MineReader detector sniffs out explosives without the middleman
New Atlasby David Szondy5h ago
A new mine detector technology has been tested in Brisbane, Australia, that puts a new spin on hunting things that go boom.
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top 76%Water-pumping robot worms its way over rugged coastal terrain
New Atlasby Maryna Holovnova8h ago
Biomimicry involves borrowing ideas from nature to solve engineering problems. This is what one of the research teams at New York University's Tandon School of Engineering specializes in.
Sleek magnetic controller morphs phone into mobile game console
New Atlasby Abhimanyu Ghoshal12h ago
Gaming hardware brand Abxylute has come up with two products to enhance your mobile gaming sessions wherever you find time to play.
Google Japan puts 116 keys on conveyor belts because typing was too easy
New Atlasby Monica J. White17h ago
Google Japan seems to have found a solution to a problem none of us knew we had: the fact that keyboards expect our fingers to come to them.
Minuscule Swiss fiber motor keeps robots squishy and pliable
New Atlasby Ben Coxworth21h ago
If you've already designed a soft-bodied robot, it kind of defeats the purpose if you just go and stick a rigid motor inside of it.
MIT’s drone brain neutralizes hazards in disaster zones
New Atlasby Omar Kardoudi1d ago
Disaster zones are terrible places to follow a preplanned route. Maps can be incomplete, debris can move, and the next hazard may arrive from any direction at any time.
Three shipping containers transformed into one luxurious home
New Atlasby Adam Williams1d ago
Despite its humble origins, the sheer versatility of the shipping container continues to impress us, and they are used for everything from tiny houses to sports stadiums.
Slimmed cooler is flat enough to sleep atop at camp or tiny home
New Atlasby C.C. Weiss1d ago
The folded rear seats of a vehicle can make a very comfortable place to camp the night. But a big cooler is one guest that can really crash and burn the party – a hard, bulky nuisance that's...
The 2026 CFMOTO SR-S750: Riding China's attempt at a Japanese sportsbike
New Atlasby Boris Mihailovic1d ago
I was set to hate it. I felt I had to. It was made in China, and while I think CFMoto, on general principles, makes pretty good bikes, what business does it have attempting an in-line four?
Next-gen hopping robot is the smart flea we didn't know we needed
New Atlasby Maryna Holovnova1d ago
We’ve already seen robots that can swim like fish, stick to walls like geckos, and grab objects like elephants.
Triumph shrinks its iconic Bonneville to a 400
New Atlasby Utkarsh Sood1d ago
Motorcycles are a tricky business. Sometimes, companies spend years pouring money into R&D on a shiny new model, only for the market to turn on it the moment it launches and dismiss it as a...
Mounjaro plus experimental drug dramatically boosts weight loss
New Atlasby Mike McRae2d ago
Combining the popular weight-loss medication tirzepatide with another hormone mimic may boost the drug’s effectiveness, according to the results of a recent clinical trial.
Comedy Wildlife Awards spark much-needed joy in nature
New Atlasby Bronwyn Thompson2d ago
This year, more than 10,000 entries from 112 countries were judged in one of the most enjoyable photo competitions on the calendar.
The Honda NSX rises ... with more horsepower and carbon fiber
New Atlasby Abhimanyu Ghoshal2d ago
For decades, the original Honda NSX has stolen hearts and captured the imagination of sportscar enthusiasts worldwide.
Inside an iconic Shanghai slaughterhouse, beauty masks a dark past
New Atlasby Bronwyn Thompson2d ago
Amid cranes on top of new skyscrapers and the blinding sunlight reflecting off the glass windows of those already standing tall, Shanghai has one of the most remarkable buildings you may ever...
The untamed reality of MINI’s new adventure camping crossover
New Atlasby Simon Heptinstall2d ago
MINI unveiled its new Countryman Untamed Edition on the shores of Lake Tahoe this last week. It’s an attempt to turn the familiar suburban crossover into a serious trail plugger – and comes ahead...
'Invisible ink' keeps tattoos hidden until they're under certain light
New Atlasby Mike McRae2d ago
Once the hallmark of bikers, sailors, and general riff-raff, tattoos have become far more mainstream, decorating the bodies of everyone from teachers to lawyers to world-class surgeons.
Tiny house spreads out with a pair of porches and a spacious interior
New Atlasby Adam Williams2d ago
This not-so-tiny house is designed for a comfortable full-time life on wheels. It features a single-level layout for two and includes a well-equipped kitchen, an open living area, and not just one...
'Junk-food' diet shows this species may also choose convenience over health
New Atlasby Bronwyn Thompson2d ago
In a landmark study, scientists have uncovered that an abundant and vibrant reef animal has had hundreds of its genes change in activity due to life in urbanized areas – and most are linked to...
Germany’s telescoping wind turbine becomes world’s tallest
New Atlasby Omar Kardoudi2d ago
Germany is taking wind power to new heights with a turbine almost as tall as Berlin’s iconic television tower at Alexanderplatz.