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Bird-inspired drone relies on sense of touch to firmly grasp branches
September 26, 2026
| Maryna Holovnova
Researchers 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.
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.
Bentley's Torcal EV is its quickest car ever, with a polarizing design
September 26, 2026
| Abhimanyu Ghoshal
Bentley 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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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September 25, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodMassimo, a powersports and recreational vehicles manufacturer from Texas, has just created an incredibly retro, incredibly tiny pickup that looks like something straight out of the 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids' movie. And it only costs $3,000.
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September 24, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodIn a world where everyone is downsizing, including car manufacturers making their engines smaller, GM has gone the opposite way. It’s gone on to upgrade the new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 with naturally aspirated V8 small-blocks.
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