New Atlas

New Atlas has been celebrating innovation and human endeavor since our first website launched on March 1, 2002. Since then we’ve produced more than 50,000 articles covering advances in technology, science, transportation, architecture, design, and many other disciplines.

Sleep

Bright lights, big city: The health risk posed by artificial light outside

November 20, 2024

New York might be known as the city that never sleeps, but it turns out there's a lot less shuteye happening in smaller urban areas across the globe. And it's not because of nightlife, but artificial light emitted from buildings and infrastructure.
Body & Mind

How aged cells in one organ can cause a cascade of organ failure

November 20, 2024

Researchers have discovered that the accumulation of aged and failing cells in one diseased organ can cause the failure of multiple healthy organs. The findings have opened the door to preventing multi-organ – or even age-related – disease.
Deals

Santa doesn’t need encryption, but you do — get a portable VPN router

November 20, 2024

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Architecture

Striking bookstore offers breathtaking views over Nujiang Grand Canyon

November 20, 2024

Situated in Yangpo Village atop the Gaoligong Mountains, the Nujiang Grand Canyon Bookstore blends contemporary architecture with nature. Offering panoramic views of the Nujiang River, the innovative project connects modern design with local heritage.
Sponsored Content

AWOL Vision Laser Projector & Surround Sound System Redefine Home Theater

November 20, 2024

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Motorcycles

Unsuspecting Royal Enfield gets retro-Americana makeover

November 20, 2024

Royal Enfield knows a thing or two about creating retro classics but a drag bike? That’s a stretch. Oregon-based ICON Motosports has created a custom café racer based on the Shotgun 650 that’ll turn heads again and again.
Marine

Automated mooring system could replace dock workers by sucking up to ships

November 20, 2024

Although autonomous, uncrewed ships are now being trialled, those vessels still need human workers to moor them when they come into port. That could soon change, however, thanks to a new automated suction-based mooring system.
Technology

One of the world's cruelest delicacies gets a guilt-free makeover

November 20, 2024

Australian food company Vow is working on lab-grown foie gras that not only takes the cruelty out of producing it, but also aims to make a distinctively tastier version. You can now sample it in select restaurants in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Architecture

Saudi Arabia sows seeds for massive desert stadium

November 20, 2024

The incredible rate of construction in Saudi Arabia shows no sign of slowing. A new stadium, which is designed to resemble a seed germinating in the desert, has been revealed for Riyadh and will be one of the world's largest once complete.
Deals

Black Friday arrived early! Upgrade your PC with Windows 11 Pro for $18

November 19, 2024

TL;DR: There's no need to wait for Black Friday—a lifetime download of Windows 11 Pro is now only $17.97 (reg. $199) through December 1.