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In spite of the global push to downsize engines, Mercedes hasn't given up on the classic inline six and V8 yet. The German giant has unveiled details about its new modular family of engines, all of which are fully compatible with the latest hybrid and electric technology. ​

​Ever since Henri Becquerel noticed that certain minerals blurred photograph plates, radiation has fascinated and frightened the public. To clear away the fog in the cloud chamber, New Atlas looks at the truth about radiation in our everyday lives.

​The strength of spinach isn't only in its nutrients, but also in its ability to be hacked to function as a sensor able to detect things like explosives, according to researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

This year the tally of known near-Earth asteroids and comets passed 15,000 and more are being discovered, like asteroid 2016 VA, which buzzed our planet Wednesday just a day after it was first spotted.

Having set out a snooze-worthy pair of concepts in the leadup to SEMA, Chevrolet has finally found its mojo. The Colorado Z71 Hurley Concept has been designed with surfers in mind, and uses a clever bed liner to deal with all the wet, salty gear you could possibly throw at it.

Gensler's Shanghai Tower, the world's second-tallest building, has been declared the world's best skyscraper by information specialist Emporis in its annual skyscraper awards. The mixed use megatall skyscraper was lauded by Emporis for its elegant design and energy-efficiency.

SpaceX is hopeful it will resume launches of its Falcon 9 rocket by the end of the year as it narrows down the possible causes of the explosion​ on September 1 that destroyed the booster and its AMOS-6 satellite payload.

Honda Aircraft Company has given credence to its claim that its HondaJet is the fastest jet in its class by breaking two speed records. The records were set over two recognized courses in the US from Teterboro, New Jersey to Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Boston, Massachusetts to Palm Beach, Florida.

Escape has followed up its Vista and Vista Go with a new model based on the same basic design. Dubbed Vista Sport, it's the firm's smallest and most affordable towable dwelling to date.

MIT and NASA researchers are developing a new type of "morphing" wing that, rather than using conventional flaps, changes its shape. Made up of overlapping strips that could be assembled by small robots, resulting aircraft would be simpler to build, use less fuel, and boast improved agility.

One trait that's gone largely ignored by the A-list smartphone makers is Hi-Fi audio. LG’s end-of-year flagship, the V20, can not only deliver truly remarkable headphone sound; it also stands as a well-rounded smartphone powerhouse.

​A recent study suggested that the number of unique species on Earth is 1 trillion. Granted, the vast majority of those are microbes, but still, Digital Life's goal to make 3D scans of every kind of living animal is very ambitious.