Adorable Hijet micro-camper van opens into warm, fragrant log cabin

Automotive [Adorable Hijet micro-camper van opens into warm, fragrant log cabin]( [Mishima Daihatsu Quokka kei camper]( Quite different from other camper vans, even amongs the quirky camping cars of Japan, the Quokka is a delivery van outside, a transforming log cabin inside. The tiny RV surrounds campers in aromatic Japanese cypress and readily adapts to their needs. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Forget bottled water! Get your drinking water the eco-friendly way]( You do your best to get your 91 ounces of water in a day, and good for you. But did you know that if you’re filling your glass from a tap, you may be getting more than you bargained for? Purify your water with AlcaPure. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Scientists identify how caffeine reduces bad cholesterol]( [A new study uncovered a mechanism for how caffeine in coffee and tea can protect against cardiovascular disease]( Coffee seems to have a range of health benefits, but exactly how it helps remains unknown. A new study has identified specific proteins that caffeine works on, which help the liver remove bad cholesterol and protect against cardiovascular disease. [Read more]( Automotive [Lexus teases a fast, sexy future with 430-mile solid-state sports EV]( [The BEV Sport concept might be one of Toyota's first vehicles powered by solid state batteries]( Lexus is in the early stages of becoming an all-electric premium brand. The most exciting part of that transformation promises to be the BEV Sport concept, an electric coupe of supercar proportions that may even come with a solid-state battery. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Epson launches its most advanced home theater projector yet]( [A combination of Epson's own 3LCD projection engine, a multi-array laser diode light source, a 36-bit picture processor and new precision shift glass plate technology is reported to result in a "must see it to believe it home theater experience"]( Epson has introduced what's billed as its most advanced home theater projector to date. The LS12000 combines a new light source with processing algorithms and some nifty pixel-shifting technology to deliver a "zero compromise" 4K image on the wall. [Read more]( Aircraft [Co-founder James Dorris explains Odys Aviation's unique VTOL design]( [Odys is bringing a nine-seat diamond box-wing VTOL to market with a unique lift system]( Odys is developing a remarkable nine-seat hybrid-electric VTOL targeted at long-range, high-speed regional travel rather than urban air taxi duties. Co-founder James Dorris explains this unique diamond box-wing aircraft and its blown-flap VTOL system. [Read more]( Science [Psychedelic therapy for depression still effective one year later]( [The majority of participants in a new study reported persistent improvements up to 12 months after an initial psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy regime]( New research has offered valuable insights into the long-term effects of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for depression. The study reports more than half the original cohort were still in remission 12 months after the acute psychedelic treatment. [Read more]( Medical [Targeting "energy crisis" in fat cells could combat effects of obesity]( [A new understanding of the way inflammation takes hold in fat cells could help prevent some of the deleterious consequences of obesity]( Better understanding the relationship between obesity and complications like type 2 diabetes can offer new ways to prevent adverse health effects faced by obese subjects, and a new study has found a new target likened to an "energy crisis" in fat cells. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Probiotic bacteria may find use in antibiotic-free acne treatment]( [Acne is often treated with antibiotics, the overuse of which can lead to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria]( While it's a good idea to avoid the overuse of antibiotics whenever possible, little else works on severe cases of acne. There may be new hope, however, as recent research suggests that probiotic bacteria could provide an effective treatment. [Read more]( Outdoors [One-of-a-kind amphibious camper-trike hits pre-order stage]( [The Z-Triton 2.0's boat mode is propelled with a 1,150-W motor]( When you first see the Z-Triton 2.0 you may find yourself wondering whether this strange-looking vehicle is a boat, a trike, or some kind of micro-shelter – and it's a yes to all three. Pre-orders are now open, prices start at around €14,500. [Read more]( Drones [Echo SAR turns cell phones into drone-detected rescue beacons]( [Among other things, Echo SAR could be used to locate people buried in an avalanche]( When arriving at a disaster site, one of the most crucial tasks is to locate any survivors who may be trapped in the debris. A new module is designed to let drones do so, by detecting the radio signals of victims' mobile phones. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Brabus’ first ever motorcycle sells out in two minutes]( [Brabus revealed the 2022 1300R in a limited production run split between two color options, red and black.]( Best known for its high-performance Mercedes-Benz variants, Brabus this week introduced its debut motorbike in alliance with KTM. The 1300R builds on the brand new 1290 Super Duke R Evo in a small production run that was snapped up in no time. [Read more]( Space [Astronomers discover new type of star with puzzling origins]( [An artist's illustration of a pair of white dwarfs merging, which is one theory for how the new type of stars were formed]( Astronomers have discovered a new type of star, and exactly how these weird white dwarfs came to be remains a mystery. They're covered in a layer of “ash” that’s usually produced by burning helium, indicating they may have formed as other stars collided. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Higher risk of COVID-19 death in older women with low estrogen, study shows]( [A new study indicates low estrogen levels in post-menopausal women may contribute to increased disease severity and risk of death]( A large observational study has detected a link between increased levels of the hormone estrogen in older women and a reduced risk of dying from COVID-19. The study cannot establish causality but does call for clinical trials on the subject. [Read more]( Materials [World-first way to measure material elasticity uses laser ultrasound]( [Scientists have used a cutting edge technology known as laser ultrasound to measure the elasticity of materials in exciting new detail]( Scientists experimenting with a cutting-edge ultrasound technique have come up with a groundbreaking way to measure the elasticity of materials at a microscopic scale, by tracking sound waves as they bounce across individual crystals. 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