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The brain may not be a single organ after all
September 21, 2026
| Mike McRae
According to a recent investigation on mice by Stanford University researchers, there’s a case for treating parts of the brain as separate organs, each with very distinct embryological – and potentially evolutionary – origins.
Top 10 tiny houses that rethink the humble shipping container
September 20, 2026
| Adam Williams
Shipping containers aren't just for moving stuff around. With their compact dimensions and ease of transport, the metal boxes are tailor made for tiny homes. Here are 10 of the best container-based tiny houses we've seen.
Genius Kia iCamper affirms it really is the most versatile PV5 RV yet
September 21, 2026
| C.C. Weiss
When we took a look at the Wellhouse Kia iCamper, it was still under construction. Now, Wellhouse has completed the first iCamper and launched its take on all-electric PV5 van life. We'd say it's the most flexible, functional PV5 camper van yet.
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September 21, 2026E-scooter manufacturer Ausom has kicked off its September Fall Sale, with discount pricing across six models in its adult e-scooter range. Additionally, Ausom is offering New Atlas readers an exclusive extra discount of US$50 on eligible models.
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September 21, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonFellow bird nerds, it's time to reveal the winners of one the key nature photography competitions on the calendar. The Bird Photographer of the Year awards have been handed out – and the Moon and owls (plus some birds mistaken as owls) dominate.
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September 21, 2026 | Aaron TurpenThe 2026 Volvo EX30 is a small electric SUV with a big personality, to cover for a cabin designed by people who apparently looked at gauges and buttons and decided these are unnecessary extravagances.
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September 21, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalWe've featured loads of cool knives for the everyday carry community on here, but I haven't ever seen anything quite like this. It's a modular number that you can customize to handle whatever the day's going to throw at you.
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September 21, 2026 | Etiido UkoFew things are more annoying than an adhesive that won't stick. A strong contender, though, is one that refuses to let go when you no longer need it. Scientists have now created two adhesives that are super strong but can also break down on command.
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September 21, 2026Streaming libraries shift by the week, and a show you started can vanish before you finish it. Keeprix saves what you watch straight to your device. Get lifetime access to thisvideo downloader for $95.99 (reg. $159.99).
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September 21, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalSuzhou, a historic city in eastern China, has just opened up the country's latest art exhibition space – and it's a spectacle for creatives, tourists, and architecture enthusiasts alike. This is the Bjarke Ingels Groups' first completed art museum.
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September 20, 2026 | David SzondyJoby Aviation has scored a world first, completing the first-ever fully autonomous flight from sea to shining sea across the continental United States – a distance of 3,199 miles (5,148 km) – with zero control inputs from an onboard human pilot.
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September 20, 2026 | Mike McRaeAs far as our genetic library goes, the Y chromosome seems like a mere pamphlet. Just ask any cell with a pair of X chromosomes if it feels overly bothered by that trivial loss of DNA.
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September 20, 2026 | Etiido UkoThey say a drowning man is willing to grasp onto anything to stay afloat, but he would most likely think twice if you offered a titanium buoy. Yet, scientists have created a titanium structure that floats without compromising the metal’s strength.
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