Lovable Toyota micro-camper envisages amazing future for tiny van life

[New Atlas logo]( Automotive [Lovable Toyota micro-camper envisages amazing future for tiny van life]( [Toyota reveals the Kayoibako concept at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo]( Is there any vehicle more adorable than a sub-4-m Japanese micro-camper van? Maybe a next-gen micro-camper built into a versatile van platform that also works as a commercial goods-hauler and mobile pop-up shop? That's the Toyota Kayoibako. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Help your sluggish computer — upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for $18]( Is your PC acting slower than you'd like? Before you give up and buy a whole new machine, an OS overhaul might be an easier fix. Now's an ideal time to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro and give your machine a fresh start for just $17.97 (reg. $199). [Read more]( Bicycles [Crafty unpowered device raises the roof on bike storage]( [The Kradl works with both road bikes and mountain bikes]( Bicycles not only take up a lot of space in garages, they also tend to get buried behind all the other stuff that's crammed in there. The Kradl is designed to help, by hoisting bikes up to the ceiling. And what's more, it doesn't use any electricity. [Read more]( Wellness & Healthy Living [Unique sugar in stingless bee honey good for teeth, weight and blood sugar]( [The sugar found in stingless bee honey has a raft of health benefits]( Honey from stingless bees contains large amounts of a unique sugar that’s not a major component of any other food, according to researchers. It has a range of health benefits, from preventing tooth decay and helping with weight loss to managing type 2 diabetes. [Read more]( Space [Historic Starship booster capture was a second from a fiery end]( [The Super Heavy about to be captured]( As the world watched slack-jawed while SpaceX's Super Heavy booster made the world's first tower capture landing after boosting the Starship 5 mission into orbit, few knew that the event came within one second of disaster. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [PL2 Laser Cinema projector designed for "true home theater enthusiasts"]( ["Designed for true home theater enthusiasts with an eye for both performance and aesthetics, the PL2 exemplifies Hisense's commitment to delivering a seamless blend of entertainment and modern design"]( Laser projectors can be great replacements for a big-screen TV, but kids, cats and even fellow housemates can cause you to temporarily lose sight of the action. Ultra-short-throw models can nip such shadowplay in the bud, like the new PL2 from Hisense. [Read more]( Energy [It's not a tiny home. It's actually a nuclear microreactor powerplant]( [The Oklo Aurora looks more like a beautiful alpine resort than a nuclear powerstation]( Imagine your local nuclear plant is a zero-emissions cozy community center. Oklo’s Aurora microreactor could make this vision a reality – delivering clean power to remote areas with a "fire-and-forget" reactor that runs 20 years without refueling. [Read more]( Environment [Miracle powder sucks CO2 out of the air 'like nothing else out there']( [COF-999, shown here in its form of a yellow powder]( Researchers at UC Berkeley have invented a material in powder form that adsorbs carbon dioxide with astonishing performance. Just 200 g (a little under 0.5 lb) can suck up 44 lb (20 kg) of CO2, the same as a tree does in a year. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Form over function: 5 motorcycles that look awesome but make no sense]( [These five motorcycles look awesome but make no sense practically]( How good does a bike have to look in order to make up for the fact it's functionally compromised? From futuristic customs to retro throwbacks, these five motorcycles make hefty practical sacrifices at the altar of vanity. [Read more]( Science [What your Wikipedia browsing style says about you]( [Hyperlink network from English Wikipedia, with only 0.1% of articles (nodes) and their connections (edges) visualized. Seven different reader journeys are highlighted in various colors. The network is organized by topic and displayed using a layout that groups related articles together]( The search behaviors of nearly 500,000 people from 50 countries has shed new light on how mood, gender, education, culture and where we live influences how we sate our curiosity and seek knowledge. So we ask: Are you a hunter, busybody or a dancer? [Read more]( Marine [Flipping FLIP ship saved from scrapyard at last minute]( [FLIP with most of itself submerged]( The US Navy and Scripps Institution of Oceanography's unique FLoating Instrument Platform (FLIP) has been saved at the last minute from the breaker's yard. Scheduled to be scrapped in Mexico, it was purchased by undersea design company DEEP. [Read more]( Body & Mind [World-first treatment to prevent long-term eye damage from mustard gas]( [A new partnership could result in the first eye drop treatment for mustard gas exposure]( Global healthcare company Grifols has partnered with BARDA, the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, to develop the first immune therapy eye drops to prevent the long-term effects of exposure to sulfur mustard, commonly called ‘mustard gas.’ [Read more]( AI & Humanoids [Forerunner K2 humanoid robot can carry 33 lb in each dexterous hand]( [The Forerunner K2 was launched at the Gitex Global 2024 tech expo in Dubai]( Kepler took its Forerunner humanoid to CES 2024 back in January, taking aim at Tesla's Optimus in the process. The company has since been in talks with target customers and has now announced a follow-up that's "tailored for commercial applications." [Read more]( Good Thinking [Aftermarket motor kit puts the power to the pram]( [The Easy-Way kit (black, above rear wheels) gives existing strollers an electric boost]( In what shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone, electric-assist baby strollers are now a thing. And if you're wishing that your old-school manual stroller had a motor … well, the Easy-Way kit is designed to give it one. [Read more]( Photography ["Best instant camera on Earth" shows style evolution from its Cold War roots]( [Clear instant photos can be achieved even if they're shot from just a foot away]( It's 40 years since the first Lomo camera went into production, a Russian copy of the Cosina CX-2. That simple model spawned a global art-centred Lomography movement – which has now been embodied in the stylish and versatile Lomo’Instant Wide Glass. [Read more]( Body & Mind [Hotter temperatures linked to rise in suicidal thoughts and behaviors]( [Hotter weather has been linked to a rise in youth suicidality]( Researchers have linked hotter temperatures to a rise in suicidal thoughts and behavior in young people. The new study adds to existing evidence that rising temperatures are affecting the mental health of adult men and women, too. [Read more]( Automotive [Review: 2024 Ford Mustang GT is the last of the V8 muscle cars]( [The Ford Mustang is the last American muscle car still offering a V8 powerplant. All of the others are gone]( The 2024 model year marks the seventh generation of the Ford Mustang, which is now the last of the American muscle cars with a V8 engine option. Ford has said that the V8 will remain a mainstay in the Mustang for as long as it’s legally possible. [Read more]( Electronics [Insta360 achieves insane low-light 360-degree imaging]( [The AI-powered Ace Pro 2 is the latest offering from Insta360]( The Insta360 Ace Pro 2 is the latest action camera on the market. The successor to the Ace Pro gets quite a few features including Leica-engineered color profiles, a dedicated Pro imaging chip, 8K video quality, and most importantly, AI processing. [Read more]( Marine [Single-track Pegasus flies vintage racecar vibes above the waves]( ["Designed with simplicity, durability, and innovation at its core, the Foil.One boat delivers a groundbreaking on-water experience"]( If you like the idea of rising above the waves on foiling e-boards but would rather be seated, Finland's Foil.One has launched the Pegasus – a sporty electric hydrofoiling boat for one that was inspired by vintage F1 racing cars. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Tiny house puts a space-saving spin on the bachelor pad]( [The Minuet is a compact but cleverly designed tiny house that's aimed toward single professionals, and starts at US$134,900]( We see a lot of tiny houses that are intended for families but the Minuet, by Piccola Tiny Homes, goes in the opposite direction. It's designed for a single person and has a storage-packed layout that maximizes available space. [Read more]( Bicycles [Bigger, bolder ebike conversion kit boosts range by up to six times]( [The Swytch Max+ is available now for preorder]( Swytch Bike has long been known for its clever kits that quickly convert regular bikes to ebikes – and back again, if desired. Its latest offering, the Swytch Max +, boasts features such as a built-in light and a range of up to 60 miles (97 km). [Read more]( Mental Health [ADHD and Parkinson's disease linked to gene-driven brain volume]( [Weighing in: Brain volume in specific regions may increase the risk of neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions]( Spanning nearly 100 laboratories in 45 countries, a landmark study has, for the first time, shown an association between genetic brain shape and size and the prevalence of neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and ADHD. [Read more]( Science [World's largest prime number discovered – and it's a doozy]( [The world's new largest prime number has over 41 million digits]( The world's largest prime number has been discovered, but we can't show it because it's so large it would take up 21 standard-sized novels to turn into text. Called M136279841, it comes to 41,024,320 digits. [Read more]( Good Thinking [Revolutionary new wheelchair boasts hands-free backrest-based steering]( [Users of the wheelchair can both steer and propel the chair forward while still keeping one hand free for other tasks]( Steering a wheelchair can be a strenuous, inefficient process, in that you have to brake with one rear wheel while pushing harder on the other. A clever new chair addresses that problem in a brilliant fashion, by using a moveable backrest to steer. [Read more]( Body & Mind [Genetically tailored diets an effective treatment for IBS]( [Personalizing a diet based on genetics may improve IBS symptoms]( Treatment for irritable bowel syndrome, IBS, often includes restricting certain foods, such as carbohydrates, but that doesn’t work for everyone. A new study found that genetics might be the reason for this, opening the door to genetically tailored diets to treat IBS. [Read more]( Outdoors [Tiny inflatable toilet for eco-friendly "business" while hiking]( [Take a load off, mate! ... at least 200 feet (60 meters) from the trail, please]( There are nearly 60 million active hikers in the US. It's estimated over a hundred thousand hikers are issued overnight permits from various state and national parks each year. Where exactly are you supposed to doo-doo when exploring nature? [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