$2K Ikea-like camper kit turns Tesla Model X or RAV4 into a micro RV

[New Atlas logo]( Outdoors [$2K Ikea-like camper kit turns Tesla Model X or RAV4 into a micro RV]( [Van Lab turns the Tesla Model X into an all-electric micro-camper]( The Van Lab SUV Kit makes functional camping rigs out of popular SUVs and crossovers, from the Tesla Model X and Y to the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Inspired by Ikea furniture, the kits are shipped flat and assembled into form by the buyer. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Share the love with two lifetime licenses for MS Office 2021 for $80]( In the ever-evolving landscape of productivity tools, Microsoft Office 2021 in either the Windows or Mac version emerges as a beacon of efficiency, seamlessly blending innovation with time-tested features that have solidified its global popularity. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [The nose knows: 8 diseases that dogs are good at sniffing out]( [Dogs are particularly good at detecting disease with their keen sense of smell]( When we’re sick, we produce compounds that waft around us that dogs can smell. Over the years, the number of diseases that dogs can detect has grown. Here are eight diseases that our furry friends are particularly good at sniffing out. [Read more]( Biology [Dinosaur 'Coliseum’ reveals prehistoric pedestrian pathway]( [The Coliseum site from above. The once-horizontal rocks are now nearly vertical, exposing many hundreds of tracks on flatirons of resistant rock. The dimples on the rock faces are dinosaur tracks]( Scientists have found a massive area the size of 1.5 football fields, now dubbed "The Coliseum," which was once a popular thoroughfare to water for multiple species of prehistoric beasts over many generations some 70 million years ago. [Read more]( Space [James Webb snaps best image yet of most distant star in the universe]( [The massive galactic cluster with Earendel in the red arc on the lower right]( NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has snapped the most detailed color portrait of the most distant star ever detected. Named Earendel, the massive B-type star located in the constellation of Cetus is 12.9 billion light years from Earth. [Read more]( Architecture [ZHA leans on signature curves to help bridge withstand extreme weather]( [The Chengdu West First Bridge features two steel arches that rise from either side of the road and lean into each other]( Zaha Hadid Architects continues its recent focus on China with an attractive new bridge. Named the Chengdu West First Bridge, it showcases the firm's trademark style with an elegant curving form that's designed to stand up to extreme weather. [Read more]( Medical [Tooth enamel stem cells could patch up cavities with "living fillings"]( [A new study has shown how new tooth enamel could be grown on demand for "living fillings" or replacements]( We can’t regenerate damaged tooth enamel, but scientists have now grown mini teeth in the lab that secrete enamel-producing proteins. This could be the first step towards “living fillings” that patch up cavities, or even lab-grown replacement teeth. [Read more]( Around The Home [eBarrow Kit turns existing wheelbarrows into motorized load-haulers]( [The eBarrow Kit is presently on Kickstarter]( Just because it's easier to transport a heavy load in a wheelbarrow, doing so can still be a lot of hard work. That's where the eBarrow Kit comes in, as it quickly adds an electric boost to your existing wheelbarrow. [Read more]( Bicycles [Trek puts the focus on fun with Ponto Go moped-style throttle ebike]( [The Electra Ponto Go ebike is described as the "perfect combination of fun and functionality"]( Over the years, we've seen a bunch of ebikes that are more moped than bike, including recent models from Super73, Yamaha, Bandit and Engwe. Now Trek is riding out with the Electra Ponto Go, its own take on the fun moto-inspired vibe. [Read more]( Science [Scientists recreate Pink Floyd classic using only people's brains]( [What would Roger Waters think of his band's classic tune being reconstructed this way?]( While fans of Another Brick in the Wall (Part 1) may be horrified, researchers have recreated the song from brain activity. In the process, they discovered the way brains process rhythm and melody, which has huge implications for therapies. [Read more]( Automotive [Review: 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale is a compact luxury SUV – with a plug]( [The 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale is an all-new compact luxury crossover from the Italian automaker]( The Tonale was first introduced as an all-new Alfa Romeo model for the 2024 model year. As the new entry point for the brand, it sets the tone for the rest of the Alfa Romeo brand’s future. [Read more]( Music [Stylophone Beat puts a portable groove machine in your pocket]( [Groove makers tap different zones within the circular interface with the stylus to generate drum and bass sounds]( Back in the late 1960s, creating music anywhere was made much easier with a now iconic toy-like pocket synth called the Stylophone. Now Dubreq is aiming to do the same for beat makers with a portable drum machine. [Read more]( Medical [Deep brain stimulation found to assist rehab following stroke]( [A study has found that deep brain stimulation paired with physical therapy assists with post-stroke rehabilitation]( A study has found that deep brain stimulation assists with post-stroke rehabilitation, even years after the stroke occurred. The researchers say their technique offers hope to stroke survivors suffering from chronic impairment. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Ola chooses center-hub steering for its Diamondhead electric sportsbike]( [The Diamondhead is Ola's hub-steered take on an electric supersport]( Indian EV giant Ola Electric is expanding its all-electric portfolio with new cruiser, adventure and nakedbike models – and a sleek supersport called the Diamondback that aspires to push center-hub steering back into the motorcycling conversation. [Read more]( Medical [New genetic link between gut and psychiatric disease discovered]( [A new study has discovered genes common to irritable bowel disease and some psychiatric disorders]( A new study has discovered that irritable bowel syndrome and some psychiatric disorders share common genes. The findings shed more light on the interaction between the gut and the brain and may lead to new treatments for the intestinal condition. [Read more]( Outdoors [Electric-assist Manul 4x4 Handquad lets wheelchair users hit the trails]( [The Manul 4x4 Handquad should ultimately sell for around €16,000 (about US$17,447)]( Pedal-pounding mountain bikers shouldn't get to have all the fun. The Manul 4x4 Handquad is designed to bring a similar multi-terrain riding experience to wheelchair users, with an assistive boost from an electric motor. [Read more]( Technology [Quantum rods on DNA scaffolds could boost future VR displays]( [An artist's impression of quantum rods (red) attached to a diamond-shaped scaffold made of DNA]( Move over, quantum dots – quantum rods could be the next big display technology. These tiny sticks could improve 3D displays for VR headsets, and now engineers at MIT have overcome a logistical hurdle by arranging them onto a scaffold made of DNA. [Read more]( Marine [Taiga aims to make a splash with Orca Performance electric PWC]( ["Spend an afternoon on the water with up to 2 hours of riding, charge, unplug and repeat," said Taiga Motors CEO Samuel Bruneau of the new Orca Performance]( Montreal's Taiga Motors has launched a new Performance version of its Orca electric Personal Water Craft, which boasts new hull, battery and propulsion technologies for clean and quiet fun on the water for under $20k. [Read more]( Science [Waste aloe vera peels may be a source of eco-friendly insecticide]( [Some of the dried aloe vera peels utilized in the study]( Although the gel of the aloe vera plant is used to treat sunburn, moisturize skin and boost gut health, its peels are usually discarded. New research now suggests that those peels could also be used, to make non-toxic insecticide for use by farmers. [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