Tectus offers a snazzy new take on electric mobility scooters

[New Atlas logo]( Urban Transport [Tectus offers a snazzy new take on electric mobility scooters]( [In North America at least, Tectus drivers don't require a license or vehicle insurance – the vehicle is intended mainly for neighborhood use]( When most people think of electric mobility scooters, they likely picture rather unexciting-looking, decidedly "uncool" vehicles. The fully-enclosed all-wheel-drive Tectus, however, looks like the scooter Deckard might have used in Blade Runner 2049. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [From flowcharts to floor plans, MS Visio does it all for only $30]( Today, you’ve been tasked with mapping out the intricate workflow of a new project set to transform your company's operations. Fortunately, you have Microsoft Visio at your fingertips, ready to empower you for the challenge ahead. [Read more]( Space [Stunning Juno flyby image shows Io lit up by "Jupitershine"]( [Io as seen from Juno, with 'Jupitershine' illumination on the left side]( NASA has released a high-resolution image taken by the Juno deep space probe during its close encounter with Jupiter's moon Io on December 30, 2023. The image of the volcanic satellite not only shows remarkable details, but an usual kind of lighting. [Read more]( Space [Another ice-sealed ocean has been found in our solar system]( [An image of Mimas against its home planet's rings]( Researchers have just revealed that Mimas, one of Saturn's smallest moons, has an ocean of liquid water flowing under its entire surface. What is really making waves though, is how young the body of water is: just 5 to 15 million years old. [Read more]( Marine [Decarbonization containers turn 78% of marine emissions into limestone]( [Seabound's carbon capture prototype sailed for two months on this medium-sized container ship]( A remarkable pilot project installed on a 240-m (787-ft) container ship has proven it's possible to capture at least 78% of emissions from the smokestacks of cargo ships and convert the CO2 into limestone pebbles, which can be offloaded and sold. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [PFU goes for the triple with daytime-friendly 3LCD laser projectors]( [PFU America, which is part of the Ricoh Group, has launched its first short-throw laser projector, which is built around "advanced 3LCD projection technology" and a multi-module laser light source that's good for at least 20,000 hours of use]( PFU America, which is part of the Ricoh Group, has added three laser projectors to its lineup, including its first short-throw model – a WUXGA box built around "advanced 3LCD projection technology" and capable of 4,500 lumens. [Read more]( Science [The alien earthworm invasion is here, says new study]( [The jumping worm (Amynthas agrestis) is one of at least 70 alien earthworm species in North America]( There's been a takeover of North America's soil by scores of non-native earthworm species this past century. It's time we pay more attention to the invaders and their potentially major impact on the continent's ecosystem, says a new Stanford study. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Brian Eno launches limited-edition color-changing vinyl spinner]( [Brian Eno shown with his Turntable II limited-edition creation]( A limited-edition turntable will go on sale next week in the UK, created by iconic "non-musician" and artist Brian Eno. Packed with color-changing LED lights, the signed and numbered functional sculpture carries an eye-watering launch price of £20,000. [Read more]( Architecture [Extraordinary 1-km-long art museum rises out of a lake in China]( [The Zaishui Art Museum is situated in an artificial lake]( Japan's Junya.ishigami+associates recently completed an extraordinary 1-km-long project in China. Named the Zaishui Art Museum, the building is situated in an artificial lake and even lets the water inside at several points. [Read more]( Aircraft [LuftCar signs deal to develop detachable flying vans in the Philippines]( [A van that clips onto a detachable airframe to become a long-range, hydrogen-powered, cruise-capable vectored-thrust eVTOL]( Florida's LuftCar has designed a real burger with the lot: a hydrogen-powered jeepney van that backs into a special detachable airframe to turn into a high-speed, long-range, cruise-capable vectored-thrust eVTOL, perfect for island hopping. [Read more]( Telecommunications [FCC bans AI-voiced robocalls in wake of ‘Biden’ calls to NH residents]( [The FCC has made robocalls using AI-generated voices illegal]( The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced on February 8th that robocalls made using AI-generated voices are illegal, effective immediately. The announcement gives law enforcement agencies greater powers to deal with scammers. [Read more]( Space [NASA to use radio waves to gauge fuel levels on Nova- C lunar lander]( [The Nova-C lunar lander]( When the Intuitive Machines Nova-C lunar lander lifts off on February 14, it will be carrying a novel new fuel gauge developed by NASA that can measure cryogenic propellants in the thruster tanks by means of radio waves. [Read more]( Science ['Super gut' made from superworm's microbiome devours problem plastics]( [Zophobas atratus worms can live on a diet of plastic, with their unique microbiome able to break down the material]( Scientists have created a lab-grown microbiome like the one found in a tiny plastics-munching worm, and it has the potential to efficiently and sustainably biodegrade the world's most common and troublesome plastics – all without the need for the worms. [Read more]( Medical [Cannabis extract found to slow melanoma cell growth & trigger cell death]( [A cannabis extract has proved effective in slowing the growth of melanoma]( A study has found that a cannabis extract can inhibit the growth of melanoma cells and trigger cell death. The next step is pre-clinical trials to investigate whether the extract can be used to treat other types of cancers. [Read more]( Medical [Never-before-seen immune cell a “game-changer” for food allergy sufferers]( [The discovery of a new type of B cell could lead to new treatments for food allergies]( Researchers have discovered a never-before-identified type of memory B cell, an immune cell that ‘remembers’ what a person is allergic to, potentially opening the door to new therapeutics to treat allergies, including life-threatening food allergies. [Read more]( Photography [MicroBOOM lets solo videographers shoot boom-mic'd interviews]( [The MicroBOOM pole is currently priced at US$125, mic not included]( Boom mics are great for shooting interviews on the go, but they have to be held by a sound person who stands beside the videographer. The MicroBOOM pole is different in that it mounts right to the camera, allowing one person to do everything. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [1 in 10 preterm births linked to common plastic chemical]( [New findings build on a decade of research linking phthalate exposure and higher rates of preterm birth]( Exposure to phthalates, a commonly used chemical in plastics, has been estimated to be the primary cause of one in 10 preterm births, according to a new study led by researchers from the New York University Grossman School of Medicine. [Read more]( Bicycles [Envo aims for maximum versatility with 50 Series "SUV" ebikes]( [Envo Drive Systems describes the D50 and ST50 models as the "SUV of ebikes"]( We've previously seen Canada's Envo launch e-mobility solutions for road, snow and water, but now the company says it's returning to its cycling roots with the multipurpose step-over D50 and step-through ST50 ebikes. [Read more]( Medical [Augmented-cotton bandage kills bacteria without using antibiotics]( [Assoc. Prof. Tamer Uyar (left) and doctoral student Mohsen Alishahi examine the cotton-based material]( While infected wounds aren't a good thing, neither is the proliferation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria which may occur due to overuse of the drugs. That's where a new type of bandage comes in, as it kills microbes without resorting to antibiotics. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). 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