This year has produced a stunning amount of ambitious architecture. From a futuristic skyscraper city that will host millions, to the plan for the world's tallest timber tower, here's our pick of the top 10 most ambitious architecture projects of 2024. Continue Reading Category: … | Continue reading
We’re encouraged to drink more water because ‘it’s good for us.’ Now, a new study has tested that claim, examining the evidence from previous studies to see whether increasing the amount of water you drink really does provide health benefits. Continue Reading Category: Wellness & … | Continue reading
Some of Zaha Hadid Architects' most eye-catching work has involved skyscrapers, and the firm continues this trend with a remarkable futuristic sculpted tower that's currently under construction in Shenzhen, China. Continue Reading Category: Architecture, Lifestyle Tags: Building … | Continue reading
Arctic Trucks is an overlanding outfitter building vehicles capable of entering the Arctic Circle and returning to tell the tale. In North America, that vehicle is a Ford F-550 with a long list of mods. And I got to head into the Wyoming wilderness with it. Continue Reading Categ … | Continue reading
The Shell Starship Initiative is an experiment on wheels. It focuses on energy-efficient truck design using technologies currently available while simultaneously testing lubricants and tech that are near-to-market. I was once a truck driver and I found the work Shell is doing her … | Continue reading
Cuneiform, the world's oldest form of writing, involved making indentations in clay tablets. Scientists have now developed a data storage system that's like cuneiform on steroids – and it's capable of storing more data than a typical hard disc drive. Continue Reading Category: Go … | Continue reading
Board-sports video games can certainly be a lot of fun, but let's be honest – sitting on the coach and twiddling a joystick isn't much like real snowboarding or skateboarding. That's where the BoarDrop system comes in, as it puts players on an actual multi-purpose board. Continue … | Continue reading
If you're an audiophile looking for an inexpensive new fix, this one's for you. Hong Kong-based Hidizs has packed a tiny but capable DAC into a USB-C cable that connects to IEMs (in-ear monitors), so you can enjoy greater detail in lossless audio from your phone or laptop on the … | Continue reading
Italian and Japanese researchers have developed a novel method to free copper wire from its PVC coating, by treating electric cables with microwaves. The technique could go a long way towards helping tackle the growing problem of e-waste. Continue Reading Category: Materials, Sci … | Continue reading
As the rather odd and chaotic year of 2024 comes to a close, it seems somewhat fitting that the animal science story that captured everyone's imagination was the news that researchers had worked out why orcas were sinking expensive boats off the coast of Spain. Continue Reading C … | Continue reading
It's been another strong year for new research into the health benefits of natural foods and extracts, some of which have been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Be it weight loss, cell repair, inflammation or heart health, so-called 'superfoods' may not be miracle cures … | Continue reading
While tobacco and alcohol are known to increase the risk of head and neck cancer, new research has found the amount of coffee and tea we drink can have a protective effect, reducing the risk of developing these sorts of cancers. Yes, even decaf. Continue Reading Category: Cancer, … | Continue reading
Back in 2019, Chasing Innovation introduced what was and still is the world's least expensive underwater drone, the Dory. The Chinese company is now offering a new version of the li'l remote-control sub, that comes complete with a joystick remote, metal detector and treasure-coll … | Continue reading
Consumer Reports' brand reliability report for 2024 has been released. According to the survey, the brands that make up the top five remain the same as last year, but it is Subaru which now holds the #1 spot, becoming the single most reliable car brand. Continue Reading Category: … | Continue reading
I was floored by Husqvarna's already exquisite Vitpilen 801 neo-retro café racer when the 2025 model was unveiled in October. The Swedish marque has now unveiled a Custom concept to give people a taste of what they can expect in the future, building on the original with some tast … | Continue reading
Hydrogen-fueled trucks can keep thousands of tons of carbon out of the air every year. A prototype rescue truck from the US Department of Energy shows just how viable the clean-burning haulers are becoming – by bagging a new world record. Continue Reading Category: Transport Tags … | Continue reading
