https://newatlas.com/good-thinking/raman-spectroscopy-fake-alcohol/ 2026-08-31T14:03:01-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/b89d1c8/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1620x1080+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F19%2F4b%2F6d8e563d49dd90490a2b6222fa51%2Fralf-mouthaan-1920x1080.jpeg Dr. Ralf Mouthaan is lead scientist on the study https://newatlas.com/bicycles/shawn-ryan-solar-powered-cargo-ebike-sun-trip-alps/ 2026-08-30T19:02:59-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/153ac04/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4032x3024+0+0/resize/1440x1080!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F50%2F84%2F98bd4dd348d8986f10d52f1ab6a9%2F2026-0701-122210.jpg Shawn Ryan took part in this year's edition of the Sun Trip 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change that proved decisive https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/1a6808a/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2560x1920+0+0/resize/1440x1080!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F4a%2Fd9%2F8d86d6594d2aa3c47f623d9c409a%2F2026-0805-182916.jpg Ryan's solar bike alongside the vehicles of other Sun Trip participants https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/5c9aba1/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3024x4032+0+0/resize/1080x1440!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F29%2Fc8%2Fb3fd5b314ce9a68f279151e028f7%2F2026-0626-123603.jpg "A good lunch in a lovely French village, watching your bike charge up, ready for the next leg", Ryan wrote in a blog post https://newatlas.com/ai-humanoids/ai-powered-shopping-carts-users-spend-more/ 2026-09-01T07:03:00-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/f381c7e/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4000x2667+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fc9%2Fdc%2F117ad19c40ad9596bab41283ecb7%2Fdepositphotos-883249146-xl.jpg Tablet-equipped "smart carts" like these may help make your shopping trips easier, but a new study suggests that they may also cause you to buy more than you would otherwise https://newatlas.com/tiny-houses/summit-tiny-house-jt-collective/ 2026-08-30T14:03:00-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/a7c0fe3/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1998x1454+0+0/resize/1440x1048!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Faa%2F6e%2F517f409143cfa5f597047f74c123%2F1.png The Summit's exterior is clad in a combination of wood and metal 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measures 400 sq ft (37 sq m) https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/69359b8/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2560x1707+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F5e%2Fbd%2F8fed9da74524bed84a6db00730ea%2Fsummit-tiny-house-7.png The Summit tiny house's living room has a large sofa and plenty of space to relax https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/25bc3c5/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2560x1707+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F61%2Fcb%2F88183b2a4e34b84a80ecefed4ea1%2Fsummit-tiny-house-8.png The Summit's living room features a large window seat with integrated storage, as well as a hanging bioethanol fireplace 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https://newatlas.com/brain/alzheimers-dementia/nanoparticles-regenerate-dead-brain-cells/ 2026-08-30T22:33:00-04:00 https://newatlas.com/environment/324-million-year-old-animal-with-24-legs-reveals-how-life-conquered-land/ 2026-08-30T17:03:00-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/234c7eb/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2042x1140+0+0/resize/1440x804!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F71%2Fac%2F524f5fcd4f9386367c1821f89d2c%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-27-at-10-27-48-pm.png The fossil has telltale signs of its life in water before moving to land https://newatlas.com/sponsored-content/phosgo-launches-the-worlds-first-mass-produced-solar-e-bike/ 2026-09-01T00:33:14-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/d04180f/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1412x941+0+0/resize/1412x941!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F78%2F90%2F497a05914074984957af301a6c16%2Fphosgo-go5-lead-image-3x2.jpg 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California Cruise looks much less conceptual than it did in the preview, appearing ready to road-trip immediately https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/24b0d14/2147483647/strip/false/crop/6000x4000+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fdc%2F99%2F1d52f67d42e7bf51ead5f8320b76%2Fid-california-cruise-03.JPG Volkswagen keeps things simple for its first all-electric camper, pairing a foldable bed with an outdoor dining set for two https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/3b3a2c5/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5236x3491+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F35%2F04%2Fc67c3af1463aaefaa5ae5125dea7%2Fid-california-cruise-04.JPG Designed to sleep two, the ID. California Cruise features a newly designed 80 x 47-in mattress https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/0132af2/2147483647/strip/false/crop/6000x4000+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fc7%2F39%2F9925da3e49f9a989bdcd378d20a6%2Fid-california-cruise-05.JPG The folding table and chairs store away in the tailgate area below the bed https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/9f3226e/2147483647/strip/false/crop/6000x4000+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F6c%2F78%2Fbcef687146ad929a2d9b8e735d53%2Fid-california-cruise-07.JPG The bed sets up easily over the folded rear seats https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/ed4b0bc/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3889x4699+0+0/resize/1192x1440!