On the move in 2019: The wackiest ways to travel from A to B

Our look back at New Atlas' top stories this week includes the first proper render we've seen of Gordon Murray's T.50 hypercar, an incredible look at the world's cities from above, the biggest battery breakthroughs of the year, and some of the weirdest ways you can get from A to B. [Urban Transport]( [On the move in 2019: The wackiest ways to travel from A to B]( [The Jyroball, compact and portable]( There are a few modes of transport you can always count on – cars, bikes, buses, trains – that sort of thing. But looking to disrupt these mainstays is a regular assortment of more imaginative options. Here are the wackiest of the 2019 crop. [Read more]( [Digital Cameras]( [The spectacle of city life in Agora’s best urban photos of the year]( ['Ship city' by @azimronnie (Bangladesh). A ship-building dock in Dhaka, Bangladesh]( The top 50 urban photos from photography social network Agora span an incredible array of subjects and styles. Covering everything from drone shots to surreal portraits, these spectacular images encapsulate the diverse and lively energy of city life. [Read more]( [Materials]( [Sunlight turns plastic waste into key element of hydrogen fuel cells]( [Could plastic waste one day provide a key ingredient for zero-emission transport?]( Research out of Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has uncovered a potential new use for plastic waste, with scientists converting it into a chemical used to to produce electricity in hydrogen fuel cells by exposing it to sunlight. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [World's first 3D-printed neighborhood unveiled in Mexico]( [The project, which was created in partnership with Icon and Échale, is located in Tabasco, southeastern Mexico]( We've followed New Story's efforts to create affordable 3D-printed homes for a while now, including its ambitious plan to build a community. That plan has now been put into action and it has revealed the world's first 3D-printed community in Mexico. [Read more]( Advertisement [Get New Atlas ad-free for just US$19 per year]( Stay informed about the latest developments in science and technology and help support independent journalism by subscribing to New Atlas Plus. For just US$19 per year you get unlimited access to ad-free content, faster-loading pages and audio versions of our articles. [Read more]( [Science]( [The neuroscience of isolation: A trip to Antarctica can shrink your brain]( [New research is offering some of the first empirical imaging evidence to show how social isolation can structurally change our brains]( A new study tracked the effects of extreme isolation on the brains of crew members living on a research station in Antartica. It presents some of the first evidence showing how social isolation can cause tangible structural changes in a human brain. [Read more]( [Mobile Technology]( [2019 flagship phone comparison: iPhone 11 vs. Pixel 4 vs. Galaxy S10]( [New Atlas compares the specs and features of 2019's flagship phones: the iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max, the Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL, and Samsung Galaxy S10, S10e, S10+ and S10 5G]( How do 2019's flagship phones all stack up against each other? New Atlas compares the specs and features of the Samsung Galaxy S10, S10e, S10+ and S10 5G, the iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max, and Google’s Pixel 4 and 4 XL. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [The insane aerodynamics of Gordon Murray's featherweight T.50 supercar]( [One of the most extreme and remarkable supercars ever built, the T.50, will be fully unveiled in May]( It takes a lot to stand out in today's crowded super/hyper/uber/mega car market, but famed F1 designer Gordon Murray has found several ways to make his upcoming T.50 supercar a true contender without bothering to chase speed or power records. [Read more]( [Science]( [Why volcanic eruptions like New Zealand's are so difficult to predict]( [New Zealand's White Island volcano]( Despite raising the alert level weeks prior to the devastating events of Monday, the violent eruption on White Island was not one authorities were able to predict with any precision, owing to the type of delicate, steam-driven processes that led to its explosion. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [Commuting 2.0: The best e-bikes of 2019]( [The Rayvolt X One is one gadget-packed example of 2019's best e-bikes]( Don't wait for electric cars to get cheaper; e-bikes are here, now. They're good for you, they'll take you further than you think, and some of them are even getting surprisingly affordable. Here are the e-bikes that impressed us in 2019. [Read more]( [Marine]( [ExoLung turns body motion into "unlimited" underwater air supply]( [Fill your breathing tank by basic swimming motions]( Surface-supplied diving systems find balance between snorkelling and scuba by strapping you to an air supply floating atop the water. Typically these systems rely on compressed air, but the ExoLung uses a more sustainable air supply: you. [Read more]( [Aircraft]( [World’s first all-electric commercial aircraft takes off]( [The modified, all-electric six-passenger de Havilland Beaver ready for its flight]( The world's first successful flight of an all-electric commercial aircraft was completed today as a modified six-passenger DHC-2 de Havilland Beaver took to the skies over British Columbia. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Mercedes outsmarts the VW California with smart home camper van tech]( [Rustic camping meets connected van life]( The VW California continues to capture imaginations, but it's other camper vans with origins in Westphalia now pushing the envelope. The Mercedes Marco Polo becomes the smartest small camper van on autobahns, gaining new smart home-style control. [Read more]( [Energy]( [Adaptive micro-pulse tech could drastically reduce EV charging times]( [According to GBatteries, its charging system may ultimately allow electric vehicles to be recharged in as little as five to 10 minutes]( Many people don't like the limited range of EVs. If their batteries could be recharged quicker, though, that range might not be so off-putting. That's where GBatteries' new tech comes in – it may one day be capable of recharging an EV within minutes. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [90-year-old home renovation crowned World Interior of the Year]( [JCA Living Lab has been named the winner of the 2019 World Interior of the Year]( The 2019 Inside World Festival of Interiors recently took place in Amsterdam alongside the World Architecture Festival. During the annual event, the JCA Living Lab, a renovated home in Taipei, Taiwan, was named the World Interior of the Year. [Read more]( [Science]( [The biggest battery breakthroughs of 2019]( [2019 provided us with a number of battery breakthroughs that could change how we power our grids, our devices and also our modes of transport]( This year offered a little something for everybody with an interest in battery development, bringing us devices that could charge electric vehicles in 10 minutes and others that suck CO2 out of the air. Here are the biggest breakthroughs of 2019. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Trial suggests fasting 14 hours a day helps diabetes and weight loss]( [Restricting food intake to a 10-hour window each day may help people suffering from metabolic syndromes]( A study is suggesting restricting food intake to a 10-hour window each day may be a simple way to help treat metabolic syndromes. The 12-week study revealed the intervention, in conjunction with prescribed drugs, improved patients’ health outcomes. [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 © 2019