Single-serve Coffee Balls touted as compostable alternative to pods

[New Atlas logo]( Around The Home [Single-serve Coffee Balls touted as compostable alternative to pods]( [A pack of nine Coffee Balls should sell for less than $5]( Single-use, single-serve coffee "pods" are definitely not eco-friendly, which is why refillable pods have been created. Swiss company CoffeeB is taking a different approach, however, with its fully compostable Coffee Balls. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Learn Tons of Time-Saving Android Shortcuts]( Ready to fly around your phone like a pro? Check out the Android Shortcut Supercourse. It's a free e-course that'll teach you all sorts of efficiency-enhancing Android magic. No cost, no catch — just pure Android awesomeness. Sign up for free now. [Read more]( Biology [Discovery explains how unkillable tardigrades survive without water]( [Electron microscopy image of a tardigrade]( Scientists studying the biology of the tardigrade have filled in important new details around how the tiny aquatic creature can survive the harshest of conditions, highlighting a newfound mechanism that kicks into gear as dehydration sets in. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [New evidence affirms link between long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome]( [A study found around half of the long COVID patients examined fit the diagnostic criteria for chronic fatigue syndrome]( A new study has added to the growing body of evidence reporting similarities between long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The research found around half of the long COVID patients studied fit the diagnostic criteria for ME/CFS. [Read more]( Automotive [One of world's most versatile mini campers becomes a fully electric RV]( [Pössl goes fully electric with the e-Vanster mini-camper van]( One of the most versatile MPVs on the planet, the Pössl Vanster can quickly transform from 8-passenger van, to 4-person camper, to empty cargo van, to everything in between. Now it can do all that and commute to camp with zero emissions. [Read more]( Wearables [Wahu shoes feature user-adjustable pneumatic cushioning tech]( [Wahu shoes are presently on Kickstarter]( Shoes with lots of cushioning may be nice and comfy, but they're not ideal for all situations. Wahu shoes are designed with that fact in mind, as their built-in pneumatic cushioning system can be switched between three different levels as needed. [Read more]( Photography [Incredible aerial sights in the 2022 Drone Photo Awards]( [Highly Commended - Nature. Thousands of earthquakes shook the Reykjanes peninsula in an orchestrated prelude to an eruption, until the floor of the Geldigadalir valley gave way to the uncontainable magmatic pressure and split open, letting molten rock gush forth in an awe-inspiring spectacle. Iceland, 2021]( The winners of the spectacular 2022 Drone Photo Awards span an impressive array of aerial photo styles but this year’s overall winner is a truly special shot, offering a close-up view into a volcano just as it was about to erupt. [Read more]( Marine [World's most powerful electric boat torches speed record to hit 109 mph]( [The V32 all-electric catamaran on the water at the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout]( An electric boat built from the ground up for maximum power has blazed past the 100-mph (161-km/h) barrier at the Lake of the Ozarks, proving the potential of all-electric watercraft and posting a new world record in the process. [Read more]( Automotive [Pictorial: Remarkable sights of the 2022 Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance]( [The automobiles that cross the stage at Salon Privé are a never-ending fascination. This is a Morgan Aero 8 that has been given the Radshape Metal Polishing treatment, instantaneously transforming it from a head-turner to a neck-breaker, at relatively modest cost.]( Salon Privé is best known for its globally recognized Concours d’Elégance, but over the 15 years since it began, it has grown into a week of automotive celebration that encompasses important car and luxury product launches and an upmarket lawn party. [Read more]( Bicycles [Hunna folding ebike built to survive life on the streets, and beyond]( [Described as the "hardest-looking foldable ebike on da streets," the Hunna comes with a 250-watt Bafang motor for pedal assist up to 25 km/h, but can be had with a 750-W motor for use on private land in the UK and Europe or on the road in the US]( Looking to inject a fun modern vibe into city commutes, a UK startup has launched a stylish folding ebike that can collapse down in three easy steps, comes in UK-legal and US-legal variants, and offers pedal assist for up to 80 km. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Seriously small tiny house offers off-grid freedom and ships worldwide]( [The Freeland Tiny House is available for delivery worldwide and thanks to its size can be shipped in a container]( For those who prefer their tiny houses to actually be tiny comes a model that takes small living literally. Measuring a mere 8 sq m, the Freeland Tiny House comes with optional off-the-grid functionality and can also be shipped worldwide. [Read more]( Space [Artificial gravity reduces spaceflight's health toll in fruit fly tests]( [Fruit flies have been tested in space to see whether microgravity and artificial gravity affects their health in different ways]( Microgravity wreaks havoc on astronauts' biology, which is bad news for future space travel. A NASA experiment housing fruit flies on the International Space Station has now shown that artificial gravity can help reduce some of those health problems. [Read more]( Motorcycles [CSC Motorcycles launches RX1E highway-capable urban commuter]( [Available from early 2023, the RX1E will offer top speeds of around 80 mph and a NEDC per-charge range of 112 miles]( Following in the tire tracks of its City Slicker electric moto, CSC Motorcycles has announced the RX1E commuter, which has a top speed of 80 mph and a maximum range of 112 miles, plus neat touches like a belt drive, ABS and included top box. [Read more]( Space [Webb peers into stunning Tarantula Nebula to spot emerging infant star]( [The Tarantula Nebula, captured by Webb ’s Near-Infrared Spectrograph (NIRSpec)]( The James Webb Space Telescope has turned its infrared eyes to a neighboring nursery of young stars known as the Tarantula Nebula, and pierced through the dust to capture an infant star during its formative stages. [Read more]( Medical [First known RNA-targeting toxin launches "total assault" to kill bacteria]( [An artist's impression of the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which produces a toxin that's been found to target the RNA of competing bacteria]( Scientists have identified a toxin used by bacteria to kill others through a unique mechanism. It's the first found to directly target RNA in what the team describes as “a total assault on the cell,” which could lead to a new class of antibiotics. [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