Pact's one-handed poop-anywhere kit lightens the backcountry load

[New Atlas logo]( Outdoors [Pact's one-handed poop-anywhere kit lightens the backcountry load]( [The Pact Lite kit is a trowel with integrated wipe and mycelium tab storage for fast, light backcountry pooping]( Pact Outdoors launched the world's most convenient pooping kit in 2021. To make things even lighter and sleeker, the company has done away with the carry case, turning the shovel itself into a dual-purpose holder for all the Pact #2 essentials. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Unleash the full potential of your device with Windows 11 Pro for $30]( Windows 11 has arrived, bringing with it a multitude of exciting features and a fresh, modern design. For those seeking an enhanced computing experience, Windows 11 Pro offers a wealth of additional benefits that make it a compelling investment. [Read more]( Outdoors [Romotow's wild swinging RV now comes at a lower price point]( [The Romotow rotates into camping form via an automated hydraulic system]( The fantastical W2 Romotow T8 caravan became a reality earlier this year, but at $270,000 it wasn't a reality for many buyers. Romotow is doing what it can to broaden the market, splitting the T8 into a full lineup that includes an entry-level shell. [Read more]( Photography [Sony launches its most advanced APS-C mirrorless camera to date]( [Sony says that the α6700 combines aspects of its full-frame Alpha and Cineline models in a compact package described as its "most advanced APS-C mirrorless camera to date"]( Sony has just announced a new family member for its compact α6000 series of cameras. The compact enthusiast-level powerhouse features a 26-megapixel Exmor R sensor, the latest image processor plus dedicated AI brains for next-level subject tracking. [Read more]( Biology [Birds are using anti-bird spikes to build more secure nests]( [Biologist Auke-Florian Hiemstra with the spiky magpie nest that prompted the study]( You've no doubt seen the metal spikes that are placed on buildings to keep birds from roosting. Well, it has been discovered that magpies and crows are actually using those spikes in their nests – appropriately enough, to keep other birds away. [Read more]( Robotics [GR-1 general-purpose humanoid robot will carry nearly its own weight]( [Prototypes are already walking, balancing, manipulating objects and performing a range of other tasks]( Chinese company Fourier Intelligence says it plans to manufacture 100 of its GR-1 general-purpose humanoid robots by the end of 2023, making the remarkable promise that they'll be able to carry nearly their own weight. They also have a unique focus. [Read more]( Automotive [Lotus debuts the Emira, its most powerful 4-cylinder car ever]( [Lotus has announced the Emira i4, a four-cylinder version of the sports car that represents the final combustion-only two-seater Lotus to be produced]( Two years ago, Lotus unveiled the Emira V6 and described it as "the most accomplished Lotus sports car ever made." Now the British automaker has unveiled a four-cylinder version, which it says is the most powerful 4-cylinder car it's ever produced. [Read more]( Science [Mineral-building lozenge offers long-term fix for tooth sensitivity]( [Researchers have developed a way of rebuilding the lost tooth minerals that cause tooth sensitivity]( Avoiding eating your favorite ice cream because you don’t want to experience the pain caused by sensitive teeth may soon be a thing of the past, with researchers offering a. long-term fix by developing a novel way of rebuilding lost tooth minerals. [Read more]( Space [China claims world-first with methane-powered space launch]( [Suzaku-2 Yao-2 lifting off]( China has stolen a march on the rest of the world by successfully launching the first space rocket powered by liquid methane and oxygen. The Suzaku-2 Yao booster successfully lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China on July 12. [Read more]( Medical [Review: Presbyond surgery gave my eyes two different focal points]( [Laser eye surgery is a common procedure with a complication rate estimated at less than 1%]( All I wanted to do was get rid of my glasses, but when my local laser eye surgery clinic recommended some odd-sounding advanced Presbyond treatment developed by Zeiss, I said sure, if that's what the cool kids are getting. Here's what's happened. [Read more]( Architecture [Snowdrift-inspired Inuit center becomes part of Canadian tundra]( [The Nunavut Inuit Heritage Centre is expected to be completed sometime in 2027]( Dorte Mandrup has been commissioned to design the new Nunavut Inuit Heritage Centre in Canada. It will be partially buried into the ground, offering protection from extreme weather and ensuring it doesn't overly dominate the rugged natural landscape. [Read more]( Bicycles [BMX/moto ebike hybrid powers through urban hops and shreds trails]( [Zooz says that the Ultra Flex 1200 has been designed to offer more flexibility on thrill rides, something the company calls versathrillity]( We've seen a number of ebikes rolling with a moto-inspired vibe, and others bunny hopping BMX style. Texas-based startup Zooz has combined the two for what's described as the "epitome of thrills and versatility" – the Ultra Flex 1200. [Read more]( Biology [Red alga added to cow poop slashes methane emissions by almost half]( [Nature's methane inhibitor is taking on these methane machines, but this time from the back end]( Move over, cow burps. A team of scientists has shifted gears from the front to the back end of these methane-production powerhouses, using algae to curb gas emanating from their poop. It's a crap gig, but nature's best methane inhibitor is on the job. [Read more]( Materials [This clever material made from fungi could save your home in a fire]( [Lead author Nattanan Chulikavit with compressed mycelium sheets]( The communications and nutrients support system of fungi, mycelium, can stretch hundreds of miles beneath our feet. Now, researchers have harnessed another of its bio-superpowers to engineer a sustainable, safe and effective fire-retardant material. [Read more]( Medical [Study identifies genetic signal that controls the blood-brain barrier]( [Researchers injected fluorescent dye (blue) into a zebrafish with a mutation of the gene that alters the permeability of the blood-brain barrier, causing it to leak out of blood vessels (pink) in only certain parts of the brain]( New research has uncovered the genetic signal needed to form and maintain the blood-brain barrier, which may enable a more effective way of delivering medicines to the brain to treat stroke, neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases, and cancer. [Read more]( Automotive [High-tech car cover could protect EVs from changes in temperature]( [A Janus-cloak-covered EV (left) gets tested alongside an uncovered counterpart]( Large fluctuations in outdoor temperatures can shorten the lifespan of the batteries used in electric cars – if those cars are parked outside, that is. An experimental new car-cloak could help minimize such damage, by damping changes in temperature. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [Nothing improves the mold-breaking formula for second-gen Phone]( [Nothing has followed last year's mold-breaking Phone (1) with a bigger, more refined and much more powerful second generation handset]( After months of official and unofficial teasers, former OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei has now revealed the second generation of the high-style Nothing Phone, which gains a bigger screen, refined Glyph light show, and better cameras. [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