New AtlasCoffee science: The good, the bad and the controversialNew AtlasCoffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world. In fact, there is a good chance you are drinking one right now as you read this. Considering how frequently it is consumed, it is no surprise scientists have expansively investigated how this caffeine-containing drink affects us. From the optimal mathematical formula for brewing coffee, to the new idea of a “caff-nap”, here is the latest science exploring the popular drink.
New AtlasAluminum "Pumped up" airtight bike frame fills flat tires newatlas.com - By Ben Coxworth When it comes to portable bicycle tire-inflating devices, hand pumps require a lot of effort, while CO2 cartridges are single-use only. That's where …
New AtlasVitamin D Ultraviolet LEDs proposed for skin-safe vitamin D production newatlas.com - By Ben Coxworth Even though we're warned about the harmful effects of the ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight, they're essential for the production of vitamin D in the …
New AtlasVolocopter Electric air taxi could take to the Paris skies in time for the Olympics newatlas.com - By Paul Ridden Innovation hub Paris Region, airport operator ADP and urban transport operator RATP are eyeing the development of an urban air mobility branch ahead …
New AtlasArchitecture Sir David Adjaye awarded Britain's highest architecture honor newatlas.com - By Adam Williams The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has awarded Ghanian British architect Sir David Adjaye the 2021 Royal Gold Medal. The UK's most …
New AtlasSweden Teenage Engineering breaks out radio, instrument and speaker mashup newatlas.com - By Paul Ridden Sweden's Teenage Engineering already has a bit of a rep for out-of-the-box-thinking, but is perhaps best known for its digital instruments. Now the …