Unicamp Kia minivan camper grabs baton as affordable US pop-up RV

[New Atlas logo]( Automotive [Unicamp Kia minivan camper grabs baton as affordable US pop-up RV]( [The $16,000 Unicamp pop-up roof turns the Kia Carnival from a SUV-inspired minivan into an MPV light camper]( With the American compact van market fast going the way of the dinosaur, affordable pop-up camper vans are soon to be few and far between. Caleche Customs is helping fill the void by bringing over the Korean-designed Unicamp Kia Carnival pop-up roof. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Pay only $14.99 and get this cashmere shawl in time for Mother's Day]( It's time to wrap yourself up in something warm and cozy. And what could be lusher than a cashmere shawl? The Lavisha Cashmere Shawl brings the soft touch of cashmere wool to your shoulders — and it's the ideal gift for Mother's Day. [Read more]( Space [This strange blue asteroid has another big surprise for us]( [The heating of the asteroid by the Sun sees its surface release sodium gas, which produces a comet-like tail]( This space oddity has long puzzled scientists for its peculiar non-asteroid-like behaviors. Researchers have now uncovered another curious characteristic of 3200 Phaethon, this time with its dazzling tail, rewriting 14 years of science knowledge. [Read more]( Medical [Dual-action hydrogel prevents brain cancer returning in 100% of test mice]( [An injectable hydrogel, loaded with chemotherapy and immunotherapy drugs, could help prevent deadly brain cancer from returning after being surgically removed]( In new hope for aggressive brain cancers, injecting a drug-laden hydrogel into the brain after tumors were surgically removed was found to launch a combined chemo- and immunotherapy attack, preventing cancer from returning in 100% of treated mice. [Read more]( Technology [Jaw-dropping AI NeRF tech is gaining incredible 3D capabilities]( [This is not a drone photo of Italy's Amalfi Coast. It's a volumetric 3D rendering built out of drone-based images using Neural Radiance Field (NeRF) technology from nVidia]( If you haven't already noticed these incredible next-gen video effects, you'll soon be seeing them everywhere. Neural Radiance Field, (NeRF) technology, is advancing at the same breakneck pace as the rest of the AI world, with staggering results. [Read more]( Energy [Pivoting arms could stabilize massive floating offshore wind turbines]( [Gazelle says its innovative floating wind platforms can handle enormous offshore turbines up to 20 MW in a stable and cost-effective manner]( Irish company Gazelle has announced the third generation of a fascinating new floating wind platform design it says can stabiliize massive offshore turbines up to 20 MW in capacity, while radically reducing weight, cost and sea floor cable tension. [Read more]( Space [NASA lander makes first direct observations of another planet's core]( [An artist's illustration of a cutaway view of Mars, showing the paths of the two quakes traveling from their points of origin to the InSight lander through the planet's core]( The mission may be defunct, but NASA’s InSight Mars lander is still discovering new things about the Red Planet. Scientists poring over data have now made the first direct observations of another planet’s core, and it’s not quite what we thought. [Read more]( Medical [Injectable synthetic blood clots stop internal bleeding to save lives]( [An artist's impression of a synthetic system, containing two crosslinking components, that help form blood clots to stop internal bleeding]( MIT scientists have developed a synthetic system that can stem internal bleeding, to help save lives after a traumatic injury. Two components come together at a wound to form a clot, without doing so elsewhere in the body where it might be dangerous. [Read more]( Outdoors [Duet hydration pack is made for music festivals]( [Among other things, the Duet features two quick-access removable chest pockets]( While most hydration packs could be used for just about anything, they're typically designed with activities like mountain biking or running in mind. The Duet, on the other hand, was created specifically for use at outdoor music festivals. [Read more]( Medical [No bones about it: Humble eggshell may be the next bone graft material]( [Researchers have used a novel technique to turn chicken eggshells into a safe and effective bone graft material]( We may soon be giving our unwanted eggshells to science, thanks to new research that has used the humble chicken eggshell to create a new bioactive material for