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F44%2F0f%2Ff0179bf04de481e1880273dc2500%2Fid-california-cruise-08.JPG The ID. California Cruise still has room for additional storage https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/a261fc7/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5574x3660+0+0/resize/1440x946!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F6d%2F81%2F8a5697774931a0c37439cbb76a2b%2Fid-california-cruise-11.JPG The ID. Buzz finally turns California camper van https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/91c2007/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3926x3870+0+0/resize/1440x1419!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F9b%2F31%2Fa5270e244fdeb292579cb67cc80d%2Fid-california-cruise-14.JPG Volkswagen kicks off the all-electric California camper van era with the new ID. California Cruise https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/20cf9b5/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3705x4411+0+0/resize/1210x1440!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F95%2F71%2F864b40854c819bc0aa5f50b31339%2Fid-california-cruise-19.JPG With its vehicle-to-load capability, the ID. California Cruise modernizes base camp with support of electric accessories like coffeemakers, blenders and air fryers https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/3314102/2147483647/strip/false/crop/6000x4000+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F41%2Fdb%2F211ec59e4cb69d0ffa287496a269%2Fid-california-cruise-20.JPG The ID. California Cruise does not include a kitchen, but campers can easily plug in an induction cooktop https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/1bed3a5/2147483647/strip/false/crop/6000x4000+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F6f%2F28%2Fcce500cd46feade83ed86e112afd%2Fid-california-cruise-26.JPG The standard ventilation grilles improve comfort and airflow when sleeping inside https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/57bd261/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4693x3187+0+0/resize/1440x978!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F7f%2Fad%2Ff83afc12466a85ca474a13237586%2Fid-california-cruise-32.JPG The California Cruise will be available in both short- and long-wheelbase variants https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/7a3010e/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1620x1215+0+0/resize/1440x1080!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fe0%2F82%2Febbc239e497bbe3913cbd4031343%2Fid-california-cruise-en-30-2.JPG Camper feature control is integrated into the infotainment system https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/06a0f67/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5814x3876+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F9c%2Fd0%2F4e6f1d634faa94f55ffea11b1989%2Fid-california-cruise-31.JPG The standard blackout curtain set makes the ID. 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https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/ab7ea17/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1200x800+0+0/resize/1200x800!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F10%2Fe3%2F9502b45d425583165969f17a62d1%2Fhow-cute-is-this-trainable-robot-with-15-motors-and-a-lidar-sensor.jpg How cute is this trainable robot with 15 motors and a LiDAR sensor? https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/95b2af6/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1200x2134+0+0/resize/810x1440!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F52%2F69%2F8da02cf1413099b102048ebe63e5%2Fmicroduck-can-do-a-bunch-of-things-out-of-the-box-but-is-really-designed-to-be-trained-using-reinforcement-learning-models.jpg Microduck can do a bunch of things out of the box, but is really designed to be trained using reinforcement learning models 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https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/f5fd5ab/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3420x2280+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F7f%2Ffd%2Fb15dc9f44a50af699fd4d74a869e%2Ftft-jpg.jpeg The Dualfuel Sports Bottle delivers either water or energy gel through the same mouthpiece, via the flip of a switch on the lid https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/22f2806/2147483647/strip/false/crop/6589x4393+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F7f%2F09%2F0c83cc82459b82ccb1954fcd4a45%2Ftft4-jpg.jpeg The bottle looks just like any other from the outside https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/d53fac6/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2987x4025+0+0/resize/1069x1440!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fa7%2Fca%2Fd4d6793243dfbbbd961315b0a3b6%2Ftft6-jpg.jpeg The Dualfuel bottle works with any third-party gel, although the company does offer its own brand https://newatlas.com/pickup-campers/radica-stargate-telescopic-pickup-camper/ 2026-09-01T13:24:09-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/e182f30/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3425x2899+0+0/resize/1440x1219!