XNH Volkswagen camper van packs homey interior and two kitchens

[New Atlas logo]( Automotive [XNH Volkswagen camper van packs homey interior and two kitchens]( [German motorsport and automotive specialist ABT presents its first camper van, the XNH]( ABT is known best as an automotive tuner and motorsports sponsor, but it's stepping into the RV market. It transforms the VW T6.1 into the XNH, a camper van with exterior body kit, four-sleeper floor plan, and indoor and outdoor cooking areas. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Save money and the environment with this refurbished iPad mini]( This iPad may be mini but it’s still capable of handling almost any task. And by purchasing a refurbished model, you’re doing something good for the environment by reducing the amount of e-waste that we as a society are generating. [Read more]( Around The Home [Pro-Ject gets in the groove to help clean your vinyl records]( [The VC-E2 and VC-S3 record cleaning machines feature a new cabinet design, a handy magnetic clamp, better components and a pre-mixed cleaning solution]( The return of vinyl records may have prompted legacy album spinners to dust off some attic classics. Folks looking to remove accumulated gunk from the grooves will be interested to learn that Austria's Pro-Ject has launched two new cleaning machines. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Psoriasis medication a promising new treatment for problem drinking]( [An anti-inflammatory medication commonly used to treat psoriasis has been found to be effective in reducing problem drinking]( In addition to causing health problems, injury and death, excessive use of alcohol harms individuals, families, and society. A new study found that an anti-inflammatory medication used to treat psoriasis might effectively combat problem drinking. [Read more]( Robotics [Efficient amphibious robot channels its inner snake and centipede]( [The AmphiSAW robot reportedly swam for "prolonged durations and for hundreds of meters" per battery-charge, without any technical failures or substantial water leakage]( Robots that move across both land and water are potentially very useful, but they also tend to be complex and rather slow. A new bio-inspired amphibious bot, however, utilizes a relatively simple mechanism to undulate at a good clip. [Read more]( Bicycles [Folding ebike powers pedal-assist or throttle-only urban adventures]( [The Flip folding ebike motors to a top speed and promises pedal-assist riding for more than 60 miles, or throttle only for 35]( Pedal-assisted bikes are a great way to get around the city and beyond, with foldable models offering extra between-ride storage convenience. KBO Bike has launched a 60-mile e-folder with a half-twist throttle that comes in at under a thousand bucks. [Read more]( Automotive [Project Mondo G: The G-Wagen hits the catwalk]( [Project Mondo G: Mercedes-Benz meets Moncler, somewhere in space]( Mercedes-Benz has bounced into a collaboration with Milan-based luxury fashion brand Moncler, to create a truly bizarre take on the G-Wagen. Inspired by Moncler's puffy ski jackets, Project Mondo G has oversized puffy wheels and a puffy zip-up canopy. [Read more]( Marine [Seabrick aims to give "seasteaders" a floating foundation to build on]( [Seabricks: floating, interlocking Lego bricks for marine structure construction]( Seasteading proponents envisage a floating society with a fluid geography, free from oppressive government in international waters. But they'll need something to build their watery utopia on top of, and these interlocking seaweed bricks might be it. [Read more]( Medical [Whole gene sequencing breakthrough promises cancer insights]( [Whole genome sequencing promises to provide an unprecedented look at the makeup and behavior of various cancers]( Whole genomic mapping has offered scientists fresh insights into the behaviour and development of Hodgkin lymphoma, and with new technology, the formerly expensive process could become fast, easy and accessible for understanding diseases. [Read more]( Medical [Gene linked to leukemia found to decrease insulin production in diabetics]( [A gene previously associated with leukemia has been strongly associated with impaired insulin production in type 2 diabetics]( With the incidence of type 2 diabetes on the rise, science is looking to genetics for answers. A new study has isolated a gene not previously associated with the disease that appears to impair insulin production in type 2 diabetics. [Read more]( Biology [Hope for humans in naked mole-rat's age-defying fertility]( [Remarkable feats in mole-rat reproduction could lead to human fertility therapies]( There's no such thing as a biological clock for female mole-rat queens, which don’t experience a drop in fertility as they age. Now new discoveries about their remarkable reproduction may help prolong or boost human fertility. [Read more]( Materials [New anti-corrosion polymer highlights damage, self-heals and is recyclable]( [A metal plate coated in a new anti-corrosion polymer]( A versatile new material helps in the ongoing battle against corrosion. The polymer coating not only protects against corrosion, but highlights cracks as they form, automatically repairs damage to itself, and can be recycled at the end of its life. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Wearable tech tells users when to give their voice a rest]( [The system incorporates a vibrational sensor (chest) and a haptic feedback unit (wrist)]( People such as singers, public speakers and teachers run the risk of injuring their vocal cords through overuse. An experimental wearable system is designed to help keep that from happening, by warning users as they approach their vocal threshold. [Read more]( Holiday Destinations [Airbnb lets visitors haunt the halls of the Phantom of the Opera's home]( [If you'd like to spend a night in Paris' famous Palais Garnier, Airbnb will be accepting a single booking on March 1]( Airbnb regularly offers the chance to stay in one-of-a-kind places, and has now teamed up with Palais Garnier, the Paris opera house which inspired the Phantom of the Opera novel, to offer a night of luxury and a rare look behind the scenes. 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