making safe, effective bone grafts. [Read more]( Science [Bubbling "BeerBots" could boost the brewing of beer]( [In these two photos, BeerBots can be seen releasing carbon dioxide gas at the surface of a flask of wort (left), then sinking down to continue fermenting sugars (right)]( The longer it takes to brew a batch of beer, the greater the chances of microorganisms getting in and ruining the whole thing. In order to speed up and simplify the process, scientists have developed tiny BeerBots. [Read more]( Space [Japan's Hakuto-R Moon landing ends in silence]( [A depiction of the Hakuto-R lander on the Moon's surface]( Japan's attempt to put a privately-owned spacecraft on the Moon appears to have ended in failure. Scheduled to land at 16:40 GMT, the Hakuto-R lander lost contact with Mission Control in Nihonbashi, Tokyo shortly before the planned touchdown. [Read more]( Architecture [Spanish vineyard's visitor center will have solar power to spare]( [Foster + Partners' work on Bodegas Faustino will be centered around the construction of a new visitor center that will be primarily made from locally sourced timber]( Foster + Partners has been commissioned to extend and refurbish a winery in Spain. The project will create a new timber visitor center with a solar panel array, enabling it to produce almost six times the electricity it needs. [Read more]( Drones [DJI aims to boost creativity with triple-camera Mavic 3 Pro]( [DJI's flagship Mavic 3 Pro is reported to be the first cameradrone to employ a three-camera array]( DJI has announced a new addition to its Mavic 3 camera drone series. The Mavic 3 Pro flies out with the world's first triple camera system, comprising a Hasselblad main and two telephoto modules. [Read more]( Materials [Novel smart fabric first to change color, shape with heat and electricity]( [UK researchers have created the first smart fabric that can shape color and shape in response to two stimuli]( UK researchers have created the first smart fabric that can change shape and color in response to two different stimuli: heat and electricity. The development opens up new possibilities in various fields, including virtual reality and robotics. [Read more]( Architecture [Stunning designs from the Wildlife Pavilions architecture competition]( [Tsubo -Vase (sustainable solutions for the development of the bioshere) – Alessandro Senigalliesi, Aleksandra Santoemma (+Design Studio) [Italy – Poland]]( The built environment often has a negative impact on wildlife and the environment, but this international architecture competition turns design on its head and puts plants and animals in the spotlight. The results are simply breathtaking. [Read more]( Marine [Robotic jellyfish can suck up ocean debris without touching it]( [The motion of real jellyfish (pictured) is not only good for propulsion, it's also used to funnel nutrients to the creature]( The flapping motion of a new robotic jellyfish is not only good for propulsion, but it can also draw small bits of debris up from the ocean floor without contact. Such a robot could remove trash from delicate ocean environments, like coral reefs. [Read more]( Bicycles [Aventon adds responsive torque sensor to go-anywhere folding ebike]( [Among the upgrades to the Sinch.2 folding ebike are a torque sensor that responds to power at the pedal, an increased per-charge range compared to previous models, and included rear rack and fenders]( Folding ebikes are great for a car-free commute to work, but most are designed for life in the city. Aventon's Sinch model also yearns to head off the beaten track, and now the fat-tire adventurer has entered its second-generation. [Read more]( Medical [Novel mobile printer creates on-demand, dissolvable vaccine patches]( [Researchers have created a novel printer that produces patches with dissolvable vaccine-filled microneedles (pictured)]( Researchers have developed a mobile printer that creates temperature-stable, dissolvable vaccine patches on demand. The novel device not only does away with vaccine injections, but it would also enable vaccines to be delivered to remote areas. [Read more]( Sports [Special headgear allows deaf athletes to better hear shouts and cheers]( [QAFLW player Jamie Howell is already a regular user of Head Gear]( When deaf athletes with cochlear implants take part in sports, they have to wear headgear that protects the external parts of their implant. A new wearable serves that same purpose, while allowing users to hear the sounds around them much better. 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