Micro-RV builder launches economical Toyota Sienna pop-up camper in US

[New Atlas logo]( Automotive [Micro-RV builder launches economical Toyota Sienna pop-up camper in US]( [The new Unicamp Toyota Sienna Pop Top]( Korean camper converter Unicamp grows it US presence, following up its Kia Carnival pop-top with the even more versatile Toyota Sienna pop-up customers have been demanding. The US gets a small, affordable, versatile mini-camper with available AWD. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Kickstart 2024 with MS Office 2019 for only $30]( Renowned for its user-friendly interface and versatility, MS Office 2019 stands as a go-to solution for individuals and businesses. With a one-time purchase, you will eliminate the hassle of recurring fees and enjoy a lifetime of productivity. [Read more]( Aircraft [World's first liquid-hydrogen eVTOL aircraft promises 1,150-mile range]( [Sirius promises enormous range figures based on the energy density of liquid hydrogen]( The Sirius Jet will fly up to 1,150 miles (1,851 km) at speeds up to 323 mph (520 km/h) on a clean liquid-hydrogen powertrain. It'll rise vertically off a pad thanks to a deflected vectored thrust system using 20 smallish electric ducted fans. [Read more]( Medical [Breakthrough as hugely promising weight-loss compound made in yeast]( [Celastrol is produced in the root of the traditional medicinal plant Tripterygium wilfordii]( A plant known as the “Seven Steps of Death” holds within its poisonous growth a hotly touted anti-obesity compound, celastrol. For the first time, this compound has been genetically mapped and then synthesized safely, purely and quickly in a yeast host. [Read more]( Good Thinking [Study reveals which Zoom background items make you look more competent]( [Want to appear more competent? Smile and tidy up that background the next time you're on a video call, says a team of UK researchers]( Before you hop on your next Zoom call, you might want to tailor your background in a very particular way, says a new study. Doing so could make everyone else on the call perceive you as being more competent – whether or not you really are. [Read more]( Outdoors [Sleepless miniaturized teardrop is a micro-camping backpack for SUVs]( [Ushi shortens up the teardrop camper for a lighter, nimbler style of adventure]( The new Ushi trailer appears at first to be a small squaredrop camper that's gone through a multidirectional compactor. But the tiny 'drop trailer isn't actually a full camper at all but a towable workstation designed to support outdoor adventure. [Read more]( Medical [Novel nasal COVID-19 vaccine offers longer, better immunity than jabs]( [Researchers have developed an intranasal COVID-19 vaccine that offers longer, better protection than injections]( Researchers have developed a novel intranasal COVID-19 vaccine that enhances the immune system’s response to the virus, providing longer-lasting, greater protection than vaccine injections, even against new and emerging variants. [Read more]( Space [Axiom's next-gen Moon suit subjected to bend and squat tests]( [Collecting soil samples in the new space suit]( NASA's next Moon landing may have been put back a year, but that hasn't stopped Axiom from showing off the practical version of its Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU). Better known as a space suit, it will protect next-gen Moonwalkers. [Read more]( Automotive [Disruptive "everything-by-wire" vehicle gets world-first certification]( [The humble-looking P7-C electric truck: an automotive revolution on wheels]( This humble-looking, street-certified electric truck represents a huge milestone in a radical effort to transform the automotive industry. It's the first vehicle ever certified with no mechanical connection between the controls and the chassis. [Read more]( Around The Home [Puresky converts kitchen waste to compost in a claimed six hours]( [The Puresky Waste Composter is presently on Kickstarter]( Although we should try to keep as little of our organic waste as possible from going to the landfill, not everyone has the outdoor space for a compost heap. The Puresky Waste Composter is designed to help, by moving the composting indoors. [Read more]( Science [Transparent neural implant provides window to deeper brain activity]( [The graphene wires inside the film measure only 20 micrometers in diameter]( Researchers have created a thin transparent neural implant that can monitor activity on the brain's surface but also account for functions at a deeper level. The hope is that it will lead to an accurate but less invasive brain-computer interface. