Trakka blows up camper van into stackable RV building blocks

[New Atlas logo]( Outdoors [Trakka blows up camper van into stackable RV building blocks]( [Trakka deconstructs the camper interior and kitchen into a series of modules, with plans to add additional models in the future]( Trakka makes some of Australia's most rugged Outback-ready camper vans, but with its latest release, it deconstructs the camper van into its most basic elements. The modular Trakkit line gives DIY builders a simple, flexible plug-and-play ecosystem. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Safeguard your data with Prism Drive's 20TB of storage for under $100]( In today's digital age, data security, and storage are paramount concerns for individuals and businesses alike. With the exponential growth of data, finding a reliable and secure service has become essential. Look no further than Prism Drive. [Read more]( Photography [Night-vision camera brings 4K color to after-dark videos]( [The Rovaom is built around a Sony night-vision image sensor for high-resolution stills and 4K video during the day or after dark]( Until relatively recently, after-dark wildlife watchers would have to make do with monochrome video recordings. Recent sensor advances have brought color into the picture, and the latest night-vision camera to tap into this technology is from Rovaom. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Walking just 4,000 steps a day can reduce your risk of death]( [A study has found that walking 4,000 steps a day is all it takes to reduce your risk of death]( Researchers have undertaken a worldwide meta-analysis to look at the minimum number of steps needed to reduce the risk of dying and found that it takes far fewer steps than we first thought to reap the health benefits of walking. [Read more]( Wearables [These standalone smart glasses are out to replace all fitness trackers]( [Minimis promises hands-free workouts, with all your stats and route information right in front of your eyes]( Smart shades have not had the best run (sorry, not sorry, Google Glass), but there have been aspects of the tech that have shown potential when the focus has been on functionality over fad. It's what the creators of Minimis Glass have made a priority. [Read more]( Marine [Patrick Lahey interview part 1: Birth of a submarine obsession]( [Comfy, immersive bubbles through which passengers can interact with the underwater world]( 2023 is not a great year to be running a submarine company, but we caught up with Patrick Lahey, co-founder of Florida's Triton Submarines, for a three-part chat about a remarkable career with highlights as low as a human being can possibly go. [Read more]( Medical [Groundbreaking Epstein-Barr virus vaccine may prevent MS]( [A newly-developed vaccine provides immunity against Epstein-Barr virus, and could potentially be a cure for MS]( Researchers have developed a groundbreaking vaccine that generates immunity against the Epstein-Barr virus, a virus that almost all of us carry and which has been found to be a primary cause of diseases like multiple sclerosis and some cancers. [Read more]( Automotive [Review: 2023 Honda CR-V offers continuity with change]( [Two of the five 2023 Honda CR-V models are hybrids by default]( Honda USA has sold hundreds of thousands of CR-V models and it’s by far Honda's most popular model in the US. The sixth-gen CR-V arrived for 2023. Is it exciting? No. Is it fast and fun? Also no. Is it extremely practical and right-sized? Very much so. [Read more]( Biology [Anti-aging benefits for old mice that surgically share blood with young]( [Two mice – an older and a young one – surgically connected to share a circulatory system]( In a glimpse of what could become a future Black Mirror episode, scientists have hooked the circulatory systems of old mice to young mice, and found that it slows the aging process in the older animals and increases their lifespan by up to 10%. [Read more]( Medical [In a world first, gluten is found to trigger brain inflammation]( [Scientists believe the brain inflammation in mice is likely to also be seen in gluten-sensitive humans]( Some more bad news for gluten. While we’ve been aware of how gluten can impact the digestive tract, New Zealand scientists have now identified for the first time that it can also cause brain inflammation, likely triggered by an immune response. [Read more]( Automotive [Motiv's Argo Series trucks designed to electrify medium-duty hauling]( [The Argo Series medium-duty electric trucks will be available as two models]( Motiv has announced a new Class 4-6 electric truck series that features a "futuristic cab" purpose built for EV trucking. The Argo models will drive on the company's next-generation powertrain, and are expected to hit the road by the end of 2024. [Read more]( Medical [Inhaled drug reduces lung damage by targeting overactive immune cells]( [Researchers have developed an inhaled drug that reduces lung damage by targeting overactive white blood cells]( Researchers have developed an inhalable drug that targets the overactive white blood cells that cause lung damage during severe infection. With clinical trials due next year, it may soon be a novel treatment for COVID complications and pneumonia. 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