Ultra-short takeoff and landing plane rakes in $8 billion in pre-orders

[New Atlas logo]( Aircraft [Ultra-short takeoff and landing plane rakes in $8 billion in pre-orders]( [The nine-seat Electra hybrid STOL is scheduled for entry into service in 2028]( In all the buzz around eVTOLs, there's still plenty of appetite for more conventional electric planes – especially, it seems, if they make ludicrous amounts of lift, and can take off and land at incredibly slow speeds, using absolutely tiny runways. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Elevate your online experience with a $350 refurbished iPad Air]( If you’ve been in the market for a Mac tablet, but have balked at the high prices, this refurbished 3rd Generation iPad Air might just be the savvy move you've been looking to make. Released in 2019, this sleek tablet has withstood the test of time. [Read more]( Automotive [Olympian Model 01 brings a touch of old-timey class to the world of EVs]( [The Olympian Model 01 will ultimately sell for US$80,000]( When most people think of electric cars, they probably picture futurist-looking things with dashboards full of buttons and screens. The Olympian Model 01 takes a very different approach, with a classic design and a minimalist interior. [Read more]( Military [US Army's AMPV armored fighting vehicle takes on drones]( [The AMPV C-UAS]( In a recent live-fire field test, BAE Systems' Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) prototype took out a small fleet of quadcopter drones in spectacular fashion using a Moog modular weapons system. [Read more]( Outdoors [Bean Stock 2.0 teardrop slashes price on GFRP monocoque performance]( [The Stock 2.0 "was designed for budget-conscious individuals that need a lightweight trailer without compromising the high quality materials used in our top-tier trailer models," said Bean President Mark Harling when making an official announcement this month]( Sadly, it's no longer uncommon to see teardrop trailers that base at $20K and top $40K when fully equipped. Bean Trailer makes an effort to reverse course, introducing a rugged, simple, affordable fiberglass-monocoque teardrop called the Stock 2.0. [Read more]( Architecture [Huge Dubai skyscraper bids for world's second-tallest status]( [The Burj Azizi is currently under construction, however its exact height is unconfirmed as of writing]( Plans have been revealed for a remarkably ambitious skyscraper that could potentially become the world's new second-tallest building. Named the Burj Azizi, the tower is currently under construction in Dubai. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Portable projector features sealed optics and touch interaction]( [The V1 Pro declares war on image-spoiling dust with a sealed optics design]( China's Wejoy has returned to Kickstarter with a Full HD projector called the V1 Pro. As well as sporting similar touch interaction to 2022's Y2 model, the new outdoor-friendly unit boasts sealed optics for long-term picture clarity. [Read more]( Materials [Airborne infection risk plummets in face of metal nanoparticle spray]( [If the spray becomes commercially available, it could be applied to existing filters for a low cost way to fight airborne pathogens]( As recent history proves, airborne respiratory infections are not to be trifled with. Now, a new sprayable coating applied to standard air filters might give us a leg up in the war against the pathogens that cause these diseases. [Read more]( Good Thinking [Simple cellulose filter thoroughly purifies syringe-injected water]( [The prototype filter – dirty water in, clean water out]( While we've seen quite a few filtration systems for making polluted water drinkable, many are quite complex, or utilize costly materials. By contrast, an experimental new setup simply requires users to inject dirty water through a layer of cellulose. [Read more]( Energy [Self-powered emergency seawall could generate power during tsunamis]( [Movable seawalls will deploy to protect ports in a tsunami]( Self-deploying sea barriers offer coastal towns some protection from the destructive forces of tsunamis – but one problem can arise when power goes out in a disaster scenario. Hence this Japanese proposal for a wall that generates its own power. [Read more]( Medical [No poo required: Novel test takes the mess out of bowel cancer screening]( [An engineered bacteria produces a marker in the urine when it comes into contact with bowel cancer]( Researchers engineered a probiotic bacteria to release a marker that can be detected in the urine after it comes into contact with bowel cancer, even when it's in the early stages. The novel test may mean avoiding messy poo-based screening tests. [Read more]( Science [Time's not quite up: Doomsday Clock remains at 90 seconds to midnight]( [While the clock remains unchanged, scientists warn that we're still coming up short in order to wind the hands back]( Despite a 2024 so far marked with serious conflicts that threaten to escalate further, climate uncertainty and the rapid ascension of AI technologies, the famous Doomsday Clock has remained paused at 90 seconds to midnight, the same time as last year. [Read more]( Medical [Reprogrammed T cells make mice (and maybe us) age slower]( [Researchers say we might already possess the fountain of youth - in our T cells]( Researchers have reprogrammed CAR T cells to target senescent cells that contribute to aging and later-life diseases, improving health and metabolism in old mice and causing young ones to age slower, protected from age-related diseases for life. [Read more]( Marine [First electric ship-assist tug in the US gets ready for harbor service]( [Designed by Crowley Shipping and constructed by Master Boat Builders, the eWolf electric ship-assist tug is expected to enter service at the Port of San Diego later this year]( Back in 2021, Crowley commissioned the building of the first electric tug to assist ships in a US harbor. Now the company has taken delivery of the eWolf, ahead of operational duty at the Port of San Diego later this year. 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