Updated fast-folding ebike gets a cleaner look, sheds some weight

[Bicycles]( [Updated fast-folding ebike gets a cleaner look, sheds some weight]( [The 2020 GX features all-weather tires, rear suspension, a front hub motor and electronic traction control]( London's Gocycle has announced an update to last year's GX urban ebike, with riders promised a smoother 10-second fold, cleaner lines, flagship components and an overall weight saving of 10.5 oz compared to its predecessor. [Read more]( [Sponsored Content]( [AnyBackup offers backups and fast charging in a pocket-sized package]( [AnyBackup makes it easy to ensure you don't lose your precious data]( Working with Windows, MacOS, iOS and Android devices, and supporting PD 3.0 pass-through fast charging up to 100W, AnyBackup is the smallest backup device on the market and makes backing up your phone, laptop or tablet quick, easy and secure. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Kia shatters the Optima mold with the edgier K5]( [Kia designers spent much of their time up front]( The Kia Optima is out, and the Kia K5 is in. With the name change comes a whole new approach and attitude. Kia's most powerful midsize sedan ever borrows from the Stinger for a sporty makeover that greets the world with an absolutely angry glare. [Read more]( [Materials]( [Aerogel fashioned into world's lightest electromagnetic shielding]( [The aerogel-based electromagnetic shield produced by EMPA researchers]( Scientists at EMPA have developed a new aerogel-based material that blocks a wide range of electromagnetic radiation frequencies, forming what they describe as by far the lightest electromagnetic shielding material in the world. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Nitrous oxide being trialed to treat depression, PTSD and alcoholism]( [Early clinical trials are only just beginning after a growing body of research has suggested the gas could be effective in treating PTSD, depression and alcoholism]( A new pilot study has demonstrated nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, may help military veterans suffering from PTSD. A larger trial is now underway after several studies demonstrated potential new uses for the gas. [Read more]( [Robotics]( [Triangular ROV cleans up fish farm nets]( [The StealthCleaner, seen here popping to the surface]( In recent years, fish farms have increasingly started using underwater ROVs (remotely operated vehicles) for cleaning the nets that enclose their fish pens. A relatively new one, the StealthCleaner, has a unique triangular form factor. [Read more]( [Home Entertainment]( [Cinera Edge personal cinema straps a 5K OLED display to your face]( [The Cinera Edge is a personal cinema headset with a 5K OLED display]( The Cinera Edge is a light personal cinema headset that packs a 5K(ish)-resolution display and Dolby Surround Sound. It uses two OLED displays measuring just 0.83 inches with 2560 x 1440 pixels each, creating the equivalent of almost an IMAX screen. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Fireworks leave toxic metals lingering in the air, study finds]( [A new study has found pollution from fireworks may damage the health of humans and animals]( Fireworks are a surefire way to create a spectacle of color and light, but research has revealed these dazzling displays could pose a health risk by releasing a range of harmful toxins that can linger in the air once the lights go out. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Glowing bacteria could slow the rise of antibiotic-resistant superbugs]( [Determining which antibiotics are likely to work against which bacteria could be crucial to tackling the rise of superbugs]( Scientists at the University of Exeter have developed a promising technique that could help slow the rise of antibiotic-resistant superbugs, by quickly illuminating bacteria when antibiotics are having the desired effect. [Read more]( [Space]( [Hubble and ALMA mosaic captures stellar fireworks of star formation]( [The Hubble and ALMA telescopes have captured some cosmic fireworks in a star-forming molecular cloud]( Astronomers are celebrating the 4th of July weekend by releasing a new image of some cosmic fireworks. The spectacular shot is made up of a mosaic of radio and infrared images, showing a cluster of young stars exploding into life. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Save big on this innovative at-home rowing machine]( If you’re looking for a high-end home fitness experience, you’ve come to the right place. The Vortex Water Rower replicates the natural resistance you’d feel while rowing on water for a full body workout. Get it for $1,400 off its retail price today. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [BIG's sustainable factory will be a Plus for hikers]( [The Plus is due to begin construction later this year]( BIG has a habit of producing architecture that serves a dual purpose and now its upcoming furniture factory will also double as a hiking and camping destination. The project will boast solar power and efficient heating and cooling systems too. [Read more]( [Environment]( [Fluorinated membrane breaks a limit for capturing carbon dioxide]( [A new fluorine-based membrane could be better for capturing carbon dioxide emissions]( Carbon dioxide is an all too common waste product of industry, belched into the air from smokestacks. Now, researchers have developed a new type of fluorinated membrane that can selectively filter CO2 out of flue gas at the point of release. [Read more]( [Robotics]( [Production line-cleaning robot learns on the job]( [The wheeled version of the robot (pictured here with its arm lowered) is connected to a docking station via a hose]( If you're preparing food on an automated production line, then that line had better be clean. A new autonomous robot was designed with this in mind, as it actually learns how to clean better over time. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [MAD's waterfront park design looks like an alien outpost]( [The Shenzhen Bay Culture Park is going ahead and is expected to be completed in 2023]( MAD Architects has revealed a major project for Shenzhen, China. Named Shenzhen Bay Culture Park, it will create a new public park on the waterfront with a museum, theater, and more, and will be defined by unusual large stone-like buildings. [Read more]( [Digital Cameras]( [Solo Cinebot system designed for tele-operated video production]( [Solo Cinebot wasn't created with COVID-19 specifically in mind, but the current crisis certainly makes the system more relevant]( Although the showbiz industry still is centralized in places like Hollywood, it's becoming less and less so as technology advances. That's where Solo Cinebot comes in, as it's a robotic camera system that can be operated over the internet. 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