Pulling gold out of e-waste suddenly becomes super-profitable

[New Atlas logo]( Materials [Pulling gold out of e-waste suddenly becomes super-profitable]( [Using a food industry byproduct, researchers have extracted 22-karat gold from old motherboards]( A new method for recovering high-purity gold from discarded electronics is paying back US$50 for every dollar spent, according to Swiss researchers – who found their all-important gold-filtering substance in cheesemaking, of all places. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Save an extra 20% on this award-winning language app through March 10]( Learning a new language opens doors to new cultures, broadens business horizons, and fosters significant global relationships. If you're ready to take your knowledge to the next level, Babbel is here to assist. [Read more]( Robotics [Video: Unitree H1 humanoid breaks world speed record and tackles stairs]( [Interesting foot placement there! The H1 is showing some remarkable speed and agility]( China's Unitree Robotics is claiming a new world speed record for its H1 humanoid robot. In a just-released video, the bipedal bot is pictured hustling along at a claimed 3.3 meters per second (11.9 km/h or 7.4 mph) … and the fun doesn't stop there. [Read more]( Physics [New time crystal gets lifespan boost of 10 million times longer]( [Scientists have created time crystals that last millions of times longer than previous versions]( Time crystals are a strange state of matter with properties that sound impossible, but they have been created. Now, German scientists have made one that lasts 10 million times longer than in previous experiments. [Read more]( Science [Hair-loss breakthrough found in keratin microspheres]( [A gel of microsized keratin spheres promoted hair growth in mice]( A gel of tiny keratin spheres has been found to promote hair follicle growth. Given that our bodies naturally produce keratin, the research highlights the potential application of using keratin microspheres as a safe and effective hair-growth treatment. [Read more]( Military [Maiden flight for the XQ-67A Loyal Wingman – the drone built like a car]( [The XQ-67A in flight]( The US Air Force's XQ-67A Loyal Wingman combat drone has taken to the air for the first time. Built by General Atomics using automotive design techniques, it promises to be a cheaper, more flexible alternative to other UAVs. [Read more]( Aircraft [Video: Megawatt-scale liquid H2 airliner powertrain comes to life]( [Universal Hydrogen's "Iron Bird" megawatt-class airliner propulsion test rig has been adapted to run on liquid hydrogen fuel modules – the biggest aircraft engine ever to do so]( Universal Hydrogen is already flying the world's largest hydrogen airliner – and now the company has started testing swappable liquid hydrogen fuel modules that'll radically boost the range of clean passenger aircraft operations slated for 2026. [Read more]( Outdoors [GOAT micro-camping exo trailer opens boundaries for off-road adventure]( [SylvanSport doesn't put the roof rack to use in its photos, but it can carry up to 200 lb of kayaks, bikes, boards, etc]( Long before camping in off-grid extremes was a viral media sensation, SylvanSport launched one of the market's simplest tiny trailers. The company has now rolled out a burly off-road variant with a fully ruggedized build ready for bumpy, dusty trail. [Read more]( Around The Home [Segway cooks AI smarts into latest mowbot for effortless lawn care]( [The Navimow i Series robot mowers come with "the industry’s only AI-powered assistant mapping feature"]( Tending a garden is an enjoyable way to spend a sunny afternoon, but mowing the lawn is too much of a chore. Robot helpers have been on hand for decades, and the latest from Segway taps into AI for dual mapping and positioning chops. [Read more]( Aircraft [Video: Doroni's new fan-in-wing, cruise-capable, buy 'n' fly eVTOL]( [Shadowless Doroni CEO and co-founder Doron Merdinger introduces the new H1X design via green screen]( After making its first manned eVTOL flight last June, Florida's Doroni Aerospace has announced its next model. The H1X rocks coaxial ducted fans and pusher props, and targets 120 mph (200 km/h) cruise speeds for up to 40 minutes. [Read more]( Architecture [Mercedes-Benz revs up architecture ambitions with stacked Miami tower]( [Mercedes-Benz Places in Miami will consist of 67 floors, most of which will be taken up by luxury residences]( Mercedes-Benz is the latest automaker to get serious about architectural design. The firm has revealed plans for an eye-catching luxury residential skyscraper in Miami that's expected to be completed in 2027. [Read more]( Physics [Fundamental physics rule violated as same-charge particles attract]( [Oxford scientists have discovered that, under certain circumstances, particles with the same charge can be attracted to each other, violating what was thought to be a fundamental principle of physics]( It’s a fundamental principle of physics that particles with opposite charges attract each other, while those with the same charge repel. Scientists have now discovered that under certain conditions, particles can attract those of the same charge. [Read more]( Laptops [First transparent laptop shows Lenovo's clear vision for future working]( [The Lenovo ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop Concept was presented at MWC 2024 in Barcelona this week]( Lenovo has unveiled a ThinkBook concept that boasts a futuristic transparent display and combined touch keyboard/drawing pad. The concept is part of the company's new tech offerings announced at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week. [Read more]( Bicycles [Torquey mid-drive electric mountain bike designed to conquer hills]( [Aventon boasts that the Ramblas "hardtail, all-terrain ebike offers the ultimate comfort on mountain trails or city streets"]( Bike maker Aventon is rolling into new territory with a high-performance hardtail eMTB that features the company's brand-new high-torque A100 mid-drive motor for the promise of a "smooth and thrilling ride on any terrain." [Read more]( Architecture [Timber-fronted twisting tower embraces indigenous roots]( [Upper House's twisting facade is inspired by indigenous Australian culture]( The Upper House is defined by an eye-catching timber facade that twists as it rises. The building riffs on indigenous Australian culture and also boasts significant sustainability features, as well as thousands of plants. [Read more]( Outdoors [Oru streamlines base camp with multifunctional origami furniture]( [Oru pulls its origami construction out of the water and brings it into the campsite]( After years of releasing one origami kayak after another, Oru has really stepped out of its comfort zone and diversified. This time, the company puts its industrial-origami skills into a newly launched line of portable camping furniture. [Read more]( Science [Speedy biohybrid jellyfish are part-gelatinous, part-machine]( [An illustration depicting data-gathering biohybrid jellyfish swimming up and down through the water column]( If you want to gather climate-change data from the deep ocean, why not hitch a ride with an organism that's going down there anyways? That's the thinking which led to the creation of "biohybrid jellyfish" which pack two speed-boosting technologies. [Read more]( Physics [General Atomics is working on a "small, commercial particle accelerator"]( [The Jefferson Lab team members who prepared the new compact accelerator's chamber]( Using off-the-shelf industrial parts, a team of researchers from the public and private sectors has created a prototype of a small particle accelerator that could have a big impact bringing the technology forward for commercial applications. [Read more]( Collectibles [The top 25 Formula One helmets are surprisingly cheap]( [An exercise in cutting edge idolatry, some of these helmet designs are now recognisable by a large percentage of the planet's population. We used two helmet images in lead image that were not in the top 25 highest sales, but they almost certainly will be one day. Can you pick them? The image gallery for this article is extensive with images and links to the original auction results of the top 25 priced helmets, but important helmets that have sold previously.]( As the only visible part of a Formula One driver on global television each race, the F1 racing helmet has become a modern icon. But in a world where a Mickey Mantle baseball card is worth US$12.6 million, it's amazing how little F1 helmets sell for. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). 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