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Lidar-based system to let Mars rovers sniff out signs of alien life
One of the Curiosity rover's main missions is to determine the likelihood that Mars could support life, either now or in the past, and a new …
SpaceShot of nitrous propels Hyundai Ioniq hybrid to land speed record at Bonneville
Setting the bar in the new production-based hybrid category approved by the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), Hyundai took a 2017 …
HyundaiGoogle Daydream VR headset hits shelves November 10th
Today, Google announced a November 10th ship date for its new Daydream View virtual reality headset and controller, a grown-up version of the …
Virtual RealityCoachbuilt Speedback GT flashes some patriotism
Back in 2014, British coach builder David Brown Automotive showed its first work, the Speedback GT. Since that time, the car has moved from prototype …
Bespoke13-inch MacBook Pro (2016) vs. Microsoft Surface Book
Apple and Microsoft announced their new-for-2016 laptops within a day of each other. Join New Atlas as we compare and contrast the 13-inch models of …
Apple NewsAlexa-powered household robot puts a face to the name
Despite its chatty demeanor, Amazon's Alexa personal assistant has, up until now, remained faceless. That has now changed courtesy of a family …
RoboticsSmarter new engine family to underpin Mercedes of the future
In the push for more efficient engines, the world is moving to downsize and turbocharge everything at the moment - even the Ford Mustang is available …
Mercedes-BenzChevrolet goes the extra quarter-mile with a pair of race-ready Camaros
Pony cars like the Chevrolet Camaro have long been the weapon of choice for devotees of the traffic-light drag race, but it's also long been the …
ChevroletTwisting Shanghai Tower declared world's best new skyscraper
Gensler's Shanghai Tower, the world's second-tallest building, has been declared the world's best skyscraper by information specialist Emporis in its …
SkyscrapersMopar charges into SEMA with macho and muscle
Chevrolet and Ford have both been active in the lead up to SEMA, but we hadn't heard a peep from Mopar. Finally, the aftermarket supplier for Fiat …
DodgeFixtureless smart panels illuminate with Lego-like construction
When it comes to the placement of interior lighting, much of the thought involved tends to relate to reaching nearby outlets. But the latest lights …
ConstructionDinner: 2036
Food is one of life's absolute necessities and one that people take great pleasure from, so it's no surprise that the future of food is one of those …
FoodToyota thinks out of the box with keyless entry gadget
Toyota has unveiled a new device aimed at allowing anyone to share their car. The Smart Key Box (SKB) can be installed in a vehicle so as to provide …
ToyotaChevrolet surfs into SEMA with Colorado Z71 Hurley Concept
Having set out a snooze-worthy pair of concepts in the leadup to SEMA, Chevrolet has finally found its mojo. The Colorado Z71 Hurley Concept has been …
ColoradoReview: PowerUp FPV drone looks good, on paper
In a world of remote-controlled toys, PowerUp stands out by reinvigorating the oft-forgotten pastime of folding and flying paper airplanes. Back in …
AirplanesIn pictures: The Intermot Customized show
Feeding on a persistently growing global trend, Intermot Customized has evolved into a show-in-show, cementing its place among the biggest custom …
MotorcyclesHow nanobionic spinach plants can detect explosives
The strength of spinach isn't only in its nutrients, but also in its ability to be hacked to function as a sensor, according to researchers at the …
MITTips & tricks for optimizing iOS 10
iOS 10, Apple's latest mobile software, rolled out last month. Like past Apple updates, it mostly maintains the previous operating system's …
Apple NewsMilk chocolate gets the benefits of the dark side
Most people prefer milk chocolate to dark chocolate, as it has a less-bitter flavor. The antioxidant properties of dark chocolate, however, make it …
FoodDutch palace to become home to experimentation, innovation or projection
A Dutch royal palace is set to be given a new purpose in one of three unique ways. Soestdijk Palace was built in the 17th century and was most …
InnovationSAROS is a wave-powered off-grid desalination system
An American startup is looking to turn seawater into drinking water using only the motion of the ocean. EcoH20 Innovations is currently working with …
WaterReview: Blocking the blues with special specs
Sometimes it seems that blue light is to the 2010's what smog was to the 1970s. It comes at us from directions and irritates our eyes as it beams out …
EyeglassesRevolutionary home wins inaugural SMUD Tiny House Competition
The brand new SMUD Tiny House Competition recently took place in Sacramento, California. Inspired by the Solar Decathlon, it aims to promote green …
HousesFloating plaza to make a splash in Florida
Visitors to West Palm Beach's Currie Park in Florida will soon be able to stroll around a new plaza that's home to a restaurant, an auditorium, …
American SouthRed Bull Global Rallycross promises all-electric series in 2018
Formula E might be making headlines at the moment, but it's not the only race series to back the role of batteries in entertaining racing. Red Bull …
AutosFirst look: New MacBook Pro without Touch Bar is still a sweet upgrade
There's one 2016 MacBook Pro feature you're going to hear a lot about for the foreseeable future: the Touch Bar, an iPhone-like touchscreen strip …
Apple NewsExpressive digital music creator gets smaller, cheaper sibling
During his Grammy acceptance speech in 2011, Roger Linn admitted playing a central roll in the dehumanizing of modern music with the introduction of …
Review: Peak Design’s Everyday Backpack is more than just a camera bag
Peak Design recently wrapped up a US$6.5 million Kickstarter campaign for some new camera bags including a tote, sling and backpack. We've spent that …
PhotographyLung-on-a-chip lights up to model damage caused by smoking
Over the last few years, scientists have been able to recreate accurate models of human organs by embedding living tissue onto chips, allowing them …
SmokingHorus wearable helps the blind navigate, remember faces and read books
In ancient Egyptian mythology, the god Horus was said to have lost his eye in a fight, before having it restored by another god. The Eye of Horus …
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