Mitsubishi shrinks lovable Delica van into future micro camping icon

[New Atlas logo]( Automotive [Mitsubishi shrinks lovable Delica van into future micro camping icon]( [The tiny, adventurous Mitsubishi Delica Mini shares its SUV-cum-MPV styling with the older, larger Delica D:5]( With its small size and 4WD, the Mitsubishi Delica is a beloved favorite for adventure van lifers. The new Mitsubishi Delica Mini shrinks that adventurous spirit down even more, to kei size. It promises to make an amazing micro-camper once it's here. [Read more]( Sponsored Content [Pikaboost turns any bike into an ebike in less than 30 seconds]( [The Pikaboost turns any bike into an ebike]( The newly launched Pikaboost from bicycle gear outlet LIVALL is among the simplest solutions for cyclists wanting to give their rides an electric boost yet, offering simple tool-free installation from a backpack-friendly package. [Read more]( Military [Long-range robotic submarine sweeps the waters for days at a time]( [Artist's concept of the REMUS 620 undersea drone]( It may look like a fat torpedo, but there's more than meets eye with HII's newly unveiled REMUS 620 medium-class UUV, which is an autonomous robotic submarine that combines artificial intelligence with an operational range of 275 nm (316 mi, 509 km). [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Study states low-protein processed foods are driving obesity epidemic]( [The research suggests that in order to meet their daily protein requirements, people eat too much in the way of low-protein processed foods]( Processed foods have never been favorites of nutritionists, and recent research now bolsters the claim that such foods are the leading cause of obesity in the Western world. It all comes down to something known as the Protein Leverage Hypothesis. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Sleep apnea may be a causal factor for Alzheimer's, study concludes]( [A new study has added to a large body of observational evidence linking sleep apnea to Alzheimer's by demonstrating in mice how disordered sleep breathing affects the brain]( New research in Nature Communications has strengthened the link between sleep apnea and dementia, by using preclinical models to demonstrate exactly how breathing disruptions during sleep can cause brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Red Bull Racing announces F1-inspired full-carbon RBS#01 e-scooter]( [The RBS#01 electric scooter has a top speed of 45 km/h (28 mph) – a little slower than the car pictured beside it]( When we think of Red Bull Racing vehicles, we tend to picture race cars that are only available to professional drivers. The company is now offering an F1-inspired carbon fiber electric scooter, however, which could be yours for US$6,000. [Read more]( Technology [Seafloor rover vacuums up valuable metals with smaller footprint]( [The Apollo 2 is designed to collect nodules of valuable metals from the seafloor with minimal environmental disruption]( The seafloor is rich in valuable metals, but gathering them is disruptive to the environment. An international project has now tested a system called Apollo 2, which can vacuum up metal nodules without kicking up sediment. [Read more]( Science [New perennial rice promises less labor, lower costs and higher profits]( [A crop of PR25-variety perennial rice, growing on a farm in China's Yunnan province]( Just like many of the flowers in your garden, rice has traditionally been an annual plant – that means new crops have to be sown every year. A perennial version is now available, however, which comes back on its own over multiple growing seasons. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Honda revives an all-terrain legend with the 2023 XL750 Transalp]( [The return of the Transalp is based on a new inline twin engine first introduced in early October with the 2023 CB750 Hornet]( After 12 years of absence from Honda’s lineup, the Transalp returns based on the same engine platform as the 2023 CB750 Hornet. It's designed for all-terrain performance and features a lush electronic arsenal similar to that of the Africa Twin 1100. [Read more]( Architecture [Vertical Forest skyscrapers will add some much-needed greenery to Dubai]( [Vertical Forest towers in Dubai envisions two greenery covered skyscrapers rising to a height of 190 m (623 ft) and 150 m (492 ft) in the desert metropolis]( Stefano Boeri Architetti has revealed plans to add some greenery to Dubai. The project will consist of two skyscrapers covered in thousands of trees and shrubs, and will feature sustainable design to help reduce its grid-based power needs. