https://newatlas.com/military/lockheed-martin-mass-producible-hypersonic-missiles/ 2026-06-26T20:03:00-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/398f841/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1338x863+0+0/resize/1338x863!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F99%2Fcc%2F435d629d491da648893182fc6c07%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-25-204337.jpg Artist's concept of a glider hypersonic missile https://newatlas.com/technology/electronic-nose-detect-spoiled-food-allergens/ 2026-06-26T08:11:29-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/489beec/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2924x1462+0+0/resize/1440x720!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F06%2Fe0%2F9e32a5ab40efbb66b1407bc55b3c%2Fdevice-and-record.jpg The electronic nose contains 16 different gas sensors (small circles in the center, at left) – it records the reactions of the unique material in each sensor and, using a machine learning model, learns which set of reactions are associated with a specific food or scent (right) https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/359f2c4/2147483647/strip/false/crop/8256x5504+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F9a%2F4f%2Fcab7de4e45a0a61545d33f83ac46%2Fjune12finals-8.jpg The electronic nose could one day be standard equipment in "smart" refrigerators https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/358ec58/2147483647/strip/false/crop/7710x5140+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F6f%2F5d%2F759af0614dc29d720b66efb0c964%2Fjune12finals-10.jpg Carla Bassil and her prototype electronic nose https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/c4479f8/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1024x1024+0+0/resize/1024x1024!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fef%2F53%2F3cc95e8b43f88786589a4554792c%2Fjune12finals-16-bncrop-1024x1024.jpg Bassil has created a portable version of the nose that can be controlled with an iPhone app https://newatlas.com/medical-ai/midjourney-full-body-scan-spa-ai/ 2026-06-26T04:17:00-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/3f6af86/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1816x1218+0+0/resize/1440x966!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ff2%2F39%2F39e96da84a5594fcbe8332d00240%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-21-at-10-28-23-pm.png What the spa is expected to look like, including body-scanner platform positioned over a pool of water https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/16be92c/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2140x744+0+0/resize/1440x501!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ff2%2F13%2F628fa1e248f38cd6fc303a44071f%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-21-at-10-27-10-pm.png An example of the scan data expected to be gathered https://newatlas.com/aircraft/toyota-skydrive-evtol-air-taxi-speed-test/ 2026-06-26T06:07:59-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/b5879e1/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2560x1440+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F5f%2F62%2F2f61f1954730832a6c3a5c1cf1fa%2F260622-%E9%AB%98%E9%80%9F%E9%A3%9B%E8%A1%8C-%E3%83%97%E3%83%AC%E3%82%B9%E3%83%AA%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9%E7%94%A8%E7%94%BB%E5%83%8F-final-%E6%96%87%E5%AD%97%E7%84%A1%E3%81%97-scaled.jpg Stable flight at 100 km/h confirms SkyDrive's design predictions hold in the real world https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/06cafbf/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1178x376+0+0/resize/1178x376!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fcc%2Fe9%2F4cd3c7dc4c98bd02b28e113ce7cd%2Ftesting-and-verification.jpg A 2028 commercial debut is the goal, but the regulatory race is just beginning https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/ed7daeb/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2560x1440+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F4f%2F68%2F9a916b7843d48218da7d50002ace%2F250214-%E3%83%93%E3%83%A5%E3%83%BC%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AB%E3%83%83%E3%83%88-1-pc-2560-1440-%E9%9B%BB%E7%B7%9A%E5%89%8A%E9%99%A4-pc.jpg Twelve independent rotors give the SD-05 redundancy and flexibility no fixed wing can match https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/8d419fd/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2560x1475+0+0/resize/1440x830!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F1b%2Fd9%2Fbd71ebc3406db702e095fa03ef39%2F3-sd-05-on-a-vertiport-skydrive-scaled.jpg The SD-05 is built for the city – short, frequent hops that ground transport can't match https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/0e96146/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2560x1475+0+0/resize/1440x830!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F31%2F74%2Ffe907d6142309225104e97bd5d2f%2F4-sd-05-landing-skydrive-scaled.jpg More test flights lie ahead as SkyDrive builds the data regulators need to certify the SD-05 https://newatlas.com/automotive/amble-one-ev/ 2026-06-26T00:09:53-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/5b26e00/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3903x2195+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fe4%2Fff%2Fa9b6e89f48c09a903dad83665587%2F240701-amble-iii0547.jpg The Amble One easily looks like it's ready for 100% fun https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/771b78c/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3713x2089+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fb1%2Fad%2F3274ea0e4050abf66d4a0d5e8387%2F240701-amble-iiii0101-1.jpg To my knowledge, it does not