Puch G-Class mini-RV trots the globe as a literal Swiss Army camper

[Automotive]( [Puch G-Class mini-RV trots the globe as a literal Swiss Army camper]( [Lorinser goes beyond a basic restoration, turning this Puch 230 GE into a full mini-motorhome]( Usually "Swiss Army camper" denotes a multifunctional camping vehicle, but the Lorinser Puch 230 GE gives it a more literal meaning. After finishing its Swiss military career, this particular G-Wagen has become a worldly two-person adventure camper. [Read more]( [Sponsored Content]( [S.Light makes you visible and safe when stopped on the roadside]( [The S.Light improves the visibility of vehicles stopped on the side of the road]( The "Safe. Secure. Signal Light," or S.Light for short, is an advanced emergency situation warning light that easily attaches magnetically to your car to ensure approaching vehicles can see you more than 200 yards away. [Read more]( [Science]( [New research shows how specific odors can turn fat storage on or off]( [Baylor research has identified the pathways through which the presence or absence of certain smells can trigger or switch off fat storage in the intestines]( Olfactory signals can switch fat storage mechanisms on and off without having any effect on appetite or eating habits, says a Baylor research team that's traced the way olfactory nerves regulate fat metabolism in C. elegans worms. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Engineered proteins calm "cytokine storms" caused by severe infections]( [An illustrating of cells releasing cytokines (tiny pink dots), which are inflammatory immune cells that can]( A “cytokine storm” is a dangerous kind of immune overreaction that can be triggered by infection or other treatments. Now, MIT researchers have engineered proteins that show early promise in mopping up these overzealous immune cells. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [Pair of Zaha Hadid-designed skyscrapers set to rise in London]( [Vauxhall Cross Island will include two eye-catching skyscrapers that are defined by an interesting grid-like facade and joined by a podium building]( Two eye-catching skyscrapers that are envisioned for London have been granted planning permission, though the project has reportedly proven controversial with some locals. ZHA's Vauxhall Cross Island will include office, hotel, and residential space. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Metastudy says aspirin lowers risk of some cancers, but questions remain]( [Scientists are still debating whether there are benefits to taking aspirin as a preventative measure against cancer if you are otherwise healthy]( A new metastudy is suggesting aspirin may help prevent digestive cancers, but some experts are questioning how useful this kind of associational study is, particularly when a recent randomized clinical trial came to a very different conclusion. [Read more]( [Space]( [US Space Force condemns test launch of Russian anti-satellite weapon]( [US Space Command has detected and tracked a Russian missile designed to take out satellites in orbit]( The United States Space Force (USSF) reports that Russia has launched a Direct Ascent Anti-Satellite (ASAT) missile. US Space Command detected and tracked the weapon capable of destroying a satellite in low Earth orbit (LEO) on April 15. [Read more]( [Marine]( [U-Boat Worx launches lightest submersible ever built]( [Pilot and passenger enter via a hatch at the top]( Dutch submersible maker U-Boat Worx has unveiled what's claimed to be the lightest manned submersible ever built. The Nemo can be towed on a trailer by car for launch from shore, or hauled onto a yacht for underwater fun at sea. [Read more]( [Urban Transport]( [Gravel-capable electric scooter rocks a set of tubby tires]( [The Vinghen Ti1 is presently on Kickstarter]( Electric scooters may be a simpler alternative to full-on ebikes, but those tiny wheels don't do well on gravel paths, snow, or pothole-filled roads. That's where the Vinghen Ti1 comes in, as it has big ol' fatbike-style tires. [Read more]( [Science]( [Scientists turn yeast into psychedelic psilocybin factories]( [Scientists from DTU Biosustain show that psilocybin, a potential drug for treating depression and other psychological conditions, can be produced in yeast]( With psilocybin on the cusp of becoming a clinically validated and approved medicine, scientists are exploring new ways to produce the chemical. Now a team has presented a novel method of producing the psychedelic chemical using common yeast. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [LUMI Self-Sanitizing Toilet Brush & Base]( The LUMI Self-Sanitizing Toilet Brush & Base effectively kills harmful germs and bacteria in the dirtiest part of your bathroom, and it's on sale for just $31.99. With LUMI you can kill those germs at your home base before they have a chance to grow. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [The spectacular rise of virtual motorsport]( [The eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series moves to virtual Richmond Raceway for the Toyota Owners 150 presented by Toyota, just as was originally planned for the real world series prior to lockdown]( Sporting enterprises are searching for new ways to cater to a locked-down world and while most flounder in the virtual realm, motorsport is quite the opposite: no other virtual sport can replicate the real deal for a spectator quite like motorsport. [Read more]( [Space]( [Star spotted with spirograph orbit around supermassive black hole]( [An artist's impression of the rosette-shaped orbit of the star S2 around the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy]( Almost 30 years of observations has revealed that a star in the center of the galaxy orbits the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* in a rosette, or spirograph shape. The find once again confirms a prediction made by Einstein’s General Relativity. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Blood pressure drug may prevent spasms caused by spinal cord injury]( [Spasticity, a side effect that occurs in around 70 percent of spinal cord injury sufferers, could be alleviated by an already approved drug]( Scientists may have uncovered an effective new treatment for muscle spasms associated with spinal cord injuries, in the form of an existing blood pressure medication that proved capable of halting their progression in mice. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Tiny sensor can be worn on clothing to track health of heart and lungs]( [A new heart and lung sensor developed at Georgia Tech is smaller than a ladybug]( A tiny new sensor that can be worn in items of clothing could offer a new way to tap into the subtle vibrations produced by a wearer's heart and lungs, and even alert the user when it might be time to head for a checkup. [Read more]( [Space]( [OSIRIS-REx probe rehearses asteroid sampling from lowest altitude yet]( [Artist's impression of the path taken by the OSIRIS-REx probe]( NASA’s OSIRIS-REx unmanned probe has ticked off another key milestone on its epic journey, successfully completing a first practice run of a complex sampling sequence in close proximity to its target asteroid’s surface. [Read more]( [Good Thinking]( ["Smart" trap tech allows for remote mosquito tracking]( [Mosquitoes are captured on sticky paper, and then imaged by an onboard camera]( In order to gauge the risk of mosquito-borne diseases, authorities typically monitor the numbers of specific mosquito types that are known to carry those illnesses. A new system makes it possible to do so remotely, and thus more effectively. [Read more]( [Laptops]( [Legion 7i laptop heads Lenovo's 2020 gaming machines]( [Stylish on the outside, but savage on the inside: the Legion 7i gaming laptop]( Lenovo has launched a bevy of gaming machines featuring 10th Gen Intel or AMD Ryzen 4000 CPUs and GeForce RTX graphics. Leading the charge is the 7i, with a 240-Hz display, TrueStrike keyboard, long battery life and next-gen cooling technology. [Read more]( [Good Thinking]( [Safety system tracks firefighters by their strides]( [The setup is designed to take over where GPS leaves off]( If you were heading into a burning building, you'd probably want someone else to know your location within it at all times. German scientists have developed a system that's said to serve that purpose, for use by firefighters and other rescue workers. [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 © 2019