World's oldest skin preserved in extraordinarily rare fossil find

[New Atlas logo]( Biology [World's oldest skin preserved in extraordinarily rare fossil find]( [The oldest known fossil skin samples resemble modern crocodile skin, the team says]( Scientists have discovered the oldest known skin fossils, dating back long before the dinosaurs. The samples, found in a cave in Oklahoma, USA, show that reptile scales haven’t changed much in the last 286 million years. [Read more]( Sponsored Content [Unlock Massive Portable Power Generator Savings with BLUETTI EOFY Sale]( [Stay Prepared and Powered Up with BLUETTI]( The EOFY season is almost here, and BLUETTI, a global leader in the clean energy industry, is offering exceptional discounts of up to 37% off on portable power stations, solar generator bundles, and large home batteries from June 1 to June 30. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Tilting EV deploys counterweights to stop it from toppling in curves]( [A rendering of the Kairos EV, showing one of its Mobile Lateral Elements (flared component by front wheel) along with its Programmed Restraint Device (triangular component behind handlebars)]( Tilting electric three-wheelers may be fun and agile, but they're generally still not as safe to drive as good ol' four-wheeled cars. The Kairos EV could change that, as it features not one but two unique safety systems. [Read more]( Outdoors [Self-inflating Tesla mattress brings hotel comfort to Y micro-camping]( [Snuuzu looks to offer five-star comfort inside the Tesla Model Y and 3]( Snuuzu – sounds like a creature from the Dr. Seuss universe. In reality, it's a better breed of inflatable foam mattress for the Tesla Model Y and 3. The multilayer mattress levels out the vehicle and creates a cushy surface for two people. [Read more]( Military [Bell's High-Speed Vertical Takeoff and Landing X-plane takes next step]( [Render of Bell X-plane in autonomous networked flight]( Bell has been selected as one of two companies for Phase 1B of DARPA's Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) X-Plane program to create a prototype High-Speed Vertical Takeoff and Landing (HSVTOL) aircraft for the US military. [Read more]( Medical [Knee 'plug' simplifies surgery and recovery]( [Synthetic 'plugs' heal damagedcartilage and bone and may replace total knee replacements]( Damage to knee cartilage and bone can limit mobility and cause chronic pain. Now, researchers have developed an off-the-shelf synthetic ‘plug’ that heals the joint and could be an alternative to current treatments like total knee replacement surgery. [Read more]( Photography [Gallery: Our glorious galaxy stars in Milky Way photo competition]( [Bluff Hut by Rachel Roberts, taken in New Zealand. Bad weather at an intended location led to a chance opportunity for a fantastic shot at Bluff Hut]( The 7th annual Milky Way Photographer of the Year collection has been released, featuring more stunning shots of our home galaxy, contrasted against our home planet. This year’s gallery is sure to inspire awe and just a touch of existential dread. [Read more]( Good Thinking [TiSpanner 2.0 adds extra functionality to a tiny adjustable wrench]( [The TiSpanner 2.0 is currently on Kickstarter]( How do you improve on what is already likely the world's smallest adjustable-wrench titanium multitool? Well, Chinese company Titaner came up with a few ideas, which made their way into the manufacturer's new TiSpanner 2.0. [Read more]( Space [Watch: China touches down on the far side of the Moon]( [Image from a video animation at Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) as the Chang'e-6 probe lands on the far side of the Moon]( China's uncrewed Chang'e-6 has successfully landed on the far side of the Moon, where it will gather lunar rock and soil samples from the unexplored region for the first time in history. On-board cameras caught the moment it touched down. [Read more]( Robotics [Learning to use a handy Third Thumb may be easier than you think]( [Haven't you sometimes wished that you had a third thumb?]( Having an extra thumb on one hand may boost your manual dexterity, but wouldn't it be hard to learn to use? Not according to a new study, which found that the majority of a wide variety of people got the hang of the thing in just one minute. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [The Logia Weather Station gives you the upper hand on Mother Nature]( Even the most seasoned meteorologists can struggle to predict Mother Nature's whims. It's a profession where being wrong a large portion of the time doesn't seem to affect their job—maybe they should all get a Logia 5-in-1 Wi-Fi Weather Station! [Read more]( Biology [Organism with largest genome packs 50x more DNA than a human's]( [Scientists have identified the organism with the largest known genome, coming in at over 160 billion base pairs]( Scientists have discovered the organism with the largest known genome. At 160 billion base pairs, it's 50 times bigger than the human genome, and the organism it’s describing is a tiny fern you wouldn’t even notice if you tripped over it on a hike. [Read more]( Space [SpaceX to attempt 4th orbital Starship flight: How to watch]( [Starship reentering the atmosphere on Flight 3]( SpaceX plans to launch its Starship spacecraft into orbit for the fourth time on June 6 sometime after 7:00 am CDT. The day and time are tentative because SpaceX has yet to win FAA approval for the launch, but if you want to watch, here's how. [Read more]( Medical [New lung cancer pill produces “unprecedented” results in human trial]( [A clinical trial of a new lung cancer pill has produced remarkable results]( Lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. A trial of a new anti-cancer drug has found that five years after treatment, 60% of patients with a very common form of the disease are still alive, and the cancer has not progressed. [Read more]( Architecture [Lego-like bricks make house construction child’s play]( [Lego for grown-ups]( If you think these bricks look so simple even a robot could build a house with them, you'd be right. Plaex, the startup behind them, sees an automated construction industry in our near future, where materials will adapt to suit a new robotic workforce. [Read more]( Space [Update: How to watch Boeing's next Starliner launch attempt]( [Starliner on the pad]( With yet another launch scrub on June 1, Boeing is taking another crack at getting its Starliner spacecraft into orbit with astronauts aboard. Here's how to watch as the company and NASA spins the wheel at Cape Canaveral at 10:52 am EDT on June 5. [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