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3D 'laser stirring' generates complex unobtainium-level alloys
July 05, 2026
| Etiido Uko
High-entropy alloys (HEAs) are metallurgy’s version of having your cake and eating it too, combining multiple elements to create unusual mixes of desirable properties. The problem is that they can be difficult to create, requiring proper mixing of the constituent elements at the atomic level.
US blocks Polestar’s future sales over China-linked car tech
July 03, 2026
| Utkarsh Sood
The tides can often change very quickly in the automotive world. That’s exactly what has happened with Polestar, which has just been banned from selling its cars in the US market by the country’s Commerce Department.
Harley-Davidson unchains visceral MY26 performance at racetrack launch
July 05, 2026
| Boris Mihailovic
Hurling 65-grand’s worth of 121-cube, full-sass, Harley CVO Street Glide ST down the main straight at a rain-lashed Sydney Motorsport Park at a shade over 124 mph is not where we expected to be in 2026, but here we are – and it's magnificent.
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Growing its lineup of compact, agile small motorhomes, Winnebago has launched the Elora/Resa. The single motorhome with two names targets first-time RVers, piling up details that make transitioning to RV life as intuitive as driving a new car.
How large does a tiny house have to get before it's no longer a tiny house? The Shoreline must be getting close, offering a spacious interior that delivers single-floor living without sacrificing comfort.
Though it only measures 368 sq ft, the Smidge punches above its weight thanks to its flexible interior layout. The tiny house includes a useful office area that doubles as a downstairs bedroom, as well as a second bedroom.
LIV RV skips common composites like fiberglass to build trailers out of welded thermoplastic. Its latest "Lightweight Innovative Vehicle" complements the wood-free unibody construction with an electric off-grid features package.
If you’re tired of improvising a stand for your phone every time you want to watch a movie on a flight, make a video call, or cook while following a recipe, a new multitool on Kickstarter might solve this problem.
We're not sure Opinel's new Néo7 Alpine knife qualifies as a full "multitool," but it does carry a few functions. The ultralight pocket knife marries Opinel's timeless simplicity with new features that make it quicker and more useful.
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July 05, 2026Windows 11 Pro is similar to Windows 11 Home, except it includes additional professional features to help you stay more productive. And even better news, you can get a lifetime license to the full Pro version for just $9.97 (reg. $199). -
July 05, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonSix years in the making, Shanghai Grand Opera House – one of China's most ambitious cultural builds – is opening its doors. The huge complex covers 1.57 million sq ft and is now the centerpiece of the arts precinct that was once home to Expo 2010. -
July 05, 2026 | Monica J. White8849’s Tank 5 is a 25-oz rugged Android phone with a 2K DLP projector, 17,600-mAh battery, night-vision camera, camping light and impressive specs, but its bulk and price may be as striking as its feature list.
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Daddy longlegs, also called harvestmen, have been documented catching and consuming living frogs larger than themselves in South American rainforests. All without the use of venom.
For decades, lung disease has been the most visible and life-threatening part of cystic fibrosis – but this isn't the whole story. Cystic fibrosis is also a gastrointestinal disease, affecting the gut and organs including the pancreas and liver.
Elevated levels of GDF15 in the peripheral blood were associated with dementia risk in a recent study, with researchers arguing the chemical could serve as a handy biomarker for future cognitive decline.
In April 2019, the Event Horizon Telescope collaboration made history with the first-ever image of a black hole – an object that, until then, had never been directly observed by humanity. Turns out that was just the beginning of breakthroughs.
A novel three-in-one medication has been put to the test in a trial of 212 heart failure patients, in an effort to find an easier and more effective way to treat the condition. The findings were just what the scientists had hoped to see.
Researchers are using a laser-based imaging technique to map these tiny particles deep within the tissues of mice without surgery. This offers a fresh perspective on how microplastics move through the body and their long-term effects on human health.
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July 05, 2026 | David SzondyGeneral Atomics has received tax-credit funding from the state of California to design and develop a new facility in San Diego to test a key fusion reactor component that will allow the reactor to create its own fuel while generating power. -
July 05, 2026 | Etiido UkoPharaohs had round-the-clock guards over their tombs. Today, some of the world’s most vital infrastructure sits on the seabed with far less attention, mostly because adequate tech doesn't exist. Researchers are now developing a permanent subsea guard. -
July 05, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalWe're coming up on a year since Beachman unveiled its beautiful '64 electric motorcycle, which was dripping in retro style. It's now set to launch the Aviator, a café racer with its own subtle design flair and essential quality-of-life upgrades. -
July 04, 2026 | Mike McRaeShould anybody trust my opinion on tiny portable power stations? That’s up to you. But when Jackery asked New Atlas to put its Explorer 1000 v2 and accompanying 100-W solar panel to the test, I saw an opportunity to take my office out into the wild. -
July 04, 2026 | Ben CoxworthWhen packing for camping trips, it's always best if you can consolidate your gear as much as possible. The FieldSpork was designed with that fact in mind, as it combines six camp kitchen gadgets in one multi-functional device. -
July 04, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalA major battle is brewing in the world of ebikes: DJI subsidiary Avinox and components manufacturer Gobao are racing to bring powerful motors with integrated automatic gearboxes to the market – and we can't wait. -
July 04, 2026 | Adam WilliamsSome tiny houses seem to prioritize portability over comfort, but the Apex takes the opposite approach. It trades mobility for a spacious single-floor layout that's closer to an apartment than a traditional tiny house.
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What does US$21,000 get you in automotive terms? Kia Soul, Chevrolet Trax, Nissan Versa, Hyundai Venue … You see a trend there, right? None of those cars is electric, and none of them are flagships by any stretch. The bZ7 is all that and more!
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark eye drop that uses a combined dose of medication to restore age-related near-sightedness, without the need for surgery, for longer than anything else on the market – and with fewer side effects.
Fumbling with bindings is nobody's idea of a good time, especially in the cold and the snow. That's why snowboarder Brendan Walker created the Machina MagIC Ride System, which replaces traditional snowboard bindings with magnets.
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.
Despite its critics and moves toward electrification, the internal combustion engine is not yet dead. Though its design for passenger vehicles may have begun to reach its apex with Mazda’s Skyactiv designs.
The word "flying car" immediately puts visions of "The World of Tomorrow" in my head; retro-looking flashy contraptions. If you were to ask Dezső Molnár what his vision of a flying car looked like, he'd simply show you the one he's building now.
For nearly a century, a strange band of 5,200 holes carved into a hillside has defied explanation. Stretching for nearly a mile along the edge of the Pisco Valley, Monte Serpe – "serpent mountain" – may have finally revealed its secrets to scientists.
In the South China Sea, the aqua-colored waters of an expansive shallow reef platform suddenly gives way to a near vertical shaft of vast darkness – an ocean sinkhole almost entirely devoid of oxygen and, in turn, marine life as we know it.