"Tesla of campers" officially cuts the cord on the American RV trip

[New Atlas logo]( Outdoors ["Tesla of campers" officially cuts the cord on the American RV trip]( [Coast has started Model 1 production and ordering is available now]( With a goal of pioneering a new breed of eco-RVing, Aero Build introduced its Coast travel trailer earlier this year, combining a stylish design with the latest RV tech. This "Tesla of campers" is now officially in production and available to order. [Read more]( Sponsored Content [Purifair is the portable air purifier you won’t find on Amazon!]( TL;DR: Purifair is a portable air purifier that uses negative ions to remove pollutants like viruses, bacteria, dust, and smoke from the air — and you can’t get it on Amazon! [Read more]( Outdoors [Smaco S700MAX scuba system aims to lighten divers' loads]( [The Smaco S700MAX setup is presently on Kickstarter]( Scuba air cylinders are typically big heavy things that can can't easily be carried long distances. The Smaco S700MAX system is different, in that it incorporates a compact cylinder that snugs into a custom BCD which doubles as a backpack. [Read more]( Automotive [Can-Am unveils new Maverick R desert-running side-by-side]( [The Can-Am Maverick R introduces a new engine, transmission, and suspension system]( Can-Am has unveiled a new side-by-side (SSV) model, the Maverick R. The two-seat vehicle brings several new features to the Can-Am SSV space, including a new engine, transmission, and suspension geometry. [Read more]( Medical [Intermittent fasting alleviates debilitating Alzheimer’s symptoms]( [This confocal microscopy image shows amyloid plaques (blue and red) in the brain of a mouse – the accumulation of amyloid plaques is so far the most well-documented biochemical hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease]( Six million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and with it comes the physical behaviors that are responsible for 80% of nursing home admissions. Researchers believe fasting set to circadian rhythms could alleviate these awful side effects. [Read more]( Aircraft [eHang completes eVTOL flight tests, full certification now imminent]( [With nearly 10,000 passenger-carrying demonstration flights complete, eHang has finished flight testing and expects its EH216-S aircraft to be fully type certified by the CAAC "very soon"]( eHang is set to become the world's first company to get an electric VTOL air taxi type certified and into commercial service, after successfully completing its entire flight test program with China's aviation authority. Oh, and it's autonomous. [Read more]( Wearables [TrueSmart 2 smartwatch helps keep seniors safe and connected]( [The TrueSmart 2 4G LTE standalone smartwatch connects seniors or lone workers to assistance when they need it, wherever their active lifestyles might take them]( Exactly 10 years ago, Omate launched a funding campaign on Kickstarter for a standalone smartwatch called the TrueSmart. Now the company has launched the second generation, this time as a Wearable-as-a-Service platform for seniors and lone workers. [Read more]( Architecture [Upcoming Horizon 22 offers highest ever viewing point of UK capital]( [The upcoming Horizon 22 will be the highest viewing point over the UK capital when it opens in September]( With the exception of flying in an aircraft, the Horizon 22 viewing gallery is about as high a view of London as the general public is likely to get. Situated within the UK's second-tallest skyscraper, it opens free-of-charge in September. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [Røde treats creators to most powerful wireless microphone ever]( [Thanks to onboard 32-bit float recording, creators will always have a clean backup of their recordings]( Australian audio company Røde has launched what's claimed to be a wireless microphone like no other, offering unclippable audio recording, lag-free encrypted transmission and compatibility with any camera, smartphone or computer. [Read more]( Around The Home [Non-stick toilet bowl eliminates skidmarks, even after sandpapering]( [Left: a viscous substance sticks to a "super-hydrophobic" toilet bowl. Right: synthetic poop slides off an ARSS toilet bowl]( Chinese researchers claim they've come up with a novel 3D-printed toilet bowl, impregnated with lubricant, that'll make toilet brushes redundant. Unlike non-stick coatings, this one stays slippery even if you sandpaper it until it's wafer-thin. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Relax and unwind anywhere with this $55 shoulder support massager]( In the hustle and bustle of modern life, finding moments of tranquility can seem like an elusive task. That's where the Electrothermal Vibration Massage Shoulder Support Belt steps in—a serious contender in the realm of pain relief and relaxation. [Read more]( Good Thinking [Invisible QR codes embed object data into infrared tags]( [3D-printed objects with embedded fluorescent tags that can be viewed through infrared cameras]( QR codes are everywhere nowadays, but they don’t have to be. MIT scientists have developed an invisible tagging system called BrightMarker, which embeds fluorescent tags into objects that can be viewed and tracked through an infrared camera. [Read more]( Medical [Eye scan may detect Parkinson’s up to 7 years before it's diagnosed]( [Retina scans may be able to reveal more than just the state of your vision]( For the first time, scientists have identified a marker in the retina that may lead to Parkinson’s disease, and it can be detected early, which could be life-changing for those at risk of developing this or other degenerative conditions. [Read more]( Space [Astronomers discover new type of star that could unlock cosmic mystery]( [An artist's impression of the new type of astronomical object – a massive magnetic helium star]( Astronomers have discovered a new type of star, which could be key to solving a cosmic mystery. This massive helium star has an ultra-strong magnetic field, meaning it could be the preliminary stage of a magnetar, which so far has unknown origins. [Read more]( Medical [Organic electrode may allow short-term electrotherapy without surgery]( [Researchers have implanted a dissolvable organic electrode in the brain of a zebrafish, using it to send electrical signals (highlighted in green)]( An organic electrode that doesn’t require invasive surgery to implant and is resorbed by the body over time may be a novel way of using electrical stimulation to treat non-chronic conditions such as cancer, nerve injuries and pain. [Read more]( Medical [FDA rushes approval of dementia drug that quadruples risk of death]( [The FDA's recent approval of an antipsychotic drug for use in dementia patients has raised some concerned eyebrows]( The US Food and Drug Administration recently fast-tracked its approval of brexpiprazole (Rexulti), an antipsychotic for treating agitation in dementia patients, when clinical studies demonstrated an increased risk of death and no meaningful benefit. [Read more]( Medical [Stem cells restore vision to patients with eye injuries in clinical trial]( [A new clinical trial has shown that stem cells can be used to grow new transplantable tissue to improve vision after eye injury]( In a phase 1 clinical trial, scientists have demonstrated that corneal transplants, grown from a patient’s own stem cells, can successfully restore some vision after an eye injury. [Read more]( Automotive [Movement at the very pinnacle of automotive collectibles]( [In terms of both exquisite beauty and mind-bending performance, the 1967 Ferrari 412P Berlinetta Fantuzzi scores near the absolute maximum. As the auction report successfully argues, it just could be the most beautiful competition car of all time. On 18 August 2023, the 412P became just the fifth car in history to sell for more than $30 million at auction when it fetched $30,255,000 at Bonhams' Quail Lodge Sale]( Prior to last Friday, just four cars had ever sold for more than US$30 million at auction – now there’s a fifth, and it is no surprise that the Ferrari 412 P that fetched $30,255,000 came from the collection of film and car maker James Glickenhaus whose appreciation of visual aesthetics made the car a natural fit for man who transforms race cars into road cars. [Read more]( Automotive [Meyers Manx reworks electric dune buggy as retro-modern NEV]( [The Resorter NEV was presented to a select group of enthusiasts at Trousdale House on August 17, ahead of its public unveiling at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering as part of Monterey Car Week]( Around this time last year, Meyers Manx introduced an electric version of its iconic dune buggy at the Quail. Now the company has returned to Monterey Car Week with a tamed version designed for leisurely jaunts around the neighborhood or tourist spots. [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