Ruggedly adorable Mitsubishi Delica Mini marks new dawn for tiny RVs

[New Atlas logo]( Automotive [Ruggedly adorable Mitsubishi Delica Mini marks new dawn for tiny RVs]( [Even before the RV conversion industry gets its hands on the new Mitsubishi Delica Mini, the tiny van is being advertised as a camping and adventure machine]( One the world's most beloved mini-camper van nameplates has gone full micro. The Mitsubishi Delica has spawned the Delica Mini kei van. It shouldn't be long before Japan's camper conversion industry turns it into an amazingly efficient micro-camper. [Read more]( Sponsored Content [BLUETTI's Easter Sale and New Product Launch Offer Big Savings & Surprises]( Easter 2023 is coming, BLUETTI is kicking off its Easter sale on April 6 with up to 29% off power generators and solar panels to help have the best Easter holiday. Moreover, its brand-new mobile power AC180 will go on sale in mid-May. [Read more]( Science [Strange new material discovered in "fossilized lightning"]( [A sample of the fulgurite (fossilized lightning) in which scientists have now discovered a new type of phosphorus material]( It sounds like a superhero's origin story: scientists have discovered a new type of material created after lightning struck a tree. This particular form of crystalline phosphorus has never been seen on Earth, and could belong to a new mineral group. [Read more]( Energy [Tokamak Energy unveils images of fusion power plant slated for 2030s]( [An artist's rendition of Tokamak Energy's planned commercial fusion power plant, which would generate enough energy to power 50,000 homes safely]( Tokamak Energy has released the first images of what its commercial fusion power plant, which it says would safely generate enough electricity to power 50,000 homes in the 2030s, would look like. [Read more]( Space [James Webb Space Telescope sends back spectacular images of Uranus]( [Zoomed-in image of Uranus]( The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured spectacular new infrared images of the planet Uranus revealing new details of the ice giant's atmosphere over the north polar region, its ring system, and multiple moons. [Read more]( Automotive [Still B.Y.D. – smart body control makes car bounce like Dr. Dre video]( [BYD showed how DiSus allows the Yangwang U9 to acc]( BYD has revealed a new feature it calls the DiSus Intelligent Body Control System. Not only can the system make the car bounce like a low rider in a classic rap video, it provides for a smoother, safer ride ... and the ability to drive with 3 wheels. [Read more]( Technology [Alexa vs Roomba: How children think we should treat intelligent tech]( [Researchers have studied children to find out how they think intelligent technology ought to be treated]( With AI already a big part of everyday life and its involvement only bound to increase, researchers at Duke University have asked children how they think we should treat intelligent technology. [Read more]( Space [5.7-terapixel global map of Mars zooms right down to crater-scale]( [Left: a global view of Valle Marineris (circled). Right: a close-up view of the same region, highlighting the drastic difference in scales offered by the new high-resolution global map of Mars]( If you’re looking for some Red Planet real estate, there’s a new tool that could help you pick out the very best spot. Caltech scientists have created a nearly complete global map of Mars at an extremely high resolution of 5 m (16.4 ft) per pixel. [Read more]( Drones [FLARES system gives non-VTOL drones a VTOL boost]( [The FLARES VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) platform, with an Integrator fixed-wing drone slung beneath]( VTOL drones may be versatile, but the weight of their extra hardware results in a shorter range than that of fixed-wing-only drones. That's where the FLARES system comes in, as it lets fixed-wing drones make vertical takeoffs and landings. [Read more]( Medical [New wrist sensor could save heart attack patients critical time in ER]( [The wrist sensor aims to detect high troponin levels within three to five minutes]( Quick, accurate detection of a blocked artery is critical following a cardiac arrest admission to hospital. Doctors are hoping a new wrist device, currently undergoing human trial, will save both them and their patients precious time in an emergency. