900-lb teardrop trailer distills micro-camping down to its purest form

[New Atlas logo]( Outdoors [900-lb teardrop trailer distills micro-camping down to its purest form]( [The Daytripper should be better than most teardrops for sitting and enjoying scenic cup of coffee, complete with some shade overhead – the planned hitch table will make it even better]( Campers don't always need a fancy mobile mansion with high-speed internet. Sometimes, they just want a basic shelter and reconnection with nature. Enter the new Vistabule Daytripper, an extra-tiny teardrop camper that's basically a tagalong bedroom. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Harness the power of Office Pro 2019 and Windows Pro 11 for only $50]( Few partnerships rival the efficiency and productivity offered by a lifetime license to MS Office Pro Plus 2019 combined with Windows Pro 11. Together they pack a powerful punch for proficient workflow and enhanced user experience. [Read more]( Science [Hair-loss treatment found in cinnamon]( [Cinnamic acid, a component of Chinese cinnamon, promoted hair growth in the lab]( A component of the aromatic spice cinnamon has encouraged hair follicles to sprout in the lab, and now researchers have set their sights on using it to develop a novel treatment that could reverse hair loss through the use of natural compounds. [Read more]( Transport [Fuel-cell train travels more than 1,700 miles on one tank of hydrogen]( [As testing in the US nears completion, Stadler's Flirt H2 passenger train has taken to the track to set a distance record of 2,803 km on a single tank of hydrogen]( A hydrogen fuel-cell passenger train developed by Swiss rail vehicle maker Stadler Rail has achieved a new Guinness World Record, traveling for almost two days around the clock for a distance of 1,741.7 miles. [Read more]( Good Thinking [Personal 'invisibility shield' goes on sale, starting under $70]( [The Invisibility Shield 2.0 is currently on Kickstarter]( If you've ever wished that you could turn invisible, here's your chance. A consumer "invisibility shield" has just hit Kickstarter, and it could be yours for as little as £54 (about US$68). [Read more]( Robotics [Emo senses your smile before it happens and responds in kind]( [Emo the robotic head can anticipate when a human is about to smile]( A robot that senses when a human is about to smile and simultaneously responds with one of its own could represent a big step towards developing robots with enhanced communication skills more conducive to building human trust, a new study suggests. [Read more]( Robotics [Hybrid underwater robot takes aim at scuba-diving tasks]( [The uOne is intended to fill the gap between ROVs (remotely operated vehicles) and AUVs (autonomous underwater vehicles)]( The uOne underwater robot may soon be taking on risky, labor-intensive tasks currently performed by human scuba divers. It boasts a unique combination of traits from two different types of undersea bots. [Read more]( Architecture [Inner-city home's unassuming exterior hides a light-filled oasis inside]( [Austin Maynard Architects was careful not to overly dominate neighboring homes when designing the Lang house]( This recently completed home by Austin Maynard Architects looks unassuming at first glance. However, its plain exterior belies a clever space-saving layout that opens up onto multiple gardens, filling the interior with natural light. [Read more]( Technology [Blazing bits transmitted 4.5 million times faster than broadband]( [The new technique opens significant extra bandwidth in existing fiber optic cables]( An international research team has sent an astounding amount of data at a nearly incomprehensible speed. It's the fastest data transmission ever using a single optical fiber and shows just how speedy the process can get using current materials. [Read more]( Automotive [Gravity curbside EV chargers zap 200 miles in under 15 minutes]( [Gravity's latest offering is a 200-kW curbside charger designed to bring fast-charging to city streets]( Just weeks after launching the fastest EV chargers in the US, Gravity Technologies has revealed new 200-kW curbside chargers to bring its fast-charging to the streets. The new hardware is said to be the same size as Level 2 chargers but 30x faster. [Read more]( Medical [Brain tumors 5x more likely when taking common contraceptives]( [Certain common contraceptives may increase the risk of meningioma, a benign brain tumor]( Taking frequently prescribed contraceptive hormones for a year or more has been linked to a heightened risk of developing a serious brain tumor. One of those hormones, medroxyprogesterone acetate, is currently taken by some 74 million women worldwide. [Read more]( Military [Stealthy Royal Navy ships will be hidden by stealthier decoy launchers]( [The Ancilia decoy launcher]( The Royal Navy is banking a state-of-the-art launcher to protect its stealthy ships with even better hidden hush-hush decoys. The $170 million Ancilia Trainable Decoy Launcher project will counter the latest missile and drone threats. [Read more]( Medical [Beyond plaques: New Alzheimer's treatment pathway discovered]( [New pathways to combating and treating Alzheimer's disease are emerging as researchers look for mechanisms beyond brain plaques]( Researchers have discovered that limiting a certain enzyme can have a dramatic impact in protecting against the effects of Alzheimer's disease. The finding could lead to a new class of drugs that fight the disease. [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 © 2022