https://newatlas.com/good-thinking/raman-spectroscopy-fake-alcohol/ 2026-08-31T14:03:01-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/b89d1c8/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1620x1080+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F19%2F4b%2F6d8e563d49dd90490a2b6222fa51%2Fralf-mouthaan-1920x1080.jpeg Dr. Ralf Mouthaan is lead scientist on the study https://newatlas.com/bicycles/shawn-ryan-solar-powered-cargo-ebike-sun-trip-alps/ 2026-08-30T19:02:59-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/153ac04/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4032x3024+0+0/resize/1440x1080!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F50%2F84%2F98bd4dd348d8986f10d52f1ab6a9%2F2026-0701-122210.jpg Shawn Ryan took part in this year's edition of the Sun Trip 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https://newatlas.com/tag/total-joint-replacement/ 2026-08-30T22:03:35-04:00 https://newatlas.com/military/us-army-install-20-micro-reactors-military-bases/ 2026-09-01T02:47:46-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/e74fa77/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1800x1197+0+0/resize/1440x958!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F5e%2F1d%2F6c61a6b746b6abf3aab0ebdef0b1%2F1234-edited.png The Army wants to install micro-reactors at five bases https://newatlas.com/robotics/adorable-waddling-robot-pick-up-hugging-face-microduck-pollen-robotics/ 2026-08-31T09:33:43-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/ab7ea17/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1200x800+0+0/resize/1200x800!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F10%2Fe3%2F9502b45d425583165969f17a62d1%2Fhow-cute-is-this-trainable-robot-with-15-motors-and-a-lidar-sensor.jpg How cute is this trainable robot with 15 motors and a LiDAR sensor? https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/95b2af6/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1200x2134+0+0/resize/810x1440!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F52%2F69%2F8da02cf1413099b102048ebe63e5%2Fmicroduck-can-do-a-bunch-of-things-out-of-the-box-but-is-really-designed-to-be-trained-using-reinforcement-learning-models.jpg Microduck can do a bunch of things out of the box, but is really designed to be trained using reinforcement learning models https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/a0df2e7/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1200x676+0+0/resize/1200x676!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbc%2F0b%2Fedd1d9a94289aa15c0d6e4a5cb80%2Fmicroduck-can-even-team-up-with-other-duckbots-and-play-a-bit-of-soccer.jpg Microduck can even team up with other duckbots and play a bit of soccer 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https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/65868af/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2000x1862+0+0/resize/1440x1341!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F60%2F87%2Fc9df7b20407e82050cf828b8f187%2F750ml-bottle.jpeg The Dualfuel bottle and gel chamber/pouch https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/f5fd5ab/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3420x2280+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F7f%2Ffd%2Fb15dc9f44a50af699fd4d74a869e%2Ftft-jpg.jpeg The Dualfuel Sports Bottle delivers either water or energy gel through the same mouthpiece, via the flip of a switch on the lid https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/22f2806/2147483647/strip/false/crop/6589x4393+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F7f%2F09%2F0c83cc82459b82ccb1954fcd4a45%2Ftft4-jpg.jpeg The bottle looks just like any other from the outside 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https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/bec6ecf/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3292x2806+0+0/resize/1440x1227!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F9d%2F4b%2F74d5890544d98565d531d547b6c9%2F20260822-162126.jpeg The Stargate marks several firsts at Radica, including first pop-up and first alcove sleeper https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/3c28bf1/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4080x3060+0+0/resize/1440x1080!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fa3%2F96%2Fb34f6fbd4ad5a6c96efd723be8a7%2F20260822-162129.jpeg Radica offers a panoramic array of windows on the new Stargate topper https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/053c199/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3656x2742+0+0/resize/1440x1080!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F27%2F8b%2Fbcb30dac48b9982d767efac2d28c%2F20260822-162133.jpeg Radica goes big and tall with the Stargate topper https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/c602cf0/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3468x2601+0+0/resize/1440x1080!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F67%2F34%2F1aaf915443c79c2ecf1d0b20d489%2F20260822-162139.jpeg The Stargate includes tie-down track inside and out for mounting accessories https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/0fb31f7/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2891x2270+0+0/resize/1440x1131!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F9c%2Fe6%2F771ea50242d0bb5c9361fdf9edf7%2F20260822-162047.jpeg It was a bit crowded to peek into the Radica Stargate at first but we came back a little later and had a closer look https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/3156650/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3947x2960+0+0/resize/1440x1080!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F96%2F7a%2F26a20d1945c7b4b3ac8c6564117a%2F20260822-162159.jpeg Unlike a telescopic pickup camper, the Stargate is a topper that mounts to the top of the bed rails, repurposing the pickup floor as the camping floor https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/86646b2/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3907x2930+0+0/resize/1440x1080!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fb3%2Fa3%2F2f44dfd642e090801680d090550b%2F20260822-162207.jpeg A peek inside the lift-up side hatch shows a neatly mounted snowboard https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/b11ed4d/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4065x2881+0+0/resize/1440x1021!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F69%2F80%2F27c74aea44a6913f002ea0e3d9de%2F20260822-162222-1.jpeg Radica launched the new Stargate at Overland Expo Mountain West, the Denver company's home Overland Expo 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up standing height on the pickup deck and sitting height on the upper bed https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/c5f80e1/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2534x1680+0+0/resize/1440x955!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fa7%2F07%2F12f6a1a14cc7bf66e8eab1395ddf%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-24-at-8-26-51-pm.jpeg The available cross-sleeper platforms create single or double bed layouts below the alcove bed https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/b0a23a1/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2255x1673+0+0/resize/1440x1068!