Weekend Edition: A male contraceptive, a tiny trailer with a big view, and airbag pants

[New Atlas logo]( Welcome to our weekly wrap of the best stories to grace the pages of New Atlas over the last seven days. Sit back, relax and enjoy the Weekend Edition. Darren Quick Editor-in-Chief Medical [Promising male contraceptive pill works in 30 minutes, wears off in a day]( [A new male contraceptive pill seems to be very effective at short notice, and only temporary]( Male contraceptives have traditionally been limited to condoms and vasectomies. Now scientists have demonstrated a promising new method that takes the form of a pill that can be taken just before sex, greatly reducing fertility for 24 hours. [Read more]( Outdoors [Kuckoo tiny camping trailer blows open big panorama with glass doors]( [Kuckoo plans to launch the Emma micro-camper in 2024]( Kuckoo Camper shook up the European small camping trailer market two years ago with its Bruno squaredrop. Its second model, the Kuckoo Emma is similarly innovative, using oversized glass doors to create a scenic panorama from within. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Motorcycle airbag pants are here, and boy do they look funny]( [In a truly remarkable product demonstration, a rider wearing airbag pants crashes into a Peugeot at speed and does "the Superman" over the hood]( Two companies – France's CX Air Dynamics and Sweden's Mo'Cycle – are now selling airbag jeans for motorcycle riders. They sit flat as you ride, but in a crash, they balloon up like Sam Smith at the Brit Awards, protecting your knees, hips and thighs. [Read more]( Space [NASA's "evolved structures" radically reduce weight – and waiting]( [The telltale bony, organic shapes of generatively designed parts are starting to make a big impact at NASA]( Evolution has shaped the load-bearing skeletons of animals over aeons with incredible precision. Now, an accelerated simulation of the evolution process is helping NASA create stronger, lighter parts for its spacecraft projects – in record time. [Read more]( Medical [Link found between common mouth bacteria and heart disease]( [A study has found that infection with Fusobacterium nucleatum, a common mouth bacteria, is linked to the development of coronary heart disease]( A new longitudinal study has investigated the link between a commonly occurring oral bacteria and coronary heart disease, improving our understanding of how infection affects the development of the disease. [Read more]( Automotive [Gear-hungry Ford F-Series RV opens new frontiers for adventure travel]( [Based on a 2021]( The Grid Series expedition truck swallows everything from mountain bikes to snowboards with its gear garages. So when the road becomes impassable to a camper-backed Ford F-550, the truck makes camp and the adventure continues under muscle power. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Bofin tiny house's clever interior packs in lots of storage space]( [The Bofin's interior is dominated by a large raised living room that has lots of integrated storage space]( One of the biggest challenges when downsizing is the lack of storage. Despite its length of just 24 ft, the Bofin tiny house addresses this issue with a clever interior layout that features a raised living room and lots of storage space. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Kind of carbs more important than quantity for cardiovascular health]( [A UK study has shown that it is not the amount, but the type of carbohydrate consumed that impacts cardiovascular health]( Whereas previous studies have considered the link between overall carbohydrate consumption and CVDs, a new UK study looked at whether the types of carbohydrates consumed impacted cardiovascular health and found quality was more important than quantity. [Read more]( Marine [Evoy raises the bar on world's most powerful electric outboard motor]( [Evoy polishes off the Storm 300+ design with a new cowling]( In 2020, Evoy presented the world's most powerful electric outboard motor and said even more power was on the way. It makes good on that promise with the all-new Storm 300+, a brawny outboard that does what its name says and spits out over 300 hp. [Read more]( Automotive [Pop-up Honda minivan RV is Japanese tiny camping at its best]( [Based on the latest Honda Step Wagon, the White House Deck One mini-camper comes in both fixed and pop-up roof forms]( Hondas aren't the most common vehicles used for campers, but when they are used, they often create the extraordinary. The White House Deck One pop-up minivan camper is the latest evidence, showing one of the most adorable tailgate kitchens out there. [Read more]( Energy ["Exceptional" new catalyst cheaply splits hydrogen from seawater]( [The new catalyst splits seawater and generates hydrogen extremely efficiently in the lab, resisting corrosion and avoiding chlorine production. The research team says it'll be easy to manufacture at scale, and should be cheap enough at commercial scale to help green hydrogen compete with fossil fuels]( Green hydrogen can't be viewed as environmentally friendly if it drinks huge amounts of fresh water, or results in the bulk output of toxic chlorine, according to RMIT researchers who say they've come up with a cheap technique that does neither. [Read more]( Science [Fossils reveal largest-ever penguin was probably bigger than you]( [An