertical village will let residents live high among the trees]( [La Serre's steel-grid facade will create balconies and terrace areas for all residents]( Work has begun on a new high-rise by MVRDV. Named La Serre, it will be defined by a steel grid facade that will host hundreds of trees and plants, allowing every resident to enjoy a greenery filled balcony or terrace area. [Read more]( Space [Did the Local Void shoot a monster extreme-energy cosmic ray our way?]( [An artist's impression of the cosmic ray hitting the Telescope Array]( Earth has been blasted by the second strongest ultrahigh-energy cosmic ray ever observed. While its origins remain unknown, astrophysicists are pointing the finger at the Local Void, a fundamentally empty area of the cosmos next to the Milky Way. [Read more]( Automotive [Mitsubishi gets down to business with 180-km Minicab EV kei van]( [The 2024 Minicab EV is being made available in two- and four-seat configurations]( At the dawn of the current EV revolution, Mitsubishi launched a highway-capable, mass-produced five-door hatchback called the i-MiEV, followed by an electric version of its veteran microvan. Now that Minicab-MiEV is being updated for 2024. [Read more]( Medical [Personalized medicine: The pros, cons and concerns]( [The term 'personalized medicine' has gained traction, but what is it, does it help and are there concerns that need addressing?]( The term ‘personalized medicine’ is being used more and more frequently. But what does it mean? This explainer outlines what personalized medicine is, its advantages and some concerns that have been raised in relation to it. [Read more]( Energy [Arizona solar canal project aims to save water while making power]( [Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis signing the Partner Project Agreement for the Solar Canal Project between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Gila River Indian Community.]( With most of Arizona in a state of moderate to extreme drought, the Gila River Indian Community and the US Army Corps of Engineers have signed a deal to begin a solar-over-canal project designed to cut down evaporation and boost solar efficiency. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of some cancers]( [A study has associated higher consumption of ultra-processed foods with an increased risk of some cancers]( A study has found a link between higher consumption of ultra-processed foods and the risk of developing some cancers. However, they found that obesity, often caused by eating too much of these foods, was not a large contributing factor. [Read more]( Science [Scientists can now tell where you're looking by listening to your ears]( [A test subject visually tracks a moving green dot while microphones listen for sounds made by her ears]( Back in 2018, scientists at Duke University discovered that each time our eyes move, our ears make an imperceptible squeaking noise. Now, the researchers have developed a method of telling where a person is looking by analyzing those sounds. [Read more]( Architecture [Heatherwick Studio heads to the hills for plant-filled Tokyo district]( [Azabudai Hills is part of a massive redevelopment effort in central Tokyo that has taken 30 years]( Heatherwick Studio has completed a new district in Tokyo. Named Azabudai Hills, it showcases the firm's penchant for inserting lush greenery into its projects and is defined by complex dramatically curving latticed forms. [Read more]( Biology [Food taste found to rein in eating within seconds, before gut stretch]( [A study has found that signals from our mouth, relating to taste, reach our brains first to control food intake]( Research has found that signals linked to how food tastes are sent to our brains almost immediately to slow our eating pace, with the well-known stretch signals from the gut coming later, providing greater insights into how the body controls appetite. [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