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Boost your science and math skills through these interactive courses]( If you're drawn to the math and science fields, Brilliant is for you. Explore tons of fun, interactive courses proven to be more effective than passive learning like lectures. Just ask the 10 million people already learning the right way on Brilliant [Read more]( Electronics [LG Display shows off stretchable, high-definition display]( [LG Display has a new stretchable display prototype]( Foldable, rollable and bendable displays are beginning to appear in electronics, but now we’ve had a glimpse at a new take on the idea. LG Display has unveiled the first high-definition display that can be stretched, twisted and folded during use. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Philips snuggles close to the wall with 4K UST laser projector]( [The Screeneo U5 can project 120-inch 4K UHD visuals from 11 inches away, features Android TV 11 and rocks a 20-W Dolby Atmos sound system]( Back in June, Philips launched a hugely successful Indiegogo for a Full HD ultra-short-throw projector named the Screeneo U4. Now the company is looking to repeat that winning formula with the Screeneo U5 4K UST laser projector. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Vitesco now offers a hybrid motorcycle system; here are the pros and cons]( [Going hybrid can double available torque, cut emissions by 75%, and give you silent EV mode, reverse gear and other benefits while adding just 20 kg to the weight and less than US$1,000 to the price of a production bike, says Vitesco]( German company Vitesco believes emission laws will start forcing motorcycle companies to use hybrid power, and has presented an example of a hybridized Husky at this year's EICMA expo to give us an idea of how performance and weight will be affected. [Read more]( Wearables [BodyTrak wrist camera constructs 3D models of the body in real time]( [A new camera system is claimed to be the first that can construct a 3D model of the body from the wrist]( Wearable technology is capable of tracking various measures of human health and is getting better all the time. New research shows how this could come to mean real-time feedback on posture and body mechanics from a smartwatch. [Read more]( Automotive [Volkswagen builds motorized office chair with headlights and horn]( [Volkswagen has crammed a bunch of tech from its vans into a motorized office chair]( Looking to branch out, Volkswagen has tried its hand at designing transport for workers stuck behind a desk. VW’s new high-tech office chair comes complete with an electric motor, headlights, horn, an entertainment system, and even a trailer hitch. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Suzuki's new GSX-8S naked bike doesn't quite whelm on the spec sheet]( [The GSX-8S streetbike debuts at this year's EICMA motorcycle show]( Suzuki has hit EICMA with a brand-new 776 cc parallel twin motor, aiming to take on the middleweight market where a lot of the fun's at these days. The first streetbike to use it is the new GSX-8S, but on the spec sheet, it looks a bit undercooked. [Read more]( Medical [Brain stimulator implant powers itself through breathing]( [Artist's impression of a new breathing-powered brain implant]( A new design for a deep brain stimulation implant could greatly improve the experience of living with these devices, by using integrated triboelectric generators to convert a user’s breathing movements into electricity. [Read more]( Motorcycles [225-horsepower Aston/Brough superbike makes scorching EICMA debut]( [An outrageously spectacular collaboration between Aston Martin and Brough Superior, with an abundance of performance to boot]( A thousand lifetimes ago, at EICMA 2019, Aston Martin and Brough Superior teamed up on an eye-popping AMB 001 turbo sportsbike. In the post-apocalyptic wasteland of 2022, this sliver of unobtanium gets a souped-up 225-horsepower Pro stablemate. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Long COVID study finds 90% still impacted after 12 months]( [The study found 16% of long COVID patients were on welfare and unable to work 12 months after their initial infection]( A survey of nearly 1,000 long COVID patients has found 89% of respondents have not returned to their pre-COVID level of health, a year after their acute infection. The study highlights the persistent lingering impact COVID is having on many people. [Read more]( Bicycles [Radio Flyer adds folding cargo ebike to its adult e-mobility line]( [The Flyer Folding Cargo can haul up to 300 lb, including the rider, 80 lb on the rear rack and 25 lb in an optional front basket]( Commuter ebikes are fine for trips to work, but folks looking to leave the car at home more often would likely benefit more from a cargo hauler. Radio Flyer has recently launched just such a ride, which also folds for between-trip convenience. 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