Two years ago we told you about Envo’s Electric SnowBike Kit, which let users convert their existing mountain bike into a snow-going ebike. Well, the Canadian company is now offering a complete self-contained package, in the form of the Flex Snowbike. Announced this Wednesday, the Snowbike is part of Envo’s new Flex line of off-road ebikes. They all share a common […]
Envo Flex Snowbike
Blood Biomarker Identify Diabetes Before Symptoms Develop
Type 2 diabetes can take years to develop, and if caught early it is an entirely preventable disease. A new study suggests a particular blood biomarker could be used to identify those patients on the way to a diabetes diagnosis but yet to display symptoms of disease. Currently, doctors performing routine health checks often measure a patient’s blood sugar levels. […]
Luxury Shipping Container
The Porter is one of the most ambitious shipping container-based houses we’ve seen in a while. Designer Bob’s Containers has maximized living space in the compact home by installing a large garage-style door that opens it up to the outside and also added some nice features including a spacious rooftop deck area with hot tub and relaxation net. The Porter […]
Electric Hydrofoil Board
With new consumer technologies, it’s often the case that big corporations will join the party once smaller startups have tested the waters. Such is the case with major Canadian manufacturer Sea-Doo, which has just announced its upcoming Rise electric hydrofoil board. Regular readers of New Atlas will know that electric hydrofoil boards (or eFoils) have been around for a few […]
Pop-Up Crucoon
There’s nothing like nestling down in your own private, comfy tent when camping in the wilderness. Well, the Crocoon is designed to bring that same snuggly vibe to people’s homes, local parks, or even their beds. The Crocoon was designed by Irish company Crua Outdoors, which has previously brought us a variety of tents and hammocks. In fact, the product’s name is a […]
Walk Wise Walker
It’s important to monitor the physical activity level of seniors living on their own, as a decrease may indicate health problems, depression, cognitive decline, or a debilitating fall. A new device does so simply and unobtrusively, by hitching a ride on the senior’s walker. Known as WalkWise, the tool was created by WalkWise company CEO Peter Chamberlain when he was […]
Liquid Nitrogen Outdoor Cooling System
Israeli company Green Kinoko is preparing for the first public tests of a remarkable clean outdoor cooling system. The Kinsho system operates like the inverse of an outdoor cafe heater, cooling several tables per unit without using any electricity. The secret: liquid nitrogen. Standard tanks holding this frigid liquid at -196 °C (-321 °F) are loaded into the coolers, and […]
Practise Your Golf Swing And Do Good
Summer will soon be over. That means two things. School will be starting and potentially the end of your golf season. With this home golf simulator, not only can you extend the latter, but you can help our education system with your purchase. The SwingLogic SLX is a full 4K home golf simulator that enables you to practice your golf swing […]
Nature Inspired Oasis Towers
Slated for Nanjing, China, MVRDV’s upcoming Oasis Towers will add some greenery to the concrete metropolis with a pair of skyscrapers that will sport an unusual “stratified” overall form that’s inspired by nature and covered in shrubs and trees. The Oasis Towers will be located in the burgeoning Jiangbei New Area district of Nanjing and will both rise to an […]
Solar Facade
Australian firm Kennon has revealed plans for an ambitious new project in Melbourne. Named 550 Spencer, the eight-story office building will produce more electricity than it requires using a cutting-edge solar facade made up of 1,182 solar panels. To be clear, 550 Spencer’s design isn’t a case of simply mounting standard solar panels to the facade, like Copenhagen’s International School. Instead, […]