come with surfboards https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/1e38843/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3721x2093+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F85%2F2e%2F4bb5b6c1467ba47fd46845e1ad13%2F240701-amble-iiii0132-1.jpg Amble's minimalistic design appeals to the utilitarian in me https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/a47a643/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3619x2036+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F34%2Fd8%2F1b86cb84454994b803549af3ad8b%2F240701-amble0188.jpg The One's seats fold flat to give you more cargo room, if needed https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/0577834/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3629x2041+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F67%2F90%2F110a616b48768918ceb5a27c399e%2F240701-amble0637.jpg Amble's 28-inch rubbers look more capable than the 25% grades the One is able to do. Granted, 25% is a decent slope https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/622f377/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3518x1979+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F6d%2F55%2F78950df54bee97550b8c3d43d77b%2F240701-amble0675.jpg Just enough storage room for your clubs on the back https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/61dd518/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3543x2362+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F88%2Fa9%2Ff925e62845f8bbf71a3c46de9399%2F260603-amble-urban-015.jpg At least there's a wind screen. 40 mph isn't all that fast, but bug strikes will still sting your cheeks at that speed https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/ad6d5c2/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3523x2349+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fd8%2F1e%2F55c1f9b64c2ca70d56fd489623cf%2F260603-amble-urban-045.jpg I bet the One totally conquered those speed bumps with no problem https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/df77634/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2376x1338+0+0/resize/1440x811!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F08%2F3d%2F6faf28614928864b8022a137c1f7%2Fambl-2009.png The dash-basket is actually pretty cool https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/7929d99/2147483647/strip/false/crop/10004x8003+0+0/resize/1440x1152!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F30%2F3e%2Fae71466c4a9daf72874e9b534809%2Famble-0048.jpg Amble accents the aluminum chassis with marine canvas and cork ... stuff that does well in the blazing sun https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/48b3dd8/2147483647/strip/false/crop/8120x10149+0+0/resize/1152x1440!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fcb%2Fe1%2F2f4162d048d0a596c4bffc97c5f9%2Famble-0052.jpg Amble's modular design can also accommodate doors, or at least more canvas siding 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The compact T1 is perfect for small studio desks, and for craft fairs with tight quarters for your stuff https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/278d9ee/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1200x3600+0+0/resize/480x1440!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F71%2F03%2F21b6db634e58b1caaf6e33dc267d%2Fthe-t1-can-engrave-designs-on-leather-wood-fabric-coated-acrylic-and-more.jpg The T1 can engrave designs on leather, wood, fabric, coated acrylic, and more https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/f019d66/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1200x675+0+0/resize/1200x675!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F5c%2F68%2Fc40c7f87432ea02153f3017ad48c%2Fthe-t1s-versatility-and-low-price-make-it-a-great-choice-to-get-started-experimenting-with-laser-engraving.jpg The T1's versatility and affordability make it a great choice to get started experimenting with laser engraving https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/dd05bc5/2147483647/strip/false/crop/680x382+0+0/resize/680x382!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F65%2F86%2F7fff07ee4fa3b9347d9035f8250d%2Fyou-can-use-the-t1-on-angled-and-vertical-surfaces-too.gif You can use the T1 on angled and vertical surfaces too https://newatlas.com/ai-humanoids/luxury-hotel-staffed-robots-shenzhong/ 2026-06-26T03:03:00-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/d791354/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2688x1792+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F86%2F1b%2Fb822e1324d00bc944ed14d7f448d%2Fdepositphotos-869110636-xl.jpg Robots will be tasked with running an entire hotel, with trials starting in a few months https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/84c0d87/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2016x992+0+0/resize/1440x709!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F4e%2F4c%2F7511f38e45298b1a23b9f1530c6d%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-26-at-1-20-53-pm.png A few of the models to be deployed to the Artificial West Island hotel, on show at the Shenzhen launch https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/502ab90/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2028x1414+0+0/resize/1440x1004!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fac%2Fea%2F2df877ad416c93ab801214779041%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-26-at-2-49-39-pm.png Artificial West Island https://newatlas.com/knives-multitools/ti-trailblazer-compass-multitool/ 2026-06-26T16:52:06-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/56f176e/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1884x1256+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F9a%2Ff7%2F7b0909054be98accdd99a5a0eb8a%2F1-2.jpeg The Ti-Trailblazer is currently on Kickstarter https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/fe23a58/2147483647/strip/false/crop/942x628+0+0/resize/942x628!