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How did the ancestors of the cathedral termites, architects of some of the most remarkable structures in the animal kingdom, arrive in Australia and adapt to their new environment? You can attribute it to two things: An incredible will to survive and a lot of luck.

By using super-high pressures and temperatures to duplicate conditions at the Earth's core, scientists at the Tokyo Tech have discovered that there may be quartz crystals there that help explain how the Earth gets the power to generate its field.

​As we gear up for this year’s smartphone flagships, we expect “quick charging”, alternatively known as fast or turbo charging, to be an increasingly common feature. But what exactly is quick charging? Is it worth going out of your way to make sure your next smartphone has it?

XPrize's Water Abundance competition represents new territory for the foundation. We chatted with XPrize's head of Global Development & International Expansion Zenia Tata about the water problems facing the world, and how her team hopes to use technology to bring the stuff of life to those in need.

With its rounded rectangle build, multifaceted interface, iOS exclusivity and an aesthetic that's more "smart" than traditional watch, the Apple Watch​ is a rather distinct wearable. Here are the best alternatives if you're looking for a smartwatch with a different approach.

While the bite from a puff adder, one of Africa's deadliest snakes, can take down a rhino, the reptiles can only strike within about 5-10 cm in front of it. Researchers have discovered that the snake employs a sneaky tactic called "lingual luring" to get its prey inside that deadly sphere.

​​There are certain types of wounds that just won't heal, sometimes requiring doctors to perform a skin graft. Given that there are drawbacks to traditional grafting techniques, however, scientists recently conducted a study on a system that's designed to address those shortcomings.​

​Chances are that you already like the taste of grapes. If you're looking for another reason to eat them, though, then how about this … a recent study conducted by the University of California, Los Angeles indicates that consuming them helps protect against Alzheimer's disease.

Callaway Cars previewed its AeroWagen Corvette shooting brake way back in 2013 before the C7 Corvette had even hit the market. It took a little longer to launch than originally planned, but now the AeroWagen is here and ready to give Corvette drivers a bit of extra luggage space.

Stavatti Aerospace has thrown its hat – or Javelin – into the ring to replace the US Air Force's jet trainer fleet. Coming in the wake of two major contestants withdrawing the T-X competition, the Javelin's entry shows that the contest is still very much open.

Dubuc Motors might not be taking on the mass market, but you can add it to the list of electric upstarts. Based in Quebec, Dubuc has worked to create a modern sports car with a smart powertrain and eye-catching body. New Atlas spoke with Mario Dubuc and Mike Kakogiannakis about their project.

​Around this time last year, we featured a jaw-dropping Prestige Collection Telecaster based on an 18th century pocket watch. Fender's Yuriy Shishkov has been raiding the company's jewelry box again, this time to produce the Strat-shaped Studioliner that riffs off of a 1930s Kodak camera.