🌎 New Atlas stories of the week

by Simon Heptinstall

The Morgan Motor Company’s new Supersport 400 is its fastest-ever model but still combines supercar performance with retro style and premium ingredients. It will emerge as a hand-built part-wooden roadster with a design that's based in the 1930s.

by Etiido Uko

Imagine looking out the window of an airborne airplane and seeing the wing rippling and twisting. You'll probably have a mini heart attack. Yet, this is what German engineers have created: prototype morphing wings that change their shape mid-flight.

by Utkarsh Sood

Safety is a double-edged sword on motorcycles. Between the thrill of being on a bike and ensuring you’re safe out on the road, it’s a subtle balancing act. This unique three-wheeled electric leaning motorcycle tries to redefine motorcycle safety.

by Omar Kardoudi

The world's first mass-production EV powered by sodium-ion batteries will be a variant of the Changan Nevo A06. Sporting CATL's Naxtra battery – which functions at –50 °C and won't catch fire – the move signals a genuine shift away from lithium.

by Adam Williams

For those who think tiny houses should actually be small and simple, the Mantra Micro Cabin fits the bill. This ultra-compact dwelling ditches the bells and whistles to sleep two for just $17,000.

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

DJI's latest product for camping makes it a lot easier than before to power your electronics on the road. Its new 1-kWh power station is tiny for its battery capacity, so you can carry it easily and have room left for other gear.

by C.C. Weiss

Years before we heard the term "glamping," we knew exactly what it was thanks largely to Snow Peak. The Japanese brand continues its legacy of crafting glamping gear with a unique rooftop tent combining an inflatable frame and signature features.

by Shirl Leigh

In my irascible opinion, there are never enough pockets in pants or backpacks for all the gadgets I need to tote around. With the arc-lighter-equipped Luxo multi-function flashlight however, that’s one less pocket taken up.

by Omar Kardoudi

A wearable collar from researchers in South Korea can hear the words you never say out loud and play them back in your own voice. Built for laryngectomy patients and noisy industrial environments, it works where microphones can't.

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

Since 2017, LG's been hard at work perfecting the wallpaper TV, a screen that practically blends into your space with all of its components crammed into an impossibly thin form factor. Its latest iteration is now available to pre-order.

by Bronwyn Thompson

A new injection that strengthens a mouth muscle may have a life-changing impact on the 90% of dogs that suffer from chronic respiratory issues. It has the potential to provide these flat-faced pooches with happier and longer lives, without surgery.

by Joe Salas

This was hands down the most frustrating mower I've ever tested. So I rage quit and kicked it down the street to a neighbor's house.