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fc2%2Fd5%2Faa8f6a1548b8a5b3d679804f1a47%2F2.jpeg The Ti-Trailblazer doing some bit-driving https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/0cf2885/2147483647/strip/false/crop/942x628+0+0/resize/942x628!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fab%2Fd1%2Fcb6ba3714c7f900f0313c3ca2b07%2F4-1.jpeg The magnifying glass in use https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/65019ea/2147483647/strip/false/crop/942x628+0+0/resize/942x628!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F73%2Fc2%2F5f0fb4904b9f83920147018726ba%2F4.jpeg The bottle opener in use https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/4a448cb/2147483647/strip/false/crop/942x628+0+0/resize/942x628!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F3d%2F8d%2Fd558b932481bbf5b3d7278f9b27b%2F5.jpeg A closer look at the compass itself https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/95872e1/2147483647/strip/false/crop/942x628+0+0/resize/942x628!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fb1%2Fa4%2Fbbdfb16b40938ef404d36a3810d9%2F1.jpeg The Ti-Trailblazer in sawing action https://newatlas.com/automotive/ford-gt40-restomod/ 2026-06-26T02:39:31-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/3a5c438/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1921x1080+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F22%2F22%2Fcdd1b68640d7bbc4ce6e63ad250e%2Fcontact-hero.jpg The GT MkII is a GT40-inspired restomod https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/9d52d6c/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1920x1080+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F84%2Fca%2F01744ad64ddd83a55e02d1c90e2f%2Fmodel-gt-mkii.jpg The GT MkII is limited to just 40 units https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/8b36d96/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1920x1080+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fb1%2F2e%2F0e3ae28646eb93654a67476c74b1%2Fgallery-slide-2.jpg The GT MkII comes powered by a 4.2-liter V8 twin-supercharged engine https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/1331a22/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1920x1080+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F3e%2F33%2F0607c38b4ad0a337beb4b8f23a74%2Fgallery-slide-5.jpg Do you see an Audi R8 in there? https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/4f5a56b/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1920x1080+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F0c%2F7f%2Fc3ef6e524e44be0f6b1c1257b350%2Fgallery-slide-1.jpg The GT MkII produces 800 hp and a peak torque of 649 lb-ft (880 Nm) https://newatlas.com/sponsored-content/hi3d-turns-ai-models-into-ready-to-print-3d-objects/ 2026-06-25T20:30:34-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/15b51ee/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1280x876+0+0/resize/1280x876!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F13%2F03%2Fbe14edbb47cba1c23ff1a9cb0c6f%2Fp1.png https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/70f0ef0/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1672x941+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F60%2Fcb%2Fce57e8a143549d35f9ce5df57fe0%2Fp2.png 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expedition RVs https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/b6cf239/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3344x3457+0+0/resize/1393x1440!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F88%2F92%2F806398ee497da79548a708cab9d4%2Floft-launch-hi-res-8.jpg Rossmönster integrates an auxiliary light bar into the front of its composite alcove https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/dfda66a/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5992x3995+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F2b%2F0e%2F771879074dbf8d85150c40143ff4%2Floft-launch-hi-res-11.jpg Rossmönster explores vacuum-infusion molding with the all-new Loft B+ motorhome https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/e323d7b/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5724x3816+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fb1%2Fa6%2F512b61144b6a8e94444b0d5020c5%2Floft-launch-hi-res-16.jpg Rossmönster has angled the rear underbody to improve departure angle 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https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/182a50f/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5955x3970+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F44%2Fad%2Fadc53295470790474e8b44d1132e%2Floft-launch-hi-res-58.jpg The Loft isn't as rugged as Rossmönster's expedition trucks, but its Sprinter AWD base is plenty capable of getting adventurers off the beaten path https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/a176ef1/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5987x3991+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fc6%2F04%2Fd962f0fa4bc9ad94aa32f2b8d63e%2Floft-launch-hi-res-60.jpg The Loft interior https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/781bf41/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5953x3969+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fef%2Fdb%2Ff169201443d68e875e85244e7ec7%2Floft-launch-hi-res-63.jpg If there are only two people sleeping aboard, they can lower the lift-away bed all the way down 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"Rain Room" bathroom is meant to double