Deepmind AI tool catapults materials science 800 years into the future

[New Atlas logo]( Materials [Deepmind AI tool catapults materials science 800 years into the future]( [A robotic lab at Berkeley has already created 41 of the 380,000 new inorganic crystals discovered by Deepmind's GNoME AI]( Prepare for a radical acceleration in technological development. A Google Deepmind AI has achieved "an order-of-magnitude expansion in stable materials known to humanity," finding about 800 years' worth of new materials with revolutionary potential. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Seize the night with this Cyber Week deal on $80 Night Vision Binocs]( As Cyber Week sweeps across the digital landscape, capturing the attention of savvy shoppers, here’s one for consideration—these Night Vision Binoculars. A gateway to thrilling escapades after dark, they offer a blend of innovation and functionality. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Speed counts when walking to beat diabetes, says new study]( [Walking is good, but walking faster is better to ward off diabetes, says study]( While it's known that regular walking can help you ward off diabetes, a new study attempts to quantify the speed that maximizes the exercise's benefits. It turns out a little extra pep may go a long way toward cutting your risk of the disease. [Read more]( Automotive [Hyundai and Kia's radical Uni Wheel system could revolutionize EV design]( [A conventional EV drivetrain (left) as compared to a Uni Wheel setup (right)]( As is the case with their gas-burning counterparts, electric cars are limited in spaciousness and design by the layout of their drivetrain. Hyundai and Kia have set about addressing that issue, with their radical new Universal Wheel Drive System. [Read more]( Marine [Jet Capsule unveils 2024 Super Sport carbon fiber "mini yacht"]( [Designed for adventure, the compact Jet Capsule Super Sport is a good fit for various water sports activities]( We've covered a few of Italian designer Pierpaolo Lazzarini's Jet Capsule compact motorboats since they hit the market back in 2013. The most recent version, which is set to be released in 2024, is dubbed the Jet Capsule Super Sport. [Read more]( Automotive [Detroit becomes first city to install wireless-charging roadway in the US]( [An E-Transit commercial van provided by Ford has been fitted with an Electreon receiver, and will be used to test the wireless charging technology installed under a public road in Detroit]( We've been hearing about in-road EV charging tech for a number of years, including tests from Renault and Stellantis. Now the City of Detroit is reported to be the first installation of wireless charging in a public roadway in the US. [Read more]( Science [Natural superhero fungi boosts crop yields by 40%]( [Could nature be the solution to the world's impending food shortages?]( With nearly half the world's soil degraded, growing enough food to feed a global population is getting increasingly more difficult and costly. Scientists believe they've got one solution, and it's already all around us: Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Too much 'good' cholesterol could be bad for dementia, says study]( [It turns out there can be too much of a good thing when it comes to HDL cholesterol, according to a new study]( It's generally considered a good thing to have elevated levels of HDL cholesterol, also commonly referred to as "good" cholesterol. But new research indicates that when those HDL levels climb too high, dementia could be an unwanted side effect. [Read more]( Architecture [Extraordinary hexagonal hotel planned for Saudi's Neom giga-project]( [Siranna's eye-catching hexagonal design is meant to complement the rugged surrounding landscape]( It has been a crazy year for Saudi Arabian architecture, but the country isn't done surprising us yet. Plans have now been revealed for an unusual hexagonal hotel that will be nestled into the rugged desert landscape. [Read more]( Motorcycles [KTM's Beast 3.0 naked tarmac ripper evolves in an alien direction]( [A savage new KTM 1390 Super Duke R for 2024]( One of the most magnificent and terrifying steeds in motorcycledom gets its second major overhaul for 2024. The new KTM 1390 Super Duke R gets a bigger motor, a bigger tank, semi-active suspension and a savagely alien new headlight design. [Read more]( Space [France and Italy team up to build Moon habitat]( [Artist's concept of the Franco-Italian Moon habitat]( France and Italy are teaming up to build a habitat for future moon bases with Franco-Italian technology company Thales Alenia Space and the Italian Space Agency (ASI) signing a contract to develop the Multi-Purpose Habitat for NASA's Artemis project. [Read more]( Medical [Brain cell gene changes linked to neuroinflammation seen in Alzheimer’s]( [A study has linked genetic changes in the brain's immune cells to the neuroinflammation seen in Alzheimer's disease]( Research has revealed how genetic changes in a specialized population of brain cells called microglia contribute to neuroinflammation and, in turn, to Alzheimer’s disease. The findings could lead to more effective, targeted therapeutics. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Battery-swappable Japanese e-scooter folds smaller than a briefcase]( [The folded Arma is larger and heavier than a cup of coffee but still easy to grab and go]( Shimizu is working on what it says will be the world's smallest electric scooter. The 10-lb Arma scooter folds to the length and width of a piece of printer paper to carry in a messenger bag or work as its own mini-briefcase. [Read more]( Medical [Eye-safe laser device provides rapid, on-site diagnosis of concussion]( [Researchers have developed a handheld eye-safe laser that can rapidly diagnose concussion on-site]( Researchers have developed a handheld device that shines a safe laser into the eye to detect biomarkers of brain damage following a concussion or other traumatic brain injury, providing rapid, on-site diagnosis at the time of injury. [Read more]( Aircraft [Airbus' FlightLab flies itself while pilot rides shotgun with a tablet]( [The autonomous system allows a pilot to intervene using a tablet interface]( Having shown off simplified copter controls, Airbus Helicopters' FlightLab has completed a fully automated flight testing a new simplified tablet-based human machine interface (HMI) designed to reduce pilot workloads and increase safety. [Read more]( Science [Slippery coating keeps bacteria from hanging out in toilet bowls]( [Once commercialized, the coating could be applied to existing porcelain toilets]( It was just this August that we heard about a super-slippery 3D-printed toilet bowl, which bacteria slide right off of. Well, if you want that same sort of functionality in your existing toilet, a special coating may do the trick. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Interrupting prolonged sitting with squats may improve brain function]( [Interrupting periods of prolonged sitting with squats improves brain function, a study has found]( A study found that interrupting prolonged sitting with intermittent half-squats improved blood flow to the brain and, with it, cognitive functioning and concentration. This simple exercise could be done at work or home to provide a brain boost. [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