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Single-level tiny house creates spacious cottage living on wheels
September 26, 2026
| Adam Williams
This spacious park model "tiny house" really isn't so tiny. Instead, it provides an experience closer to a small cottage on wheels, with a large porch and an open, light-filled interior arranged entirely on one level.
Man down: Vale the mighty Joe Salas, a colleague and a brother
September 24, 2026
| Loz Blain
Friends, I write today with tragic news. A treasured member of the New Atlas team has passed away, and it falls to me to pay some small tribute to a wonderful colleague and a close friend, Joe Salas.
3D-printed Martian mud homes look critical for life beyond Earth
September 26, 2026
| Etiido Uko
Humankind's colonization of Mars is approaching, and with it will come self-sustaining biospheres, autonomous rovers, and, perhaps, mud houses. Scientists have created a recipe for 3D-printing houses on Mars using Martian sand, yeast, and gelatin.
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The new high-roofed Ford Nugget Twin has officially launched to give buyers a new winter-ready camper van option with four solid walls, space for four people and AWD. The very same roof will soon be available for the Volkswagen T7, as well.
A spinoff of the Olight flashlight brand, Oknife introduces the MK 3-in-1 tool. It relies on the underlying expertise of both brands to offer a combination tiny, multi-beam magnetic flashlight and streamlined pocket knife with blade and multi-driver.
Honda seems to believe its next frontier is building high-tech recreational vehicles. It's just shown off a concept for an electric mountain bike that's nearing production – and it looks pretty sick.
When we last covered an FCB (short for Fang Cheng Bao) car, it was the 1,430-mile (2.300-km) PHEV SUV crossover. And that was just last month. Now, FCB has launched its very first sedan in the form of the Formula S. And it’s coming for the Tesla Model 3.
That’s no Corvette you’re seeing. That's the LA1, the latest car from Mitsuoka, one of Japan’s most recognized automakers. It’s actually based on the Miata, but it comes dressed as a Corvette, proving that a modern roadster can still be retro.
Nearly two years ago, we looked at the Brio Kitchen Box. We hadn't heard much about it since, but that could be because it's been rebranded the Chuk Box. Happily, the kitchen box still brings the same stackable portability and modular performance.
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September 26, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaResearchers continue to draw inspiration from the animal world for their projects. This new drone can land on a tree branch just like a bird. Equipped with special tactile sensors, it can literally feel its way to a safe landing. -
September 26, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalBentley revealed back in July that it was working on its first electric car, and you can finally get a good look at the thing. The Torcal SUV features a fastback profile and a radically different front fascia than other vehicles from the stable. -
September 25, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalIf you're a wealthy automotive enthusiast who enjoys their time in Miami, this might be your next preferred parking spot. Bugatti Residences Miami will feature 183 luxury apartments on the Miami River waterfront, and is launching next year. -
September 25, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalSaudi Arabia has been quietly building an electric vehicle brand for the last four years, and it's just revealed the first cars from its portfolio. Take a look at the striking Ceer Exobot sedan and SUV. -
September 25, 2026 | C.C. WeissLike something of a squarer Dutch answer to the ageless Airstream, Lume emerged in 2018. Its latest trailer launch introduces a number of firsts for the brand, inviting campers to enjoy loads of fresh air with a slide-out kitchen and pop-up roof. -
September 25, 2026 | Ben CoxworthThere's no denying that cargo trailers are great for transporting your stuff, but they do occupy a lot of garage space. The Faltos trailer offers a solution to that problem, as you can just fold the thing up like an accordion between uses. -
September 25, 2026 | Omar KardoudiBye Aerospace's eFlyer 2, a fully electric two-seat trainer, just completed its first test flight. The company says the aircraft could cut flight-training costs by as much as 80% compared to conventional trainers. -
September 25, 2026 | Malcolm AzaniaAccording to CircuitMess, we don’t understand how smartphones work because we can’t repair them or even see their components. So, how would our relationship with them change if we built them ourselves? -
September 25, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalResearchers in Germany have developed a system for fabricating wood-based floor slabs that replace traditional reinforced concrete slabs in construction. They're impressively strong, and use only a third of the concrete needed in conventional slabs. -
September 25, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThough it's not quite a bona fide glass house, this tiny house comes pretty close. It features huge amount of glazing, providing an open and light-filled interior that's arranged entirely on one floor.
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In a demonstration not so much of marksmanship but more of the advantages of microwaves, an Epirus Leonidas directed energy, high-power microwave (HPM) anti-drone weapon has knocked 49 Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAV) out of the air with one shot.
Huawei's latest piece of gear is wild. The MateBook Fold Ultimate Design looks like a 13-inch laptop on the outside, until you open it to reveal an 18-inch foldable screen that's just 7.3 mm thick. For reference, an iPhone 16 has a depth of 7.8 mm.
Dragon Tiny Homes' Fairfax model is one of the most affordable tiny houses on the market. With a length of just 16 ft, it won't suit a large family, but it could be a good fit for a vacation home, or as a guest house.
Bangkok-based RV and truck accessories builder Carryboy has teamed with Chinese auto badge Farizon to create one of the most compelling electric camper vans the world over. It invites campers in through a wide entry and ensures they live comfy.
It may surprise some to learn that Polaris has a serious research, development, and testing facility. I got a full tour of the place, along with a dedicated test track that I got to use later.
Bürstner has teased some impressive new vehicle debuts ahead of the world's largest RV show. Among them, the Signature series subtly deletes the division between camper van and motorhome with a sleek, semi-integrated body and transformable interior.
How did a guitar that failed to grab its intended market – the market it was literally named after – end up becoming the instrument of choice across surf-rock, post-punk, new wave, power pop, shoegaze and more?
The dream of the ancient alchemists may come true as Marathon Fusion announces that its tokamak fusion reactor technology can turn common mercury into gold as a byproduct of fusion operations in quantities that would make Auric Goldfinger blush.