Cabless autonomous electric truck approved for US public roads

Automotive [Cabless autonomous electric truck approved for US public roads]( [With NHTSA approval for driving on public roads in the bag, Einride's cabless autonomous electric Pod will begin pilot operations at a GE Appliances manufacturing facility in the US from Q3 2022]( Einride first introduced its cabless autonomous electric T-pod truck back in 2017, which rolled on Swedish roads for the first time a couple of years later. Now the company has been given the green light for operation on public roads in the US. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This machine stimulates circulation and promotes overall health]( Working out or intense movement can sometimes cause more harm than good to your body. The Vitality Swing: Chi Swing Machine is a gentle solution to keeping your body moving without risking injury. [Read more]( Medical [Common bone density scan can predict later-life dementia risk]( [A certain biomarker picked up by the common scan was linked to a doubling of dementia risk over the following 15 years]( Researchers can now assess a person’s risk of developing late-life dementia using data from a common type of bone density scan. The study revealed calcification within the abdominal aorta can double one’s risk of developing dementia over the age of 80. [Read more]( Energy [Pyramid lenses catch light from any angle to boost solar cell efficiency]( [A new passive technology can collect sunlight striking it from any angle and bend it towards the solar cell beneath]( There’s still room for improvement for solar cells. Stanford engineers have now developed pyramid-shaped lenses that focus sunlight from any angle onto a solar cell, keeping it collecting power from sunrise to sunset. [Read more]( Medical [Cold temperatures induce anti-inflammatory molecule that counters obesity]( [A new study has shed new light on the way fat behaves when subjected to cold temperatures]( Researchers continue to unravel the complex role inflammation plays in obesity, now demonstrating how cold temperatures can stimulate the release of a molecule that reverses this type of inflammation and reduces body weight in mice. [Read more]( Materials [Plant-based plastic strong as PET, degrades into sugars in the environment]( [A 3D-printed leaf made from the new plant-based bioplastic]( Plastics are tough, which is great when in use but not so good in the environment. Scientists have developed a new PET-like plastic derived from waste plant matter that can be chemically recycled or degrade into harmless sugars in the environment. [Read more]( Space [Cygnus cargo ship allows US to control ISS orbit without Russian help]( [The Cygnus cargo ship docked with the ISS]( The United States now has the ability to control the orbit of the International Space Station (ISS) without Russian cooperation after a Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo spacecraft successfully boosted the space lab into a higher orbit. [Read more]( Automotive [Review: 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback is the way to roll]( [The 2022 Honda Civic comes in both sedan and hatchback designs. We drove both, but prefer the hatch]( The 2022 model year marks the 11th generation of the Honda Civic. Completely rethought for the new-gen, the Civic looks sharp, handles well, gives the driver good visibility and keeps with Honda's penchant for “fun in the first 10.” [Read more]( Architecture [Iconic Fiat factory transformed into huge rooftop garden]( [The Lingotto factory originally opened in 1923 and functioned as a Fiat factory and test track until 1982]( The iconic Lingotto factory in Turin, Italy, is a building beloved by architecture fans and petrol-heads alike. Previously home to Fiat's manufacturing and testing facilities, it has now begun a new chapter hosting a huge rooftop garden. [Read more]( Children [Shark Wheel proves it's cool to be square with mini electric cars for kids]( [It might look like the wheels have melted, but the Shark Wheels on the Shark SUV for kids are designed for smooth, fast rolling on smooth ground, and grippy on rough terrain]( Back in 2013, California-based startup Shark Wheel hit Kickstarter with a very odd-looking cube-shaped skateboard wheel. Now the company has supersized the design for a pair of funky electric cars for kids – the Shark SUV and the Shark UTV. [Read more]( Bicycles [Groove Tool Pro keeps cycling tools in a multi-use capsule]( [The Groove Tool Pro, stored on the bike (left) and in wrenching action]( You may think that you've seen every form of cycling multi-tool, but the Groove Tool Pro offers yet another take on the technology. It's a compact capsule that contains eight bits, a chain breaker and a chain link – and it doubles as a driver. [Read more]( Wearables [NuraTrue Pro review: Lossless earbuds for uncompromising audiophiles]( [Nura's zero-compromise take on the best personalized wireless earbuds that 2022 technology can deliver]( Personalized audio pioneer Nura has released a "no compromises" flagship to top its true wireless earphones range. NuraTrue Pro introduces a host of high-end enhancements including lossless audio and multipoint connectivity – but it comes at a price. [Read more]( Space [NASA eyes August launch after concluding tests of SLS Moon rocket]( [NASA's SLS and Orion spacecraft en route to the launch pad in early June]( NASA has put a patchy few months behind it to officially conclude the testing campaign for its Space Launch System (SLS) and begin preparations for its maiden flight later this year, all going to plan. [Read more]( Automotive [Rivian opens the first sites in its Adventure Network of EV chargers]( [Rivian plans to establish a network of more than 3,500 electric vehicle chargers across the US and Canada]( One of the lofty ambitions Rivian holds in the electric vehicle space is to establish a vast network of fast-charging locations spanning the US and Canada, and this week it opened of the first sites of its so-called Rivian Adventure Network. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Electric Norton promises "race performance and touring range"]( [As Norton revives its ICE-powered V4SV superbike (pictured), the company is also striking out on a high-performance electric motorcycle project]( Great Britain's Norton Motorcycles, now under Indian ownership after some shady management from the previous owner, has announced an interesting electric motorcycle project promising to simultaneously deliver "race performance and touring range." [Read more]( Science [Body odor similarities found to play a role in forming friendships]( [A new study found strangers with similar body odors clicked better in social interaction tests]( A compelling new study suggests we tend to make friends with people who smell the same as us. Across a series of experiments the researchers found volunteers interacted more positively with strangers who shared similar body odor qualities. [Read more]( Bicycles [Maniac & Sane carbon fiber cargo bikes come with or without a motor]( [The non-motorized Maniac (pictured) reportedly weighs less than 30 lb, but costs more than $10,000]( While cargo bikes definitely are useful, we tend not to think of the things as being sleek or lightweight. Both of those words, however, could be applied to the Maniac & Sane bikes – one of which has an electric-assist motor. [Read more]( Architecture [Airbnb launches competition to fund the world's wildest house designs]( [Airbnb is on the lookout for wacky accommodation designs, and has launched the OMG! competition to find them. The UFO 'Futuro styled Flying Saucer' in Wales is an example of the kind of thing the company is looking for, which sleeps up to four people, and consists of one large room which includes a computer with some classic video games, including Space Invaders]( Airbnb isn't exactly lacking in unusual home designs, however the online property rental marketplace has launched a new competition soliciting the most oddball ideas for vacation homes, some of which it will then fund to build. [Read more]( Materials [Mussel glue used in scar-free skin grafting technique]( [Mussels are able to cling to rocks thanks to a protein known as coacervate]( Mussels have long been known for the adhesive they produce, which allows them to cling to rocks. The protein responsible has now been utilized in a new skin grafting technique, which reportedly results in little to no scarring. 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