artist's reconstruction of the two new penguin species: Kumimanu fordycei and Petradyptes stonehousei]( Scientists have discovered the fossil remains of what may be the largest penguins that ever lived. The bones, found on a beach in New Zealand, belonged to a giant bird that was more than three times the size of the biggest living penguins today. [Read more]( Military [AI takes control of tactical aircraft for over 17 hours in world first]( [The Vista X-62A in flight]( A Lockheed Martin fighter jet trainer called the VISTA X-62A has become the first tactical aircraft to be controlled by artificial intelligence, taking to the air for over 17 hours during a test flight from Edwards Air Force Base in California. [Read more]( Medical [Tracking of geometric shapes a reliable biomarker of autism in toddlers]( [A new study has found visual tracking of geometric shapes can be a reliable method of diagnosing autism in toddlers]( Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptoms generally appear in the first two years of a child’s life. A new study has found that toddlers’ visual attention to geometric images is a reliable biomarker for the early identification of autism. [Read more]( Outdoors [Infinity titanium fire-starter tool does more than just start fires]( [Along with a fire-starting ferro rod, the Infinity also incorporates a glass breaker, pry bar/nail puller, bottle opener, hex wrench/screwdriver bit hole, and watertight storage compartment]( A fire starter is always a good survival tool to bring on wilderness treks. The Infinity multi-tool includes such a gadget, along with offering several other functions – plus it's made from everyone's favorite outdoor-gear material, titanium. [Read more]( Bicycles [Hangar Connect claims title of "world's smallest bike stand"]( [The Hangar Connect sells for US$225]( While bicycle repair stands certainly come in handy, they can be rather awkward to bring on road trips, or to set up in small apartments. The Hangar Connect offers a more compact alternative, as it simply gets clamped onto whatever's at hand. [Read more]( Aircraft [The extraordinary batteries Lilium will use for its odd eVTOL approach]( [The 7-seat Lilium jet will act like a kind of electric air minibus for regional flights]( With tiny, ducted electric "jets" instead of exposed propellers, Lilium's eVTOL aircraft looks incredible, but it'll place a unique strain on its batteries. Lilium has invested millions into a company that makes cells it believes are up to the task. [Read more]( Music [Top DJ deepfakes Eminem into a song, and it seems that's totally legal]( [One of the world's best-paid musicians at work. We're sure all those buttons do something]( French DJ and music producer David Guetta has discovered AI tools, and thought it would be fun to use an unauthorized deepfake of Eminem's voice to rev up a huge crowd at a live show. It looks like it worked, but it raises legal and ethical questions. [Read more]( Medical [Scientists regenerate kidneys to reverse diabetes damage in mice]( [Scientists have identified a new target for treating kidney disease]( An international team of scientists has found a way to regenerate kidneys damaged by disease, restoring function and preventing kidney failure. The discovery could help improve treatments for complications stemming from diabetes and other diseases. [Read more]( Automotive [The 2023 Chicago Auto Show in pictures]( [Chicago Auto Show 2023]( The Chicago Auto Show is the oldest and largest of the North American automotive shows. Held annually, the show features a host of ride-and-drives where consumers can get into the vehicles to try them out without dealership pressure. [Read more]( Military [US Air Force looks into flying robotic multi-engine jet transports]( [The US Air Force is interested in automating its fleet of multi-engine jet transports]( With an eye to taking autonomous flight to the next level, the US Air Force has awarded a contract to study how to turn multi-engine transport jets into robotic aircraft that can handle all aspects of a flight by themselves, from taxi to landing. [Read more]( Bicycles [RydeSafe headlight frees up handlebar space by going on the head tube]( [The RydeSafe Headtube Bike Light is presently on Kickstarter]( Devices such as lights, bells and smartphone holders all compete for space on a typical bike's handlebars. The RydeSafe light is designed to free up some of that real estate, by moving the headlight down to the head tube. [Read more]( Biology [New neurological disease discovered in three children]( [Illustration of a child with the brain visible]( A neurological disorder affecting speech and coordination has been identified in three children. It is believed the condition is caused by a genetic mutation that affects the ability of neurons to carry out autophagy, a cellular recycling function. [Read more]( Materials [Heat-loving lightweight superalloy promises higher turbine efficiency]( [A new 3D printing process combines metallic elements, melting them together into a novel superalloy with extraordinary properties]( Researchers have used a novel 3D printing technique to create a new superalloy with "previously unobtainable combinations of high strength, low weight and high-temperature resiliency" – and they say the implications in aerospace and energy are huge. 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