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F14%2F21%2Fcf956b2d402ca741c9c2464494df%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-24-at-8-49-42-pm-copy.jpg Radica Stargate lowered down and ready to drive 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Radica Stargate https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/a8cd866/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1600x1063+0+0/resize/1440x957!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fd5%2F49%2F2b3c1252463b8f1c8e9e8426ed20%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-25-at-8-09-43-am.jpeg The Radica Stargate is available for reservation now https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/49d03f1/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1600x1063+0+0/resize/1440x957!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fd6%2Ff1%2F5b43192440269e0531d9d74ada54%2Fscreenshot-2026-08-25-at-8-10-06-am.jpeg Radica says the sharp angles are employed for both aesthetics and structural integrity https://newatlas.com/knives-multitools/the-helton-minimalist-multitool/ 2026-09-01T16:45:40-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/05c1770/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1418x965+0+0/resize/1418x965!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F58%2F86%2F9e8931874aca8818ebece5da3d70%2F28113c00cecb4d9abaf35d434e9a4305-thumbnail-0000000000-1500x-1-copy.jpg The Helton packs multiple lockable and slidable implements into a 3.5-in-long package https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/6ae24a8/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1516x1190+0+0/resize/1440x1130!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F67%2F4a%2F7c36756a4465abb714d3aad43fa6%2Ftjb-26s1-helton-black-stainless-pdp-02-copy.jpg Each of the Helton's four fold-out tools locks in place to prevent accidental closure and injury https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/d238e2f/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1600x1296+0+0/resize/1440x1166!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F3b%2F39%2Ffebbdf7645349b7ef7dc7fbccd78%2Ftjb-26s1-helton-black-stainless-pdp-05.jpeg The Helton uses easily openable liner locks to keep its implements securely deployed https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/b17238f/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1593x1248+0+0/resize/1440x1128!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F51%2F39%2F74542ef9488f83e2bf4d9764733c%2Ftjb-26s1-helton-black-stainless-pdp-06-copy.jpg The VG-10 steel drop-point blade features a partially serrated edge https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/a7e7ea7/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1589x1238+0+0/resize/1440x1122!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F60%2F85%2Fbbd028964af0946ed1f315293c36%2Ftjb-26s1-helton-black-stainless-pdp-08-copy.jpg The Helton has both Phillips and flat magnetic drivers https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/0456b8d/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1590x1191+0+0/resize/1440x1079!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F4f%2Fa5%2Ffaabaf1a4dc58647b5f4b36ddea5%2Ftjb-26s1-helton-black-stainless-pdp-10-766f84d3-f758-4416-a69e-3473ecf1ac6e-copy.jpg The all-new James Brand Helton multitool packaged up https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/4d4d22a/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1589x1113+0+0/resize/1440x1009!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F79%2F2a%2F7cbc5d15439aa2e857b2945640f3%2Ftjb-26s1-helton-black-stainless-pdp-11-copy.jpg The Helton measures 5.8 in long with the blade deployed 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https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/a4e6beb/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1920x1280+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fc1%2Fe0%2Fb419130148ef8693c72f672458dc%2Ftjb-26s2-helton-storypage-asset-06-3dprint.jpeg The James Brand went through multiple prototypes during three years of Helton development https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/09d7247/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1746x1199+0+0/resize/1440x989!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fca%2F5a%2F6332ea604ac396a88dbc18a178ce%2Ftjb-26s2-helton-storypage-asset-07a-carousel-copy.jpg The James Brand delivers a sleek, premium pocket knife-style multitool for everyday carry https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/8d4bcff/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1920x1280+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F50%2Fc2%2Fde90fe4c45498ecacdcfcbaccd66%2Ftjb-26s2-helton-storypage-asset-012-editorial.jpeg A new EDC essential joins the pack https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/1127409/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1313x807+0+0/resize/1313x807!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F19%2Fa2%2Fc8acf6f441f7aa93789d2d7fcc5f%2Fscreenshot-2026-09-01-at-12-20-28-pm.png The Helton is as sleek and simple as can be outside, but it took a lot of work and components to get it there https://newatlas.com/outdoor-gear/beam-pump-camping-lantern/ 2026-09-01T12:04:32-04:00 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https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/2592351/2147483647/strip/false/crop/7008x4672+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fad%2F13%2Ff2c1a73648b387d1c052109a9516%2F7.JPG The Beam Pump comes with six interchangeable nozzles https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/9585662/2147483647/strip/false/crop/7008x4672+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F5a%2F1d%2F71f5aea4459b86cb0540409b69d4%2F8.jpg The pump delivers 300 L/min airflow and 5 kPa pressure https://newatlas.com/outdoors/worlds-most-terrifying-convenience-store/ 2026-09-01T17:30:01-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/e6471d5/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1810x1196+0+0/resize/1440x952!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F0d%2F99%2F864c505341948476240f04bfd415%2Fscreenshot-2026-09-02-at-3-31-25-am.png The store hangs 120 meters above the ground https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/2457250/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1832x1218+0+0/resize/1440x957!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fa4%2Fd5%2F0f0bc52e4e67b78887bcf72ca5d8%2Fscreenshot-2026-09-02-at-3-31-18-am.png Climbers make a purchase – one would assume there isn't a huge selection to choose from https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/9649cf9/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2110x1400+0+0/resize/1440x955!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F08%2Fce%2F82f3b6744c4da991b7c0b648688f%2Fscreenshot-2026-09-02-at-3-31-08-am.png Imagine commuting to and from <b>this</b> every day! https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/099a744/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1920x1280+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F3e%2F1d%2F39d050b54289a34ff41533c17562%2Fdownload.jpeg It may be a "convenience" store for the climbers, but not for its employees