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Biofeedback
ECG patch is made to sniff out stress
newatlas.com - Ben Coxworth
It would be an understatement to say that a lot of people suffer from too much stress. Unfortunately, though, it can sometimes be difficult to …
Fish
Newly-classified fossil fish was like a saltwater piranha
newatlas.com - Ben Coxworth
Sharks are in the ocean, piranhas are in freshwater, and that's the way it's always been … right? Well, it turns out that 150 million years ago, the …
Front-Facing Camera
Cornell app looks users in the eye to gauge alertness
newatlas.com - Ben Coxworth
Given that our level of alertness varies throughout the day, it only makes sense that we should avoid performing attention-demanding tasks when we're …
Imaging
Scientists unlock the secrets of flying dandelion seeds
newatlas.com - James Holloway
Carried by the wind, dandelion seeds can travel enormous distances of more than a kilometer (0.6 miles). Now, researchers at The University of …
Prototyping
3D-printed guitar responds to a light touch
newatlas.com - Paul Ridden
Instrument modder Frank Piesik has combined 3D printing, electronic hackery and touch sensing to create the ElektroCaster that bridges the gap …
Self-awareness
Orwellian "smart mirror" tells you how to fix your face
newatlas.com - James Holloway
Mirror, mirror, show my reflection; and tell me how to fix my complexion. That's the premise behind HiMirror's HiMirror Classic: a smart-mirror with …
Carbon Fiber
Robotic xArm designed to lend a hand to smaller businesses
newatlas.com - Michael Irving
Robot arms have been lending a hand on production lines for decades, but handy as they are, that kind of help usually costs an arm and a leg. To get …
MV Agusta
MV Agusta kisses its iconic F4 superbike goodbye with exclusive Claudio edition
newatlas.com - Loz Blain
Another day, another special edition MV F4? Not this time. This is it. The ultimate MV Agusta superbike in both senses of the word. Named for the …
Carbon Fiber
Can carbon fiber car panels double as energy storage materials?
newatlas.com - Nick Lavars
Carbon fiber as we know it is one of the most impressive materials in our toolkit. Its incredible lightness and strength has seen it take hold in …
Habitats
Lunar landscape testing ground to be built in Germany
newatlas.com - Michael Irving
Getting people and equipment to the Moon is extremely expensive, both in terms of time and money. To make the most of it, we need to do our homework …
Saab
Saab's new Lightweight Torpedo designed for deep and shallow waters
newatlas.com - David Szondy
At next week's Euronaval exhibition in Paris, Saab will be unveiling the latest version of its Lightweight Torpedo (SLWT). Already ordered by Sweden …
Art Deco
Pictorial: The mesmerizing machines of Motorclassica 2018
newatlas.com - Mike Hanlon
Attending a classic motoring event of the magnitude of Australia's Motorclassica is a delight of serendipitous automotive discovery. Each year there …
Watches
Anicorn x NASA limited edition watch celebrates NASA's 60th birthday
newatlas.com - David Szondy
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of NASA, and to commemorate the event Hong Kong-based watchmaker and design studio Anicorn has …
Knowledge Management
Porsche's luxury sport Panamera spawns two new GTS models
newatlas.com - Loz Blain
Porsche has elbowed another two models into its lineup with the addition of 460-hp, twin turbo V8, GTS versions of the luxury four-door Panamera …
Dyson
Potato plastic and 3D-printed ant nests feature in the 2018 James Dyson Awards
newatlas.com - Rich Haridy
The finalists for this year's James Dyson Award have just been revealed, and they offer an exciting array of clever design solutions to some of the …
Sea Level
Ice shelf's eerie song could be early warning system for collapse
newatlas.com - Michael Irving
Ice shelves perform a vital function in slowing down the rate of glacier melt in Antarctica, so scientists keep an eye on them for signs of collapse. …
Knowledge Management
Volocopter flying taxi sets down in Singapore
newatlas.com - Nick Lavars
German aviation startup Volocopter is one of the more active players in the nascent flying taxi scene, having trialed its radical 18-rotor electric …
Duke University
3D-printed batteries make for some interesting possibilities
newatlas.com - Ben Coxworth
Electronic devices typically have to be manufactured with existing rectangular or cylindrical batteries in mind – but what product designs might be …
Drones
Amphibious drone performs belly landings on the water
newatlas.com - Ben Coxworth
Ordinarily, after they've finished flying in a grid pattern over a given area, fixed-wing mapping drones either just perform a traditional landing on …
Mountain Biking
Could a piece of foam bring back mountain bike inner tubes?
newatlas.com - Ben Coxworth
Tubeless tires have become pretty much standard on higher-end mountain bikes, but they can be difficult to mount, and sometimes still end up leaking …
Dolby Atmos
Samsung's latest 2-in-1 tablet gives you freedom to roam for two working days
newatlas.com - Paul Ridden
Samsung released its last take on the Windows tablet – the Galaxy Book – in May 2017, an answer to convertible tablets like Microsoft's Surface Pro. …
Violin
Modular Fiddle designed to experiment with form, function and sound
newatlas.com - Paul Ridden
At its most basic, the Modular Fiddle can be played like any other violin. But creator David Perry designed this instrument to explore the many …
Remote Controls
Remote-control pop-up camper tows like a sports car, grows into a breezy cabana
newatlas.com - C.C. Weiss
Quite different from other camping trailers we've covered over the years, the iCamp from Dutch company Udo Camp rides to the campground as a flat …
New York City
World's tallest residential tower commands sky-high prices
newatlas.com - Adam Williams
Central Park Tower, by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill, is a new supertall skyscraper currently under construction in Manhattan, New York City. Once …
Mazda
2018 Mazda 6 puts a turbo on excellence
newatlas.com - Aaron Turpen
Mazda has added a turbocharged option to the 2018 Mazda 6 line-up, bumping up power by 40 or more horsepower in the process. But the new engine is …
Technology
DJI's Phantom 4 gets a dorky haircut and a real job
newatlas.com - Loz Blain
DJI has updated its popular compact Phantom 4 drone for industrial and surveying use, with centimeter-level RTK positioning accuracy, an upgraded …
Super Bug
Probiotics and antibiotics team up against deadly superbugs
newatlas.com - Michael Irving
We're currently locked in an arms race against bacteria, and the bugs are winning as they continue to evolve resistance to our best drugs. Luckily, …
Technology
US$4,995 now gets you a chance to fly a jetpack
newatlas.com - Loz Blain
It's only been three years since David Mayman first flew his JB-9 jetpack around the statue of liberty, announcing the official opening of the …
Workstations
Geometric micro-office on wheels works the angles
newatlas.com - Bridget Borgobello
Designers Justin Rice and Kagan Taylor from Los Angeles-based build and design studio Knowhow Shop have recently completed an eye-catching …
Breast Feeding
Study suggests breastfeeding can stifle drug-resistant bacteria in babies
newatlas.com - Nick Lavars
The rise of drug-resistant bacteria is a growing concern in the world of medical science and beyond. These bugs are evolving to outfox even our very …

