SwitchLens marries a Micro Four Thirds camera to your smartphone

[New Atlas logo]( Photography [SwitchLens marries a Micro Four Thirds camera to your smartphone]( [The SwitchLens (black) is presently on Kickstarter]( Your smartphone may take nice photos, but it's likely still not as good as a full-on Micro Four Thirds (M43) camera. The SwitchLens is designed to combine the best of both devices, as it's an M43 camera that works with your phone. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Enhance workflow with Microsoft Office Pro for Windows, now $49.97]( The leading suite of office applications, Microsoft Office, is here to boost your productivity with top tools like Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote with a limited-time discount of nearly $200 through June 26. [Read more]( Military [Rolls-Royce hybrid stealth engine helps conceal armored vehicles]( [X-ray view of the hybrid diesel system installed]( Aiming to make armored vehicles stealthier, Rolls-Royce is using this year's Eurosatory defense trade fair to debut a new concept hybrid diesel engine that not only makes tanks and such more efficient, but easier to hide. [Read more]( Around The Home [Fighting fire with pyro: World's smallest extinguisher leaves no mess]( [A flashlight-sized pyrotechnic fire suppressor that's non-toxic, leaves no residue, and works on battery, grease, electrical and a range of other fires]( These remarkable non-toxic fire suppressors are the smallest on the market. They handle a variety of situations, including grease, engine, server rack and battery fires, using pyrotechnic technology – and they don't ruin what you're trying to save. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Eating cheese plays a role in healthy, happy aging – who are we to argue?]( [Did we need science to tell us that a cheese platter was good for mental well-being? But this is important for healthy aging]( To Brie or not to Brie: A massive study of 2.3 million people has found that mental well-being may be the most important aspect to healthy aging and living longer. And, surprisingly, eating more cheese had a rather interesting impact on the results. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Three-bedroom tiny house sleeps a family of five under one small roof]( [The Grevillea is based on a triple-axle trailer and has a length of 8.4 m (27 ft)]( The Grevillea, by Evergreen Homes Australia, looks like a good option for families. It sleeps up to five people – at a squeeze – with a space-saving layout that fits three bedrooms and a well-stocked kitchen into a length of just 27 ft. [Read more]( Automotive [Ford takes on Pikes Peak with monstrous F-150 Lightning SuperTruck]( [The 1,400+ horsepower F-150 Lightning SuperTruck demonstrator is being prepped to take on the 2024 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb]( Ford is heading to Colorado at the weekend for the Race to the Clouds, and will be trying to beat last year's record time set by its electric SuperVan. This time driver Romain Dumas will be behind the wheel of a souped-up F150 Lightning SuperTruck. [Read more]( Technology [World-first research dissects an AI's mind, and starts editing its thoughts]( [A breakthrough insight into the incomprehensively complex inner workings of AI models, illustrated using generative tools]( Figuring out how AI models "think" may be crucial to the survival of humanity – but until recently, AIs like GPT and Claude have been total mysteries to their creators. Now, researchers say they can find – and even alter – ideas in an AI's brain. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Gresini's Márquez-replica Italjet brings 'Stegosaurus aero' to your commute]( [The Italian Grand Prix at Mugello (2 June 2024) marked the first showing of a highly desirable new model forged from a collaboration between Gresini Ducati Racing and Italjet.]( Provenance is one of those difficult-to-define qualities that can dramatically increase the value of an object. This limited edition "scooter" has it in massive abundance, drawing from almost every aspect of Italian motorcycle culture, innovation and history. [Read more]( Materials [Structural carbon fiber batteries: A uniquely 'weightless' power source]( [The "massless" battery Chamers University of Technology researchers showed in 2021 served as an early prototype for Sinonus]( Deep-tech startup Sinonus is working to commercialize a groundbreaking new breed of multifunctional carbon fiber. In its vision, the wonder-composite will serve as a structural battery for everything from electric aircraft to windmills. [Read more]( Automotive [Review: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 vs GMC Sierra AT4X]( [2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2 vs 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X]( The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the GMC Sierra 1500 are nearly identical trucks. The major differences between a Chevrolet and a GMC truck lie mostly in their looks and interiors. GMC is, by branding, more upscale. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Quitting antidepressants: Lack of medical support drives people online]( [A perceived lack of clinician expertise is driving people to seek online support when coming off antidepressants]( Finding support and information from medical professionals lacking, people wanting to come off their antidepressant medication are turning to online groups instead, according to new research. The study highlights an ongoing problem that needs addressing. [Read more]( Environment [Coldplay's new album is made of river plastic]( [The Ocean Cleanup's Boyan Slat with an EcoRecord, which is made using a mix of plastic waste recovered from a river in Guatemala and recycled plastic bottles instead of vinyl, and will be the headline act for a limited-edition release of Coldplay's upcoming album]( Marine plastic waste is a huge problem, but the Ocean Cleanup has been taking a bite out of floating trash in oceans and rivers for the last few years. Now Coldplay is about to use some of that waste for a limited edition of its forthcoming album. [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