Whales are not only the biggest animals on the planet, but they’re among the longest-lived, too. A new analysis reveals that right whales can live for more than 130 years, almost twice as long as previously thought. Continue Reading Category: Environment, Science Tags: Animal sci … | Continue reading
A survey of 143 low-, middle-, and high-income countries has revealed which ones are most prepared to support the world’s rapidly aging population in areas like well-being, equity, and security – and which ones aren’t. Continue Reading Category: Aging Well, Wellness & Healthy Liv … | Continue reading
While it might sound like a cute gift to buy for your pet mouse, a new set of virtual reality goggles have a much more serious purpose. The inventors say they should help advance research into Alzheimer's disease and other brain conditions. Continue Reading Category: Biology, Sci … | Continue reading
You probably know LG for its TVs and home appliances, but did you know the South Korean electronics giant also makes a whole range of gardening products, including planters and seed kits, in its home market? At CES 2025 in January, LG launches its smart additions to that lineup t … | Continue reading
It seems New Atlas readers like tent camping in all its forms – from backcountry to safari resort, and from ground to rooftop. The year saw some highly innovative tent designs, with some designers intent on minimizing weight down to the last milligram, others daring to go much bi … | Continue reading
With its Felicity 10' Wide model, Colorado's Frontier Tiny Homes aims to offer the kind of experience you usually associate more with a "real" house. Featuring a spacious and light-filled interior layout, the towable dwelling boasts some nice home comforts, including a dishwasher … | Continue reading
This year has produced more than its fair share of unique and outlandish architecture. From a sail-shaped skyscraper to a revolving house, here's our pick of the top 10 architectural oddities of 2024. Continue Reading Category: Architecture, Lifestyle Tags: Building and Construct … | Continue reading
Just when you thought motorcycles couldn’t get any wilder, Yamaha has dropped the sci-fi-inspired Y/AI prototype. It’s built in partnership with Netflix for an anime called Tokyo Override, which is set in a dystopian Tokyo 100 years in the future. Continue Reading Category: Motor … | Continue reading
Nuclear waste. We've all heard about it, but what is it? Is it a problem without a solution? How big is the problem? And what exactly is this waste and why is it so important? New Atlas takes a look at the basics. Continue Reading Category: Environment, Science Tags: Nuclear, Was … | Continue reading
The end of the year is traditionally a time for reflection, so we've gone back through 12 months of new ebike launches, tech developments and e-mobility highlights to compile our pick of 2024's top ebike innovations. Continue Reading Category: Bicycles, Transport Tags: ebikes, be … | Continue reading
About 20,000 components to every single BMW on the road today get put to the extreme test well beyond real-world expectations. Then again, sometimes a not-your-average-driver does subject their BMW to the same grueling conditions, like taking their M5 to Nürburgring Nordschleife … | Continue reading
The M3 amphibious bridge and ferry system deploys in just 35 minutes and can support the weight of any of the main battle tanks in Europe. The system has recently been handed over to the Swedish military for the first time. Continue Reading Category: Military, Technology Tags: Br … | Continue reading
On December 26, 2024, in broad daylight, China took to the skies with the test flights of two presumed sixth-generation delta-wing fighter jets. The more documented of the two, the Chengdu delta-wing craft, has been tentatively identified as the J-36. Continue Reading Category: M … | Continue reading
There’s nothing quite like a chopper. That stretched-out, low rider look, courtesy of extended forks with custom steering head angles, hardtail frames, and ape hangers. It’s like poetry in motion. Continue Reading Category: Motorcycles, Transport Tags: Custom, Custom Bikes, Chopp … | Continue reading
Our modern lifestyles feature a lot of sitting, and while standing desks can be healthier options, they have their own problems. The new Ergo Desk combines both and adds a third option: a reclining desk, to ease chronic back pain. Continue Reading Category: Around The Home, Lifes … | Continue reading
The first and largest of its kind: a 30 MW, pure-hydrogen electrical generator called the Jupiter One just completed its first successful full-system test. Continue Reading Category: Energy, Technology Tags: hydrogen-engine, Hydrogen-powered, Hydrogen, Solar-to-Hydrogen, China | Continue reading
