New AtlasStoryboardWatch: Kickstarting a 1,700cc single-cylinder chopper ain't easyCurated byNew AtlasBased on a Wright R-975 Whirlwind radial engine, the Hackel-Wright Chopper is unlike any motorcycle you've seen before. It borrows components from Harley and Toyota and is built by a guy named Al Hackel.
New AtlasStoryboardSemi-cube camper is the budget mini-RV that's not quite as it seemsCurated byNew AtlasA bit inside the box, a bit outside, the Maxvan Access camper is like no other. Maxvan pushes out the driver-side wall to create a split-bodied camper van with spacious, open floor plan further enhanced by a Murphy bed and hideaway bathroom.
New AtlasStoryboardNew Ford micro-camper exceeds the Nugget in tiny camping efficiency Curated byNew AtlasThe tiniest motorized camper we saw at this year's Düsseldorf Caravan Salon is a slick, stealthy micro-camper built on Ford's smallest van. No, not the Transit Connect, but the Transit Courier, an even smaller van that looks like a small crossover.
New AtlasStoryboardInsulin-free life for diabetics closer after successful cell pouch trialCurated byNew AtlasImplanting a pouch of pancreas cells under the skin of type 1 diabetics has enabled them to live without insulin injections for years according to the results of a clinical trial. It’s a big step towards a functional cure for the disease.
New AtlasStoryboardNot-so-tiny house sleeps six people in spacious apartment-like layoutCurated byNew AtlasThough the flexibility of a tiny house appeals to a lot of people, not everyone is cut out for downsizing. The Ventura Park Model Tiny Home offers life on wheels with a spacious apartment-like layout that sleeps up to six people.
New AtlasStoryboardEnormous skyscraper confirmed as world's next second-tallest buildingCurated byNew AtlasBack in January, plans were revealed for a skyscraper in Dubai that could potentially become the world's new second-tallest building. Now it's definitely going forward, and the massive tower will soar to an impressive height of 2,378 ft.
New AtlasStoryboardStrongman's muscles reveal the secrets of his super-strengthCurated byNew AtlasExamining the muscles of Eddie Hall, a British strongman and deadlift champion, has given researchers greater insight into muscle strength, which could inform athletic performance, injury prevention, and healthy aging – giving hope to even the non-athletic among us.
New AtlasStoryboardColossal 20-MW wind turbine is the largest on the planet (for now)Curated byNew AtlasMingyang Smart Energy said last week that it's installed “the world’s largest single-capacity offshore wind turbine” in a project in Hainan, China. The turbine delivers a power output of up to 20 MW, besting its previous 18 MW model from 2023.
New AtlasStoryboardBlade multitool packs something unusual in its arsenalCurated byNew AtlasThe Blade Shadow is the latest in a seemingly never-ending stream of multitools that impress with the number of functions crammed into a pocket-friendly form factor. And this one packs a tool you don’t usually see in a multitool.
New AtlasStoryboardGenius Mercedes Sprinter "motorhome van" aims to be camping GoldilocksCurated byNew AtlasWhat do you do if you find a 6-meter Mercedes Sprinter too small for your camper van but a 7-meter too large? If you're Malibu, you tack on a little extra Sprinter to create a camper van that sizes right in the middle, just how you like it.
New AtlasStoryboardSamsung puts the TV on notice with premium 4K UST projectorsCurated byNew AtlasIf you love movies but don't want a massive TV dominating your living space, an ultra-short-throw projector could be a good option. Samsung has added two models to its Premiere line of premium screen fillers, offering 4K visuals and immersive sound.
New AtlasStoryboardSimple technique removes over 98% of nanoplastic particles from waterCurated byNew AtlasResearchers have developed a relatively simple and safe method that allows over 98% of nanoplastic particles in water to easily be scraped off the top.
New AtlasStoryboardNew Ford Nugget camper vans make van life even tastierCurated byNew AtlasFord fully updated its Nugget camper van series around the 2nd-gen Transit Custom a year ago. Now it's growing the family with some new additions.
New AtlasStoryboardBrain found to store three copies of every memoryCurated byNew AtlasLike a computer system with built-in redundancies, a study has revealed that brains use three different sets of neurons to store a single memory.
New AtlasStoryboardOla's Roadster e-motorcycles deliver over 120 mph for less than $3,000Curated byNew AtlasIndian company Ola Electric has provided specs for its Roadsters family e-motocycles, which boast a range of up to 579 km (360 miles) and a top speed of 194 km/h (121 mph).
