Fantastical Thundertruck EV rocks fold-out solar awnings and a snap-on 6WD caboose

Automotive [Fantastical Thundertruck EV has fold-out solar and snap-on 6WD caboose]( [Thundertruck's fold-out solar awnings would supply a modest but useful amount of energy over the course of an ideal day]( This all-electric 4x4 off-road concept has a monster battery pack, a brutally angular and military look, and pop-out solar panels for off-grid charging. Oh, and if you need extra range, you can snap two extra wheels and a battery onto the back of it. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Bring the big screen to you with the 10 best deals on home projectors]( 'Tis the season for cozy nights at home, family gatherings, and the ultimate friend reunions. Invite your loved ones to your place and watch your favorite movies with these top 10 deals on home theater projectors. [Read more]( Energy [Charging tweak revives lost lithium to boost battery capacity & lifespan]( [Reactivating islands of "dead" lithium could boost the range of electric vehicles and deliver longer battery life to electronic devices]( Scientists have taken aim at inactive clumps of lithium that build up over a battery's lifetime and shown how they can be brought back to life to boost the performance of the device and potentially unlock next-gen designs with far greater densities. [Read more]( Computers [LG gives multitasking a fresh look with 16:18-aspect display]( [Live video stream up top, production tools underneath]( The world's largest consumer technology expo is fast approaching, and after offering previews of an indoor growing system and its first gaming laptop, LG is now proving it's cool to be square with a computer monitor with an unusual 16:18 aspect. [Read more]( Music [Lava unveils ambitious, lightweight Me 3 carbon fiber "smart guitar"]( [A 3.5-inch touchscreen gives players access to a broad range of effects and apps, including tuners, loopers, lessons and on-board recording]( If you can get past the strange looks, the Lava Me 3 has a carbon fiber sound all its own, and some wicked new digital smarts. A touchscreen interface gives you access to stackable effects, loopers, tuners, high-quality portable recording and more. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [FDA authorizes first pill developed specifically to treat COVID-19]( [Pfizer says it has 200,000 courses of the antiviral ready for distribution in the United States]( The first oral treatment designed specifically for COVID-19 has been authorized for use in the US by the FDA. Called Paxlovid, the treatment is recommended for those at high risk of severe COVID-19 and is to be taken within five days of symptom onset. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Arc releases naked photo of its frameless Vector electric motorbike]( [The Arc Vector would fit quite nicely in the Wayne Manor garage in matte black]( Arc's ambitious Vector electric motorcycle is back on track for production, and the company has pulled its bodywork off for a fascinating look at its monocoque structure, in which the whole bike is built around the carbon fiber battery box. [Read more]( Medical [Plant extract could treat malaria when conventional drugs fail]( [The Ranunculus multifidus plant, which is a member of the buttercup family]( For many years now, people in parts of Africa have used a tea made from the leaves of a certain plant to treat malaria. Scientists recently identified the active ingredient, and believe that it could be used in alternative treatments for the disease. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Large clinical trial finds omega-3 supplements don't prevent depression]( [Almost 20,000 subjects and a five-year follow-up found no difference in long-term mood changes between those taking fish oil supplements and a placebo]( The results have been published from a massive clinical trail spanning five years investigating whether omega-3 fish oil supplements improve mood or prevent depression. No differences in any measure were detected between placebo and omega-3 groups. [Read more]( Science [New bio-ink may allow 3D-printed organs to be frozen for storage]( [A 3D-bioprinted snowflake, made of the freezable bio-ink]( While the 3D bioprinting of tissue and organs does hold great promise in the field of medicine, the printed materials typically have quite a short shelf life. An experimental new bio-ink, however, allows bioprinted tissue to be stored in a frozen state for months at a time. [Read more]( Environment [Beer-brewing waste used in eco-friendly, nutritious food emulsifier]( [From left to right: PhD student Chin Yi Ling (with a sample of the spent brewer's grain), Prof. William Chen (with a sample of mayonnaise, and the extracted proteins used as its emulsifier) and research fellow Dr. Josh Chai]( Food additives called emulsifiers are widely used to combine two liquids which ordinarily don't mix, like oil and water. And while most are made from dairy proteins or egg yolks, a new one uses spent brewer's grain which may otherwise be discarded. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [LG Display rides out immersive exercise bike and comfy recliner concepts]( [LG Display's Virtual Ride concept pairs a Ciclotte stationary bike with curved OLED screens positioned forward and above]( The latest edition of the world's largest consumer tech expo, CES 2022, is just around the corner, and LG Display has revealed its latest batch of OLED concepts – an immersive stationary bike and a laid-back chair for movie nights. [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