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'Zero-emission' aluminum production switches up the chemical equation
November 15, 2026
| Etiido Uko
Aluminum, once worth more than gold, is now the world's second-most used metal. Yet its carbon-emitting production process has remained the same for 140 years. Researchers say they have developed a new zero-emission aluminum production process.
Volkswagen mini-camper van is the most stylish tiny RV of its kind
November 12, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
Camper conversion shop Bodans takes the Caddy, Volkswagen's smallest van, and carves out a simple-but-elegant pop-up interior that's much more inviting than average. It's a cushy studio apartment on wheels in which you'll be happy to spend time.
Two new Fender guitars honor George Harrison and... The other Sir Paul
November 15, 2026
| Barry Divola
Fender has celebrated its 80th anniversary in Tokyo with the launch of collaborations with Sir Paul Smith and George Harrison’s estate. We were on the ground to witness the unveiling of the Made in Japan tele and the Dark Horse strat.
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November 15, 2026A laptop makes a great gift, but new ones can cost well over $1,000. This refurbished MacBook Air is a great match for students or remote workers, and it’s on sale for $234.97 (reg. $1,199). -
November 15, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThis XL tiny house offers a comfortable living experience on wheels with fewer compromises than you'd expect. It features a roomy interior with a well-equipped kitchen and is fronted by a nice large porch. -
November 15, 2026 | David SzondyNaval drone warfare reached a historic milestone as four strike drones were launched from the deck of the supercarrier HMS Queen Elizabeth as part of an exercise demonstrating how uncrewed combat aircraft can operate alongside fighter jets and other assets. -
November 15, 2026 | Ben CoxworthSuppose you wanted a drone that could hover in place like a quadcopter, but that didn't go through batteries nearly as quickly. If you did, you might like Floaty, a "flying robot" that uses moveable wings to ride updrafts. -
November 14, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodWhat if you could go ride off-road without an adventure motorcycle? What if, instead of straddling a tall, intimidating dual-sport, you could do it on a scooter? Yamaha appears to be entertaining exactly that idea with its new RW700 and RW350 scoots.
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The roof of this tiny house does more than just keep the rain out: it also doubles as a terrace. Inside, the home features a clever space-saving interior layout that sleeps up to six people.
The X8 triple-expander wasn't the only all-new telescopic camper French innovator Beauer introduced this year. In its big lineup reshuffle, it also fully reshaped the future of its six-sleeper caravan. The all-new X6 breaks out of the curvaceous mold the brand has used exclusively for its trailers in the past, becoming a smoothed-corner cuboid built to maximize internal space. And it might just be the nicest overall Beauer design yet.
There’s no denying Vespas have practically cornered the retro-chic market, but their price tag isn't exactly pocket change. But there’s good news: there are several alternatives that borrow from its design playbook without asking you to cough up the premium.
Skyways' Skyreach hybrid VTOL takes off like a drone, cruises like a plane and burns jet fuel to stay up for more than 18 hours, delivering parts to offshore rigs and remote sites with with no pilot at the controls.
In what is both the end of a 74-year career and a new lease on life, the SS United States, the world's fastest transatlantic liner, has been scuttled off the coast of the Florida Panhandle to become the world's largest artificial reef.
From Austria’s alpine foothills comes the extraordinary four-wheel-drive KTM X-Bow Arrow rally machine – with a 330-hp Audi turbo powertrain bolted into a brutal Dakar-spec chassis.
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November 14, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallUS commercial vehicle manufacturers got a blunt lesson in how far they lag behind the rest of the world when a new French delivery van, virtually unknown outside Europe, is introduced with sophisticated software-defined architecture and 800-V electrics. -
November 14, 2026 | David SzondyThe FAA is fast-forwarding the American air traffic control system into the 21st century as it begins a massive modernization program to replace legacy computer systems so old that they depend on 3.5-in floppy disks and vintage programming to operate. -
November 14, 2026 | Omar KardoudiMaxwell's M1 Hybrid amphibian pairs electric motors and small diesel engines on the same propellers, saving its battery for hauling a ton of cargo off the water, then flying on engine power to islands and disaster zones with no runway in sight. -
November 14, 2026 | Adam WilliamsWith its timber-clad exterior, clean lines, and open layout, the Kodiak offers a modern take on mountain lodge living. The tiny house is arranged on one floor and includes a downstairs bedroom, along with a comfortable living area. -
November 14, 2026 | Loz BlainIt's only taken 72 years, but Fender has finally, comprehensively solved the biggest problem with its most iconic electric guitar: the amount of unwanted noise it makes.
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Researchers have used Fitbit data to train a machine learning algorithm to accurately predict mood swings associated with bipolar disorder. It opens the door to using a personalized algorithm to drive treatment of the life-impacting condition.
If we're to celebrate all forms of human endeavor here at New Atlas, then I don't want to go a minute longer without featuring this 25-year-old London polymathematical wunderkind who seems to be pushing against every boundary of music, all at once.
Astronomers have detected a really bizarre radio signal from space that repeats every hour, cycling through three different states. While they have some ideas about its origin it can’t be explained by our current understanding of physics.
An innovative new combustion engine eliminates half the guts of a traditional engine, and uses a fascinating internally rotating piston and sleeve arrangement, making it lighter, simpler and more efficient while still making strong power and torque.
Looking forward to a future where laser beams replace power lines, DAPRA's Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) program has set new records for transmitting more power wirelessly over longer distances.
Researchers have discovered the mechanism linking the overconsumption of red meat with colorectal cancer, as well as identifying a means of interfering with the mechanism as a new treatment strategy for this kind of cancer.
A novel study testing the effects of caffeine on the human brain found daily consumption can significantly reduce the volume of one's gray matter. Whether this is a good or bad thing is unclear but that daily cup of coffee is certainly doing something.
Frank Stephenson has had a dream career in automotive design, bringing cars like BMW X5, Mini Cooper, McLaren P1– and now the Lilium flying car – to life.