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ECG patch is made to sniff out stress

Newly-classified fossil fish was like a saltwater piranha

Cornell app looks users in the eye to gauge alertness

Scientists unlock the secrets of flying dandelion seeds

3D-printed guitar responds to a light touch

Orwellian "smart mirror" tells you how to fix your face

Robotic xArm designed to lend a hand to smaller businesses

MV Agusta kisses its iconic F4 superbike goodbye with exclusive Claudio edition

Can carbon fiber car panels double as energy storage materials?

Lunar landscape testing ground to be built in Germany

Saab's new Lightweight Torpedo designed for deep and shallow waters

Pictorial: The mesmerizing machines of Motorclassica 2018

Anicorn x NASA limited edition watch celebrates NASA's 60th birthday

Porsche's luxury sport Panamera spawns two new GTS models

Potato plastic and 3D-printed ant nests feature in the 2018 James Dyson Awards

Ice shelf's eerie song could be early warning system for collapse

Volocopter flying taxi sets down in Singapore

3D-printed batteries make for some interesting possibilities

Amphibious drone performs belly landings on the water

Could a piece of foam bring back mountain bike inner tubes?

Samsung's latest 2-in-1 tablet gives you freedom to roam for two working days

Modular Fiddle designed to experiment with form, function and sound

Remote-control pop-up camper tows like a sports car, grows into a breezy cabana

World's tallest residential tower commands sky-high prices

2018 Mazda 6 puts a turbo on excellence

DJI's Phantom 4 gets a dorky haircut and a real job

Probiotics and antibiotics team up against deadly superbugs

US$4,995 now gets you a chance to fly a jetpack

Geometric micro-office on wheels works the angles

Study suggests breastfeeding can stifle drug-resistant bacteria in babies