Rotor R550X: A full-size autonomous helicopter anyone can buy

[New Atlas logo]( Aircraft [Rotor R550X: A full-size autonomous helicopter anyone can buy]( [The R550X: a full-sized autonomous helicopter anyone can buy]( Rotor Technologies is now in production on a full-size unmanned helicopter for civilian use. Based on the Robinson R44 Raven II, the R550X flies for more than three hours, at speeds up to 150 mph (241 km/h), carrying up to 1,200 lb (550 kg) of cargo. [Read more]( Sponsored Content [BLUETTI Launches AC2A, AC70, AC200L Portable Power Stations in Australia]( If you’re going camping or prepping for an emergency, BLUETTI's portable power stations stand ready to silently power your gear for hours—or even days—at a time. [Read more]( Medical [Landmark study uncovers new set of cells behind back pain]( [Scientists find a completely new target for relieving lower back pain]( In big news for the millions who suffer from chronic lower back pain due to degraded disks, scientists have made a potentially huge breakthrough in understanding its cause at a microscopic level, paving the way for effective cell therapy to relieve it. [Read more]( Around The Home [Garmin's latest indoor smart trainer is designed to get cyclists moving]( [The Tacx Neo 3M smart trainer promises cyclists "their most realistic indoor ride yet"]( With winter nipping at the heels of folks in the Northern Hemisphere, cyclists may be thinking about moving their daily rides indoors. Garmin has just announced its most accurate and powerful direct-drive trainer to help keep you in trim. [Read more]( Drones [Bionic Bird releases upgraded X-Fly remote-control flying insect]( [The X-Fly is presently on Kickstarter]( Four years ago we told you about the MetaFly, a remote-control flapping-wing flying model insect made by French startup Bionic Bird (which did previously release a model bionic bird). Well, the company is now back with the new-and-improved X-Fly. [Read more]( Architecture [Twisting four-tower Tencent HQ forms a vortex in Shenzhen]( [Tencent Helix will consist of four towers, with the tallest reaching a height of 153 m (501 ft)]( Büro Ole Scheeren has revealed plans for an extraordinary new project named the Tencent Helix. Taking the form of four connected twisting towers, it will serve as the new global headquarters of tech giant Tencent in Shenzhen, China. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Low- & non-alcoholic beer may be a breeding ground for food-borne bugs]( [Low- and nonalcoholic beer may promote the growth of foodborne bacteria, a study has found]( A new study has found that compared to regular-strength beer, low- and non-alcoholic beers may be a breeding ground for food-borne pathogens like E. coli and Salmonella, which can be introduced during manufacturing, storage, or pouring. [Read more]( Outdoors [Bruder's already unstoppable off-road campers get carbon fiber reskin]( [Bruder lightens and toughens its off-road camper lineup with available carbon fiber]( Bruder's ultra-rugged off-road camping trailers already count a tough composite body among their many innovative features. Now, the Australian builder takes the next step, offering a carbon fiber body option on every model. [Read more]( Aircraft [Modular kit turns Airbus A400M transports into firefighting aircraft]( [The Airbus firefighting kit in action]( Airbus has flight tested the latest prototype of its A400M Roll-on/Roll-off modular kit that turns a standard Airbus A400M turboprop military transport aircraft into a firefighting bomber to drop water and retardants on conflagrations. [Read more]( Medical [mRNA mod responsible for off-target effects identified & fixed]( [Researchers have identified an mRNA modification that can cause unwanted immune responses and a way to prevent it]( Researchers discovered that a modification to the synthetic mRNA used in therapeutics can cause the cell’s machinery to misread its instructions, leading to unintended immune responses. Importantly, they’ve also discovered a solution to the problem. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This $330 refurbished MacBook Air shines bright as a holiday present]( Looking for the perfect holiday gift that combines style, power, and eco-friendliness? May we suggest this refurbished MacBook Air? It’s a compact powerhouse that's sure to delight tech enthusiasts and environmentally conscious shoppers alike. [Read more]( Robotics [HeRo delivery robot is braving the cold winter streets of Helsinki]( [The current phase of the pilot project is running from now until the end of the year]( This holiday season, shoppers in Helsinki are getting a little help to ease their gift-buying burden. When they place an online order from a select retailer, a wheeled HeRo robot will deliver their purchase to their home within an hour. [Read more]( Computers [Lenovo unveils ultra-compact Chromebox media player]( [The pocket-sized Chromebox Micro is described as "an ultra-thin, lightweight media player that fits into nearly any kiosk or signage solution"]( Lenovo has announced its first Chromebox to boast a micro form factor. Coming in at about the same size as two stacked iPhone 15 Pro Max handsets, it's has been designed for 24/7 operation in digital signage and kiosk displays. [Read more]( Robotics [DNA-folding nanorobots can manufacture limitless copies of themselves]( [Tiny nano-robots have been developed that can grab tiny snippets of DNA and assemble them into new nano-machines – including copies of themselves]( Researchers have demonstrated a programmable nano-scale robot, made from a few strands of DNA, that's capable of grabbing other snippets of DNA, and positioning them together to manufacture new UV-welded nano-machines – including copies of itself. [Read more]( Automotive [Stellantis charges into battery swaps for EVs with Ample partnership]( [Stellantis says that EV drivers can look forward to a "refueling experience as fast and convenient as refueling with gas"]( Multi-brand automaker Stellantis has partnered with San Francisco's Ample to bring battery-swapping to its electric vehicles, starting with a fleet of ride-sharing Fiat 500e cars in Spain. [Read more]( Medical [Rogue protein linked to early-onset dementia identified]( [A visualization of the structure of TAF15 amyloid filaments (in yellow), as detected by cryo-EM in the brains of four dementia patients]( Scientists have solved the mystery of which protein triggers the onset of many cases of frontotemporal dementia, paving the way for more effective early diagnosis of the degenerative disease and the development of potentially life-changing treatment. [Read more]( Biology [World's oldest disease-causing fungus found, named after Beatrix Potter]( [Artistic rendition of the Rhynie Chert in the Early Devonian period]( A fungus that attacked plants 407 million years ago has been unearthed among fossils at the Natural History Museum, making it the oldest of its kind to have ever been found. What's more, its new name celebrates one very famous fungi aficionado. [Read more]( Drones [Drone-mounted LUCY tech has an ear for hidden disaster-site survivors]( [Aerial drones equipped solely with cameras or other optical systems (pictured) can't do much to locate survivors who are buried under rubble or obscured by thick smoke]( The search for survivors at disaster sites is one of the most commonly suggested uses for drones. If those people are buried under debris, however, they won't be visible. That's where LUCY comes in, as it could let drones locate survivors by sound. [Read more]( Medical [Microbubble bots guided through complex brain vessels using ultrasound]( [Researchers have developed a microrobot that can be navigated through the brain's blood vessels using ultrasound]( Researchers have developed a bubble microrobot capable of being guided around the tiny complex blood vessels of the brain using ultrasound. The ‘microvehicle’ holds potential as a means of delivering drugs to treat brain cancer and stroke. [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