Volkswagen Multivan PHEV camper van shatters the California RV mold

[New Atlas logo]( Automotive [Volkswagen Multivan PHEV camper van shatters the California RV mold]( [Volkswagen blows up the California mold and introduces some first-ever design changes with the new Multivan-based California Concept]( VW previews its first PHEV camper van, a pop-top California based on the T7 Multivan. Not only does the new California Concept promise 31 miles of electric driving, it brings a first-ever dual-door layout with in/outside kitchen and available toilet. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This Labor Day, get Microsoft Office for $35]( Whether you're a professional, entrepreneur, or student, Microsoft Office caters to your needs while enhancing your workflow. If productivity and efficiency are high on your list, then it’s a must-have in this modern world. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Compact Full HD laser projector aims to shine bright with Google TV]( [The Dangbei Atom Full HD laser projector will launch at IFA 2023 at Messe Berlin in Germany from September 1]( The European tech event of the year opens its doors in Berlin shortly, and China's Dangbei has revealed an IFA 2023 debut for a new Full HD laser projector called the Atom – its first to run Google TV. [Read more]( Space [India's Chandrayaan-3 mission deploys lunar mini-rover]( [The landing area as seen by the Vikram lander]( India's Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander has deployed its Pragyan lunar rover as it begins its exploration of the Moon's south polar region. The robotic rover today rolled down a ramp and charged its solar batteries before beginning surface operations. [Read more]( Medical [All-in-one gadget sees the invisible to accurately spot problem wounds]( [This device is designed to take the guesswork out of wound diagnosis]( When Captain Kirk stepped out with a tricorder in hand in Star Trek in 1966, the data sensing, scanning and analyzing gadget seemed a rather useful but far-in-the-future piece of technology. With the Swift Ray 1, we're a step closer to its reality. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Brit audio veteran launches beautiful retro-styled AIO music streamer]( [The Ruark R410 music system combines retro-cool looks with modern streaming convenience, as well as direct connection to a turntable, CD player or TV]( "Quintessentially British" audio gear company Ruark has launched the first in a new series of integrated music systems. The R410 offers modern streaming, internet radio and connection to hi-fi gear – all enclosed in gorgeous 1970s-inspired wrapping. [Read more]( Architecture [Secret Garden provides lush escape from bustling city life]( [Despite its name, the Secret Garden actually has quite a lot of greenery visible on its exterior]( Located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Room + Design & Build's Secret Garden project is a townhouse that allows its owners to escape from the bustle of city life with a lush light-filled garden at its center. [Read more]( Outdoors [EarthCruiser carbon pop-camper tops all-electric Hummer explorer RV]( [EarthCruiser aims to get a jump on the next-gen realm of electric overlanding]( As promised, the US market's biggest, baddest electric camper to date has arrived just in time for Overland Expo Mountain West. EarthCruiser has turned the Hummer EV pickup into an electric off-grid expedition machine with pop-up roof and full floor plan. [Read more]( Technology [Aether's nano-machines: From super-cheap lithium to brand new molecules]( [Aether is manufacturing molecular nano-machinery in the form of designer enzymes. These are not those enzymes, they are "smart handles" showing instrument status. But they sure look cool]( Nano-engineering happens all day long in our bodies, and California startup Aether is designing and testing millions of new enzymes to do a range of other useful tasks – like directly extracting battery-grade lithium from sources nobody else can use. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Tear-charged glucose battery could power smart contact lenses]( [Assoc. Prof. Lee Seok Woo with a contact lens equipped with the prototype battery (black)]( Although great strides are being made in the field of "smart" contact lenses, one challenge remains – how do you safely and discreetly power the things? Singaporean scientists may have the answer, in the form of a tear-fluid-charged ultra-thin battery. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Paper straws not so eco-friendly, 90% contain toxic “forever chemicals”]( [Research has found that 90% of paper straws contain potentially harmful chemical compounds]( A European study found that 90% of so-called eco-friendly paper straws contain “forever chemicals,” compounds that barely break down and can accumulate in our bodies, leading to health problems. The findings are consistent with previous US studies. [Read more]( Medical [Lung immune cells “trained” to remove debris that causes inflammation]( [Alveolar macrophages, lung-based immune cells, can be trained to remember a particular pathogen, a new study has found]( Researchers have discovered that lung-based immune cells can be "trained" to remember a previously encountered pathogen, making them more efficient at clearing out the cellular debris that accumulates during infection and reducing inflammation. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Velocity Etch electric skateboard crosses a RipStik with a longboard]( [The Velocity Etch is presently on Kickstarter]( The Razor RipStik is a skateboard with just two inline caster wheels and a split deck that allows riders to carve into turns, snowboard-style. Currently on Kickstarter, the Velocity Etch takes that design and applies it to an electric longboard. [Read more]( Materials [Game-changing molecule makes polymers more metal-like to up durability]( [Researchers have developed a molecule that makes polymers more durable]( Researchers have created a molecule that, when added to polymers, increases the material’s durability by making it more able to withstand temperature fluctuations. They say it could be used in everything from plastic phone cases to missiles. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). 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