$8,000 lockable building-in-a-box assembles in 11 minutes, sleeps 8

[New Atlas logo]( Outdoors [$8,000 lockable building-in-a-box assembles in 11 minutes, sleeps 8]( [CMAX Systems' building-in-a-box before it becomes a building (image widened using AI)]( You could view it as a solid-floored uber-tent or an easily relocatable temporary building – but you could also call it a super-minimal tiny home for US$8,000. This remarkable building-in-a-box was designed for housing refugees, but it's now on sale. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [At $25, a Sam's Club membership pays for itself in one shopping trip]( What if there was a way to streamline your shopping experience, score incredible deals on top-notch products, and even snag discounts on entertainment and travel? Enter the world of Sam's Club auto-renewal membership. [Read more]( Bicycles [New one-click valve promises to revolutionize bike tire inflation]( [Clik Valve should be in stores as of the third quarter of this year, with a full kit priced at US$44.99]( German manufacturer Schwalbe has revealed what it says will become the industry standard in bicycle tire valve systems. Known as Clik Valve, the setup is claimed to be much easier to use than existing systems, and to boost air flow by up to 50%. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Cork-clad tiny house takes inspired approach to maximizing space]( [The Terra m2_Tiny House on Wheels is based on a double-axle trailer and has a length of 5 m (16.4 ft)]( MadeiGuincho has recently completed another striking tiny house. Partly finished in cork, it features an unusual interior layout spread over three levels that maximizes available space, and is topped by a small rooftop terrace area. [Read more]( Wearables [Koojack vest keeps you cool when you're running hot]( [When it gets hot and sticky, the Koojack vest cools in seconds]( Whether you're working outdoors or just taking a leisurely stroll, keeping your cool on a hot and sticky summer day can be a struggle. But a new Kickstarter campaign may have just the thing for a quick but lasting cooldown. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Quick, accurate autism test possible after gut link discovery]( [Kids with autism spectrum disorder showed distinct changes to gut microorganisms]( Autism spectrum disorder is associated with distinct changes to the composition and functioning of a wide range of gut microorganisms, according to a new study. The findings pave the way for developing an accurate diagnostic test for the condition. [Read more]( Energy [Fusion energy companies unite to accelerate commercial power]( [Interior of a fusion reactor under construction]( A recent ITER workshop bringing together almost 50 CEOs and senior scientists from private fusion startups suggests that combining the technologies from magnetic and laser fusion experiments could accelerate the development of practical fusion power. [Read more]( Medical ['Super-humanized' mice with 100% human immune systems are a big deal]( [The THX mouse is essentially a miniature human model]( For the first time, scientists have successfully created a mouse with a 100% functional human immune system and microbiome. This 'humanized' mouse takes the guesswork out of research and may revolutionize how we test new drugs and understand diseases. [Read more]( Biology [In a world first, blue frog defies nature with "once-in-a-lifetime" look]( [Scientists believe this blue frog sighting is a "once-in-a-lifetime" chance]( An amphibian has lived up to its name, swapping out its usual green coloring for bright blue, in the first-ever record of a magnificent tree frog with this appearance. It's stunned scientists, who know they're unlikely to see this again. [Read more]( Virtual Reality [Electric "treadmill shoes" set to boost the world of VR gaming]( [The Freeaim VR Shoes in their current prototype form – each shoe has two motorized four-wheeled modules that can pivot relative to the rest of the shoe]( Shoes with motorized wheels could revolutionize the manner in which gamers walk through VR worlds. Currently being developed by UK/US startup Freeaim, the clever kicks are essentially little wearable treadmills. [Read more]( Bicycles [Ultralight M2 ebike fast-folds its way toward Brompton-killer status]( [The Flit M2 is reported 25% more compact when folded, compared to the company's first ebike, and tips the scales more than a kilo lighter]( Brompton went electric back in 2017, and has since launched a number of tasty folding ebikes. But even its lightest is heavier than the Flit M2, and is a good deal pricier too. First announced in 2022, the Brompton killer is now up for pre-order. [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