📸 Electrons on steroids image objects through concrete

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A laser just photographed objects through six feet of concrete

by Mike McRae

Firing up the world’s most powerful laser at Romania’s Extreme Light Infrastructure Nuclear Physics (ELI-NP), a team of physicists generated a beam of high-energy particles called muons to image an object through concrete.

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AI and HumanoidsTechnology

Wait, AI is hacking government networks now?

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

Australia's PM announced an AI model operated by OpenAI had gained unauthorized access into the country's healthcare systems. It was arguably the first ever breach into a government network by an AI system – and it likely won't be the last.

Tiny HousesOutdoors

Two-person tiny house provides simplicity on a single floor

by Adam Williams

It's always a challenge to fit a viable tiny house into a length of just 20 ft, so the Sierra Tiny Home keeps things simple with an open, single-level layout that's well-suited as a weekender or vacation home.

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AutomotiveTransport

Visionary coupe self-cleans the emissions EVs still create

by Omar Kardoudi

Electric cars don't cough out exhaust, but their tires and brakes are still shedding an invisible haze into the air. A team of Dutch students has built a concept that traps those particles with a static charge like a balloon grabbing lint.

Consumer TechTechnology

'Floating' gaming headset pumps immersive audio to your skull

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

Desktop accessories brand Cololight is working on an interesting addition to gamer setups: a pair of speakers that appear to float around your head to create a more immersive experience while you get destroyed in your favorite competitive shooter.

RVs and MotorhomesAdventure VehiclesOutdoors

Class-torching motorhome is a new breed of American hybrid camper bus

by C.C. Weiss

The all-new Origin motorhome from Coachmen blows up the existing motorhome classification system and welds the pieces together into something new. It's a Class A that incorporates a heavy dose of Class C, with a sprinkle of Class B for good measure.

MotorcyclesTransport

Motorcycle radar system adds blind-spot tech to any bike

by Utkarsh Sood

If you want blind-spot detection, rear collision warnings, or adaptive cruise control, you generally have to buy a premium motorcycle that'll set you back thousands of dollars. Indimate's aftermarket radar lets you do it for $399.

BicyclesTransport

Segway cargo hauler brings automotive tech to the ebike world

by Simon Heptinstall

Moving rapidly on from its self-balancing roots, Segway's new cargo ebike introduces automotive tech to utility commuting. A nine-speed auto-shifting drivetrain, front suspension and smart security target the sub-$2,000 market.

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Outdoor CookingGearOutdoors

Modular camp kitchen packs down into a metal case

by Maryna Holovnova

Imagine if you could bring your whole kitchen cabinet with you on a road trip or a weekend camping getaway. A new Kickstarter project called Hecheer turns an aluminum case into a portable outdoor kitchen that has just about everything you might need.

MarineTransport

Smart HUD mask puts your dive data where your face is

by Ben Coxworth

While wrist-mounted dive computers certainly are handy, they can still be awkward to look at when you're underwater in full scuba gear. The Arex One mask offers an easier alternative, as it puts your dive data right in your field of vision.

AutomotiveTransport

VinFast's cheap EREV pickup is for people who hate charging

by Utkarsh Sood

It was only a matter of time before Asian carmakers hopped on the pickup bandwagon. After teasing its first truck around 2 years ago, VinFast has launched the VF Wild EREV pickup. And it’s not just targeting ICE pickups but also electric counterparts.

GearOutdoors

Coin-sized titanium flashlight improves on the original EDC must-have

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

Flashlight brand Rodman is back with an updated version of its tiny ED08 model from last year. While it was already easy to carry, the new one features better LEDs and an improved build – at nearly the same cost.

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Spotted by Adam Williams: Architect and YouTuber Sluda Builds has spent more than six months painstakingly recreating Chongqing’s Yuzhong District in Minecraft, learning a lot about urban planning along the way. The model includes more than 1,000 buildings, including some regular readers might remember – like the Raffles City Chongqing.

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📸 Electrons on steroids image objects through concrete

Headliner

A laser just photographed objects through six feet of concrete

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Become An AI Expert In Just 5 Minutes

Highlights

Wait, AI is hacking government networks now?

Two-person tiny house provides simplicity on a single floor

Special promotion for New Atlas readers

Give one PC a Windows 11 Pro and Office overhaul for $32.97

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Visionary coupe self-cleans the emissions EVs still create

'Floating' gaming headset pumps immersive audio to your skull

Class-torching motorhome is a new breed of American hybrid camper bus

Motorcycle radar system adds blind-spot tech to any bike

Segway cargo hauler brings automotive tech to the ebike world

Special promotion for New Atlas readers

Modular camp kitchen packs down into a metal case

Smart HUD mask puts your dive data where your face is

VinFast's cheap EREV pickup is for people who hate charging

Coin-sized titanium flashlight improves on the original EDC must-have

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