Evolution Eagle drone flips the bird at enemy forces

[New Atlas logo]( Drones [Evolution Eagle drone flips the bird at enemy forces]( [Along with military use, the Evolution Eagle could also be utilized in applications such as wildlife observation and poacher patrolling]( If you're conducting covert military reconnaissance, you probably don't want the enemy seeing what's obviously a drone flying overhead. That's where the Evolution Eagle is intended to come in, as it's a drone that just looks like a big ol' bird. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Grab Microsoft's latest OS and the Windows 11 Pro Course for just $50]( In the expansive realm of operating systems, Windows has been a global favorite, serving as the trusted companion for countless computers across the globe. With over 1.3 billion active users, Windows isn't just a choice; it's a digital community. [Read more]( Medical [Lax vax resulted in thousands more COVID deaths, UK-wide study shows]( [Robust models confirm vaccine importance]( The first study of its kind has looked at every UK resident – more than 67 million people – across four months, and found that, as vaccine uptake tapered off in 2022, 7,180 hospitalizations and deaths could have been avoided had jabs been up to date. [Read more]( Energy ["Dirt-powered fuel cell" draws near-limitless energy from soil]( [A microbial fuel cell buried in soil and generating power]( A Northwestern University team has demonstrated a remarkable new way to generate electricity, with a paperback-sized device that nestles in soil and harvests power created as microbes break down dirt – for as long as there's carbon in the soil. [Read more]( Robotics [Busted: Elon Musk admits new Optimus video isn't what it seems]( [Tesla's Optimus humanoid folds laundry... With a telltale telepresence glove poking into frame to signal that a human is driving it]( Elon Musk has Xeeted out a video of Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot folding a t-shirt – which would be great, but then followed up with a second Xeet clarifying that the video is far less impressive than it looks – after being called out by observers. [Read more]( Good Thinking [Kim-e electric wheelchair gets users standing and rolling]( [The Kim-e raises users to a semi-standing position, both when moving and standing stationary]( For many wheelchair users, one of the biggest problems with using a chair is not being able to stand as tall as other people. The Kim-e wheelchair was designed with that fact in mind, as it raises its user to an upright stance in just a few seconds. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Fiio combines desktop streaming with powerful headphone amp]( [The Android-powered smartphone-like interface serves up high-resolution streamed music via the powerful headphone amp]( China's Fiio – which recently announced a mechanical keyboard with a built-in DAC – has launched a new flagship desktop media streamer and headphone amp/DAC combo that's dominated by a slick smartphone-like user interface. [Read more]( Bicycles [Versatile gravel ebike can ride with or without motor and battery]( ["The Crow Gravital UL 2 AXS and Crow Gravital SL 1 AXS offer exceptional performance, both with and without assistance"]( If you're looking for an ebike that's good for commuting and dirt tracks or mountain trails, then a gravel bike could provide the versatility you need. Spain's Crow Bicycles has launched new lightweight Gravital models with SRAM wireless shifting. [Read more]( Biology [Easy artificial evolution makes for solar-powered yeast]( [Yeast that's been engineered to be able to produce energy from light]( Scientists have given yeast a brand new ability – gaining energy from light. The technique was remarkably easy, the team says, and could not only help us understand evolution but make better beer and biofuel. [Read more]( Outdoors [Night-vision binoculars bring 4K color to after-dark exploration]( [The Yashica Vision night-vision binoculars help after-dark explorers to see the otherwise unseen]( Last year, Duovox launched a successful Kickstarter for a full-color 1080p night-vision monocular. Now Yashica is live on the platform with a pair of night-vision binoculars that bring a touch of color to the darkness at up to 4K resolution. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Ultra-compact tiny house embraces space-saving Japanese design]( [The Bonzai is small even by tiny house standards, and has a length of just 4.5 m (almost 15 ft)]( This latest model by French firm Baluchon is very small, even by tiny house standards, and measures a length of just 4.5 m. Featuring Japanese-inspired styling, its diminutive size required some clever space-saving design. [Read more]( Medical [Study suggests cannabis doesn’t lead to opioid use or help reduce it]( [Cannabis does not to lead to opioid use nor does it reduce it, a study has found]( A new study has found that there was no association between using cannabis and non-medical opioid use in people receiving pharmacotherapy for opioid use disorder. The findings neither confirm that using cannabis leads to opioid use nor that it's effective in reducing it. [Read more]( Medical [Urine-powered nanobots shrink bladder cancer tumors in mice by 90%]( [Researchers have developed self-propelled nanobots (orange) powered by a waste substance in urine that penetrate bladder tumors (green) to deliver their radioactive treatment]( Researchers developed self-propelled nanobots powered by a waste substance in urine that penetrate bladder tumors. After one dose, tumors in mouse models shrank by almost 90%, opening the door to a promising alternative cancer treatment. [Read more]( Space [Colossal cosmic structure should be too big to exist, say astronomers]( [An artist's impression of a galaxy filament, which are thought to be among the largest structures possible in the universe]( Astronomers have discovered a colossal cosmic structure that’s so big it threatens our entire understanding of the universe. The Big Ring spans about 3% of the radius of the observable universe – and it might be part of an ever bigger structure. [Read more]( Medical ['Feel good' hormone released during exercise can boost brain performance]( [A study has found a link between exercise, dopamine, and improved cognitive performance]( Researchers have found that exercise releases dopamine, which produces a corresponding reduction in reaction time, and say that exercise could be an effective treatment for conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, where dopamine plays a key role. [Read more]( Space [Self-devouring rocket cannibalizes itself for extra fuel]( [Test firing images of Ourborous-3]( If a new rocket developed by University of Glasgow engineers seems to get smaller as it burns, your eyes aren't playing tricks. It is. The new Ouroborous-3 (sic) rocket engine conserves fuel by eating itself as it burns. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Train seating area folds back to take bikes as needed]( [All four seats can be folded back for bicycle parking at peak hours]( While it's always important to accommodate bicycle commuters, bike parking spots on trains can't seat non-cyclists when not in use. An experimental setup currently being trialled in Switzerland, however, may soon change that. [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