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Rock crawlers: The best trucks of 2016
This year has seen an incredible range of trucks announced, from Transformer-like behemoths to old-fashioned American pickups ready to tackle …
AutosHollywood and Hacking: The Full Story
<i>For the past 30 years, Hollywood has consistently struggled to depict computer hacking in accurate and exciting ways. The history of Hollywood and</i> …
Richard PryorSuper-thin electrical wires are made from tiny diamond bits
Physicists from Stanford University say they have just invented the world's narrowest electrical wire, just three atoms wide, using diamandoids (the …
ScienceThe best apps and games to download for a new phone, tablet, VR or gaming device
You've just unwrapped your shiny new tech gift, torn it from its sleek packaging, and got the thing up and running. Now what? Let New Atlas provide …
Apple NewsNew method uses sound to see vividly inside living cells
Researchers from The University of Nottingham (UN) have developed a groundbreaking technique that uses sound rather than light to see inside live …
Interview: Henrik Fisker talks new companies, the future of car design and ... minivans
The year is almost over, and Henrik Fisker has a lot to look back and reflect upon. Twenty-sixteen has been a whirlwind for the famous car designer …
Dartz takes a bite out of modesty with over-the-top Black Alligator SUV
'Tis the season to think about ensuring your well-being in a fresh, new year. So why not cocoon yourself in a punishing SUV that looks like a …
Laser therapy blasts early-stage prostate cancer without killing patient's mojo
To get rid of the cancer cells or to let them be? That is the question men must grapple with when diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer. While …
CancerDrones steer wandering elephants away from danger
Drones are already playing a role in the conservation of Africa's wildlife, with a number of trials underway exploring how the aircraft can be used …
ElephantsRobust new tracker makes whales our scientific partners
While underwater drones and robotic vessels provide scientists with handy ways to explore our world's oceans, there's another more obvious way to …
ScienceEbola vaccine proves 100 percent effective in final trials
If there is to be a silver lining in the massive Ebola outbreak to recently sweep through West Africa, it is the progress being made toward …
AfricaSuperhot for Oculus Rift turns you into Neo from The Matrix
For some sci-fi fans, today's virtual reality is <i>The Matrix</i> coming to fruition in the real world. But we haven't seen many VR games that try to …
Virtual RealityScientists identify unique "breathprint" of 17 diseases
A team of international researchers recently unveiled a nano array that can identify the chemical signatures of 17 different diseases, possibly …
With a Pod in your bedroom, you may never want to get up again
As many parents will know, getting a teenager out of bed can be an impossible task. Thanks to Bangalore-based furniture rental firm Furlenco, such …
Powerful, intriguing and mind-bending off-road vehicles of 2016
We're not sure 2016 quite matched the sheer off-road weirdness of 2015, and its nomadic minivans, spider-like articulating go-carts and recreational …
AutosMagnetic USB-C adapter provides power, data and video
Apple has a history of axing features that users are attached to. While the iPhone 7's lack of a headphone jack was this year's notable loss, the …
Apple NewsOBQ: Should we bioengineer animals to live in our damaged world?
In October, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) released its biennial Living Planet Report, detailing the state of the planet and its implications for …
EnvironmentInterview: Vitaly Bulgarov, designer of that giant Korean robot suit
From science fiction to science fact: Vitaly Bulgarov's work on Hollywood sci-fi blockbusters gave him a unique perspective to tackle his greatest …
RoboticsFirst production-configuration Scorpion takes to the skies
The first production conforming version of the Textron AirLand Scorpion light reconnaissance/strike/training aircraft has made a successful maiden …
AirplanesWill plans to use commercial aircraft for a worldwide wireless network fly?
Just this week, the Canadian government declared that access to high-speed internet is a basic necessity and pledged CAD$750 million towards rolling …
Dubai Police now using Crime Prediction software
<i>Minority Report</i> is often a go-to sci-fi comparison for new technology, but retina scanners and motion controls are just side dishes to the film's …
PolicingScreen time: TV and movie highlights of 2016
Over the past 12 months we have seen some fascinating movies and TV shows dive into the realms of sci-fi and speculative fiction. It's always …
EntertainmentScientists get more mileage out of discarded tires
When we hear about old tires being recycled, it's usually their latex content and/or their steel fibers that are actually being harvested. They also …
RecyclingSound used to detect unsound brains
If an athlete receives a concussion, there's no question that they should receive medical attention as soon as possible. What can be harder to tell, …
The BrainCanada declares high-speed internet a basic service
Around 82 percent of Canadians had access to broadband with 50 Mbps download speeds in 2015. This is certainly better than many nations, but in the …
CanadaBrake-buzzing tech may keep cyclists from hitting the skids
When bicycle racers are tearing down descents or taking sharp corners, braking can be a bit tricky – they want to brake hard enough to stay in …
CyclingPV power hits the road in Normandy village
The Solar Roadways project in the US may have successfully installed electricity-producing panels in a parking lot and a town square, but bigger …
France"Blinded" superbugs can't infect what they can't see
The rise of drug-resistant bacteria, or superbugs, is a serious issue. A UK government report estimates that they could kill up to 10 million people …
BacteriaHex keys to Bond villain chic: The best houses of 2016
Residential architecture often sees architects and designers at their experimental best, resulting in some of the most exciting projects we cover. …
HousesToyota refreshes long-serving shuttle bus
If you've ever ridden on a shuttle bus, there is a good chance it was a Toyota Coaster. More than 550,000 have been sold since the model name was …
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