🌎 New Atlas stories of the week

by Utkarsh Sood

It’s usually CFMoto making these kinds of headlines, but this time, an unlikely manufacturer has churned out a rather exciting motorcycle from its stable. And it might well go on to be the most exciting offering in the middleweight moto segment.

by Ian Baker

California startup Lightfighter takes a racer's approach to range – just enough to get the job done. We spoke to Brian Wismann and got the lowdown on what makes the V3 so special.

by Paul Ridden

Belgium's Bike43 has revealed a nifty cargo ebike that can grow as your family or hauling needs change. Riders can start off with a Short model, and then step up to a Mid flavor courtesy of an easy mod, and back again as needed.

by David Szondy

Autonomous fighter planes are popping up all over the place these days as more air forces opt for pilotless loyal wingmen. The latest example is Europe's version, the multi-role Helsing CA-1 Europa, which has just made its public debut.

by Paul McClure

A natural psychedelic may do more than alter perception. A new study found that at sub-hallucinogenic doses, DMT shielded the brain from stroke damage in animal models, reducing inflammation, preserving the blood-brain barrier, and speeding recovery.

by Bronwyn Thompson

Whether it's watching the news or checking a bank account, adults often deal with uncertainty by switching off – even when that knowledge is useful. Now, scientists have identified when it is we start to go down the "ignorance is bliss" path, and why.

by Paul McClure

Scientists have built an artificial neuron that’s so realistic it fires, learns, and responds to chemical signals just like the real thing – a breakthrough that could transform computing, medicine, and the way that tech merges with biology.

by Paul McClure

Precision-targeted radiation is proving a match for surgery in early-stage lung cancer, offering patients similar long-term survival with less invasiveness, and potentially transforming how this common cancer is treated.

by C.C. Weiss

The new Aviator's Ember from Aerohart applies aerospace-grade materials to an age-old design, providing powerful fire-starting performance that carries lightly in a pocket. Like an engine piston, it compresses air for fast, furious combustion.

by Adam Williams

Adapt Homes refers to its models as "not-so-tiny homes," and it's not exaggerating: its Kookaburra stretches the definition of a tiny house with an ultra-wide footprint that provides a light-filled, spacious interior for couples or a small family.

by C.C. Weiss

Designed for bigger adventures, longer distances and heavier loads, the new X Ultra performance exoskeleton is what Hypershell calls its best model to date. The new wearable boosts performance with a full 1,000 watts channeled into your natural gait.

by C.C. Weiss

Stockman grows its lineup from small pod and teardrop trailers to include a larger toy hauler. The new Trekka debuts as a dual-axle trailer with a complete camper interior, two kitchens and dedicated interior space for ebikes or other adventure gear.

by Ben Coxworth

There are now tons of old high-end speakers that are still in great condition, but that go unused simply because they aren't modern. The SoundUp device addresses that problem, by converting vintage speakers to Bluetooth.

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

Scientists have been working on enhancing concrete to store energy. That includes researchers at MIT, who found a way to combine cement, water, and carbon black to create a 'supercapacitor' for this purpose back in 2023. It's now 10x better at this.

by Ben Coxworth

While it's important to monitor the condition of paved roads, keeping an eye on the surface will only tell you so much. You also need to know what's going on with the underlying asphalt, which is where a layer of electronic fabric is made to come in.

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

A team of researchers in France and Canada might have just improved upon humble parachutes by making lots of holes in them. It could be just the thing we need for more precise humanitarian aid drops and safer drone deliveries.

by Bronwyn Thompson

Nearly 3,000 growing chasms have opened up in dozens of towns, swallowing up roads and houses in their path. Known as urban gullies, these destructive forces of nature are increasing rapidly and now threaten to displace more than 3.2 million people.

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

Scientists in China have devised a way to capture carbon dioxide stored in seawater, and convert it into biodegradable plastic precursors. This approach could reduce the acidification effect of CO2 emissions in marine ecosystems, with an added bonus.

by Ian Baker

It’s hard to think of a more challenging environment for an automotive battery than the Moon, and preparations for NASA’s Artemis program give us a chance to contrast the pioneering technology of the 1970s with where we are 50 years later.

by David Szondy

What has no brain, no nervous system, and not even nerves, yet acts as if it has reflexes? The answer is a Venus fly trap. This famous carnivorous plant captures insects and other small animals – and scientists have now figured out how.