as a mudroom – but looks too nice to use for dirty shoes https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/bdb5a9d/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5858x3905+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F98%2F12%2F644908824f97b0721034a447cb37%2Floft-launch-hi-res-81.jpg Bathroom door closed https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/807863f/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5986x3991+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F2b%2Fa1%2Fc3dea08c4bf58f7bf602b7453f8d%2Floft-launch-hi-res-85.jpg Dinette with adjustable, removable table https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/2807e1b/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5995x3997+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F9e%2Fe0%2F12cb8496475db4dfd4ca7cce50ef%2Floft-launch-hi-res-88.jpg The Loft kitchen includes a large rectangular sink, dual-place induction cooktop, 130-L fridge/freezer and 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https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/af40d77/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1116x767+0+0/resize/1116x767!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F3f%2F4b%2F98d331ef42e9a1e6b7f5c38c4038%2F1782171016409.jpeg Rossmönster explores new ground with the Sprinter AWD Loft B+ camper van https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/f142f14/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1076x953+0+0/resize/1076x953!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ff2%2Fcb%2F6eaa111e401386ffc1c79fd01f22%2F641745307-18424594273187590-521396665975215211-n.jpg The new Loft serves as a smoother, vacuum-infused alternative to the $309K sharp-brimmed Havn Rossmönster revealed a year ago https://newatlas.com/automotive/ultra-black-cb-cnt-hybrid-coating-robust-cars/ 2026-06-26T21:42:41-04:00 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coating’s nano-technology was fragile and expensive https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/a977e92/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1280x853+0+0/resize/1280x853!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F70%2F3e%2Fdddfe0914ea785083e9212931236%2Fp90363204-highres-the-bmw-vantablack-x.jpeg The 2019 BMW show car was carefully coated with the Vantablack nano-layer that absorbs 99% of all light https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/ducati-desmo250-mx-motocross-motorcycle/ 2026-06-27T04:37:47-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/f965c95/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1620x1080+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fd1%2Fc1%2F17262bbc410db5b60de1c3d72b0a%2Fthe-desmo250mx-can-rev-up-to-15-000-rpm-arguably-higher-than-anything-in-the-250-and-450-motocross-classes.jpg The Desmo250 MX can rev up to 15,000 RPM – arguably higher than anything in the 250 and 450 motocross classes https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/129b7c0/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1620x1080+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F0f%2F02%2F760c6f1a49e284a18972e39e05ed%2Fducati-says-the-250s-all-new-engine-features-tech-from-the-overpowered-panigale-v4-r-sportsbike.jpg Ducati says the 250's all-new engine features tech from the overpowered Panigale V4 R sportsbike https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/974542b/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1458x972+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F82%2Fbf%2Fb584798644dd8d3d44eeb7188343%2Fthe-desmo250-makes-a-commendable-44-hp-while-keeping-things-light-at-just-227-lb.jpg The Desmo250 makes a commendable 44 hp while keeping things light at just 227 lb https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/c09376b/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1436x957+0+0/resize/1436x957!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fdd%2F7c%2Fbb8f756e40c2b3bb9074d5807304%2Fthe-desmo250-mx-features-a-model-specific-exhaust-and-showa-suspension-system-as-well-as-pirelli-scorpion-mx32-tires.jpg The Desmo250 MX features a model-specific exhaust and Showa suspension system, as well as Pirelli Scorpion MX32 tires https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/434f837/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1200x743+0+0/resize/1200x743!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F23%2F35%2F047c70d848ad9e3d085d728c5fe6%2Fto-the-untrained-eye-the-250-mx-is-pretty-similar-to-the-450-mx-from-2025-but-this-one-gets-a-different-exhaust.jpg To the untrained eye, the 250 MX is pretty similar to the 450 MX from 2025 – but this one gets a different exhaust https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/the-ftn-streetdog-xr80/ 2026-06-27T06:02:59-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/1e9f1b3/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1425x950+0+0/resize/1425x950!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F4e%2Fcc%2Ff79dd12245df870924d4a5425c74%2Fnick-image-1.jpg The Streetdog XR is a gorgeous-looking electric retro https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/15699ba/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1080x720+0+0/resize/1080x720!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F07%2Fce%2Fa5d29cc54825b98430fc4f1cd301%2Fstreetdog-xr-banner-image-12.jpg The Streetdog XR is powered by a rear hub motor https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/a83768a/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1080x720+0+0/resize/1080x720!