1.7-lb hammock tent pitches in seconds, stands up to hurricane winds

[New Atlas logo]( Outdoors [1.7-lb hammock tent pitches in seconds, stands up to hurricane winds]( [Thecatal goes the opposite direction from its massive Magic Fort, launching one of the lightest, sleekest backpacking tents out there]( Thecatal has some unique ideas about camping. After 2023's massive man-machine Magic Fort vehicle tent, the company has slimmed its camping conceptualizations way down into a new ultralight backpacking tent that pitches in as little as 10 seconds. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Protect your online privacy anywhere with this VPN travel router]( Secure your online experience on the go with the Deeper Connect Air Portable VPN Travel Router. With this extra $10 off, you pay just $159 (reg. $219) to enjoy encrypted browsing and more—without monthly fees. Compact, secure, and perfect for travel. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [New compound flips memory back on in Alzheimer's cases]( [A new molecule that switched memory and cognition back on in mice with Alzheimer's could one day do the same for humans, as illustrated in this generative image]( Instead of focusing on fighting the plaques linked to Alzheimer's, researchers took a look at boosting electrical oscillations in the brain. The molecule they invented got the job done in mice, offering hope for a new treatment path for humans. [Read more]( Automotive [Volkswagen camper vans make a grand return to the US market]( [For those who prefer a ground tent (or not camping at all), Peace Vans' lightest ID. Buzz kit, the Buzz Box, brings the outdoor tailgate cooking without the rest]( Peace Vans has built a brand around classic VW camper vans, so it's not surprising it's the first US shop to show ID. Buzz camper kits. It welcomes the little electric van with 3 camper kits that range from tailgate kitchen to fully equipped mini-RV. [Read more]( Military [Smart-shell-spewing rapid-fire chain gun showers targets with shrapnel]( [A chain gun turret showing its ammo feed in X-ray]( Northrop Grumman is developing a layered air defense against drone swarms centered on a new rapid-fire chain gun system armed with self-guided smart ammo that can take out drones at a fraction of the cost of missile defenses. [Read more]( Materials [Nissan's new paint cools cars by up to 21 °F in direct sunlight]( [Nissan is trialing a cooling coating, which can reduce temperatures of vehicles in direct sunlight by up to 21.6 °F (12 °C)]( Nissan has demonstrated a new automotive paint that can drastically cool a vehicle parked in direct sunshine. Tests have shown that treated cars stay up to 21.6 °F (12 °C) cooler than untreated cars parked side by side. [Read more]( Bicycles [Ford taps into spirit of auto icons for full-suspension N+ ebikes]( [The Mustang ebike, along with the iconic sports car that inspired it]( Ford has become the latest in a long line of auto makers to try and break into the ebike market, partnering with e-mobility outfit N+ for a licensing deal to launch full-squish two-wheelers inspired by the Mustang sports car and Bronco off-road SUV. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Scandinavian-inspired tiny house starts at just $50k]( [The Kemi starts at US$50,000]( Dragon Tiny Homes' Kemi is a compact model that draws inspiration from Scandinavian design and offers a simple and affordable getaway that would be a good fit for use as a vacation home or guesthouse. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Soft robotic glove returns gripping power to weakened hands]( [Bioservo describes the Carbonhand as "an innovative grip-strengthening glove designed to restore power to those with impaired hand function"]( Folks weakened by osteoarthritis or myositis may need help with everyday tasks like watering plants, filling the kettle or peeling potatoes. The Carbonhand robo-glove is designed to support such activities, and is now available to everyone in the US. [Read more]( [Calling exceptional writers worldwide: Contribute to New Atlas]( The pace of world-changing innovation has never been quicker, and we're looking to expand our coverage, seeking talented writers around the world who can write the history of the future with passion, authority, curiosity and perspective. [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