Weekend Edition: Expandable camper pod turns Cybertruck or F-150 into a micro-RV

With the world's attention on the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, our look back at the week's top stories features plenty of innovations to help in the race towards net zero. There's a game-changing compressor and an electric soot collector for the home, a 76-seat hydrogen-powered airliner and an emission-free catamaran for getting about, and the ultimate e-camper for weekends in the great outdoors. Thanks for supporting New Atlas! Noel McKeegan Editor-in-Chief Outdoors [Expandable camper pod turns Cybertruck or F-150 into a micro-RV]( [The Form camper is the first universal pickup camper we've seen in the Cybertruck era]( There are certain to be plenty of Cybertruck-specific campers, but Form Camper has designed a pickup camper for both the Cybertruck and traditional pickups. The camper starts off as a carbon fiber box before growing into a hard-walled truck hut. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Fabric brings life insurance into the 21st century]( Fabric created their platform to help busy parents apply for the term life insurance they need. Just take their 60-second quiz directly from your phone or computer to see if life insurance is right for you, then it only takes 10-minutes to apply. [Read more]( Energy [Super-efficient linear compressor could vastly reduce air con power use]( [Magtor's linear compressor is smaller and lighter than a standard design, and works faster while consuming less power and creating no power demand spike on startup]( Maltese startup Magtor is starting to gain worldwide attention for a new linear compressor design that pumps in both directions. The Magtorpressor's radical efficiency over today's tech could make it a key weapon in the fight against climate change. [Read more]( Environment [Electric soot collector cuts particulate emissions from wood heaters]( [Particulate matter from woodfire smoke can be harmful to health]( A wood fire is a cosy way to warm up, but sadly they have adverse effects on human health and the environment. But a new soot collector device could help reduce particulate emissions by attracting particles with an electric field. [Read more]( Architecture [Zome home is designed to last, while staying eco-friendly]( [When all is said and done, a single Zome will cost you $75,000]( Having a place out in the country might be nice, but it would be subject to some harsh natural elements. The Zome was invented with such concerns in mind, as it's designed to last up to 500 years – which isn't the same as saying it actually will. [Read more]( New Atlas Plus [Support New Atlas and get our ad-free, premium layout]( New Atlas has been a reliable source of inspiring science and technology stories for almost two decades. Now we’re asking for your support so we can continue to deliver no-nonsense, independent journalism – without the distraction of ads. [Read more]( Environment [Can ocean cleanup boats power themselves by turning plastic into fuel?]( [A new study suggests vessels powering trash collection systems, like that of the Ocean Cleanup Project, could be powered by the waste they collect]( With the amount of plastic swirling around in the ocean, wouldn't it be handy if the boats cleaning it up could use the trash to fuel their own operations? A new study has crunched the numbers and suggests such an approach may be feasible. [Read more]( Energy [Rooftop system converts CO2, water and sunlight into kerosene]( [The solar fuel reactor harnessing heat from concentrated sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into syngas]( Engineers have demonstrated a pilot system that produces fuels from sunlight and air. The device captures carbon dioxide and water from the air and uses solar energy to convert it into syngas, which is then converted into carbon-neutral liquid fuels. [Read more]( Environment [3D-printed calcium carbonate coral skeletons could help restore reefs]( [A 3D printer builds coral skeletons using a photosensitive calcium chloride ink]( Living coral reefs consist of rigid "skeletons" inhabited by the tiny coral polyps that built them. A new research project aims to restore damaged reefs faster than ever, utilizing 3D-printed skeletons made of the same material as the real thing. [Read more]( Automotive [EdisonFuture blends old school with new in solarized electric SU-van]( [With its sliding side door(s), the EF1-V promises to be a versatile cargo van and, potentially, family MPV]( EdisonFuture will introduce itself in a big way at this month's LA Auto Show, premiering an all-electric van and an e-pickup. It calls its EF1-V a delivery van, but large all-terrain tires and a rugged body form give it the look of an old-school SUV. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Traditional Samoan plant rivals anti-inflammatory effects of ibuprofen]( [The study found the traditional Samoan plant as effective an anti-inflammatory as ibuprofen]( Researchers have identified the anti-inflammatory mechanism behind a plant used for centuries in traditional Samoan medicine. The new study found the plant, known as matalafi, is as effective at reducing inflammation as ibuprofen. [Read more]( Medical [Obesity breakthrough safely mimics weight-loss effects of plant compound]( [Scientists have uncovered new details around how a compound called celastrol, found in the roots of the Thunder god vine and Regel's threewingnut, can fight obesity in mice]( Recent studies have shown how the compound celastrol can tackle obesity in mice, but with harmful side effects. A new understanding of how the compound works on a cellular level could allow these effects to be avoided. [Read more]( Marine [World-first zero-emission catamaran set for service in Sweden]( [Delivery of the Beluga 24 hydrogen catamaran is expected to take place next year]( Green City Ferries is wasting no time exploring hydrogen-powered marine transport possibilities, placing an order for what's billed as the world's first high-speed, emission-free catamaran with an integrated battery and hydrogen fuel cell system. [Read more]( Aircraft [ZeroAvia plans first commercial hydrogen flight, and 76-seat airliner]( [ZeroAvia is planning the first commercial flights for its 19-seat hydrogen airliner for 2024]( Hydrogen aviation pioneer ZeroAvia has announced its biggest zero-emissions H2 aircraft yet: a 76-seat airliner it's building with Alaska Airlines and hoping to fly in 2023 – as well as its commercial H2 flight between London and Rotterdam in 2024. [Read more]( Electronics [5D data storage technology offers 10,000 times the density of Blu-ray]( [Scientists have previously used 5D data storage tech to save a digital copy of the King James Bible]( By deploying cutting-edge lasers, scientists at the University of Southampton have achieved a 5D optical data storage breakthrough that offers both incredible density and long-term archiving capabilities. [Read more]( Photography [Stunning highlights from the 2021 Siena International Photo Awards]( [1st Place - Journeys & Adventures. This is My Jungle! A wild elephant attacks a jeep full of people. Yala National Park, Sri Lanka.]( From skydiving over the pyramids of Egypt to having fun at the North Pole, this year’s Siena International Photo Awards spans all corners of the globe. Here is a handpicked selection of the highlights from this year’s spectacular crop of winners. [Read more]( Automotive [Review: 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is a good match for a ready market]( [As the first EV in Volkswagen’s production lineup to be made, from the get-go, to be electric, the ID.4 shows us where VW will be going]( As the first EV in Volkswagen’s production lineup to be made, from the get-go, to be electric, the ID.4 shows us where VW is headed. Though smaller than the Tiguan SUV, it’s spacious, drives well, and hits a flourishing market at just the right time. [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 © 2021