Scientists use fungi to produce programmable 'living textiles'
New Atlasby Maryna Holovnova3 Sept 2026
Fast fashion drastically changed the world by making clothes cheaper and more affordable than ever, but it came with a huge environmental cost.
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top 67%You can’t trust your smartwatch while you work out
New Atlasby Mike McRae3 Sept 2026
Congratulations! Your watch says you’ve grunted, sweated, and panted your way through 1025 calories on your morning run.
Triple-threat WIG hydrofoil aircraft makes maiden flight
New Atlasby David Szondy3 Sept 2026
One of the world’s most unusual aircraft has taken to the air in its first crewed flight. Regent Craft's Viceroy is an all-electric "seaglider" that combines a floating hull, wing-in-ground (WIG)...
Our use of fire has strange ties to how we can talk
New Atlasby Mike McRae3 Sept 2026
Come, sit. Let me tell you a story. Listen closely now. For hundreds of thousands of years, our species has enjoyed the warmth and protection of a good fire before bedtime.
Anti-aging benefits of exercise achieved with mini-muscle implants
New Atlasby Mike McRae3 Sept 2026
Frequent resistance training and cardiovascular workouts are critical for maintaining our mental and physical health as we age.
Adorable Kia camper vans are about to grow in a major way
New Atlasby C.C. Weiss2 Sept 2026
Many of our most popular camper van articles of 2026 have one thing in common: the Kia PV5. The smallest member of Kia's Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) modular electric family has proven a highly...
Ather’s new budget scooter steals features from luxury cars
New Atlasby Abhimanyu Ghoshal2 Sept 2026
Bengaluru, India-based Ather Energy has been making high-quality electric scooters (the Vespa-like kind) for roughly a decade now, and aims to strike a balance between usability and innovation.
Smart cycling disc rolls on the chain lube for less waste
New Atlasby Ben Coxworth2 Sept 2026
All too often, lubricating your bike chain ends up with you inadvertently lubing the ground beneath it, also.
A-frame tiny house brings classic cabin charm to small living
New Atlasby Adam Williams2 Sept 2026
With its lack of wheels and trailer, this A-frame tiny house isn't a good fit for those who like to take their home on the road.
The future of work sounds like whispering to your computer
New Atlasby Abhimanyu Ghoshal2 Sept 2026
Can you imagine walking into an open-plan office on a busy weekday, seeing people at their desks – and hearing practically nothing? Like not even the staccato rhythm of fingers on a keyboard?
Flat optical fiber shows superior sensing capabilities
New Atlasby Etiido Uko2 Sept 2026
Scientists have been presenting evidence that the Earth is round for well over 2,000 years. Yet flat-Earthers remain unconvinced, with some willing to go to the end of the Earth to prove their...
This Honda Dax is basically a pocket-sized hot-rod chopper
New Atlasby Utkarsh Sood2 Sept 2026
When Honda launched the Dax and its 125cc mini-moto siblings, I bet even Honda couldn’t have predicted the sheer number of custom builds they would go on to inspire.
Biomimetic concept camper nudges green mobile living into the future
New Atlasby C.C. Weiss2 Sept 2026
Building upon the foundation it laid with last year's E.Home Eco, Dethleffs is showing an even more innovative, envelope-pushing green RV concept at this year's Düsseldorf Caravan Salon.
Bonnell launches 805 RX electric dirt bike with 56 hp and 80-mph top speed
New Atlasby Aaron Turpen2 Sept 2026
Electric dirt bikes have reached the point where “quiet” no longer has to mean “slow.” Bonnell is the latest company to make that argument, launching the new 805 RX as the first model in its e-Moto...
World's most terrifying convenience store hangs off the side of a cliff
New Atlasby Bronwyn Thompson1 Sept 2026
This tiny store perched 120 meters (394 feet) above the ground on a vertical cliff face has deservedly earned the name of being the world's most inconvenient convenience store.
Minimalist multitool packs 7 lockable functions in sleek chassis
New Atlasby C.C. Weiss1 Sept 2026
Building on the design language it debuted with the new Elko knife and followed up with the reworked Ellis, The James Brand (TJB) packs multiple functions inside the all-new Helton EDC tool.
Powerful compact pump also illuminates your campsite
New Atlasby Maryna Holovnova1 Sept 2026
When it comes to outdoor gear, there are quite a few requirements: it needs to be compact, lightweight, and preferably combine a few functions.
Video: Cat-clawed drone is the first to land on near-vertical ice walls
New Atlasby Omar Kardoudi1 Sept 2026
The Ice Dart is a quadcopter designed by researchers at the Université de Sherbrooke in Quebec to solve a problem that has quietly limited drone science for years: there's almost nowhere safe to...
AI shopping cart users spend 32% more at supermarkets
New Atlasby Etiido Uko1 Sept 2026
One of AI's many promises is that it will help us do everything better. Work faster, research more seamlessly, and perhaps be more financially prudent? Well, not exactly.
US Army to install 20 nuclear micro-reactors on domestic military bases
New Atlasby David Szondy1 Sept 2026
In a two-for-one move, the US Army has announced that it has authorized the construction of up to 20 nuclear micro-reactors across military bases in the continental United States to provide...