Shark Stop wetsuit designed to thwart great whites

Outdoors [Shark Stop wetsuit designed to thwart great whites]( [The Shark Stop wetsuit is currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign]( Back in 2019, we heard how scientists at Australia's Flinders University were developing a lightweight material that might someday be used in shark-bite-resistant wetsuits. Well, that day has arrived, and such a suit is now on Kickstarter. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Gift this home range set to your favorite golfer for Valentine's Day]( The Callaway Home Range Practice System is an excellent addition to the golf enthusiast’s collection. It will arrive just in time for Valentine's Day if ordered by February 3, and you'll be entered to win a special giveaway. [Read more]( Automotive [ProCamp Rams are the sub-$100K camper vans Americans are thirsting for]( [Each ProCamp camper van is built on a 159-in-wheelbase Ram Promaster]( New American brand ProCamp doesn't quite hit European-level low prices, but it offers a progressive lineup of Ram camper vans below $100,000. The affordable getaway vans include a full four-sleeper layout with kitchen, lounge and bunk beds. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [How to predict who is most likely to develop long COVID]( [A pair of new studies have identified certain biomarkers that could predict the risk of a person developing long COVID]( A pair of new studies have homed in on key biomarkers that could identify those most at risk of developing long COVID. The studies suggest a combination of immune biomarkers and acute symptoms can be used to predict a person’s likelihood of long COVID. [Read more]( Architecture [Walkable rooftops interconnect family home on a slope in Ecuador]( [Ecuadorian architectural firm El Sindicato has recently created a unique family home built into a slope]( Ecuadorian architectural firm El Sindicato has created a unique family home built into a slope. The home features three distinct structures that are joined via walkable rooftops, interior glass corridors and a series of intertwining private gardens. [Read more]( Music [Roadie Coach designed to be your personal guitar teacher]( [The Roadie Coach attached to the body of an acoustic guitar, electric guitar or ukulele and works with a mobile app to help students to learn songs, improve technique and more]( Learning to play an instrument is hard, but technology can help. We've seen a number of inventive solutions over the years, and the latest is the Roadie Coach, an audio recorder, music learning system and MIDI controller rolled into one. [Read more]( Robotics [Dexter tech gives regular lawnmowers the autonomous treatment]( [Dexter is claimed to be compatible with a wide variety of commercial-use lawnmowers]( Partially due to labor shortages, autonomous lawnmowers are becoming increasingly popular. The Dexter robotic system offers an alternative to buying a whole new "smart" mower, as it can be added to existing mowers in order to make them autonomous. [Read more]( Architecture [Bentley's residential tower to be just as luxurious as its cars]( [Bentley Residences is due to begin construction in late 2022 and is slated for completion in 2026]( Luxury carmakers Aston Martin and Porsche have previously dipped their toes into architectural design and now Bentley Motors is getting in on the act too with plans to bring a residential tower to Miami. Homes will start at $4.2 million. [Read more]( Outdoors [Oddball backless Pak-Jak half-jacket sheds heat on the trail]( [Pak-Jak offers a new way of layering for the outdoors]( Designed for backpacking and other activities that often involve shedding layers only to quickly re-add them, the Pak-Jak includes a removable back panel. This feature lets its wearer shed heat immediately, while remaining insulated around the core. [Read more]( Architecture [Remote Bangladesh hospital named world's best new building]( [Friendship Hospital, Satkhira has been declared the winner of the prestigious RIBA International Prize]( RIBA has revealed the winner of its prestigious International Prize. The Friendship Hospital, Satkhira in remote Bangladesh has been declared the world's best new building for its superb design and contribution to the local community. [Read more]( Photography [Ricoh's latest Theta camera can capture 5.7K 360-degree video]( [The Theta X 360-degree pocket camera comes with a touchscreen display, removable battery, microSD card slot and more]( Ricoh Imaging has announced the March release of a new addition to the Theta family of 360-degree cameras. The Theta X comes with its own touchscreen for more independence from a smartphone, an interchangeable battery and a microSD slot. [Read more]( Drones [Autonomous drones may be the ultimate scarecrows ... for pigeons]( [Pigeon droppings can damage buildings and spread disease]( Much as we may like pigeons, they can make quite a mess of buildings and other structures, potentially posing a health hazard. According to new research, autonomous drones may be ideal for harmlessly chasing the birds away. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). 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