28-ton, 1.2-megawatt tidal kite is now exporting power to the grid

[New Atlas logo]( Energy [28-ton, 1.2-megawatt tidal kite is now exporting power to the grid]( [The 39-foot wingspan of the Dragon 12, being towed out for sub-surface deployment]( Minesto's fully operational Dragon 12 looks like some sort of futuristic military drone – but it behaves remarkably like a kite underwater. It uses lift generated by tidal flows to fly patterns faster than the currents, harvesting renewable energy. [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]( Wearables [Frame smart glasses put multiple AI models on tap]( [The Frames smart glasses tap into OpenAI, Whisper and Perplexity AI models via companion mobile app]( Imagine having a real-time translation service, nutrition guru, knowledge base and more on your face. That's the promise of an open-source wearable from Brilliant Labs, which taps into multiple AI models to put what you need in front of your eyes. [Read more]( Architecture [Saudi Arabia's newest Neom project forms rocky outcrop in the desert]( [Xaynor will be located on the Gulf of Aqaba, on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coastline]( More plans have been revealed for the massive upcoming Neom development which is currently remaking the Saudi Arabian landscape. Named Xaynor, it will offer an ultra-exclusive club that takes the form of an unusual rocky outcrop. [Read more]( Science [You can now view Charles Darwin's entire personal library collection]( [Oil painting of Charles Darwin in his study at Down House with one of his bookcases, that made up his extensive personal library, reflected in the mirror]( On the 215th anniversary of the birth of the world's most famous naturalist Charles Darwin, scientists have painstakingly completed an inventory of his eclectic, extensive personal library, and 9,300 titles are now available to view online for free. [Read more]( Around The Home [USDA approves stunning bioluminescent "firefly petunias" for sale]( [The effect is most powerful in areas of new growth]( The USDA has approved Light Bio's "Firefly Petunias," and the company is taking US$29 pre-orders on these remarkable gene-edited houseplants. They glow in the dark, making them a captivating home decor addition for science buffs. [Read more]( Physics [Heat caught moving like sound waves in a superfluid for first time]( [Scientists at MIT have directly observed heat acting strangely in a superfluid]( Scientists at MIT have directly captured signs of “second sound” in a superfluid for the first time. This bizarre phenomenon occurs when heat moves like sound waves through an unusual state of matter. [Read more]( Science [11 trailblazers on International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024]( [On International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11, we celebrate 11 diverse pioneers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)]( February 11 marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The day celebrates both the work of women across vast scientific disciplines, but also recognizes ongoing gender-based challenges. Here, we pay tribute to 11 stars of STEM today. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Tai chi better at reducing high BP than aerobic exercise, study finds]( [Tai chi was found to be better than aerobic exercise at lowering problematic high blood pressure]( A study has found that tai chi was more effective than aerobic exercise at lowering blood pressure in 18-to-65-year-olds with prehypertension, a condition that can progress to high blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases. [Read more]( Space [Our galaxy's black hole spins so fast it warps spacetime into a football]( [An illustration shows how the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy is squashing spacetime into a football shape]( A supermassive monster lurks at the center of our galaxy, and astronomers have now discovered that it’s spinning so fast it’s warping the very fabric of spacetime into a football shape. [Read more]( Materials [Novel coating repels limescale to improve thermal power plant efficiency]( [On the small scale, like on this washing machine, limescale is a nuisance; when it collects in thermal power plants it can]( Limescale buildup in thermal power plants due to the use of hot water can substantially affect efficiency, prompting researchers to develop a novel soft hydrogel-based surface coating that repels limescale crystals and prevents them from adhering. [Read more]( Space [NASA tests hybrid antenna for laser and radio space communications]( [Artist's concept of a purpose-built radio/laser antenna]( In a move to make high-speed communications with deep space missions a practical reality, NASA is testing a giant hybrid dish antenna that is capable of handling both radio and laser signals across hundreds of millions of miles of space. [Read more]( Medical [Cancer drug by-product may be an untapped Parkinson's treatment]( [The by-product produced by the breakdown of a cancer drug may lead to a new Parkinson's disease treatment]( A study has found that a compound created by the body’s breakdown of a cancer drug has therapeutic properties that could be used in combination with the original drug to boost prostate cancer treatment or as a novel treatment for Parkinson's disease. [Read more]( Military [Bell ground tests high-speed tiltrotor technology for SPRINT X-plane]( [Artist's concept of the Sprint X-plane on a sea platform]( Bell has released a video showing off its High-Speed Vertical Takeoff and Landing (HSVTOL) technology in action. The two-minute video shows a ground test of the nacelle system used to lift and land a VTOL X-plane before converting to jet flight. [Read more]( Aircraft [FlyNow eCopter takes a smaller, simpler approach to "air taxi" travel]( [The eCopter may constitute a more attainable type of air taxi]( There are now a number of companies working on eVTOL "air taxis," most of which look a bit like larger versions of consumer quadcopter drones. The eCopter is different, however, in a way that could make it more likely to see real-world use. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Surge S32 combines an electric auto-rickshaw with a detachable scooter]( [The Surge S32's scooter can be separated from its rickshaw body in about three minutes]( While rickshaws are useful for hauling cargo in urban settings, scooters are much nimbler and easier to park. The Surge S32 combines both forms of transit in one modular vehicle, as it features a scooter that can be detached from a rickshaw body. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Predator gaming brand rolls into e-mobility with the Extreme e-scoot]( [Acer says that the Predator Extreme e-scoot was designed "to carry the power and performance of an off-road motorbike in its compact frame"]( Consumer electronics multinational Acer nudged into the electric mobility space last year with the cool-looking ebii ebike. Now its Predator gaming arm is joining the party with the Extreme e-scooter. [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