Double-action solar tower promises clean energy all day and night

[New Atlas logo]( Energy [Double-action solar tower promises clean energy all day and night]( [A 200 metre tall, double-action solar updraft/downdraft tower could generate clean energy 24/7 in a hot, dry desert area]( Researchers in Jordan and Qatar have come up with a remarkable design for a "twin technology solar system" capable of generating clean energy 24/7. This double-action design promises more than twice as much energy as a standard solar updraft tower. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This DIY smart Batmobile™ zooms into holiday fun and arrives on time]( Do you know someone who loves comic books and is a tech enthusiast? Finding the perfect gift that seamlessly blends entertainment and innovation can sometimes be challenging. Cue the CircuitMess Batmobile™ DIY AI-Powered Smart Robot Car. [Read more]( Medical [Once-a-day pill for stubborn cancer delivers a 62.5% positive response]( [An illustration of the KRAS-G12C protein inside a cancer cell, and how divarasib can target it]( In what has already been tagged as a “game-changer” for cancer treatment, the potent once-a-day tablet known as divarasib has continued to impress at Phase 1b trial stage, outperforming not just current therapies but its previous trial results. [Read more]( Robotics [Humanoid/quadruped transformer throws boxes like a baggage handler]( [In its compact quadrupedal form, ANYmal looks like a robot dog on wheels]( Swiss Mile's ANYmal robot is a remarkable beast, capable of getting around as a wheeled quadruped, or standing up on its hind legs and using its front wheels as hands. Now, it's learning to do useful tasks – in about the funniest way possible. [Read more]( Materials [Graphene oxide used to strengthen and electrify 3D-printed concrete]( [One of the 3D-printed test structures made of the augmented concrete]( 3D-printed concrete structures are claimed to be faster and cheaper to build than their traditional counterparts, but they're not always as strong. That problem may soon be solved by adding a pinch of graphene oxide, which could also be used to detect cracks. [Read more]( Aircraft [World's largest plane carries fueled hypersonic test vehicle into the skies]( [The purpose of the test flight was to "evaluate Talon-A’s propulsion system and the Talon environments while carrying live propellant"]( California's Stratolaunch has announced the successful completion of its 12th test flight, where its six-engine, 385-ft wingspan Roc carrier aircraft took to the air for a captive carry test of a Talon-A hypersonic vehicle hauling live propellant. [Read more]( Electronics [Diamond data storage breakthrough writes and rewrites down to single atom]( [Scientists have demonstrated a new technique for writing data to diamond more densely using different wavelengths of laser light]( Diamond is a promising material for data storage, and now scientists have demonstrated a new way to cram more data onto it, down to a single atom. The technique bypasses a physical limit by writing data to the same spots in different-colored light. [Read more]( Bicycles [Juiced rides out second-generation moped-style Scrambler ebike]( [Juiced says that the Scrambler X2 "is not just an update; it's a meaningful evolution that combines the beloved retro aesthetics with cutting-edge technology, featuring a larger motor and an updated battery pack"]( We've seen a number of ebikes that are more moto than bike, and when Juiced Bikes crowdfunded the Scrambler back in 2018, it was pitched as the "best electric motorbike on the market." Now that model has entered its second generation. [Read more]( Medical [Under-skin implant reverses type 1 diabetes without anti-rejection drugs]( [Researchers implanted a thread-like device under the skin that secretes insulin via islet cells (pink balls) while receiving nutrients and oxygen from blood vessels]( Researchers developed a technique to implant a device containing insulin-secreting cells in a pocket under the skin, reversing diabetes in mice without the need for anti-rejection drugs. It could one day provide an alternative to insulin injections. [Read more]( Automotive [Morgan explores electric future with XP-1 three-wheeler prototype]( [Morgan says that the XP-1 prototype will "help develop an understanding of manufacturing EV technology and how to transfer the driving characteristics of internal combustion engine Morgan sports cars into electric"]( Veteran Brit sports car maker Morgan has revealed a tasty electric three-wheel roadster prototype called the XP-1 that's been designed as the rolling test bed for the development of all future Morgan electrics. [Read more]( Architecture [Cascading concrete tower sure to turn heads in Tirana]( [The Tirana Multifunctional Tower will reach a maximum height of 83 m (272 ft)]( Chybik + Kristof has revealed plans for a remarkable high-rise building slated for Tirana, Albania. The mixed-use tower will be defined by an eye-catching red concrete form that will incorporate significant greenery. [Read more]( Photography [Powerful solar storms dazzle in annual aurora photography gallery]( [Island of Aurora by Kat Lawman, taken in Wales, UK. Vibrant pillars of green and pink stretch over a lighthouse]( In good news for aurora photographers, the Sun is approaching the most active period of the solar cycle. As such, the stunning light shows in the 2023 Northern Lights Photographer of the Year collection are particularly vibrant. [Read more]( Outdoors [Equad electric ATV sports a carbon body and a top speed of 67 mph]( [The Equad boasts recycled carbon fiber body panels]( Just like their automotive counterparts, gas-powered quad bikes (aka ATVs) aren't exactly poster children for the green movement. That's why we're seeing an increasing number of electric models, the latest being the carbon-fiber-bodied Equad. [Read more]( Medical [Stem cell breakthrough may mean better treatment for Parkinson’s disease]( [Researchers genetically engineered stem cells to generate more dopamine-producing neurons, making for more effective Parkinson's disease cell therapy]( Researchers have genetically engineered stem cells to transform into greater numbers of the neurons needed for effective Parkinson’s disease cell therapy. The method could be used to generate other types of brain cells to treat a range of disorders. [Read more]( Automotive [Ford F-550 single-cab Mini RV navigates off-road treachery with aplomb]( [The Wilderness Vans Grid Mini managing a talus field]( After previously releasing a typical big, bad truck camper, Wilderness Vans has turned its attention to something smaller. Its new Grid Mini supplies adventurers with a smaller, nimbler platform for pushing deeper and higher into the wilderness. [Read more]( Space [Mystery of Moon rocket craters solved]( [The far side of the Moon as seen by China's Chang'e 5-T1 mission]( The mystery of what created a pair of craters on the far side of the Moon has been put to rest after a new study from the University of Arizona confirmed that the most likely cause was a spent rocket booster from China's Chang'e 5-T1 lunar mission. [Read more]( Biology [Mouse passes mirror test, joining elite club of 'self-aware' animals]( [A subset of neurons linked to self-image were activated when the mouse noticed its forehead ink spot]( In a feat only a few non-human animals have accomplished so far, a common dark-furred mouse has passed what’s known as the mirror self-recognition test. Backed by supporting genetic cues, this suggests mice can actually recognize themselves. [Read more]( Medical [Twice-daily brain zaps may boost 'rewiring' & functioning in Alzheimer’s]( [A study found that twice-daily non-invasive electrical stimulation improved brain functioning in patients with Alzheimer's disease]( Research has found that non-invasively applying a mild electrical current to the brain twice a day for six weeks improved cognitive functioning and plasticity, the ability of the brain to ‘rewire’ itself, in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. [Read more]( Outdoors [Suweeka Bike Lifter does away with hefting eMTBs onto vehicle racks]( [Users can roll eMTBs or electric motorbikes on and off of the Bike Lifter tray]( Fun though electric-assist mountain bikes may be, they do tend to be heavier than their conventional counterparts. The Bike Lifter modular rack system was designed with that fact in mind, as it doesn't require users to lift their eMTBs onto it. 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