Ford Transit 4x4 camper van sets forth on ground-detonating adventure

[New Atlas logo]( Automotive [Ford Transit 4x4 camper van sets forth on ground-detonating adventure]( [A Ford Transit base injects extra "adventure" into the Sunlight Cliff camper van series]( Thanks to the innovation-loaded 2019 Cliff 4x4 Adventure Van concept, the Sunlight Cliff camper van has a reputation for being more adventuresome than average. With the new 4x4 Adventure Edition, Sunlight pushes the Cliff to full adventure potential. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This minimalist corner lamp offers 16 million colors and 300 effects]( Every home has a couple of dull corners that could benefit from extra light. With the Lamp Depot Minimalist LED Corner Floor Lamp, you can brighten up the place with a couple of taps. In our Deal Days events, it’s now only $59.99. [Read more]( Outdoors [Hiking boots use hydraulic pistons to stabilize ankles on rocky ground]( [The new Terrein Ascent hiking boot adds some tech to protect ankles]( Nothing stops a relaxing hike dead in its tracks quite like an ankle-crumpling misstep. The high-rising Terrein Ascent boot from German startup Terrein with its ankle-stabilizing piston is designed to make such incidents a problem of the past. [Read more]( Bicycles [Versatile telescoping cargo ebike looks to retire the family car]( [The Pino Cargo is described as "a slimline and agile bike that, in its free time, leads a 'double life' as a tandem"]( Germany's Hase Bikes is rolling into Eurobike next week with a new pedal-assist version of its tandem cargo bike. Pitched as a replacement for the family car, the Pino Cargo can haul gear, roll as a city commuter or serve as a family taxi. [Read more]( Physics [Electron whirlpools: Scientists witness electricity behaving like water]( [Scientists have spotted "electron whirlpools" for the first time]( Researchers at MIT have observed “electron whirlpools” for the first time. The bizarre behavior arises when electricity flows as a fluid, which could make for more efficient electronics. [Read more]( Science [Another universal coronavirus vaccine readies for human trials]( [The vaccine is moving into Phase 1 human trials testing for safety and immunogenicity]( Researchers at Caltech are reporting preclinical success with a universal coronavirus vaccine. The vaccine uses mosaic nanoparticle technology to protect not only against SARS-CoV-2 but also the original SARS, and several common cold coronaviruses. [Read more]( Physics ["Quantum flute" gets light moving in way never seen before]( [A new "quantum flute" could help make quantum computers easier to control]( Scientists have created a “quantum flute” that can coax photons to move in sync and interact with each other, which they almost never do in nature. The device could help improve future quantum computer designs. [Read more]( Medical [Synthetic peptide acts on endocannabinoid system to combat obesity]( [A synthetic peptide has shown new potential in a bid to keep obesity at bay]( An international team of researchers experimenting with the function of the endocannabinoid system have shown how it can be manipulated to combat obesity with the help of a synthetic peptide. [Read more]( Space [CAPSTONE lunar probe phones home after dramatic day of silence]( [Artist's concept of CAPSTONE]( The Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment lunar mission looks like it's back on track after a day of suspense as NASA and contractor Advanced Space re-establish radio contact with the CubeSat probe. [Read more]( Environment [Eco-friendly algae-based prawn substitute could soon hit the market]( [Although the present version of the prawn substitute lacks the texture of real prawns (pictured), it is believed that additional research will address that problem]( Microalgae is already being used as a fish-free alternative to the fish feed commonly used in aquaculture operations. Taking things a step further, scientists are now looking at using the plant-like organisms to replace the prawns eaten by humans. [Read more]( Automotive [Review: 2022 Volkswagen Golf R hot hatch]( [The 2022 Volkswagen Golf R gets a little more horsepower and a lot of design changes for the new generation]( For 2022, the Volkswagen Golf R enters its third generation as the AWD hot hatch in the Golf family. Like the GTI it was born from, the Golf R aims towards exhilarating fun combined with the practicality of a small hatchback car. [Read more]( Medical [ADHD drugs could help treat symptoms of Alzheimer’s]( [The research looked at 40 years of clinical trials investigating the effects of noradrenergic drugs on Alzheimer’s disease symptoms]( A new review has found repurposing some drugs currently used for ADHD and depression could offer improvements to cognitive symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The review focused on drugs developed to stimulate the brain’s noradrenaline system. [Read more]( Wearables [EEG earbud is made to monitor astronauts' sleep patterns on the ISS]( [The ear-EEG utilizes integrated electrodes to measure tiny voltage changes on the skin in the ear canal, which correspond to the electrical activity of the brain]( Sleeping while wired up with an EEG cap would be hard enough here on Earth, but can you imagine trying to do so in the zero-gravity environment of outer space? It could be quite awkward, which is why an earbud has been designed to do the same job. [Read more]( Energy [Methanol as fuel: An accessible early step toward clean shipping]( [Massive cargo ships are an essential part of the world economy, but belch out bulk pollution. Could methanol fuel help with the giant decarbonization effort ahead?]( Decarbonizing shipping is an enormous challenge, and green ammonia has some serious issues as marine fuel. It seems the industry is leaning toward methanol and dual-fuel setups as an early measure, so let's take a look at methanol's clean potential. [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