Victorinox brings Swiss Army multitool magic to fixed-blade knife

[New Atlas logo]( Outdoors [Victorinox brings Swiss Army multitool magic to fixed-blade knife]( [Strap the Venture Pro knife to your belt or pack strap with the included holder, and you have a fire-starting fixed-blade multitool set at the ready]( Victorinox uses its unparalleled multitool mastery to add some multifunctional capability to the new Venture Pro knife. It maintains a clean knife design while adding a few functions that could save your life ... or just help you play Man vs. Wild. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Pay $89.97 for acclaimed translation earbuds for our version of Prime]( This offer could be a great fit if you're pursuing high-quality earbuds on a limited budget. The acclaimed Mymanu CLIK S earbuds enhance the travel experience for users by providing real-time speech-to-speech translation in over 37 languages. [Read more]( Science [More evidence connecting BPA exposure to ADHD and autism]( [Despite a growing body of evidence detailing wide-ranging health impacts of BPA, it's still prevalent in many everyday products]( For the first time, scientists have identified a biochemical mechanism linking attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder with common but problematic compound Bisphenol A (BPA), which can leach into food and drink from packaging. [Read more]( Military [In a world-first, T-600 heavy lift drone launches anti-sub torpedo]( [The T-600 with its Sting Ray torpedo]( A recent NATO exercise in the waters off the coast of Portugal saw naval drones reach a new level. As part of the exercise, a BAE Systems/Malloy Aeronautics T-600 heavy lift Uncrewed Air System (UAS) air launched an inert Sting Ray training torpedo. [Read more]( Virtual Reality [Zuckerberg and Fridman show off insane leap in face-to-face VR chat]( [Lex Fridman and Mark Zuckerberg catch up in the metaverse]( "This is really the most incredible thing I've ever seen," said podcast host Lex Fridman, interviewing Mark Zuckerberg in VR using Meta's stunning new photorealistic avatars, coming soon to Quest, so lifelike that they "cross the uncanny valley." [Read more]( Outdoors [Lawk One AR Glasses give cyclists and others a double eyeful of info]( [The Lawk One AR Glasses are presently on Kickstarter]( Some cyclists (or other outdoorsy types) like having access to a lot of information, which is often spread out between different devices. The Lawk One AR Glasses, however, put everything together in one place. [Read more]( Space [New imaging reveals colossal cosmic web lurking in dark distant universe]( [A 3D slice of a cosmic web image gathered by the Keck Cosmic Web Imager]( On the largest scales possible, the universe resembles a web of light spun by an inconceivably large spider. Now, astronomers have detected very faint light from these cosmic web filaments in the deep, dark, distant universe. [Read more]( Medical [Stanford to bioprint human hearts for implantation into live pigs]( [Stanford scientists have been awarded funding and a contract to 3D print human hearts from stem cells and implant them into live pigs]( In a major step towards creating new organs on demand to alleviate donor waitlists, Stanford scientists have now received a contract and funding for experiments to 3D print human hearts and implant them into live pigs. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Ecocapsule hatches next generation egg-shaped tiny house]( [The Ecocapsule NextGen is planned for production in mid-2024]( Having delivered on its initial promise of an egg-shaped off-grid tiny house, Ecocapsule now plans a new and improved model. Named the Ecocapsule NextGen, the dwelling will maintain the same novel egg-like form but in a more spacious shell. [Read more]( Technology [World's largest spherical structure opens with immersive U2 concerts]( [The Sphere entertainment venue opened on September 29 with the first of 25 UV Achtung Baby Live at the Sphere concerts from U2]( After lighting up its 580,000-sq-ft LED-packed exterior for the first time back in July, Las Vegas' newest entertainment venue officially opened for business this weekend with the first of a string of Achtung Baby live concerts by rock band U2. [Read more]( Science [Sun salute: Natural light a surprise ally in fighting diabetes, obesity]( [Scientists recorded significant improvements in metabolic health in those 'prescribed' natural light treatment]( Lifestyle interventions to treat or prevent type 2 diabetes and obesity are not the easiest changes. Now, a study suggests that a prescribed period of natural light during the day could significantly improve health markers, with little effort required. [Read more]( Medical [A cup in the mouth may replace a needle in the arm for drug delivery]( [The drug-loaded suction cup gets temporarily adhered to the inner lining of the cheek]( Nobody likes getting needles, but unfortunately there are some medications that can only be administered via injection. That could be about to change, however, thanks to the invention of a suction cup that you stick in your mouth. [Read more]( Automotive [World-first Dutch program will use ride-share cars as a grid battery]( [Two-way charging stations will turn 300 rideshare EVs in Utrecht into a powerful grid-supporting distributed "big battery"]( Renewable energy grids need lots of energy storage – and EVs plugged into charging stations represent a huge, city-wide battery just waiting to help out. The Dutch city of Utrecht is about to pioneer a clever way to kickstart two-way charging. [Read more]( Bicycles [Shimano drives adventure-ready Explorer Peak fat-tire ebike]( [The Explorer Peak is up for pre-order now, with shipping expected to start in early 2024]( Fezzari Bicycles has offered a first look at an upcoming carbon fat-tire ebike called the Explorer Peak that's designed to provide motor assist when attacking everything "from bustling urban streets to sandy beaches and even snow-covered trails." 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