Offtrack upscales Volkswagen camper so you can live your best van life

[New Atlas logo]( Automotive [Offtrack upscales Volkswagen camper so you can live your best van life]( [Offtrack offers its VW T6/6.1 camper van in both two-sleeper hard roof and four-sleeper pop-top versions]( The classic California camper van floor plan remains popular but rarely results in the most inviting home-on-wheels. Offtrack has improved upon the layout, dressing it in decor and equipment that look plucked from the pages of a design magazine. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Unleash your productivity with MS Office, only $34.97 during Deal Days]( When it comes to software, few names command the same respect and recognition as Microsoft Office. It's the Swiss Army knife of productivity tools, and when you opt for this “suite” deal, you're gaining a reliable ally for life. [Read more]( Military [Northrop Grumman to build one-shot-one-kill shell for US Navy]( [The new shell will be able to automatically track and steer toward moving targets]( As the age of the smart weapon continues, Northrop Grumman has been awarded a US Navy contract to develop a new self-guided 57-mm artillery shell for the Navy's Mk110 Naval Gun Mount medium-sized gun used on Littoral Combat Ships. [Read more]( Medical [Move over long COVID, 'long colds' are a thing, too]( [A study has found that 'long' versions of non-COVID respiratory infections exist]( A study has found that non-COVID respiratory infections can lead to ‘long’ symptoms that persist well beyond the acute infection stage. The findings increase awareness about the existence of long-lasting respiratory infections other than long COVID. [Read more]( Robotics [Disney's super-cute new bipedal robot demonstrates the power of style]( [Disney has developed a process that takes expressive character animations and rolls them into a robot's motion schema]( Most robots walk like they've soiled themselves; this one walks with a crazy amount of personality. Disney is getting very good at combining the art of character animation with the science of bipedal robotics, and the results are ... adorable. [Read more]( Science [Triple test confirms age of oldest human footprints in North America]( [Fossilized human footprints in White Sands National Park may represent the oldest evidence of humans in North America]( A 2021 study caused a stir by claiming that a set of fossilized human footprints were 20,000 years old – much earlier earlier than humans were thought to have set foot in North America. Now two extra dating methods have seemingly confirmed the age. [Read more]( Medical [In a world first, scientists discover 'roadmap' to beating bowel cancer]( [The discovery could help vastly improve patient outcomes and survival rate for cancer sufferers]( Each year, more than 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with bowel cancer, or colorectal cancer, and the disease has a dire survival rate if surgery isn’t successful. Scientists now believe they have found one tiny molecule that could change all that. [Read more]( Space [Mysterious explosion from empty region of space puzzles astronomers]( [An artist's impression of "The Finch," a recently discovered explosion in space that currently defies explanation]( It feels like every time astronomers get a handle on a cosmic phenomenon, a new one pops up that sends them back to the drawing board. Case in point – Hubble has spotted a burst of light in a region of space where there didn’t seem to be a trigger. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Kawasaki launches world's first hybrid streetbike – with "e-boost"]( [The performance of 650-700, the fuel consumption of a 250, and the instant acceleration of a literbike]( Kawasaki has managed to squeeze both a combustion engine and a full electric powertrain into its new Ninja 7 Hybrid streetbike – and it doesn't look as ungainly as you'd think. The benefits? Fuel economy, electric boost, and some other neat tricks. [Read more]( Outdoors [Collapsible RV bed makes impromptu camper wagon out of a Subaru or SUV]( [Each Pacific Adventure Works HSP model adjusts in height and length to fit the vehicle and provide the optimal balance of headroom and cargo space]( Pacific Adventure Works is about to make it much easier to sleep in the car. Its portable sleeper platform rolls up slim for travel and quickly builds into a fully adjustable bed that makes a camper out of an SUV or station wagon. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Pro-Ject celebrates landmark Pink Floyd classic with special turntable]( [A stunning limited-edition tribute to Pink Floyd's eighth studio album, The Dark Side Of The Moon]( To mark the 50th anniversary of the release of The Dark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd, Austrian hi-fi brand Pro-Ject has launched a special Artist Collection turntable – featuring a look designed to mimic the iconic album cover. [Read more]( Technology [Amazon launches two test satellites, initiating star wars with Elon Musk]( [Star wars: The ULA Atlas V rocket carrying the Protoflight mission for Amazon's Project Kuiper lifts off from Space Launch Complex-41 at 2:06pm EDT on October 6. The rivalry between Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk is also expected to take off.]