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [Premium smart binoculars can identify thousands of birds and animals]( [The AX Visio smart binoculars tap into the power of Merlin Bird ID and Mammal ID to identify birds and animals]( Sports optics manufacturer Swarovski Optik has cooked Merlin Bird ID and Mammal ID smarts into a pair of high-end binoculars called the AX Visio to name birds and other critters at the touch of a button. [Read more]( Architecture [Lush plant-filled airport terminal is powered by renewable energy]( [Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport's interior is filled with greenery, including plants and trees]( SOM's new airport terminal in India provides weary travelers with a lush interior that's filled with plants and trees, and is made from natural materials like bamboo and stone. Impressively, all of its power needs are met by renewable energy. [Read more]( Medical [Novel ‘Chimera’ drug targets the ‘undruggable’ Parkinson’s protein]( [Researchers have developed a novel two-headed drug to treat Parkinson's disease]( Researchers have created a ‘two-headed’ drug that prevents the production of the toxic protein linked to Parkinson’s disease before destroying the RNA machinery that makes it. The drug may be a way of slowing or even stopping the disease’s progression. [Read more]( Urban Transport [US debut for Riley RS3 foldable and compact electric kickscooter]( [Riley RS3 electric scooter folds down to 649 x 272 x 474 mm and weighs 14 kg]( The UK's Riley Scooter is gearing up to launch its award-winning RS3 electric scooter across the American market this April. Billed as the world's first high-quality, easily foldable, compact scooter, the RS3 is an attractive ride for city dwellers. [Read more]( Biology [In a first, study finds just how romantic love rewires the brain]( [The BAS alters what people see as rewarding external stimuli when in love, which is why another person can seemingly become the center of your life]( Scientists have uncovered how the brain's far-reaching Behavioral Activation System, along with chemical drivers, can override other cognitive processes when we experience romantic love, driving that all-consuming focus on the object of our affection. [Read more]( Military [US Army's latest reconnaissance aircraft is a Bombardier business jet]( [The Bombardier Global 6500]( The US Army is swapping out its Cold War fleet of prop-driven recon planes with ones based on a business jet. Under a new contract, the Army is buying a Global 6500 jet aircraft from Bombardier with options for two more for development prototypes. [Read more]( Medical [RSV found to infect nerve cells & may cause inflammatory nerve damage]( [Researchers have found that RSV, very common in children, can also infect and damage nerve tissue]( New research has proved for the first time that RSV infection, common in young children, can penetrate nerve cells and may lead to nerve damage. The findings underscore the possible long-term effects of RSV and the importance of preventive measures. [Read more]( Automotive [VinFast unveils VF 3 electric mini-SUV and VF Wild electric pickup at CES]( [The VinFast VF 3 basks in the spotlight at CES 2024]( Have you always liked the Suzuki Sidekick/Geo Tracker, but wished it was an EV? Well, VinFast's soon-to-be-available VF 3 may fill that niche for you. The automaker has also unveiled its VF Wild electric pickup truck concept. [Read more]( Wearables [Helio smart ring designed to help support athletic performance]( [The Amazfit Helio Ring has been developed with a "focus on providing athletes with the recovery support needed to take their performance to the next level"]( Budget smartwatch maker Amazfit has unveiled the Helio Ring, a smart wearable that's not designed for casual fitness fanatics but is aimed at monitoring key health metrics that athletes need to maximize performance. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [XGIMI to bring IMAX into the home with Horizon Max 4K projector]( [The upcoming XGIMI Horizon Max long-throw 4K projector features Dual Light 2.0 technology and is certified IMAX Enhanced]( Chinese projector company XGIMI has teased the first details of an upcoming long-throw projector that's built around its latest Dual Light Technology, and will also roll out with IMAX Enhanced certification. [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