New Volkswagen plug-in mini-camper outplays VW's own California

[New Atlas logo]( Automotive [New Volkswagen plug-in mini-camper outplays VW's own California]( [Reimo always comes to the annual Caravan Salon with a bunch of small camper packages and components, and one of the highlights this year was this Caddy Maxi Camp 2 4Motion mini-camper]( Not only does Reimo's Caddy Camp mini-camper surpass VW's own Caddy California in terms of overall van life quality, it's also the first Caddy camper available as a plug-in hybrid, making it one of the cleanest, most efficient tiny campers out there. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Here's how we're making the most of Fall camping trips]( Autumn is about to fall, and you can get the best view with a drone that makes every flight fun and easy. The Ninja Dragon Phantom MAX 8 is designed to automate the hardest parts of flying so you can enjoy the view, and it's only $79.99 (reg. $169). [Read more]( Medical [Toxic glass kills 99% of bone cancer without harming healthy cells]( [Bioactive glass laced with toxic metal shows promise in treating bone cancer]( Scientists have demonstrated a new potential treatment for bone cancer. A bioactive glass laced with a toxic metal was able to kill up to 99% of the cancer without harming healthy cells, and could even help regrow healthy bone after. [Read more]( Motorcycles [This insane 1,700cc single-cylinder chopper only works via kickstarter]( [A custom chopper with 1,700cc single-cylinder]( Based on a Wright R-975 Whirlwind radial engine, the Hackel-Wright Chopper is unlike any motorcycle you've seen before. It borrows components from Harley and Toyota and is built by a guy named Al Hackel. [Read more]( Materials [Hollow concrete mimics human bones for 5x better toughness]( [The hollow tubes in this concrete are inspired by human cortical bone, found in the femur]( A pair of Princeton engineers have developed a new kind of concrete that promises more than 5 times the damage resistance of the usual stuff, by poking holes in its structure. [Read more]( Marine [Video: New e-hydrofoil water taxi flies eight people over the waves]( [The Smart Bubble raises its hull 30 cm (11.8 in) out of the water while cruising at a speed of 16 knots (18 mph or 30 km/h)]( For several years now, French company SeaBubbles has been turning heads with its fully-enclosed Bubble battery-electric hydrofoil water taxi. Well, that li'l boat now has a significantly bigger and faster brother, in the form of the Smart Bubble. [Read more]( Architecture [Dramatic vaulted roof expands the horizons of a small hillside escape]( [The 1,000-sq-ft (95-sq-m) Bunkie is a modern reimagining of traditional A-frame cabins]( Bunkie on the Hill is a modern take on the classic forest cabin. Designed by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, it’s the smallest of four family structures, blending functionality with a thoughtful reflection of its natural surroundings. [Read more]( Space [Colossal cosmic jets unleash trillion-Sun energy across 140 Milky Ways]( [An artist's impression of the gigantic black hole jets, nicknamed Porphyrion]( Astronomers have spotted an absolutely colossal cosmic chimney that stretches as far as 140 Milky Ways lined up side by side. These jumbo jets are being blasted from a supermassive black hole. [Read more]( Science [DARPA enlists Harvard tech to fight deadly blood infections in the field]( [DARPA will use Harvard's groundbreaking biotech to treat blood infections in the field]( Treating life-threatening bloodstream infections in combat situations is challenging, especially when the pathogen responsible is unknown. So, DARPA has called on Harvard’s Wyss Institute to use its groundbreaking biotech to fight this deadly threat. [Read more]( Technology [Squid-skin-inspired screen displays encrypted images using only magnets]( [Magnetic pixels in this little screen are capable of encrypting images - and can be shaken away]( Inspired by the color-changing skin of squids and other cephalopods, researchers have developed a flexible screen capable of storing and displaying encrypted images without using electronics – just tiny magnetic particles. [Read more]( Environment [Clay reduces methane in cow burps by 30%]( [Cows that were fed a modified form of halloysite clay had up to 30% less methane in their burps]( In case you haven't heard, the methane in cow burps is a major source of greenhouse gases. There may be a new way of addressing that problem, however, as a recent study shows that feeding cows clay reduces their methane emissions by over 30%. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Red wine, berries, dark chocolate and tea: A recipe to reduce dementia risk]( [Red wine and berries are rich in flavonoids, which researchers say should be increased in the diets of people particularly at risk of age-related chronic diseases]( Consuming an extra six serves of foods and drinks high in flavonoids – such as berries, tea, dark chocolate and, yes, red wine – could safeguard your brain in older age, with researchers finding a link between this plant component and dementia risk. [Read more]( Outdoors [Dual-screen night-vision goggles let you choose how to view the dark]( [Users can bring the dark to life through binocular eyepieces, or opt to reveal all on a flip-up screen]( Back in January, Yashica launched a pair of 4K color night-vision binoculars designed to bring color and clarity to otherwise darkened views. The company is following up with the Explorer, which not only features two eyepieces but also a pop-up screen. [Read more]( Military [Watch: First flight video of B-21 nuclear bomber from US Air Force]( [The B-21 Raider landing]( At the Air, Space, and Cyber Conference in Washington, DC, the US Air Force and prime contractor Northrop Grumman have released the first video of its B-21 Raider nuclear bomber in flight, along with an update on the B-21 program. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). 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