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Score a $46 discount on this body scale that measures 11 body metrics]( A weighing scale can't tell you anything more than how much you currently weigh, but a smart scale like the Roomie Sophie Smart Body Scale can fill you in on 11 different body metrics to help you gain a full picture of your health. [Read more]( Bicycles [4-in-1 device combines bike light, cyclometer, phone mount and charger]( [The Smartutech 4-in-1 Multifunctional Bike Stopwatch is presently on Kickstarter]( Mounting a headlight, smartphone holder and cyclometer on your bike's handlebars can take up a lot of space. The awkwardly named 4-in-1 Multifunctional Bike Stopwatch addresses that problem by combining all three along with a phone charger. [Read more]( Architecture [Mixed-use tower defined by eye-catching cog-like exterior]( [Oopen will be located in the Jaarbeursplein central square in Utrecht, the Netherlands]( Heatherwick Studio has revealed plans to create an unusual new tower in the Netherlands. Designed in collaboration with Barcode Architects, it will be defined by an eye-catching exterior made up of stacked cylindrical cog-like forms. [Read more]( Music [Ascender folding travel guitar embraces sought-after P90 tones]( [The Ascender P90 Solo edition features Ciari's elegantly engineered folding system that allows the neck to fold back over the body for travel]( Back at NAMM 2019, Ciari Guitars launched an interesting travel guitar that featured a beautifully engineered folding mechanism which allowed players to transport the instrument in a backpack. Now the company is back with a P90-packing edition. [Read more]( Space [Intensity of stars is related to the planet-creating dust they produce]( [An artist's impression of an asymptotic giant branch (AGB) star, a significant producer of space dust that a new study has found affects the star's brightness]( Unlike the stuff underneath your TV cabinet, interstellar dust plays a major part in the total luminosity of the galaxy. Scientists have used long-term observational data to see how interstellar dust correlates with a star’s brightness. [Read more]( Biology [Penguin poop is krilly important to ocean health]( [Chinstrap penguin on the beach in Antarctica ]( With their little flipper-like wings, these seabirds aren’t exactly candidates for being adept at pumping iron. But, in fact, they are: more than a million pounds of iron flows from their poop into the water annually, and it's crucial for ocean life. [Read more]( Medical [Dual vaccine protects against two common food poisoning viruses]( [Scientists may have a new weapon against the historically tricky-to-treat stomach bug norovirus]( If you’ve ever eaten something questionable and gotten sick for a few days, chances are you’ve had a norovirus. It's surprisingly tricky to treat or prevent, but now scientists have made progress on a vaccine by tweaking a different foodborne virus. [Read more]( Outdoors [Tentsile streamlines tree camping with Stingray Lite suspended tent]( [The Tentsile Stingray Lite combines a mesh body with an independent rainfly]( Tentsile has released a "Lite" version of its Stingray flagship tree tent. The three-person Stingray Lite isn't exactly ready to stuff into a backpack for a weeklong expedition on foot, but it saves weight and cost using lighter and fewer materials. [Read more]( Robotics [Rizon 4 robot could reduce the cost of back massages]( [The massage-tool-wielding Rizon 4 sets to work on a patient]( While massage therapy is certainly helpful for some back problems, it also tends to be expensive. California tech company Flexiv has set out to change that, by getting a back-massaging robot to do the job. [Read more]( Photography [Dynamic compositions dominate The Mind’s Eye Photo Awards 2023]( [2nd place - Destroy Together, China]( The winners of the All About Photo Awards - The Mind’s Eye 2023 competition have been announced, showcasing the incredible talent of photographers worldwide, from a firework mid-explosion to the rough and tumble of wheelchair basketball. [Read more]( Music [Apogee builds tone shaping into latest USB guitar interface]( [The Apogee Jam X USB guitar interface features a built-in analog compressor with "three presets that respond to how much you drive the input gain"]( There are numerous devices available to connect a guitar to a computer or smartphone for recording in music production software, and many allow access to digital effects. The Jam X includes an analog compressor for built-in tone shaping. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Engineered probiotic helps mice shake off alcohol buzz]( [A specially enhanced probiotic put the brakes on a group of wine-drinking mice's party]( Researchers fed mice a probiotic designed to release an alcohol-metabolizing enzyme. Then they got them drunk. The results showed success in keeping the mice from getting too buzzed, and in helping them clear the alcohol from their systems faster. [Read more]( Bicycles [Async invites riders to cheat in style with the powerful A1 Pro ebike]( [The Async A1 Pro boasts a 1,200-W rear-hub motor and a 150-mile battery]( Async has been developing a versatile ebike for the last year or so, which can roll as a Class-compliant urban ride or head off the beaten track on its all-terrain tires and full squish. Either way, the A1 Pro comes with a 150-mile battery. [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