Weekend Edition: Vivovores, some looks back at 2022, and a look forward

[New Atlas logo]( It’s time for a look back in time, all the way to 2022. Specifically, the last week of 2022 and the best stories to grace our pages in that far off time. Sit back, relax and enjoy the first Weekend Edition of 2023 – and Happy New Year! Darren Quick Editor-in-Chief Science [First "virovore" discovered: An organism that eats viruses]( [A microscope image of chloroviruses attacking a piece of algae]( Name a type of organic matter and chances are some type of organism has evolved to eat it. Plants, meat, algae, insects and bacteria are all consumed by different creatures, but now scientists have discovered something new on the menu – viruses. [Read more]( Medical [The biggest medical milestones of 2022]( [Here are some of the biggest medical science innovations from the past year]( It's often hard to see the forest from the trees but if we zoom out a little it becomes clear 2022 saw some incredible breakthroughs in the world of medical science. All of these stories are landmark moments that are set to shape the future of medicine. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [The best sci-fi/fantasy TV and film coming in 2023]( [Concept art from the upcoming Netflix film Rebel Moon]( From a TV remake of a classic 1980 film to Adam Sandler playing an astronaut who befriends a giant alien spider, the next 12 months are set to deliver some weird and wild science fiction and fantasy titles. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Residue from detergents left on dishes could harm gut health]( [Researchers used new organoid technology to model the effects of dishwashing chemicals on gut cells]( New research is questioning the safety of certain chemicals used in dishwashing detergents after intestinal cell models revealed high doses of components in rinse aids can damage gut health. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Nitrite-cured meat again linked to increased cancer risk]( [A new study has linked nitrate-containing meat with increased rates of cancer in mice]( Researchers are calling for the ban of nitrite-cured meat after a new study found a substantial link with cancer. The study saw mice fed nitrite-cured meat develop significantly more tumors than animals fed either nitrate-free meat or no meat at all. [Read more]( Bicycles [The most innovative ebikes of 2022]( [One of our top picks, the Streek e-trike offers two levels of cargo storage]( It would be an understatement to say that over the past 12 months, ebikes have become more popular than ever. With the year now at its end, it's time to look back at some of the models that really did things differently in 2022. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [New LG tech allows for continuous optical zooming on smartphone cameras]( [The Optical Telephoto Zoom Camera Module will be officially unveiled next month at CES]( With a few notable exceptions, most smartphone cameras zoom either digitally or via a few optical zoom presets. That could soon change, however, as LG Innotek has announced its new Optical Telephoto Zoom Camera Module. [Read more]( Medical [Ear canal removal carried out on a pig for the first time]( [Pig wrapped in bandage getting a pat on the head from a gloved worker]( Earlier this month, Ella, a three-year-old potbelly pig, entered into a surgical procedure at Oregon State University (OSU). Simultaneously, she entered the record books as the first pig to ever have undergone the complete removal of an ear canal. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [New insight into how your gut bacteria could be helping you gain weight]( [New research indicates some weight gain could be caused by a gut microbiome efficiently extracting energy from food]( A team of researchers has looked to the microbiome to understand what role gut bacteria may play in weight gain. The findings suggest some bacteria may be more efficient at extracting energy from food, and this could lead to weight gain. [Read more]( Automotive [Best motorhomes, large camper vans and expanding RVs of 2022]( [Hymer does it, making the very popular VisionVenture concept an actual product called the Venture S]( This year proved quite a big one for larger camper vans and motorhomes, highlighted by watching one of history's great concept campers make it to production. Take a look back at all the highlights from the year in large, innovative and expanding RVs. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [The best tiny houses of 2022]( [Small homes, big ideas: As the year comes to a close, we've chosen our selection of 2022's best tiny houses]( As the year comes to a close, it's time to take a look back at the best tiny houses of 2022. Featuring everything from large and expensive models to those small in size and cost, here's 10 of the best tiny houses we've seen in the past 12 months. [Read more]( Automotive [Most expensive RV of 2022: $5-million LaFerrari carrier with roof deck]( [The most expensive motorhome at the 2022 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon is also the most expensive we covered this year]( Every year, one RV stands above the rest in terms of its outrageous, no-expense-spared build spec and price tag. Volkner takes the prize again in 2022 with a 39-foot motorhome that has a rooftop deck up high and a stowed-away LaFerrari down low. [Read more]( Automotive [Top 15 micro RVs, mini camper vans and tiny add-ons of 2022]( [The Xbus Camper welcomes in a cleaner generation of RVing]( Many of the most innovative RVs we saw in 2022 were of the smallest variety. From the adorable kei campers of Japan, to the bush-ready 4x4 micro-RVs of South Africa, to the e-camper vans of Europe, this year saw some truly one-of-a-kind tiny campers. [Read more]( Architecture [Top 10 architectural oddities of 2022]( [From the weird to the wonderful: New Atlas takes a look at the top 10 architectural oddities of 2022]( This year has certainly produced more than its fair share of unique architecture and we've decided it's high time to look back and highlight the best examples we've seen in 2022. Read on for our top 10 architectural oddities of 2022. [Read more]( Around The Home [Review: Mella fruiting chamber turns mushroom growing into home hobby]( [Mella is designed for both beginner and expert mushroom cultivators]( For indoor gardeners who want to try something a bit more exotic, cultivating mushrooms can be rewarding and FirstBuild's Mella smart mushroom fruiting chamber promises to take some of the guesswork out of the challenge. [Read more]( Bicycles [Scott applies its crazy sleek, light ebike design to new 2-in-1 Solace]( [Scott positions the new road/gravel Solace eRide as one of its most versatile bikes ever]( Scott has definitely set a high bar throughout 2022 for the future of ebike design. This week, it adds the ultra-clean, lightweight Solace eRide, an impressive road/gravel bike built to support pedal-assisted adventures all over the map. [Read more]( Marine [Another potential climate casualty: Beloved fluffy balls of algae]( [Along with being a much-loved part of Lake Akan, marimo algae balls are also popular with aquarists]( In Hokkaido, Japan's winter months, harmless underwater algae balls are protected from death by an ice shield. That shield is expected to thin thanks to global warming, causing the balls to join the list of species threatened by climate change. [Read more]( Wearables [The best smartwatches of 2022]( [New Atlas selects 2022's best smartwatches]( It's been an exciting year in the smart wristwear space, with Google finally releasing the much hyped Pixel Watch and Apple catering to weekend warriors with an adventure wearable. Let's have a look at our picks for the top smartwatches of 2022. [Read more]( Aircraft [AFRL's hypersonic Mayhem drone project goes to Leidos]( [Leidos has been selected by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory to develop its hypersonic Mayhem drone]( As the world's major powers continue their never-ending arms race into the hypersonic age, the US Air Force has set Leidos to work on a large air-breathing hypersonic drone capable of handling intelligence, recon, surveillance and strike missions. [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