Weekend Edition: A budget e-motorbike, an even uglier Cybertruck and a shape-shifting wheel

[New Atlas logo]( Motorcycles [Ola's Roadster e-motorcycles deliver over 120 mph for less than $3,000]( [The Pro model sits at the top of the Roadster pack]( Last August, Indian company Ola Electric announced its lineup of electric motorcycles. The firm has now provided specs for one family of the bikes, the Roadsters, which boast a range of up to 579 km (360 miles) and a top speed of 194 km/h (121 mph). [Read more]( Automotive [Jet-fueled Cybertruck boasts 650-mile range but looks viler than ever]( [The Sting Cybertrucks are available for reservation but won't be ready until at least 2025]( The "apocalypse-ready" Cybertruck Sting isn't the prettiest truck, but it promises serious off-grid capability. Along with various grades of armor, the Sting boasts Starlink internet and a jet-fuel generator to fully recharge the drive battery. [Read more]( Transport [Shape-shifting wheel inspired by water surface tension soaks up bumps]( [The adaptable wheels in action, rolling over a large rock with ease]( Inspired by liquid surface tension, researchers have created an adjustable wheel that alters shape in real time, tackling uneven surfaces and high obstacles with ease. It’s opened the door to wheelchairs or mobile robots that can better traverse rough terrains. [Read more]( Automotive [Luxury-branded adventure camper van handily undercuts Winnebago]( [Tiffin gives the base Sprinter an upgraded suspension with Agile Offroad Fox shocks]( Tiffin is known for offering some of the market's largest, most expensive Class A motorhomes. But it also offers an off-grid Sprinter camper van. The GH1 AWD camper prices in lower than the competition and looks like a legit adventure machine. [Read more]( Biology [Brain found to store three copies of every memory]( [This generative image illustrates the discovery that the brain stores memories in three parallel copies]( Like a computer system with built-in redundancies, a study has revealed that brains use three different sets of neurons to store a single memory. The finding could one day help soften painful memories in people who've suffered trauma. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Manuka honey reduces breast cancer cell growth by 84% in prelim studies]( [Manuka honey, produced from nectar from the mānuka tree, has potent anticancer properties]( Manuka honey reduced breast cancer cell growth by 84% without harming healthy cells or causing major side effects, according to preliminary studies. The findings open the door to developing a natural, non-toxic supplementary, or potentially stand-alone, anticancer treatment. [Read more]( Military [Watch: USAF's Quicksink weapon tears a ship in half in seconds]( [Quicksink doing some sinking]( The US Air Force has released video of a ship getting ripped in half, to demonstrate its new Quicksink weapon, which turns an inexpensive dumb bomb into a precision anti-ship missile – and lives up to its name in spectacular fashion. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Epson turns up the brightness with Q-Series 4K home theater projectors]( [Epson has developed the Q-Series 4K 3LCD laser projectors to "create unmatched entertainment experiences beyond dedicated home theater spaces"]( Though many laser projectors that promise quality lights-on viewing might leave viewers feeling a little let down, Epson's new Q-Series could just get you out of the dark places and into the light – with the top of the range outputting 10,000 lumens. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Rogue tiny house is big on portability and small in price]( [The Rogue tiny house starts at US$85,000]( With its Rogue model, Stanley Tiny Homes focuses on the basics: providing a compact tiny house that offers enough space for two people and is easy to tow. It also has a relatively low price tag of $85,000. [Read more]( Automotive [Review: 2024 i4 a winner as BMW’s lowest-priced electric]( [The BMW i4 adds a new xDrive40 model, bringing all-wheel drive to the electric model in the 4 Series]( BMW is getting good at building polished, driver-centric cars that happen to be electric. Viewing the EV option as a choice instead of a must makes the electric Bimmers more appealing. [Read more]( Marine [Saudi's Neom mega-project hails a fleet of electric foiling water taxis]( [Neom has ordered an initial batch of eight Candela P-12 electric foiling water taxis to be deployed on its planned water transport network]( We've been following the progress of the ambitious Neom project since its announcement in 2017, which includes a 105-mile-long, 660-ft-wide and 1,600-ft-tall megacity called The Line. Now we know how some of its tourists and residents will get around. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Sun Valley tiny house proves less can be more with simple open layout]( [The Sun Valley is based on a triple-axle trailer and has a length of 7.2 m (23.7 ft)]( Ridgeline Tiny Homes proves that sometimes less can be more with its Sun Valley model. The tiny house embraces a simple open layout that flatters the small space available and would be a good fit as a vacation home or second home. [Read more]( Robotics [Video: $16,000 humanoid robot ready to leap into mass production]( [Unitree has released a fresh video update for its general purpose G1 humanoid robot]( Unitree Robotics is a relatively recent entry in the general-purpose humanoid space, but its $16,000 G1 model is already proving itself to be quite the performer. So much so that the company has now revealed a version that's ready for mass production. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [BenQ invites movie lovers to lie back and look up]( [Lay back and watch a blockbuster on your ceiling with the GV50 1080p smart projector]( BenQ launched an interesting portable projector back in 2021 that had the look of a Bluetooth speaker but offered big-screen visuals as well. The company has added a flagship model to the family that's aimed at movie watching on the ceiling. [Read more]( Outdoors [Ruggedly nuggety micro-camper urges you to mod your own adventure]( [The Ushi Chuck tows quite tiny but grows into a capable base camp thanks to a modular MOLLE accessory system]( The new Ushi Chuck isn't as natural a chuckwagon as Ushi's original tagalong, but it is a tiny, light support trailer that customizes into an ultimate adventure partner. It carries nearly 2x its own dry weight and has a MOLLE rack for upgrades. [Read more]( Physics [World's fastest microscope freezes time at 1 quintillionth of a second]( [A new electron microscope can effectively freeze time, snapping images of events just 1 attosecond long]( The subatomic world is hard to image not just because it’s incredibly tiny, but super fast too. Now University of Arizona physicists have developed the world’s fastest electron microscope to capture events lasting just one quintillionth of a second. [Read more]( Music ['Guitar capo 2.0' gives you five different note options per string]( [A flexible and fascinating upgraded take on the guitar capo]( The humble capo has graced the gig bags of performing musicians for decades, clamping down to change the overall key of a guitar in a single, swift motion. Now, a new take on the capo opens up whole new musical worlds of alternate tunings. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Kymco concept: Adventure motorcycle? Scooter? Or a bit of both?]( Built on a crossover platform, the CV-R5 prototype further blurs the lines between an adventure bike and a scooter. With an off-road chassis, semi-knobby tires, and a 427cc engine, the CV-R5 is designed to spruce up the adventure scooter category. [Read more]( Biology [Spiders hack fireflies to attract more food to their webs]( [An orb-weaving spider wraps up a male firefly, getting him ready to attract his buddies to the web too]( Some species have an incredible knack for hacking others to get what they want. Scientists have now discovered a fascinating new example – some spiders have been seen manipulating fireflies’ flashes to attract more bugs to their webs. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [The surprising sources of 'stealthy' saturated fats and sugars]( [Some foods contain 'hidden' saturated fat and sugars that people might not be aware of]( Some foods and beverages that are generally considered healthy – or healthier – contain hidden added sugars and saturated fats that can add up, leading people to unknowingly consume more than the recommended daily allowance, according to a new study. [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