Trap doors, low-profile stealth camping packages, electric expansion systems, all-terrain minivans and fully electric amphibious bicycles ... those are just a few of the ideas we saw pushed across the RV market in 2024. In fact, we found them all in the tiniest corner of the camp … | Continue reading
Though they are a standard feature in tiny houses, few people actually like to crawl into a loft-based bedroom. The Sandy tiny house addresses this issue by offering generous standing room in all three of its bedrooms. Continue Reading Category: Tiny Houses, Lifestyle Tags: Build … | Continue reading
New research has found that an existing ADHD medication greatly reduced the number of days people with a methamphetamine dependence used the drug. With no current drug treatment to assist people in getting off meth, the study’s findings are promising. Continue Reading Category: M … | Continue reading
Escapod teardrops have come a long since we reviewed the original Topo trailer back in 2019. The early aluminum-on-wood design gave way to a more complex model: the all-composite single-shell Topo2, an even more stylish, colorful take on the iconic teardrop. Does the handsome arc … | Continue reading
Researchers have created a way to guide and control the development of stem cells into specific tissues and organs, opening the door to developing a means of one day tackling complex diseases like diabetes and Parkinson’s disease. Continue Reading Category: Body & Mind Tags: Stem … | Continue reading
Working with a line of colon cancer cells, Korean researchers figured out a way to throw a few genetic switches to cause the cells to revert back to a healthy state. The technique could have major implications in the way we approach cancer treatment. Continue Reading Category: Ca … | Continue reading
As 2024 comes to a close, here's our pick of the best, most innovative, and most interesting tiny houses we've seen throughout the year. Continue Reading Category: Tiny Houses, Lifestyle Tags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home, best-of-2024 | Continue reading
The Outlander 850 and 1000R, the largest of Can-Am’s ATVs, are new for 2025 with changes from headlights to tail lamps. I traveled to British Columbia to climb mountains on the new Outlander models. The crisp of fall had yet to turn to winter, allowing us to use snowmobile trails … | Continue reading
As another year draws to a close, it's time to once again look back at the cycling-related innovations that made the biggest impression on us over the past 365 days. Read on, to check out a dual-chain bike, a whip-fast electronic shock, skeletal pedals and more. Continue Reading | Continue reading
"Go big or go home" was the motto of the ADV motorcycle industry for decades. But for a while now, a small-bore revolution has been gathering pace. The sub-500cc ADV class is now bristling with options, pointing to the next big automotive revolution. Continue Reading Category: Mo … | Continue reading
Nearly half of US adults admit they’d take one of the newer, injectable weight loss drugs, but that number falls significantly when they learn that the weight might come back when the meds are stopped. It’s indicative of a pattern of people discontinuing their weight loss drugs, … | Continue reading
This year has produced a ton of excellent architecture projects, and with 2025 approaching, it's time to take a look back at some of our favorites. From skinny housing that fits into small inner-city areas, to an extraordinary pair of skyscrapers joined by a bridge, here's our se … | Continue reading
Some historic aircraft seem like a barrel for holding superlatives. One of these, the H-4 Hercules, goes one better because it's also at the center of one of the strangest stories involving possibly the 20th century's strangest man – Howard Hughes. Continue Reading Category: Airc … | Continue reading
The Himalayas are a bucket-list destination for riders (and non-riders) the world over, a pinnacle of the splendor of nature. Here, the scenery varies from high-altitude desert to abundant rhododendron forests, with spectacular forested gorges rising to skylines of snow-capped pe … | Continue reading
Forget LEDs, researchers from the University of Michigan have developed a new type of incandescent light bulb. The device is capable of emitting elliptically polarized light, described as "twisted" light. Continue Reading Category: Science Tags: incandescent, University of Michig … | Continue reading
E Ink tablets are great for those who like to jot, scribble or doodle, and don't want to waste reams of paper. But even modern e-notes can be more sustainable. Supernote's 10-inch Manta model is modular, and can be upgraded or repaired as needed. Continue Reading Category: Mobile … | Continue reading