Ola's Roadster e-motorcycles deliver over 120 mph for less than $3,000

[New Atlas logo]( Motorcycles [Ola's Roadster e-motorcycles deliver over 120 mph for less than $3,000]( [The Pro model sits at the top of the Roadster pack]( Last August, Indian company Ola Electric announced its lineup of electric motorcycles. The firm has now provided specs for one family of the bikes, the Roadsters, which boast a range of up to 579 km (360 miles) and a top speed of 194 km/h (121 mph). [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers Worried about recording equipment in your hotel or AirBnB? Hunt it down with the Hidden Camera, Bug, GPS, and RF Detector. This handheld privacy tool is travel-ready, easy to use, and on sale for $39.99 (reg. $59). [Read more]( Transport [Shape-shifting wheel inspired by water surface tension soaks up bumps]( [The adaptable wheels in action, rolling over a large rock with ease]( Inspired by liquid surface tension, researchers have created an adjustable wheel that alters shape in real time, tackling uneven surfaces and high obstacles with ease. It’s opened the door to wheelchairs or mobile robots that can better traverse rough terrains. [Read more]( Outdoors [Ruggedly nuggety micro-camper urges you to mod your own adventure]( [The Ushi Chuck tows quite tiny but grows into a capable base camp thanks to a modular MOLLE accessory system]( The new Ushi Chuck isn't as natural a chuckwagon as Ushi's original tagalong, but it is a tiny, light support trailer that customizes into an ultimate adventure partner. It carries nearly 2x its own dry weight and has a MOLLE rack for upgrades. [Read more]( Automotive [Insane hypercar absolutely sucks its way into the record books]( [Two McMurtry Spéirling electric fan cars coming down from the top of the Corkscrew in a parade formation]( McMurtry made its US debut to the crowds at the Laguna Seca circuit in Monterey this week, racing the third annual Reverse Corkscrew Hillclimb with Max Chilton back in the pilot seat. The car and driver duo easily set two records in the process. [Read more]( Architecture [USA's timber revolution continues with multi-acre wooden airport extension]( [Portland International Airport's main terminal features a lot of greenery inside]( Another ambitious timber architecture project has come to the United States. ZGF Architects has revealed its remarkable extension of Portland International Airport that's topped by a massive wooden roof measuring a whopping 9 acres. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [BenQ invites movie lovers to lay back and look up]( [Lay back and watch a blockbuster on your ceiling with the GV50 1080p smart projector]( BenQ launched an interesting portable projector back in 2021 that had the look of a Bluetooth speaker but offered big-screen visuals as well. The company has added a flagship model to the family that's aimed at movie watching on the ceiling. [Read more]( Biology [Brain found to store three copies of every memory]( [This generative image illustrates the discovery that the brain stores memories in three parallel copies]( Like a computer system with built-in redundancies, a study has revealed that brains use three different sets of neurons to store a single memory. The finding could one day help soften painful memories in people who've suffered trauma. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [New class of fat cells that do pointless busywork show weight-loss promise]( [Scientists have discovered a new type of fat cell that could open a new path to obesity treatments]( We’ve all spent time and effort on pointless tasks so we look busy when the boss walks past. But now scientists have discovered a new type of fat cell in the body that does the same thing, burning energy and producing heat with pointless busywork. [Read more]( Medical ["Hidden consciousness" may be present in 25% of unresponsive patients]( [A new study suggests as many as 25% of people in a coma or vegetative state could exhibit "hidden consciousness" via fMRI or EEG]( A severe brain injury can leave patients unresponsive to stimuli, but they may be more aware than we realize. A new study of brain activity has shown that up to a quarter of unresponsive patients may exhibit “hidden consciousness.” [Read more]( Wearables [Vuzix brings wearable AR to extreme environments]( [The M400 Extreme Kit is designed to withstand temperature extremes and is protected from dust/water ingress, making it "an ideal solution for remote field service assignments and all-day cold storage warehouse duty"]( Vuzix has been augmenting our reality with headsets and glasses for years, and has now launched an Extreme variant of its already widely adopted M400 wearable that's destined for use in "the harshest workplace environments." [Read more]( Medical [US FDA refuses to approve MDMA for PTSD therapy – now what?]( [MDMA has great potential for treating conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder, but first it has to clear regulatory hurdles]( We were this close to seeing Ecstasy being incorporated into therapy in the US in 2024. Now, we have to wait either a little or a lot – depending on how the chips fall. Let's have a closer look at where we're currently at. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Awakening sleeping stem cells a potential treatment for brain disorders]( [Astrocytes play a previously unknown role in reactivating dormant stem cells in the brain]( Researchers have figured out how to wake up dormant stem cells in the brain that have the ability to grow into new cells. It opens the door to developing new therapies for neurodevelopmental disorders like autism, learning disabilities, and cerebral palsy. [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