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Super-strong wood-based floor slabs rival reinforced concrete

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

Researchers in Germany have developed a system for fabricating wood-based floor slabs that replace traditional reinforced concrete slabs in construction. They're impressively strong, and use only a third of the concrete needed in conventional slabs.

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Camping TrailersAdventure VehiclesOutdoors

Crafty cargo trailer collapses accordion-style to save garage space

by Ben Coxworth

There's no denying that cargo trailers are great for transporting your stuff, but they do occupy a lot of garage space. The Faltos trailer offers a solution to that problem, as you can just fold the thing up like an accordion between uses.

Remarkable PeopleTechnology

Man down: Vale the mighty Joe Salas, a colleague and a brother

by Loz Blain

Friends, I write today with tragic news. A treasured member of the New Atlas team has passed away, and it falls to me to pay some small tribute to a wonderful colleague and a close friend, Joe Salas.

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Illnesses and conditionsBody and Mind

Rare placenta-crossing infections triple risk of autism in children

by Mike McRae

Suspicions of a link between extremely rare congenital infections and the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been supported by a massive new study led by scientists from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.

Tiny HousesOutdoors

Amazing glazing: Tiny house puts bright spin on single-level living

by Adam Williams

Though it's not quite a bona fide glass house, this tiny house comes pretty close. It features huge amount of glazing, providing an open and light-filled interior that's arranged entirely on one floor.

AutomotiveTransport

$3K mini truck is basically a 125cc go-kart underneath

by Utkarsh Sood

Massimo, a powersports and recreational vehicles manufacturer from Texas, has just created an incredibly retro, incredibly tiny pickup that looks like something straight out of the 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids' movie. And it only costs $3,000.

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Stackable camping box opens into solo cookery or gourmet group galley

by C.C. Weiss

Nearly two years ago, we looked at the Brio Kitchen Box. We hadn't heard much about it since, but that could be because it's been rebranded the Chuk Box. Happily, the kitchen box still brings the same stackable portability and modular performance.

ElectronicsConsumer TechTechnology

DIY kit lets you build and code your own working smartphone

by Malcolm Azania

According to CircuitMess, we don’t understand how smartphones work because we can’t repair them or even see their components. So, how would our relationship with them change if we built them ourselves?

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Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor are on every engineer's stack. Most still treat them like a search bar. Top engineers work from a system, these 100+ prompts are that system. Sign up for The Code and get the prompts free, plus a 5-minute daily newsletter to keep sharpening your edge.

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AutomotiveTransport

Wedged glass & huge wings: Saudi Arabia's 1st EV brand makes a stir

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

Saudi Arabia has been quietly building an electric vehicle brand for the last four years, and it's just revealed the first cars from its portfolio. Take a look at the striking Ceer Exobot sedan and SUV.

AircraftTransport

Electric plane designed to ease pilot shortage aces first flight

by Omar Kardoudi

Bye Aerospace's eFlyer 2, a fully electric two-seat trainer, just completed its first test flight. The company says the aircraft could cut flight-training costs by as much as 80% compared to conventional trainers.

Camping TrailersAdventure VehiclesOutdoors

Stunning camper cube rides like a square Airstream with nicer cabin

by C.C. Weiss

Like something of a squarer Dutch answer to the ageless Airstream, Lume emerged in 2018. Its latest trailer launch introduces a number of firsts for the brand, inviting campers to enjoy loads of fresh air with a slide-out kitchen and pop-up roof.

AutomotiveTransport

GM's new V8s prove the small-block isn't dead yet

by Utkarsh Sood

In a world where everyone is downsizing, including car manufacturers making their engines smaller, GM has gone the opposite way. It’s gone on to upgrade the new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 with naturally aspirated V8 small-blocks.

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Moto-mad Abhimanyu Ghoshal has found a fascinating video on how MotoGP riders control their breathing during tense moments over 200 mph on the track.

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💡 Walking on wood, plus a little concrete

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Super-strong wood-based floor slabs rival reinforced concrete

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Crafty cargo trailer collapses accordion-style to save garage space

Man down: Vale the mighty Joe Salas, a colleague and a brother

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Rare placenta-crossing infections triple risk of autism in children

Amazing glazing: Tiny house puts bright spin on single-level living

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Stackable camping box opens into solo cookery or gourmet group galley

DIY kit lets you build and code your own working smartphone

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Wedged glass & huge wings: Saudi Arabia's 1st EV brand makes a stir

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