Skyborg combat drone's "brain" flies for the first time

[Military]( [Skyborg combat drone's "brain" flies for the first time]( [The ACS demonstrated basic aviation capabilities and responded to navigational commands in its first flight test]( The US Air Force has flight tested the Skyborg combat drone's Autonomy Core System for the first time. The "brain" of the autonomous Skyborg was installed in a Kratos UTAP-22 tactical uncrewed vehicle, and carried out a two-hour-and-10-minute flight. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Learn how to create your first NFT with this crash course, now $19.99]( This new way of protecting your artwork is taking the world by storm. The How To Create Your First NFT: The Beginner's Guide brings you the ultimate manual on this emerging digital art medium for almost 90% off its total value. 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Now we’re asking for your support so we can continue to deliver no-nonsense, independent journalism – without the distraction of ads. [Read more]( [Medical]( [New evidence ultrasound pulses can treat high blood pressure]( [A potential hypertension treatment involves threading a catheter through a leg artery up to the kidney and inhibiting renal nerve activity with ultrasound pulses]( Results from a trial testing an ultrasound therapy for hypertension show the treatment can deliver meaningful reductions in blood pressure. The treatment is based on a hypothesis that disrupting signals from renal nerves can reduce blood pressure. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [Porsche serves up a couple of really nice-looking ebikes]( [Porsche is stepping into the ebike game in style with a pair of dual-suspension beauties]( Porsche has released a pair of very tasty-looking ebikes for those with the ability to pay for them. The Porsche Ebike Sport offers some very nice touches with LED lighting, electronic shifting and a super-sleek integrated cockpit design. [Read more]( [Space]( [Rocket Lab salvages first stage after Electron booster fails in flight]( [Rocket Lab's Electron booster lifts off during an earlier mission]( Startup Rocket Lab has suffered a setback during the 20th outing of its Electron booster, with the rocket experiencing an issue in flight and losing its payload along the way. The mission wasn't a complete failure, however. [Read more]( [Outdoors]( [Off-grid electric camper box modernizes Jeep Wrangler camping]( [DirtBox Gear looks to augment the Jeep Wrangler's heralded off-roading prowess with electric-camping capabilities]( The days of battery-electric Jeep Wranglers may still be a long way off, but DirtBox Gear electrifies the other half of overlanding. Its Juice Box wires lithium power into the Wrangler tailgate to run a fully electric kitchen and power other gear. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [New clues to link between depression and inflammation]( [An inflammatory biomarker was found in higher levels in depressed subjects compared to non-depressed subjects]( Research has found new evidence of a link between inflammation and depression. The large-scale study identified higher levels of an inflammatory biomarker in depressed subjects compared to non-depressed subjects, but not all experts are convinced. [Read more]( [Good Thinking]( ["World's first wireless underwater drone" uses light instead of tether]( [The Hydromea ExRay should hit the market towards the end of next year]( Despite ongoing advances in the field of underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), the devices have remained tethered to the surface via communications cables. Such is not the case with the ExRay, however, which uses light instead. [Read more]( [Environment]( [Fiber optics map temperature of Greenland Ice Sheet in unprecedented detail]( [Using fiber optic cables, scientists have developed a method to more accurately measure the temperature of the Greenland Ice Sheet]( Tracking the changes to huge masses of ice is key to understanding the effects of climate change on the planet, and a researchers in Greenland have developed a new tool that takes the accuracy of such measurements to unprecedented levels. [Read more]( [Biology]( [Study confirms that nose bubbles allow anoles to breathe underwater]( [An anole lizard – still sporting its bubble after coming out of the water]( The anole lizard may be a popular pet, but here's something that not many people may know: some of the things can breathe while underwater. A new study has confirmed their ability to do so, and explains what makes it possible. [Read more]( [Mobile Technology]( [Sharp crams a 1-inch image sensor in Aquos R6 smartphone]( [The Aquos R6 boasts a 1-inch CMOS sensor co-engineered by Sharp and Leica]( As we've regularly seen, smartphone photography has yielded some impressive results given the limitations of relatively small sensor sizes. Now Sharp is set to bump image quality up a notch by squeezing a 1-inch CMOS sensor into its latest handset. [Read more]( [Games]( [Augmented reality true crime tour opens a virtual window to the past]( [Eastern Market Murder tasks players with solving a true crime case from 1899, by exploring the real-world locations where it all went down]( Location-based augmented reality games are expanding into all kinds of avenues. Eastern Market Murder tasks players with solving a century-old true crime mystery in the actual locations where it all went down. New Atlas hit the streets to try it out. [Read more]( [Science]( [Three-camera system lets users better "zoom in" on 360-degree video]( [The experimental system features a 360-degree camera flanked by convention pan/tilt HD cameras]( While 360-degree security cameras are great for imaging a wide area, they're not so great when you want to zoom in on something that looks suspicious. A new setup addresses that problem, by combining three cameras in one system. [Read more]( [Mobile Technology]( [Lenovo looks to cater for hybrid workers with Go accessory line]( [The USB-C Laptop Power Bank and Wireless Multi-Device Mouse are the first accessories to be announced for Lenovo's new Go sub brand]( The global pandemic and necessary lockdowns have seen many folks staying at home to work, and a good number may continue to do so as restrictions are eased. To meet the needs of this remote workforce, Lenovo has launched the Go brand of accessories. 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