Weekend Edition: “Golden Lettuce”, a twisted boat propeller, and return of the VW Bus

[New Atlas logo]( Welcome to our weekly wrap of the best stories to grace the pages of New Atlas over the last seven days. Sit back, relax and enjoy the Weekend Edition. Wellness & Healthy Living ["Golden Lettuce" genetically engineered to pack 30 times more vitamins]( ["Golden Lettuce" is genetically engineered to have higher levels of the antioxidant beta-carotene, hence the yellow color]( Most of us don’t eat as much fruit and veggies as we know we should, but that goal might now be a bit more achievable. Scientists in Spain have engineered a new “Golden Lettuce” with 30 times more nutrients than the regular green stuff. [Read more]( Marine [Twisted smart propeller heads for the marine outboard masses]( [Sharrow. reaches out to a larger market with the aluminum MX-A propeller]( Sharrow Marine has been working to disrupt the marine industry with a reimagined propeller it calls the "future of propulsion." That future should come a little faster with the launch of the new MX-A, a more affordable, small outboard-friendly prop. [Read more]( 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]( Outdoors [Portable wind turbine fast-charges a smartphone in under 20 minutes]( ["By offering USB-C fast-charging, an adapter for power station charging, and a 6ft mount to maximize wind capture, we’re empowering people to explore longer and farther with confidence knowing that wind power is in reach wherever they go," said Aurea CEO, Cat Adalay]( Even though we head into nature to get away from it all, we usually haul along our mobile gadgetry. Such things need power of course, which might not be easy to find in the middle of nowhere. That's where the Shine 2.0 comes in. [Read more]( Cancer [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]( Automotive [VW plug-in mini-camper outplays California with 75-mile electric range]( [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]( ADHD & Autism [World-first ADHD headband treats symptoms in 20 minutes per day]( [The 20-minute-a-day treatment aims to improve ADHD executive function]( An innovative start-up is out to change how attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is managed, with non-invasive light electrical brain stimulation delivered by a headband worn for just 20 minutes a day that aims to improve poor executive function. [Read more]( ADHD & Autism [What if everything we know about autism is wrong?]( [New research has upended the common assumption about autism and emotions]( A new study challenges the long-held assumption that autistic people are emotionally stunted, finding that, in fact, people with autism experience complex emotions. It’s hoped these findings will lead to better therapy strategies for neurodivergent people. [Read more]( Automotive [Semi-cube camper is the budget mini-RV that's not quite as it seems]( [A tale of two sides: The Maxvan Access has a flat, squared wall on one side, a regular Promaster van wall on the other]( A bit inside the box, a bit outside, the Maxvan Access camper is like no other. Maxvan pushes out the driver-side wall to create a split-bodied camper van with spacious, open floor plan further enhanced by a Murphy bed and hideaway bathroom. [Read more]( Bicycles [World's first 3D-printed titanium road bike set to enter production]( [The Reactor Aero frameset should ultimately sell for $10,000 to $15,000]( We've seen 3D-printed titanium bars, stems and frame components, but the Reactor Aero takes the concept a whole lot further. Made by the No. 22 Bicycle Company in upstate New York, it's being billed as the world's first 3D-printed titanium road bike. [Read more]( Automotive [Review: 2024 Ford Ranger is new, improved, and comes as a Raptor]( [The Ford Ranger is new for 2024, including a Raptor model with a host of off-road-ready upgrades]( Ford redesigned the Ranger pickup truck for the 2024 model year, pushing it into its fifth generation. I drove both the XLT and the Raptor, comprising two of the four models of Ranger available now. [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]( 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]( Outdoors [Unbreakable cups contain four iconic Pacific Northwest mountains inside]( [The set of four comes with a shatter-proof lifetime guarantee]( You don't need to have caught sight of these four stunning mountains that line the Pacific Northwest to know what a unique cup set this is – but if you have, you'll appreciate what a well-crafted tribute they are to such a beautiful corner of the US. [Read more]( Space [NASA coaxes Voyager 1's thrusters back to life]( [Model of Voyager 1]( After almost five decades sailing through space, NASA is trying to squeeze a few more years out of the venerable Voyager 1 deep space probe by swapping a wonky thruster system for a disused secondary one to keep its radio antenna pointing at the Earth. [Read more]( Automotive [Iconic Westfalia camper van streamlined into fast-pitching all-roader]( [Westfalia debuts the new James Cook 600D at the 2024 Caravan Salon]( Westfalia updated one of van life's icons at this year's Düsseldorf Caravan Salon. The simpler, more streamlined James Cook camper van does away with the added bulk of an expansion module, going for faster four-sleeper setup, on or off road. [Read more]( Bicycles [Bike headlight goes wide for better, less obnoxious visibility]( [The Light Rail is presently on Indiegogo]( Some bike headlights are designed to get you seen by motorists, while others are made to help you see the road. The Light Rail is claimed to excel at both, with a unique rectangular design that emphasizes light spread and movement over intensity. [Read more]( Outdoors [Camping fan sucks, dusts, inflates, and cools with 150,000 RPMs]( [The Zera Max is powerful but portable]( Thanks to its raging success on Kickstarter, the Zera Max handheld fan could soon be a staple in many a camper's gear box. It produces a mighty flow of wind from a compact form factor, making it a tool with tons of uses in the woods and at home. [Read more]( Technology [Throwable tactical camera transmits 360° panoramic thermal images]( [The Pit Viper 360]( At the National Tactical Officers Association annual conference in Kansas City, Missouri, Bounce Imaging has unveiled what it claims is the world’s first 360° panoramic thermal-imaging tactical throwable camera for the military and law enforcement. [Read more]( Motorcycles [All that glitters is not gold: Ola e-motorcycles slammed upon launch]( [Pricing for the standard Roadster starts at 104,999 rupees (about US$1,250)]( Ola's super-cheap electric roadsters caused a global stir at launch, but issues are now becoming apparent, from the subpar base variant lacking basic safety equipment, to an embarrassing case of outright plagiarism of Zero Motorcycles’ press photos. [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