Ventje plugs its cozy camper van package into all-electric VW ID. Buzz

[New Atlas logo]( Outdoors [Ventje plugs its cozy camper van package into all-electric VW ID. Buzz]( [Ventje gets electric with a sleek Volkswagen ID. Buzz mini-camper]( A few years ago, Ventje burned a strong brand into the world of VW camper vans. Now, it's bringing its innovative flexible layout to the EV market. Its VW ID. Buzz camper van is called the eVentje, and it's a cute, versatile take on tiny RVing. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Nighttime adventures just got cooler with these binoculars, under $100]( Allowing you to peer into the depths of complete darkness and witness details up to an impressive distance of 300 meters, these Mini Dual Tube Digital Night Vision Binoculars offer enhanced visibility and a wide field of view. [Read more]( Energy [Cheap proton batteries compete with lithium on energy density]( [The experimental prototype]( RMIT engineers say they've tripled the energy density of cheap, rechargeable, recyclable proton flow batteries, which can now challenge commercially available lithium-ion batteries for capacity with a specific energy density of 245 Wh/kg. [Read more]( Bicycles [Tiny electric bike pump ensures you're never left with a flat]( Pumping up deflated tires has to be one of the most cumbersome tasks on two wheels. The electronic Mini Pump, pitched as the world’s lightest tire inflator, is just the kind of handy gadget that you’ll want to take along for the ride. [Read more]( Medical [Red ginseng may counter some of alcohol's brain-blasting effects]( [Scientific research is continuing to prove what healers have known for centuries: ginseng can be a powerful health booster]( According to a 2022 study, just four alcoholic drinks per week can contribute to cognitive decline. Now, based on tests on mice, researchers may have found a way to fight booze's brain-hampering effects with the potent red ginseng root. [Read more]( Automotive [Gorgeous roadster breathes '60s motorsport cachet into supercar market]( [Nichols reveals the sub-2,000-lb 650-hp N1A]( F1 engineer Steve Nichols made his mark in the 1980s and 90s, but he's looking back to the '60s to help make a mark on the streets. His N1A supercar brings dramatic curves and sharp edges from the race cars of the past to the roadways of today. [Read more]( Robotics [Wall-climbing Magnecko robot is like a cross between a gecko and a spider]( [The four-legged Magnecko robot autonomously transitions between walking on horizontal and vertical surfaces]( Inspections of tall metal structures can be difficult for people to perform up-close and in person, and while aerial drones may help, their limited battery life is a problem. That's where the magnetic-footed Magnecko robot is intended to come in. [Read more]( Science [Solid-state system enables fridge-free storage of biological materials]( [Researchers have developed a novel method for storing and handling valuable biological materials]( Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method of storing and handling valuable biological materials that removes the limitations of refrigerated storage. The novel method has potential applications in healthcare and scientific research. [Read more]( Bicycles [Greyp embraces the lighter side of trail riding with the Zaney eMTB]( ["The Zaney delivers agility, liveliness, and soaring moments that make every ride extraordinary, while maintaining stability and instilling confidence when the trail turns demanding," says Greyp]( Croatian ebike brand Greyp has been trying to lose weight over the last year or so, and has now revealed the result of its labors in the shape of the Zaney eMTB that's been designed "to redefine the notion of pure, unadulterated fun." [Read more]( Drones [OceanEye underwater drone sports eight motors and 360º maneuverability]( [Pricing for the OceanEye starts at US$5,499]( Back in 2019, Chinese manufacturer Youcan Robotics brought us the prosumer-oriented BW Space Pro underwater drone. Well, the company is back with its much higher-spec'd OceanEye model, which is aimed squarely at industrial use. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Fluance RT81+ turntable designed to grow with the listener]( [The RT81+ launches as a wallet-friendly yet capable base turntable designed to "deliver an accessible, yet sophisticated and upgradeable, high-fidelity experience"]( Sales of vinyl records are on the rise, along with a resurgence in the manufacture of gear needed to play them on. Fluance has launched a turntable designed to offer "an accessible, yet sophisticated and upgradeable, high-fidelity audio experience." [Read more]( Architecture [Public skybridge links extraordinary towers 630 ft above NYC streets]( [The Avenir's two skyscrapers will consist of 46 floors each]( Plans have been revealed for a remarkable new skyscraper development in Manhattan, New York City. Named Avenir, it will consist of two matching towers, which will be connected by a skybridge that's situated 630 ft above the city streets. [Read more]( Outdoors [Anker launches portable projector built for life outdoors]( [Anker is pitching the Nebular Mars 3 as the world's first truly outdoor projector]( Last month, Anker Innovations launched a pre-order campaign for what was billed as the first truly outdoor projector. Now the Nebula Mars 3 1080p entertainment hub, portable power bank and campsite light source has gone up for sale. [Read more]( Medical [Landmark trial to treat grief from cancer loss with psychedelics]( [Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy shows promise in treating prolonged grief]( The death of a loved one following a cancer battle can trigger prolonged grief that can seemingly cause life to come to a standstill. It can also be hard to treat, leaving the griever 'stuck' in this stage. Now, magic mushrooms are offering fresh hope. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Infant food allergy linked to childhood asthma, study finds]( [A new study has found a link between infant food allergies and asthma in later childhood]( Researchers have found a link between infant food allergy and asthma in later childhood. They say their findings can help healthcare professionals to be more vigilant around monitoring the respiratory health of children with early food allergies. [Read more]( Collectibles [Pteranodon sells for US$3.9 million to join fossil pantheon]( [Selling for a price of USD $3,932,000, the Pteranodon entered hallowed ground in the fossil register - a level previously reserved only for dinosaurs - it still remains behind the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptor, Triceratops and Gorgosaurus but it moved up 13 spots on the all-time fossil price listing (see below).]( A rare and large Pteranodon skeleton sold at a Sotheby's auction in New York this evening for US$3,932,000, moving into the top five most valuable fossils of all-time: behind only Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptor, Triceratops and Gorgosaurus. [Read more]( Medical [Light-activated cornea-thickening biomaterial could save patients' sight]( [After being injected into a surgically created pocket in the cornea, the biomaterial forms into a transparent corneal-tissue-like 3D structure when exposed to low-energy blue light]( Caused by bacterial infections or disease, thinning of the cornea can lead to blindness if not addressed. An experimental new injectable material could help keep that from happening, by thickening compromised corneas when triggered by blue light. [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