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F90%2F7f%2F66f8804c409db0bc0913778dcc21%2Fstreetdog-highlights-1-98d518ad-a830-46b3-a0d9-07bc4049010d.jpg The 2.9-kWh removable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient to charge at home https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/1715dc5/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1080x720+0+0/resize/1080x720!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F9d%2Fc8%2F8f9599a34befb075399b28cd4727%2Fstreetdog-highlights-10.jpg The Streetdog XR tops out at 52 mph (85 km/h) https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/56acb01/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1500x1000+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F17%2F97%2Ff3a9e70c4f4abedc89e09d9b62fa%2Fstreetdog-xr-banner-image-21.jpg The Streetdog XR starts at an introductory price of NZ$9,990 https://newatlas.com/biology/first-ever-human-embryo-lab-organs/ 2026-06-27T04:27:46-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/317bf82/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3840x2160+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F78%2Fea%2F56303fdc4dfbbf37b6e8a3718ad9%2Fdepositphotos-153026392-xl.jpg More than 80% of the researchers' models successfully replicated key developmental processes https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/367909e/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1662x1446+0+0/resize/1440x1253!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F7a%2Fa6%2Fdb9c75c94e64812a51ad5c9a1b05%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-25-at-6-25-34-pm.png A better visual explainer of the study https://newatlas.com/computers/ibm-sub-1-nm-chip-tech-100-billion-transistors/ 2026-06-27T04:28:15-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/2ba5484/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1200x800+0+0/resize/1200x800!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F9d%2F36%2F99d3b552465ab25d297fa6b44225%2Fibms-sub-1-nanometer-node-chip-fits-close-to-100-billion-transistors-for-increased-efficiency-and-performance-over-the-2-nm-process-node.jpg IBM's sub-1-nanometer node chip fits close to 100 billion transistors for increased efficiency and performance over the 2-nm process node https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/4bdd984/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1920x935+0+0/resize/1440x701!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F71%2F4d%2F4addaf6e49649c3474fbdea90326%2Fa-single-transistor-shown-consisting-of-3-stacked-nanosheet-elements-each-of-which-comprise-just-15-rows-of-silicon-atoms.jpg A single transistor consisting of three stacked nanosheet elements – each of which comprise just 15 rows of silicon atoms https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/1a178a2/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1736x1333+0+0/resize/1440x1106!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fa2%2Ffa%2F85a64ab645a88796c7d27e2228ad%2Fibms-sub-1-nanometer-node-wafer.jpg IBM's sub-1-nanometer node wafer https://newatlas.com/3d-printing/origami-inspired-3d-printing-no-molds/ 2026-06-27T08:02:59-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/c4c5ab0/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4971x3314+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ff2%2F2a%2F6969888b4b60a61d7c452de51001%2Fasb-2963-jpg.jpeg ORNL’s Steven Guzorek with one of the flat-to-foldable structures https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/d9bb999/2147483647/strip/false/crop/6000x4000+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fb9%2Fb9%2F5bee57104d9a82db4411cff94167%2Fasb-2984-jpg.jpeg Each panel consists of the fabric base (green) and the 3D-printed structural grid (black) https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/8bcd909/2147483647/strip/false/crop/944x531+0+0/resize/944x531!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fa2%2F49%2F3b41c4d340c98394403da1a621bb%2Fgraphic-of-3d-model.jpg A diagram of three of the connected panels https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/3a7b856/2147483647/strip/false/crop/816x474+0+0/resize/816x474!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fd2%2F67%2Ffa8c44dd457caddd6e306ccf0e2b%2Fimage-2.jpeg The Cybertruck, subsequently folded into shape https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/f1c6511/2147483647/strip/false/crop/768x817+0+0/resize/768x817!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F0b%2F55%2F8932becf462ea9717b5a74991fce%2Fimage-3.jpeg Another project gets printed out https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/c71e328/2147483647/strip/false/crop/768x687+0+0/resize/768x687!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fce%2F42%2Fdc89baa74af5b7742cb58c307dfb%2Fimage-copy.jpeg A Cybertruck model gets printed out https://newatlas.com/military/us-navy-develops-dna-tests-id-bioweapons/ 2026-06-27T11:02:59-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/e4bacc2/2147483647/strip/false/crop/960x1280+0+0/resize/960x1280!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F71%2F29%2F3c03415546ac92f4df60666c3a13%2F241028-n-no204-1003.jpeg The test is designed to produce results in under 30 minutes https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/2e9e4bb/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1437x846+0+0/resize/1437x846!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F43%2Fdd%2F00c09d7b41c2b3d2a4e60108c2a1%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-21-195626.jpg The equipment is designed for field use https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/5c45333/2147483647/strip/false/crop/960x1280+0+0/resize/960x1280!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fcf%2F56%2F80d9101c443389838f96a3e5a12d%2F220121-n-no204-1006.jpeg The test looks at and DNA and RNA sequences https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/1c1c5d5/2147483647/strip/false/crop/960x1280+0+0/resize/960x1280!