The Volkswagen Bus is back, and more capable than ever

[New Atlas logo]( Automotive [The Volkswagen Bus is back, and more capable than ever]( [Volkswagen reveals the seventh generation of its iconic Type 2 Transporter]( Okay, the VW Transporter didn't go anywhere, but the T6.1 has felt like a lame duck for a while now. That changes today, as VW has debuted the 7th-gen Transporter. It looks softer than its predecessor but packs more of everything buyers want. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Longer nights mean more time to explore with this camper's must-have]( Fall is the right time for nighttime camping, fishing, and hiking, and you can do it right with a pair of 4K Night Vision Binoculars. These digital binoculars can see in total darkness, have 8x magnification, and are only $99.99 (reg. $169). [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Extra-wide tiny house provides spacious apartment-like living on wheels]( [The Mondo is currently up for sale, starting at US$89,500, and features a spacious and open interior layout]( Featuring a spacious and open interior that includes a downstairs bedroom and lots of storage, the Mondo, by Tiny House Listings, would be a good fit for a couple who want to downsize but still live in comfort. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Sony takes Bravia TV tech to the movies with latest 4K laser projectors]( [Sony's latest 4K laser projectors are the first to feature XR Processor for Projector technology]( Sony has launched a pair of pricey 4K home theater projectors packing a modified flavor of the XR video processing technology found in its Bravia TVs for the promise of "professional-grade visual experiences inside the home." [Read more]( Energy [Sunlight turns CO2 and methane into valuable gases for fuel and industry]( [Scientists use a blueprint of photosynthesis to produce greener, renewable products]( Taking a leaf out of the plant book, scientists have used a method not unlike photosynthesis to harness the power of sunlight and turn two destructive greenhouse gases into useful, prized chemicals for renewable fuel and greener manufacturing. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Electric one-wheeler packs a lot into a Pint-size package]( [Pricing for the Onewheel Pint S starts at US$1,400]( While there are now a few different companies that build self-balancing one-wheeled electric skateboards, Future Motion was one of the very first. The California-based firm has just announced the latest addition to its lineup, the small but mighty Pint S. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Brain releases feel-good serotonin after swallowing "good food"]( [Consuming food with nutrient value triggers the release of a feel-good chemical by the brain]( Researchers have discovered a fascinating new link between the gut and the brain: swallowing nutritious food causes the release of the feel-good chemical serotonin. The findings open the door to developing new treatments for eating disorders. [Read more]( Technology [Surgery-free Neuralink rival enables thought-controlled smart home]( [A Synchron trial participant controlling Alexa just by thinking about which interface buttons to press]( Synchron has announced that a trial participant has used its brain-computer interface to turn on the lights in his home, see who is at the door, and choose what to watch on the TV – hands-free and without even a voice command. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [$250k golden tiny house adds some bling to the small living movement]( [The Golden House is a remarkably luxurious tiny house that costs US$250,000 and is being produced in very limited quantities]( Described as probably the most exclusive tiny house in the world, the Golden House certainly stands out with its mirrored gold glass finish and luxurious interior. It also has a price tag to match, which comes in at a cool $250,000. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Dr. Hologram will see you now: Virtual specialists visit cancer patients]( ["I’ve had dozens of virtual visits on my cell phone and this holographic experience doesn’t compare," said one of the Proto unit's first patients at the West Cancer Center's clinic. "It feels just like I am talking with my doctor face-to-face."]( Back in August 2021, Portl launched a 7-ft-tall hologram projection box for life-like remote communications. Now renamed Proto, the company has revealed that its Epic technology is allowing cancer patients to consult life-size virtual specialists. [Read more]( Medical [Octopus-inspired patches provide irritation-free adhesion to skin]( [Unlike some other experimental suction-based adhesive patches, the octopus-inspired AMOS patch should be relatively easy to produce on a commercial scale]( Sensors such as EEG electrodes can help save a person's life, but the adhesive patches used to attach them may also harm that person's skin. An experimental new medical patch addresses that issue by utilizing octopus-inspired suckers. [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