New AtlasStoryboardDawn Aerospace spaceplane prototype hits transonic speedsCurated byNew AtlasAerospace startup Dawn Aerospace has made a major advance in its push to create a highly reusable spaceplane, its latest test flight reaching transonic speeds of Mach 0.92.
New AtlasStoryboardNew world's tallest timber skyscraper planned for the USACurated byNew AtlasResidents of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, may soon get the opportunity to live in the world's new tallest wooden skyscraper.
New AtlasStoryboardPedal-by-wire cargo cycle hauls 1,000 pounds like a mini HD truckCurated byNew AtlasLooking like a cross between a pedaled dump truck and modern motor carriage, the new Intelectra is a muscular e-cargo mover for cities.
New AtlasStoryboardSpacious tiny house is fit for a family of fourCurated byNew AtlasThe GrandHaus, by Häuslein Tiny House Co., features a spacious and well-designed interior layout that's suitable for a family of four. Lots of optional upgrades are available, including full off-the-grid functionality.
New AtlasStoryboardFirst officially approved Gen IV nuclear reactor in the US breaks groundCurated byNew AtlasKairos Power has broken ground at Oak Ridge on the first officially approved Generation IV reactor ever in the US and the first non-light-water reactor in 50 years.
New AtlasStoryboardMobile factory makes Lego-style mortarless building bricks from rubbleCurated byNew AtlasThis mobile manufacturing machine turns rubble from destroyed buildings into bricks – bricks which can be stacked and joined together Lego-style to form mortarless structures. Years in the making, the first mobile brick factory is headed to Ukraine.
New AtlasStoryboard'Active pillow' silently adjusts your head to stop snoringCurated byNew AtlasThis extraordinary active pillow is designed to detect snoring and actually do something about it – repositioning your head until you breathe easier, without waking you up. Yes, we've officially entered the age of the AI pillow.
New AtlasStoryboardHammerhead micro-camper packs velvety luxury in a battle-ready shellCurated byNew AtlasOne of the more interesting teardrop-sized camping trailers out there, the Goliath G-47 is a towable juxtaposition that pairs a rugged, Raptor-coated exterior with a cozy living concept that has a flip-up rainfall shower and swing-out grill.
New AtlasStoryboardOne-dose nasal spray clears toxic Alzheimer's proteins to improve memoryCurated byNew AtlasOne dose of a new treatment, delivered by nasal spray, clears away build-ups of the toxic tau protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease from inside brain cells, improving memory, according to new research. It paves the way for new treatments for the debilitating disease.
New AtlasStoryboardWeight-loss power of oats naturally mimics popular obesity drugsCurated byNew AtlasNot all fiber is created equal, and one particular type – which is most highly concentrated in common breakfast oats – may trigger the same beneficial metabolic functions that GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic do, without the price tag or side-effects.
New AtlasStoryboardHair-loss hope: Natural sugar stimulates significant regrowthCurated byNew AtlasIn good news for nearly half the world's men, scientists have found that a naturally occurring sugar in humans and animals can be harnessed as a an effective topical gel for baldness. It sets it up as an inexpensive and safer alternative to minoxidil.
New AtlasStoryboardBrilliantly overbuilt panoramic pod camper creeps out of the Outback Curated byNew AtlasThe On The Move Crossfire was once just a basic hybrid caravan, but this year the company has revived it into a unique towable panorama. The 2024 Crossfire 4.7 packs a highly livable floor plan with extra-comfy dining lounge, bathroom and 2 kitchens.
New AtlasStoryboardSolar-powered micro house doesn't skimp on home comfortsCurated byNew AtlasThe Cosmic One is a prefabricated micro house that can serve as an accessory dwelling unit, a tiny house, or even a family home. It receives power from solar panels and features a compact interior that doesn't skimp on the home comforts.
New AtlasStoryboardWorld's fastest brick-laying construction robot lands on American shoresCurated byNew AtlasA robotic truck equipped with a mighty telescopic boom arm has just journeyed from Australia to Florida. Now the construction robot will get busy churning out up to 10 houses in a bid to become the employee of choice for building entire communities.
New AtlasStoryboardDiabetes-reversing drug boosts insulin-producing cells by 700%Curated byNew AtlasPeople living with diabetes might have a new hope. Scientists have tested a new drug therapy in diabetic mice, and found that it boosted insulin-producing cells by 700% over three months, effectively reversing their disease.
