Veli full-suspension mountain bike has a rear end like no other

[New Atlas logo]( Bicycles [Veli full-suspension mountain bike has a rear end like no other]( [A close look at the Veli's unique Vasttech rear suspension]( When we see mountain bikes with unusual suspension tech, the weird stuff is usually in front. The Veli cross-country MTB has an unconventional rear suspension system, however, which is claimed to offer several advantages over traditional setups. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [The healthy way to lose weight: get lasting results with Noom Weight]( Hot take: losing weight is less about dieting and more about psychology. That's why so many trust Noom Weight to help them get healthy and reach their weight loss goals. Learn the skills you need to achieve lasting results with help from Noom. [Read more]( Science [Engineered wood is stronger, fights climate change by capturing CO2]( [Wood at different stages of modification from natural (far right) to delignified (second from right), through to MOF-infused engineered wood (left of image)]( With the world focused on addressing climate change, scientists have had to get creative when it comes to developing sustainable building materials that tackle CO2 emissions. A team has now engineered wood that is stronger and traps carbon dioxide. [Read more]( Environment [MIT team makes a case for direct carbon capture from seawater, not air]( [MIT proposes mobile seawater carbon capture plants on boats]( The oceans soak up enormous quantities of carbon dioxide, and MIT researchers say they've developed a way of releasing and capturing it that uses far less energy than direct air capture – with some other environmental benefits to boot. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Fun-filled tiny house comes with its own slide and climbing wall]( [In the spot where you'd usually expect the living room to be, La Maison du Bonheur features a fun playroom with slide and climbing wall]( Baluchon's charmingly named La Maison du Bonheur is quite different from most tiny houses on the market. This particular model pulls double duty as both a fully functional home and a play area – complete with slide and climbing wall. [Read more]( Technology [GM patents self-cleaning touchscreens that erase fingerprints overnight]( [General Motors has patented a method for building self-cleaning, self-sterilising touch screens that could put an end to smudgy fingerprints]( General Motors has received a patent for a fascinating self-cleaning technology that could eliminate the annoyance of smudgy fingerprints all over touchscreens. It's a photocatalytic system, triggered by ultraviolet LEDs built into the RGB matrix. [Read more]( Marine [Chris-Craft e-boat concept is the electric Winnebago of the sea]( [Winnebago Industries pushes electrification to the water with the Chris-Craft Launch 25 GTe concept boat]( Winnebago Industries has been advancing the prospect of electric recreational vehicles for land, and now it's brought that effort to water. The Chris-Craft Launch 25 GTe is a fully operational 420-hp electric concept boat built for speeds up to 43 knots. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Jet-shaped tiny house is ready for takeoff]( [The Jet House was commissioned by a young girl (with some help from her dad) and is designed to resemble an airplane from a cartoon]( Hello Wood recently completed a remarkable new tiny house named the Jet House. Designed to look like a whimsical cartoon depiction of an airplane, the unique dwelling includes authentic plane seating and an overhead locker. [Read more]( Bicycles [Trek encourages families to ditch the car and ride Fetch+ cargo ebikes]( [The Fetch+2 (shown) and Fetch+4 cargo ebikes are powered by the Cargo Line smart system from Bosch, which includes a motor that can amplify rider input by as much as 400%]( With the launch of its new Fetch+ range of cargo ebikes, Trek is aiming to provide eco-conscious parents with the means to leave the car at home when taking the kids for a quick spin into town, to school or the local park. [Read more]( Military [BAE System's robotic boat gets world-first Lloyd's certificate]( [The BAE Systems Autonomous Pacific 24 robotic boat]( BAE Systems Autonomous Pacific 24 (AP24) Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) has taken a major step from development to deployment, the robotic naval vessel being awarded Lloyd's Register Unmanned Marine Systems Certification for its design and construction. [Read more]( Biology [Reprogramming mouse microbiomes leads to recovery from MS]( [In multiple sclerosis, the body's own immune system attacks the myelin sheaths that protect nerves]( Investigating ways to head off the chain of events that leads to multiple sclerosis, researchers have found a chemical regulator in mice that causes the inflammatory cascade associated with the disease. They also figured out how to switch it off. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Soil biodiversity could counter negative health impacts of urbanization]( [Rapid urbanization has led to a reduction in soil biodiversity, which is impacting human health]( In a new study, scientists from China, Europe and Australia have examined how rapid urbanization has affected an often overlooked area of biodiversity, soil biodiversity, and how it has impacted human health. [Read more]( Electronics [BIND connector keeps the "stretch" in stretchable electronic devices]( [BIND connectors (gold ribbons), being applied to a printed circuit board]( While the field of stretchable electronics does hold a lot of promise, joining the parts of such devices together can be tricky. A new connector is designed to help, as it stretches between the components plus it links them in a matter of seconds. [Read more]( Music [IK wraps advanced AI-powered guitar tone modeling in a compact floor stomp]( [The ToneX Pedal puts multiple modeled guitar rigs at your feet]( Some 20 years ago, IK Multimedia gathered a complete guitar rig into a software platform and named it AmpliTube. After infusing it with AI power last year, the company has now launched an all-you-can-eat tone box called the ToneX Pedal. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). 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