New hybrid rooftop tent blows up into multi-story camping complex

[New Atlas logo]( Outdoors [New hybrid rooftop tent blows up into multi-story camping complex]( [Thecatal merges the worlds of ground tent, vehicle tent and rooftop tent camping to create the Magic Fort]( The Thecatal Magic Fort is a massive inflatable ground tent that creates a glamping duplex by housing a vehicle and turning it into the second floor. Campers enjoy several rooms and the option to extend the living space inside the vehicle. [Read more]( Sponsored Content [Upgrade your speaker to Roam SL and get three months of Apple Music]( TL;DR: Enjoy mind-bendingly realistic surround sound with the Era 300 by Sonos, or up your listening game on the go with the Roam SL by Sonos, which boasts a small design. With the Roam SL, you’ll also get three months of Apple Music with your purchase! [Read more]( Space [Neutron images reveal zinc as culprit in Arecibo radio telescope collapse]( [The instrument platform crashing into the radio telescope antenna]( Almost three years after the event, neutron scans by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory have uncovered the cause of the platform collapse that resulted in the destruction of the 1,000-ft (300-m) Arecibo Observatory radio telescope. [Read more]( Materials [Waste coffee grounds make concrete 30% stronger]( [Researchers have found that replacing a percentage of sand with waste coffee grounds produces a stronger concrete]( Researchers have made concrete 30% stronger by replacing a percentage of sand with spent coffee grounds, an organic waste produced in huge amounts that usually ends up in landfill. The method offers a greener approach to construction. [Read more]( Energy [Power plant condenser coating could cut 460 million tons of CO2 per year]( [Top: A condenser pipe coated in F-DLC, which allows the water to bead and run off more efficiently. Bottom: A traditional copper condenser pipe, where water forms a thin film across its surface.]( Weaning the world off fossil fuels will take time, so finding ways to make energy generation more efficient is still important. A new coating for steam condenser pipes could, if rolled out widely, add more than a Russia’s worth of extra power per year. [Read more]( Automotive [Ford's most extreme Mustang ever throws carbon gauntlet at Europe]( [The Ford Mustang GTD will launch as a 2025 model]( The new Mustang GTD is the "most advanced, audacious Mustang ever." The hellacious coupe gets a full carbon makeover, active aerodynamics, an adaptive street/track suspension, and a supercharged V8 powering the wheels via a carbon fiber driveshaft. [Read more]( Bicycles [Dahon previews 2024 Unio E20 torque-sensing mid-drive folding ebike]( [The 2024 Unio E20 features a 200-W Dahon mid-drive motor and 342-Wh seat-post battery]( California-based veteran folding bike maker Dahon has revealed the 2024 version of its Unio E20 commuter ebike, which collapses down for easy between-ride carry, rocks a 20-mph mid-drive motor, and the rider sits on a 100-km battery. [Read more]( Robotics [Dog-inspired robot keeps running on its own once started]( [The robot moves at a speed of 6 km/h (3.7 mph) using only the motion of the treadmill passing beneath it to keep running]( While we've seen a number of quadruped "robotic dogs" lately, they all require control motors to maintain their running gait. An experimental new one, however, keeps running on its own once it's been set in motion. [Read more]( Aircraft [Zapata's long-range, buy 'n' fly eVTOL aircraft is a turbine hybrid]( [Zapata's new AirScooter: a turbine-hybrid personal eVTOL with a two-hour endurance time]( One of the most colorful characters in aviation has entered the electric VTOL space. Franky Zapata, best known for his death-defying high-speed Flyboard antics, has announced a hybrid eVTOL to go alongside his jet-powered, flippable flying deckchair. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Early screen time linked to later childhood development delays]( [A study has found that screen use at age one is associated with developmental delays later in childhood]( A new study has found an association between a one-year-old’s screen time and an increased risk of developmental delays later in childhood, particularly in the areas of communication and problem-solving. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Unlock your fitness potential with this compact strider, now half off]( The Stamina InMotion® Compact Strider with Cords is a compact wonder that combines functionality with innovation, making it a valuable asset for individuals seeking a flexible and effective workout solution. [Read more]( Science [DNA "time capsule" extracted from 2,900-year-old brick]( [The 2,900-year-old clay brick, complete with inscription, from which scientists have now extracted DNA through the recent vertical crack]( Time capsules are a fun way to get a glimpse into life in the past, and now scientists have opened one from almost 3,000 years ago. The team successfully extracted DNA from inside an ancient clay brick, revealing the area's ecosystem at the time. [Read more]( Medical [Microbial dark matter yields new type of superbug-busting antibiotic]( [A collection of amber bottles in trays covered in blue caps]( Researchers have derived an antibiotic from microbes living in the sandy soil of North Carolina. Because it works completely differently than others before it, clovibactin might help turn the tide in the battle against today's nastiest superbugs. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Frankenshed rises from the dead to win 2023 Shed of the Year]( [Archie Proudfoot, from London, England, has been crowned the 2023 Cuprinol Shed of the Year winner for his Frankenshed]( The winner of 2023's Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition has been announced. Londoner Archie Proudfoot was chosen for his Frankenshed, which involved bringing a ruined old shed back to life with recycled materials and decorative artwork. [Read more]( Medical [Amping up natural mechanism self-repairs nerves to alleviate MS symptoms]( [The body's own polysialic acid may be key in flipping the switch on MS inflammation and nerve damage]( Multiple sclerosis sufferers can experience long periods of remission, but increasingly damaged nerves make relapses more frequent and severe. Scientists now believe, with a little molecular encouragement, those damaged nerves can heal themselves. [Read more]( Games [Atari games like it's 1980 with "faithful recreation" of Atari 2600 console]( [The upcoming retro games console is 80% the size of the original Atari 2600, and gains modern features like HDMI connectivity and USB-C power]( It's time to dust off your old Atari cartridges as the company again tries to tap into gaming nostalgia with an updated version of its iconic Atari 2600, which will ship with a 10-in-1 cartridge but also supports legacy 2600 and 7800 game cartridges. [Read more]( Biology [Glitter proves far from fabulous for growth of key aquatic organisms]( [Researchers have found that glitter negatively affects the growth of cyanobacteria]( A study has found that glitter negatively affects the growth of cyanobacteria, an important player in aquatic ecosystems and a key component of marine food webs, highlighting the importance of reining in the use of this stealthy microplastic. [Read more]( Automotive [Lanzador concept provides a peek at Lamborghini's all-electric future]( [The Lanzador strikes a pose in Monterey, California]( Lamborghini has dabbled in gas/electric hybrids in the past, but its all-electric offerings have been few and far between. The Italian automaker unveiled one such vehicle late last week, however, in the form of the Lanzador concept. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Splach M8 pulls double duty as powerful e-scoot and portable battery bank]( [The Splach Mukuta can e-scoot up to 28 mph, and boasts a removable battery that can serve as a mobile powerbank while out in the wilds]( E-mobility outfit Splach has embarked on an Indiegogo campaign to fund production of a 28-mph dual-motor electric kickscooter featuring a removable battery that can serve as a mobile power station with enough juice to charge a laptop seven times. [Read more]( Good Thinking [New technique harvests antioxidants from olive oil processing waste]( [The olive-waste antioxidant extract, prior to purification]( A great deal of peel, pulp and stone waste is constantly being generated in the production of olive oil. And while that waste is often just dumped or incinerated, it could soon be used as a source of valuable antioxidants. 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