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F2e%2Ff2%2F956ce0294deab395cbde57f96795%2F20260822-162122.jpeg Radica shows the new Stargate pop-up at Overland Expo Mountain West 2026 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/bec6ecf/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3292x2806+0+0/resize/1440x1227!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F9d%2F4b%2F74d5890544d98565d531d547b6c9%2F20260822-162126.jpeg The Stargate marks several firsts at Radica, including first pop-up and first alcove sleeper 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https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/0fb31f7/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2891x2270+0+0/resize/1440x1131!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F9c%2Fe6%2F771ea50242d0bb5c9361fdf9edf7%2F20260822-162047.jpeg It was a bit crowded to peek into the Radica Stargate at first but we came back a little later and had a closer look https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/3156650/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3947x2960+0+0/resize/1440x1080!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F96%2F7a%2F26a20d1945c7b4b3ac8c6564117a%2F20260822-162159.jpeg Unlike a telescopic pickup camper, the Stargate is a topper that mounts to the top of the bed rails, repurposing the pickup floor as the camping floor 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inches by 80 inches https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/fa88ade/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3200x2400+0+0/resize/1440x1080!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F5e%2F79%2Ff9e3fabe4105af5394182407d5f2%2Fimg-5006-1.jpeg The Stargate doesn't come standard as winter ready, but Radica does offer extra insulation and available heating port https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/f881145/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1593x1067+0+0/resize/1440x965!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F8d%2F00%2F1fdfa514410284d4e1e2e8d752d8%2Fimg-5007-copy.jpg The roof lifts via an electric system, opening up standing height on the pickup deck and sitting height on the upper bed https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/c5f80e1/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2534x1680+0+0/resize/1440x955!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fa7%2F07%2F12f6a1a14cc7bf66e8eab1395ddf%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-24-at-8-26-51-pm.jpeg The available cross-sleeper platforms create single or double bed layouts below the alcove bed https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/b0a23a1/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2255x1673+0+0/resize/1440x1068!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F14%2F21%2Fcf956b2d402ca741c9c2464494df%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-24-at-8-49-42-pm-copy.jpg Radica Stargate lowered down and ready to drive https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/7df6578/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2476x1461+0+0/resize/1440x850!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F24%2Fac%2F510cefe94adb832ec2614af1d0d6%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-24-at-11-11-14-am-copy.jpg Popping up in the rocks and trees https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/48e6a75/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2624x1812+0+0/resize/1440x994!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F9b%2F25%2Fe6ac1b7240459a282a41a5322dc9%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-24-at-11-15-41-am-copy.jpg Radica creates a mix we haven't seen previously: a hard-sided telescopic pop-up pickup camping topper https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/9f7d65f/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1600x1063+0+0/resize/1440x957!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F0f%2Fa1%2F1f1a19724bf693d6396872b669dc%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-25-at-8-08-11-am-1.jpeg Making base camp with the Radica Stargate https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/a8cd866/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1600x1063+0+0/resize/1440x957!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fd5%2F49%2F2b3c1252463b8f1c8e9e8426ed20%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-25-at-8-09-43-am.jpeg The Radica Stargate is available for reservation now https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/49d03f1/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1600x1063+0+0/resize/1440x957!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fd6%2Ff1%2F5b43192440269e0531d9d74ada54%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-25-at-8-10-06-am.jpeg Radica says the sharp angles are employed for both aesthetics and structural integrity https://newatlas.com/outdoor-gear/beam-pump-camping-lantern/ 2026-09-01T12:04:32-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/74b612d/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1280x854+0+0/resize/1280x854!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F91%2F29%2F6a6a073f449782871bc567889d15%2F2.jpeg Depending on the brand, the Beam Pump can inflate a sleeping pad in less than a minute 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