Swift mini-camper van packs work-to-weekend flex and pop-out bathroom

Automotive [Swift mini-camper van packs work-to-weekend flex and pop-out bathroom]( [The new Swift Monza brings a fully loaded package and versatile design good for everyday driving and holiday camping alike]( The new Swift Monza has launched as a Ford mini-camper that comfortably splits the difference between everyday MPV and family getaway RV. Its versatile floor plan includes a sliding rear bench, fully loaded kitchen and user-friendly outdoor bathroom. [Read more]( Sponsored Content [Snoppa Rover camera dolly uses active suspension to smooth out shots]( [Sand, dirt and grass are no problem. The Rover can roll over rough surfaces in manual or automatic modes thanks to its large, driven wheels and active suspension]( The Snoppa Rover is a next-generation robotic camera dolly with active suspension. It doesn't need tracks or flat surfaces to give you effortless camera movements – whether hand-controlled or using the built-in wheel motors for pre-programmed shots. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Surprising study finds screen use before bed can actually help you sleep]( [New research has found some people may experience better sleep by briefly watching a TV show or listening to a podcast before going to bed]( A pair of recent studies have upended the common belief that watching screens before going to sleep disturbs the quality or duration of your slumber. The research indicates some people may actually get more rest by watching something before going to sleep. [Read more]( Aircraft ["Russia's Elon Musk" is developing hypersonic rocket cargo planes]( [After just 4 months, Destinus has flown its first prototype, the size of a car. Another is coming, which the company says will be the size of a bus]( Described by his PR team as "like Russia's Elon Musk," serial entrepreneur Mikhail Korkorich says his new company Destinus is building a hydrogen-powered, zero-emissions, transcontinental cargo drone capable of hypersonic Mach 15 cruise speeds. [Read more]( Outdoors [Garmin Mini 2 digital survival beacon throws lifeline farther off-grid]( [Hikers, backpackers, packrafters, ski tourers, overlanders and many others who journey to points far away from civilization and cell coverage will benefit from the Garmin inReach Mini 2's capabilities and improved battery life]( In 2018, Garmin launched the ultralight inReach Mini two-way emergency communicator. Now it updates the tiny, satellite-based survival tool into the all-new Mini 2, a palm-sized device with more power for saving your bacon in the backcountry. [Read more]( Energy [Landmark experiments smash energy record for nuclear fusion]( [A look inside the Joint European Torus tokamak reactor]( Scientists at the Joint European Torus (JET) tokamak reactor have smashed the world record for fusion plasma energy output, using the experimental device to generate 59 megajoules of energy in a landmark moment in the quest for nuclear fusion. [Read more]( Marine [Von Mercier's electric "sports hovercraft" promises exceptional agility]( [See those seats? They're the luxury part. The sports part is the directional control system, and the red paint]( This is not your grandad's mangy old hovercraft. Oh no. The Arosa is an electric "luxury sports" hovercraft, you see, capable of highway speeds, tight maneuvers, and turning heads with a supercar bodykit that's guaranteed to blow some skirts up. [Read more]( Architecture [Robert De Niro stars as BIG partner for first-of-its-kind movie studio]( [Wildflower Studios is expected to be completed in late 2023]( BIG has designed the new premises for the Robert De Niro-backed Wildflower Studios. The project is described by the firm as the "first vertical film studio in the world" and will also create New York City's first purpose-built production soundstage. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [Samsung taps into the Galaxy Note design book for S22 series flagship]( [The new Galaxy S22 series flagship smartphones from Samsung is headed up by a model that merges the best bits from the Galaxy Note handsets with S series tech]( Following weeks of online leaks, Samsung has today officially unpacked its latest flagship smartphones. The Galaxy S22 series is topped by a powerhouse hybrid model that includes a 108-MP camera, embedded S Pen and sunlight-readable display. [Read more]( Space [Solar storm deorbits up to 40 of SpaceX's Starlink satellites]( [Artist's concept of Starlink satellites]( SpaceX has lost up to 40 satellites of its Starlink internet constellation due to a geomagnetic storm that is knocking them out of orbit. The satellites were part of a batch of 49 that were launched on February 3 and had not reached their operational altitude. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Business News Doesn’t Have to Be Snooze-Worthy]( Got 5 Minutes a Day? Sign up for Morning Brew’s free newsletter to get today’s most important business stories condensed into bite-sized chunks. Plus it’s written by people just like you, not your grandpa, so you may even have fun reading it. [Read more]( Military [Autonomous Black Hawk helicopter makes first flight with no crew onboard]( [Sikorsky UH-60A Blackhawk OPV, N600PV (79-23298) during its first uncrewed flight]( DARPA's Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System (ALIAS) program has taken another step forward, with a US Army UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter taking to the air over Fort Campbell, Kentucky on February 5 for a 30-minute autonomous flight with no one aboard. [Read more]( Medical ["Sonogenetics" could replace implants with ultrasound-activated cells]( [A microscope image of a mouse brain shows regular neurons (magenta) and those that were genetically manipulated to]( Currently, devices such as pacemakers and deep-brain-stimulating electrodes have to be surgically implanted within patients' bodies. According to a new study, however, such implants may someday be replaced with cells that are activated by ultrasound. [Read more]( Automotive [Lightyear One solar electric vehicle taken for high-speed test drive]( [In recent test drives, the Lightyear One validation prototype was driven at 130 km/h, managing energy consumption of 141 Wh/km for a per-charge range of over 400 km]( Last year, Lightyear took its One solar electric vehicle to the track and managed 710 km on a single charge. That milestone was achieved at 85 km/h, but more recently the company has undertaken some high-speed testing at a track near Rome. [Read more]( Energy [Wafer-thin supercapacitor stays strong when bent out of shape]( [The new type of flexible, stretchable supercapacitor developed at the University of Surrey]( Scientists have developed a new type of supercapacitor with the kind of flexibility and durability needed to feature in footwear and clothing, along with other devices making up the Internet of Things. [Read more]( Robotics [Mighty morphing melting metal robot switches from driving to flying drone]( [A new soft robot can morph from a driving vehicle to a flying drone, and back again]( Most robots are designed for a specific job, and aren’t very adaptable. But a new soft robot can morph into a range of shapes for driving, flying or swimming, thanks to a rubber skin full of a metal that switches between liquid and solid forms. [Read more]( Materials [Nature-inspired nanotextures pop superbugs, help ships cut through water]( [Four different nanotextured surfaces, with bacteria interacting with them in different ways]( Researchers have developed a simple new way to make material surfaces with intricate nanoscale textures, all inspired by nature. Different patterns have a range of applications, like making antimicrobial surfaces or reducing ship hull friction. [Read more]( Medical [Manipulating "molecular Velcro" may stop tumors in their tracks]( [Scientists have pinpointed a new mechanism that places cells under stress to promote tumor growth]( Heightened tissue growth can result when cells come under tension, and a new study on cancer cells has pinpointed the biological mechanism that drives this process, which the authors believe can be targeted to prevent tumor development. [Read more]( Materials [Leaf-inspired bioplastic shrugs off liquids and biodegrades in soil]( [Liquids of all types bead up and roll off the plastic, carrying dirt with them]( If you're designing a plastic for applications such as food packaging, you want it to stay clean but you don't want it to stick around for centuries once discarded. A new lotus-leaf-inspired material may fit that bill. [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