SpaceX plans to fly people around the moon

[SPACE]( [SpaceX plans to fly people around the moon]( ​When it comes to SpaceX sending people into space, we generally think of the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft taking astronauts to the International Space Station. In a recent announcement, however, it was revealed that SpaceX plans to fly paying customers around the moon late next year. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [Machine learning is your passport to new, high-paying careers]( Artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence through machines using computer systems. No, it's not just a thing of the movies, artificial intelligence systems are used today in medicine, robotics, remote sensors, and even in ATMs. This booming field of technology is one of the most exciting frontiers in science and this course will give you a solid introduction. [Read more]( [SPACE]( [Hydrogen volcanoes may increase habitability of exoplanets]( ​Does TRAPPIST-1 have three potentially habitable planets or four? New research indicates that number four is a possibility if there are hydrogen volcanoes on it to generate a greenhouse effect that could warm the atmosphere enough for the planet to sustain life. [Read more]( [CHILDREN]( [Infento puts many tracks in the snow with 8-in-1 sled for all ages]( Following up on its impressive build-your-own ride-on kits, Infento offers high-performance sledding kits for kids of all ages. Its Big Snow Kit brings seven different styles of sled in one, giving children many different ways of blasting down a snowy hill. [Read more]( [ROBOTICS]( [There's no escaping Boston Dynamics' wheeled jumping robot]( Boston Dynamics has officially unveiled its latest robot after footage leaked earlier in February. Known as "Handle" the new research robot incorporates elements from the company's Altas robot, but achieves more efficient mobility by adding wheels and a significantly less complex joint system. [Read more]( [MATERIALS]( [New polymer could create win-win scenario in war against plastic waste]( Getting rid of plastic waste remains a Sisyphean task despite our best efforts to tackle the problem. But what if we could create a super-durable plastic alloy out of two of the biggest sources of packaging waste and use less oil at the same time?​​ [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Self-driving meets sexy as Peugeot turns to Instinct]( After a frustrating decade building gormless blobs, Peugeot is back in a big way. Beyond its range of hatches and SUVs, the French brand has a desire to keep moving the game forward with show cars. The latest is the Instinct. [Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [Is “Zealandia” Earth’s newest continent?]( As any high school student will tell you, Earth has seven continents. Now researchers from Australia and New Zealand are challenging this fundamental notion by proposing an eighth continent in the oceans east of Australia, dubbed Zealandia. [Read more]( [ENVIRONMENT]( [Common catalyst sucks out sulfur for cleaner diesel]( ​Electric vehicles are hitting the roads in greater numbers every year, but in the meantime, scientists are working on ways to clean up existing fossil fuels. A new refining process uses a potassium catalyst to reduce the amount of sulfur in gasoline and diesel to a fraction of their current levels. [Read more]( [HOME ENTERTAINMENT]( [Minimalist turntable gets under the groove]( We've seen quite a few eye-catching takes on the trusty turntable over the last 12 months, including a mid-air spinner and a design where the stylus was dragged around a stationary record. The Wheel may have onlookers wondering where the tonearm and phono cartridge have gone. [Read more]( [OUTDOORS]( [Skycamp hard-shell roof-top tent expands to sleep the family]( After the Hardtop One roof tent and Room in Room bed tent, iKamper is back with yet another innovation in tents. Like the Hardtop One, the new Skycamp is an expandable hard-shell rooftop tent. Its unique design allows it to set up in under 60 seconds, dropping into place to sleep a family of four. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Gallery: F1 teams come to grips with a new formula for 2017]( With new regulations prescribing bigger wings, wider tires and more power from hybrid-turbocharged V6 engines, the 2017 Formula 1 season is shaping up to be the best in years. Let's take a walk along the grid and check out the new competitors. [Read more]( [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY]( [LG G6 vs. iPhone 7 Plus]( The LG G6 was revealed yesterday at the Mobile World Congress. It seems to be a considerable upgrade over last year's G5 flagship, abandoning the previous generation's adventurous but unimpressive modular approach. How does the G6 compare to the iPhone 7 Plus? [Read more]( [VR]( [HTC Vive's Tracker and Audio Strap accessories will cost $100 each]( At the start of both the Mobile World Congress and the Game Developers Conference, HTC has confirmed the pricing for the Vive headset's latest accessories, the Tracker and the Deluxe Audio Strap. Each will retail for US$99.99. [Read more]( [ROBOTICS]( [Random zaps make cyborg cockroaches better explorers]( In the future, remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches could help map out disaster areas and search for survivors. Now two new studies have looked into how accurately the bugs’ movements can be tracked, and how much autonomy they need to be efficient explorers. [Read more]( [ROBOTICS]( [Could a robotic bike messenger ride the fast lane to autonomous delivery?]( ​When picturing the autonomous delivery services of the near-future, you'll likely imagine drones buzzing overhead with packages in tow. But some ground-based robots are making a push into this area too, such as a conceptual robotic bike messenger that could ride right up to your door. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Small changes make a big difference on new Camaro ZL1 1LE]( ​Muscle cars have come a long way from humble roots, to the point where you can buy one built to scare Porsche owners on the track. Although it doesn't go quite as far as the bonkers Z/28 from last generation, the Camaro ZL1 1LE takes an impressive package and hones it for work on the track. [Read more]( [MATERIALS]( [New supermaterial bends and focuses sound]( ​Researchers have invented a material that can bend, shape and focus sounds that pass through it, creating new possibilities for medical imaging, personal audio and other acoustic devices. The precisely engineered surface is a metamaterial, a new class of materials that seem to do the impossible. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Tractor prototype uses methane for greener farming]( New Holland is no stranger to alternative fuels and technology in its tractors, having dabbled with hydrogen and autonomous battery-powered models in the past. In another attempt to move away from diesel, the agricultural giant has just unveiled the T6.180 Methane Power. [Read more]( [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY]( [Moto G5 and G5 Plus hands-on: Mid-rangers pushing towards premium]( This year's Mobile World Congress hasn't disappointed in terms of new handsets, and Lenovo-owned Motorola has used the occasion to launch the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus. New Atlas called in at the Lenovo booth in Barcelona to see what all the fuss was about. [Read more]( [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY]( [Sony hands-on: Xperia XZ Premium flagship boasts two smartphone firsts]( The new phones just keep coming at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Sony has unveiled four new handsets at the show, including the Xperia XZ Premium flagship. New Atlas visited Sony's booth to check them out in person.​ [Read more]( [ENVIRONMENT]( [Paper waste may find new life in plastics]( Fly ash is generated during the manufacture of paper and cardboard, along with sludge. Most of it just ends up being dumped in landfills. That could be about to change, however, as scientists have discovered that it can also be used as a raw material in plastic goods. [Read more]( [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY]( [Lenovo unveils a new crop of mid-ranged 2-in-1s at MWC]( ​We’re used to seeing versatile, occasionally bold 2-in-1 convertible tablet/laptop takes from Lenovo. Its new lineup just released at the Mobile World Congress – which includes a tablet and three different models of convertible tablet/computers – is no exception. [Read more]( [ARCHITECTURE]( [Concrete cafe's stacked form provides a brew with a view]( Fans of concrete architecture should find a lot to like about this recently-completed project in Gijang, South Korea. Designed by Heesoo Kwak and IDMM Architects, the Gijang Waveon cafe consists of stacked concrete blocks which are arranged in an attempt to maximize the available view. [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 © 2017