Room temperature metalworking inspired by insects and crab shells

[New Atlas logo]( Materials [Room temperature metalworking inspired by insects and crab shells]( [A model of a honeybee head, made using the new metalworking method inspired by the natural way insects build their shells]( Metalworking usually requires very high heat and pressure, but scientists in Singapore have now demonstrated a way to make very pure metal structures at room temperature. It’s inspired by the exoskeletons of crabs and insects. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Faded walls are no problem with this discounted color sensor]( Whether you're a contractor, pro painter, or DIY-er, getting a perfect paint match is a challenge. Manually color matching to repaint a room or touch up an exterior can take hours, and there's no guarantee that it'll look right when it dries. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [The surprising sources of 'stealthy' saturated fats and sugars]( [Some foods contain 'hidden' unsaturated fat and sugars that people might not be aware of]( Some foods and beverages that are generally considered healthy – or healthier – contain hidden added sugars and unsaturated fats that can add up, leading people to unknowingly consume more than the recommended daily allowance, according to a new study. [Read more]( Robotics [Video: Unitree G1 humanoid robot ready to leap into mass production]( [Unitree has released a fresh video update for its general purpose G1 humanoid robot]( Unitree Robotics is a relatively recent entry in the general-purpose humanoid space, but its $16,000 G1 model is already proving itself to be quite the performer. So much so that the company has now revealed a version that's ready for mass production. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Under-skin implant dispenses naloxone to prevent opioid overdose deaths]( [The prototype iSOS (Implantable System for Opioid Safety) naloxone-dispensing implant]( When someone overdoses on opioids, it's critically important that they receive a dose of the opioid-reversing drug naloxone as soon as possible – otherwise, death is a distinct possibility. That's where a new implant comes in, as it automatically dispenses naloxone from within the body. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Sun Valley tiny house proves less can be more with simple open layout]( [The Sun Valley is based on a triple-axle trailer and has a length of 7.2 m (23.7 ft)]( Ridgeline Tiny Homes proves that sometimes less can be more with its Sun Valley model. The tiny house embraces a simple open layout that flatters the small space available and would be a good fit as a vacation home or second home. [Read more]( Automotive [Porsche tent cube inflates trunk into glamp castle, for stupid money]( [The new Porsche Pavilion adds a sunroom to your SUV ... but packs a lot of premium to pay for a Porsche logo or two]( We're not entirely sure why, but Porsche really wants you to camp on, in and around its cars. The all-new Porsche Canopy inflatable tent sucks onto the tailgate of a Porsche four-door, transforming it into an indoor/outdoor living and camping space. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Constipation linked to significantly elevated risk of cardiac events]( [According to the CDC, heart disease is the number cause of death, with one person dying every 33 seconds from a cardiac condition]( Smoking, obesity, and stress. They're all common causes of damaging cardiac events. However, a just-published study says a new culprit should be added to the list of the risks that can hurt our hearts: constipation. [Read more]( Computers [AI's existential threat to humanity put under the microscope]( [AI may not be the existential threat that many fear it to be]( AI may not be the dire existential threat that many make it out to be. According to a new study, Large Language Models (LLMs) can only follow instructions, can't develop new skills on their own and are inherently "controllable, predictable and safe." [Read more]( Laptops [Laptop-like CrowView Note ready to work with Pi, phones and mini-PCs]( [The CrowView Note gives single-board computers, smartphones and mini-PCs a laptop-like monitor and keyboard for productivity on the go]( Elecrow has launched an interesting project on Kickstarter that has the look of a 14-inch laptop but isn't. It essentially brings a notebook experience to connected phones, single-board computers and handheld gaming consoles. [Read more]( Outdoors [Telescoping lantern is also a flashlight, power bank, work light and more]( [The Lumina's adjustable-angle LED panels can be set to three different color temperatures, plus their intensity can be varied from 1,600 to 200 lumens]( The Lumina camping lantern certainly packs a lot of features into a small(ish) package. Among other things, it can telescope up and down, serve as a flashlight, charge your devices, and cling to ferromagnetic surfaces. [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