Scientists spot telltale tick of time crystal in kid's toy

[MATERIALS]( [Scientists spot the telltale tick of a time crystal in a kid's toy]( A time crystal sounds like a sci-fi concept, but they’re very real, and as new research reveals, you might have some in your home already. Scientists at Yale University have now spotted the signature of a time crystal in a common crystal that crops up in off-the-shelf crystal-growing kits for kids. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [Get New Atlas ad-free, get New Atlas Plus!]( Over more than 15 years, New Atlas has built a reputation for unbiased and independent coverage of science, technology and innovation. With New Atlas Plus you will be able to read your favorite articles for a full 12 months in a cleaner, faster-loading, ad-free environment; all for less than a few cups of coffee. Become a member today! [Read more]( [OUTDOORS]( [Double-decker motorhome hotel chases surf and sleeps you next to the beach]( The Truck Surf Hotel expanding motorhome lets you have a luxury getaway and adventure road trip all in one. Drive to the best breaks around, park in front of million-dollar views and enjoy a fully equipped two-story motorhome. [Read more]( [PHYSICS]( [Stephen Hawking's final paper bursts the multiverse bubble with a Holographic Universe theory]( Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking passed away earlier this year, but his legacy to science will live on. His final theory on the origin of the universe has now been published, and it offers an interesting departure from earlier ideas about the nature of the “multiverse.” [Read more]( [SPACE]( [Moon shots: Magical imagery of our solar system's smaller players]( A lot has changed since Galileo first pointed his telescope at some mysterious bright spots around Jupiter in 1610. More powerful telescopes and intrepid spacecraft continue to bring more moons into focus, with around 150 now confirmed to exist in our solar system alone. [Read more]( Sponsored by Taboola //gizmagptyltd.cmail20.com/t/d-l-ouklukt-wtkuhhtil-s///gizmagptyltd.cmail20.com/t/d-l-ouklukt-wtkuhhtil-w/ [SPACE]( [NASA successfully tests next-generation space reactor]( In good news for future planetary missions, NASA has announced that its next-generation Kilopower Reactor Using Stirling Technology (KRUSTY) ​nuclear reactor has passed its initial demonstration tests. [Read more]( [ENERGY]( [Russia's Akademik Lomonosov joins the fleet of floating nuclear power plants on our oceans]( Last weekend, Russia's floating nuclear power plant, the Akademik Lomonosov, was towed out to sea for the first time, beginning its voyage from St Petersburg to Murmansk, where it will be eventually loaded up with nuclear fuel and started up sometime in 2019. [Read more]( [MARINE]( [Aston Martin's sleek, ultra-premium submarine steps closer to submergence]( Along with building sports cars, Aston Martin has been busying itself designing a cutting-edge submarine. Now that the design phase has given way to the production phase, Aston Martin and Triton Submarines have a few details to share. [Read more]( [AIRCRAFT]( [Bombardier shows off next-generation business jet seat]( Claiming to be the first major change in the business aircraft seat in 30 years, Bombardier Business Aircraft's new Nuage seat makes its debut on the company's Global 7000 aircraft. The new handcrafted seat incorporates a number of new features for greater comfort. [Read more]( [SPACE]( [Helium discovered in exoplanet atmosphere for the first time]( An international team of astronomers has made the first-ever detection of helium in the atmosphere of an extrasolar world. The new technique used to make the discovery could pave the way for scientists hoping to reveal the atmospheres of distant Earth-sized exoplanets. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [Celebrate World Password Day By Securing Your Passwords with Dashlane - 50% Off Today]( Never forget another password with Dashlane, the world’s smartest, simplest, most secure password manager. With patented security architecture, the most accurate autofill, and our instant password generator and changer, you don’t trade convenience for security—you get both. Available across all platforms and browsers, Dashlane lets you instantly log into any website, make digital payments, securely store vital personal data, and more. This special deal is available to new Dashlane users only so jump in now. [Read more]( [TINY HOUSES]( [Texas tiny house makes entertaining guests a breeze]( One issue with downsizing to a tiny house is that it's awkward to have guests over, as there's not enough space to entertain them in comfort. The owners of the Breezeway, by Tiny Heirloom, shouldn't have trouble socializing though, as this high-end model is designed for having a good time. [Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [Optimal period for learning new languages extends longer than we thought]( The earlier the better has been the general consensus in regards to when a child can best learn a second language, but a new study of over half a million people has found children have the ability to grasp a new language at later ages than previously thought. [Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD set for FDA approval by 2021]( ​The results of a clinical trial in MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for the treatment of PTSD have just been published in the journal The Lancet Psychiatry. These impressive results led to the FDA expediting the new treatment and last year granting it Breakthrough Therapy Designation.​ [Read more]( [PETS]( [Pet-entertaining robot isn't stingy with the treats]( ​It was just last year that we heard about Anthouse, an interactive robot designed to entertain your home-alone dog. Unfortunately that project got cancelled, but guilty pet-owners can take heart – Mia has hit Kickstarter. [Read more]( [MEDICAL]( [Rudimentary artificial retina made with tattoo pigment]( Located on the back of the eye, the retina is a layer of nerve cells that convert incoming light to electrical signals – allowing us to see. Now, scientists have developed a rudimentary artificial retina, that could conceivably one day restore sight to the blind. [Read more]( [ROBOTICS]( [Misty Robotics rolls out accessible, affordable personal robot]( Misty Robotics reckons it's arrived at the point when its personal robot will go from development dream to widespread adoption. The bot has been designed to be relatively inexpensive and easy to access for those new to programming, while capable enough for seasoned roboticists to experiment with. [Read more]( [DRONES]( [Nemo underwater drone promises more stability – and a swappable battery]( ​If a just-launched Kickstarter campaign is successful, amateur or even not-so-amateur oceanographers will soon have another underwater drone to choose from. Known as the Nemo, this one promises some high-end standard features, along with a couple of interesting extras. [Read more]( [ARCHITECTURE]( [NYC tower design gets a BIG twist]( Construction is currently underway on a pair of Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG)-designed towers in New York City named the XI (aka the Eleventh). The twin buildings will feature an unusual twisted form that's intended to maximize the view​ for residents. 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