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fc8%2F1e%2F8202d7064cb1a85076f271c4b0e5%2F240225-n-no204-1043.jpeg Bioweapons are among the most frightening because of the difficulty in testing for them https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/9dd6b1e/2147483647/strip/false/crop/960x1280+0+0/resize/960x1280!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fbd%2F4d%2F2f485bc34a0db1413ddc7b3df4a1%2F240712-n-no204-2668.jpeg The tests are designed to be used by relatively untrained soldiers https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/379ca89/2147483647/strip/false/crop/960x1280+0+0/resize/960x1280!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F2c%2F68%2Fa81a299c478d9cd3a8c7117f83d0%2F241024-n-no204-1002.jpeg Operating the test equipment 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https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/243d902/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3840x2160+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F1b%2F36%2F620afb9949fea1c3da472bac362f%2Fca0100016pic-without-ambilight-16zu9.jpg The revised cockpit includes a more discrete infotainment screen and a reorganized digital dash https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/789a356/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2477x1807+0+0/resize/1440x1050!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F1a%2F70%2F1abae52c4c55945450aad31311a6%2Fgeneration-34-front-16zu9-002.jpg The Multivan (and California) Generation special edition is available with an exclusive Candy White/Sunset Red Metallic paint https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/3a9537b/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2603x1785+0+0/resize/1440x987!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F8c%2F24%2Fba251e404516b2061b782fa3dd59%2Fgeneration-side-16zu9-002.jpg The Generation special edition also includes what VW describes as a generous standard equipment package https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/e4ae3fb/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3341x1882+0+0/resize/1440x811!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ffb%2F4f%2Fd015d4264d71ae8d0f9d59560037%2Fmu0100018pic-v02-16zu9.jpg Tne Multivan family gets a mid-cycle refresh https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/485192b/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3840x2160+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F22%2Fe8%2F2c0137364e1fbf54c343b5f490fc%2Fmu0100019pic-16zu9.jpg Along with other additions, the new cabin boasts an overnight-ready climate control system (PHEV models only) https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/28d4a22/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1278x900+0+0/resize/1278x900!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ffb%2F51%2F5f90a7294969beb1b30b78630206%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-26-at-8-52-34-pm.png Volkswagen moves the new front styling farther from the ID. Buzz and closer to the Transporter/Caravelle https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/226591e/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1493x901+0+0/resize/1440x869!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F27%2F94%2F15c174dd407fa4078a269faafe75%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-26-at-8-53-03-pm.png The all-new California comes in the same five model variants as before and now has a new "Generation" special edition https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/8142869/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1497x890+0+0/resize/1440x856!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fd5%2F85%2F3ab1d89b4028b2bf84475afbff3f%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-26-at-8-53-28-pm.png Volkswagen California https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/fbfa379/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2344x1564+0+0/resize/1440x961!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F79%2F59%2F36c68eeb4b21a38e1922dc819b74%2Fgeneration-side-16zu9-002.jpg The all-new Multivan and California Generation special editions are just the tip of the iceberg in a mid-cycle refresh Volkswagen announced this month https://newatlas.com/marine/artemis-technologies-world-first-100-electric-hydrofoil-pilot-boat/ 2026-06-27T16:02:59-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/9491814/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4765x3162+0+0/resize/1440x956!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Faa%2F7a%2F22f43a5f4ddb9fd230c3046a95df%2Fef-12.png The Artemis EF-12 Pilot is progressing through sea trials https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/9c2acb6/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1920x1080+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ff9%2F68%2Ffc77701745908c62ccdbffd3b2f4%2Fjdhd.png Controls of the Artemis EF-12 Pilot https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/64f4c37/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1479x895+0+0/resize/1440x871!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F7e%2Fb6%2Fb524fe58459b9bdd6d5fd94e464c%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-25-222041.jpg What lies beneath the Artemis EF-12 Pilot https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/d46e54b/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4765x3162+0+0/resize/1440x956!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fc2%2F58%2F3281bd6c411dad0ae5186ea5b40a%2F4546.png The Artemis EF-12 Pilot struts its stuff