( Two test satellites blasted off on board a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket emblazoned with Amazon’s famous logo on Friday, ahead of more than 3,200 planned to orbit the Earth, challenging Elon Musk’s reign over broadband real estate in space. [Read more]( Medical [Leftovers of cell division spread cancer's genetic blueprint]( [A study has found that the midbody (tiny green dot in the center) left over after cells divide could be a vehicle for the spread of cancer]( Researchers have found that remnants left over after a cell divides contain RNA that, when taken up by other cells, can spread cancer’s genetic blueprint. The finding opens the door to harnessing this mechanism as a way of treating cancer. [Read more]( Bicycles [Orange reawakens downhill trail blazer with Bosch power]( [The 2024 Patriot LE E.P.O. "combines agile handling and incredible confidence on big mountain terrain. If you're thinking gravity bike with built-in uplift, then we're on the same page"]( The Patriot was the mountain bike of choice for many downhill and gravity riders in the UK and beyond in the early noughties, and now Orange has revived it for the ebike age. The 2024 LE rides with Bosch power, a mullet wheelset and Strange linkage. [Read more]( Good Thinking [Special wheelchair gets users standing and climbing stairs]( [The wheelchair can indeed also go down sets of stairs]( Most powered wheelchairs have at least two problems: they can't climb stairs, and the user has to remain in a single seated position. An experimental new robotic wheelchair, however, addresses both shortcomings. [Read more]( Medical [Experimental type of vaccine could prevent hospital-acquired infections]( [A new vaccine could help prevent hospital-acquired infections of dangerous, antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as MRSA]( Hospital patients often pick up dangerous, hard to treat infections. An experimental vaccine given on arrival to hospital could protect against a range of drug-resistant bacteria and fungi, by activating a different arm of the immune system. [Read more]( Bicycles [Big-wheeled Bastille bike folds down in seconds]( [The Bastille will ultimately sell for €2,590 (about US$2,742)]( Folding bikes may be handy, but most of them have small wheels that easily fall victim to potholes or other urban hazards. The Bastille is different, in that it folds down in a claimed five to 10 seconds while still using full-size 27.5-inch wheels. [Read more]( Computers [HP fuels productivity on the Move with battery-powered Envy AIO PC]( [The Envy Move features a built-in battery, carry handle, kickstand and pouch for the included wireless keyboard]( All-in-one desktop computers are a great space-saving solution for folks who work at home. But what if you want to work from a coffee shop? Laptop's just don't offer a big-screen experience, so HP has made the AIO mobile with the Envy Move. [Read more]( Environment [Monthly temperature for September hits another record high]( [The World Meteorological Organization declared September to be the hottest on record by a large margin]( With a continuing hot streak felt across the Earth, 2023 is now on track to be the warmest year on record. And September was no exception; in fact, it broke existing records by a large margin, according to the World Meteorological Organization. [Read more]( Wearables [Blucap Moto navigational AR sunglasses keep the geek factor down]( [The Blucap Moto augmented reality HUD (head-up display) sunglasses are presently on Kickstarter]( Augmented reality eyewear is great for providing turn-by-turn navigational cues, but a lot of the goggles and visors have a kind of tech-nerdy vibe. Blucap Moto sunglasses are different, in that they won't make you look like a Sheldon Cooper wannabe. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Huge True North Retreat makes space for big families and BBQ enthusiasts]( [The True North Retreat is currently up for sale for CAD258,000 (roughly US$190,000)]( Canada's Acorn Tiny Homes has unveiled a new model that once again pushes the boundaries of small living. The True North Retreat will sleep up to seven people, at a squeeze, and will also feature a dedicated barbecue area accessible from the outside. [Read more]( Automotive [Toyota's US design studio looks to the future with Baby Lunar Cruiser]( [The Baby Lunar Cruiser is inspired by the rugged design of the original FJ40 Land Cruiser and work on a pressurized rover being developed with JAXA]( Toyota's CALTY Design Research celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, having been responsible for "everything from the 1978 Toyota Celica to the 2024 Toyota Tacoma." The futuristic Baby Lunar Cruiser concept has been created to mark the occasion. 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