Review: 2024 Land Rover Defender proved us right, purists be damned

[New Atlas logo]( Automotive [Review: 2024 Land Rover Defender proved us right, purists be damned]( [2024 Land Rover Defender continues to be both on-road and off-road capable]( The British are known for things like putting milk into hot tea and adding extra vowels to words. They are not, however, known to bring back nostalgic nameplates just for the marketing of it, which is why I test-drove the Land Rover Defender. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [For only $49.99 UNUM Pro can help make you a social media superstar]( Ever dreamt of having a social media squad at your beck and call? Say hello to UNUM, the all-in-one platform turning you into a content creation and scheduling powerhouse! Now only $49.99 for a limited time. [Read more]( Technology [Robot dog on Swiss ball flexes training strength better than most gym-goers]( [Together DrEureka and ChatGPT 4 created this circus Robodog]( This quadruped wobbling along, balanced on top of an exercise ball is a fun experiment to watch – but at its core, it demonstrates that AIs like GPT-4 can train robots to perform complex, real-world tasks much more effectively than we humans can. [Read more]( Medical [Spinal red-light therapy protects and regenerates damaged nerve cells]( [Direct red-light therapy improved spinal injuries]( Applying red-light therapy to a damaged spinal cord protects and regenerates nerve cells, leading to a return of motor and sensory function, according to new research. The treatment could expand limited treatments for people with spinal cord injuries. [Read more]( Space [Video: Ill-fated Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed due to faulty valve]( [Starliner awaiting launch]( Boeing's attempt to put two astronauts into orbit has been scrapped. At 8:33 pm EDT, the launch of the Starliner spacecraft was called off due to engineering problems with the oxygen release valve of the Centaur second stage of the Atlas V rocket. [Read more]( Marine [Powerful electric boat an unexpected move from high-speed car maker]( [ABT adds a black-and-red look, underwater lighting and improved powertrain cooling]( Last time we looked in on ABT, it was taking a break from high-speed cars to put its unique set of skills to work on a VW camper van. It's now emerged from the forest to try its hand on a 603-bhp (450-kW) pure-electric boat. [Read more]( Robotics [China's home-grown general-purpose humanoid jogs out at 6 km/h]( [The Tiangong robot is billed as the "world's first full-sized humanoid robot capable of running solely on electric drive"]( The Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center has unveiled Tiangong, an electrically-driven general-purpose humanoid that's capable of stable running at 6 km/h, while also able to tackle slopes and stairs in "blind conditions." [Read more]( Mobile Technology [Adjustable magnetic smartphone light belts out 300 lumens]( [The Wuben E1 is presently on Kickstarter]( Feeling limited by your smartphone's puny light? If so, you might want to check out the phone-mountable Wuben E1. It's currently on Kickstarter, and puts out up to 300 lumens as compared to the iPhone 15's measly 50. [Read more]( Space [Video: Sleek SpaceX suit to make its runway debut on Polaris Dawn mission]( [Rendering of the new EVA suit]( Bridging fashion and functionality, SpaceX has revealed what its astronauts will be wearing on the first-ever private spacewalk in 2024. In a new video, the company details the features of the suit that will be space-tested on the Polaris Dawn mission. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Hill-hugging tiny house takes Swiss Army knife approach to downsizing]( [Crest was constructed to match the exact foundations of an old 1950s garage]( Likened to a Swiss Army knife in the way it maximizing space, this compact dwelling was built on the existing foundations of a 1950s garage, on a steep plot. Its interior layout showcases some clever downsizing ideas for a small family. [Read more]( Good Thinking [Lofty cat throne will keep your needy colleague off your keyboard (maybe)]( [The elevated bed means less keyboard catwalks, but is still close enough for your baby to judge you]( One of the joys of working from home is being around our pets more often. And they might be purr-fect colleagues if they could just understand boundaries. Enter the Desk Nest – a clever pet bed created by a long-suffering working-from-home Cat Dad. [Read more]( Medical [Breath-analyzing sensor dims its glow to show blood oxygen levels]( [The low-cost device can be easily connected to third-party breathing masks or ventilators]( A new sensor could soon allow hospital patients' blood oxygen levels to be checked via their breath. The technology is claimed to be more reliable and less painful than existing traditional methods. [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