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If you're an audiophile looking for an inexpensive new fix, this one's for you. Hong Kong-based Hidizs has packed a tiny but capable DAC into a USB-C cable that connects to IEMs (in-ear monitors), so you can enjoy greater detail in lossless audio from your phone or laptop on the go.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Kickstarter, Audiophile, Earphones, Audio

Italian and Japanese researchers have developed a novel method to free copper wire from its PVC coating, by treating electric cables with microwaves. The technique could go a long way towards helping tackle the growing problem of e-waste.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: E-waste, Recycling, Cable, Cords, University of Pavia

As the rather odd and chaotic year of 2024 comes to a close, it seems somewhat fitting that the animal science story that captured everyone's imagination was the news that researchers had worked out why orcas were sinking expensive boats off the coast of Spain.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Animal science

It's been another strong year for new research into the health benefits of natural foods and extracts, some of which have been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Be it weight loss, cell repair, inflammation or heart health, so-called 'superfoods' may not be miracle cures, but this year evidence suggested certain ones were more than just wellness hype. Meanwhile, experts also highlighted how too...

While tobacco and alcohol are known to increase the risk of head and neck cancer, new research has found the amount of coffee and tea we drink can have a protective effect, reducing the risk of developing these sorts of cancers. Yes, even decaf.Continue ReadingCategory: Cancer, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Head and neck cancer, Coffee, Tea, Bioactive compounds, University of Utah

Back in 2019, Chasing Innovation introduced what was and still is the world's least expensive underwater drone, the Dory. The Chinese company is now offering a new version of the li'l remote-control sub, that comes complete with a joystick remote, metal detector and treasure-collecting net.Continue ReadingCategory: Drones, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Underwater drones, Remote-Control

Consumer Reports' brand reliability report for 2024 has been released. According to the survey, the brands that make up the top five remain the same as last year, but it is Subaru which now holds the #1 spot, becoming the single most reliable car brand.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Subaru, Toyota, Lexus, Reliability

I was floored by Husqvarna's already exquisite Vitpilen 801 neo-retro café racer when the 2025 model was unveiled in October. The Swedish marque has now unveiled a Custom concept to give people a taste of what they can expect in the future, building on the original with some tasty upgrades that I'd actually be quite happy to pay a premium for.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags:...

Hydrogen-fueled trucks can keep thousands of tons of carbon out of the air every year. A prototype rescue truck from the US Department of Energy shows just how viable the clean-burning haulers are becoming – by bagging a new world record.Continue ReadingCategory: TransportTags: Hydrogen, Hydrogen-powered, hydrogen-engine, Rescue, Emergency, Disasters, Clean+Fuel, World Records, Guinness

Whales are not only the biggest animals on the planet, but they’re among the longest-lived, too. A new analysis reveals that right whales can live for more than 130 years, almost twice as long as previously thought.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: Animal science, Animals, Whale, Conservation, Environment, university-of-alaska

A survey of 143 low-, middle-, and high-income countries has revealed which ones are most prepared to support the world’s rapidly aging population in areas like well-being, equity, and security – and which ones aren’t.Continue ReadingCategory: Aging Well, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Aging, Global, National University of Singapore, Columbia University, Age-Related

While it might sound like a cute gift to buy for your pet mouse, a new set of virtual reality goggles have a much more serious purpose. The inventors say they should help advance research into Alzheimer's disease and other brain conditions.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Brain, Mouse, Cornell University, Alzheimer's disease, Virtual Reality

You probably know LG for its TVs and home appliances, but did you know the South Korean electronics giant also makes a whole range of gardening products, including planters and seed kits, in its home market? At CES 2025 in January, LG launches its smart additions to that lineup to grow flowers and herbs indoors – no green thumb necessary.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags:...

It seems New Atlas readers like tent camping in all its forms – from backcountry to safari resort, and from ground to rooftop. The year saw some highly innovative tent designs, with some designers intent on minimizing weight down to the last milligram, others daring to go much bigger and heavier in order to create the most comfortable home away from home one will...

With its Felicity 10' Wide model, Colorado's Frontier Tiny Homes aims to offer the kind of experience you usually associate more with a "real" house. Featuring a spacious and light-filled interior layout, the towable dwelling boasts some nice home comforts, including a dishwasher and a bathtub.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, LifestyleTags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home

This year has produced more than its fair share of unique and outlandish architecture. From a sail-shaped skyscraper to a revolving house, here's our pick of the top 10 architectural oddities of 2024.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, LifestyleTags: Building and Construction, Skyscrapers, Tiny Footprint, House, Stadium

Just when you thought motorcycles couldn’t get any wilder, Yamaha has dropped the sci-fi-inspired Y/AI prototype. It’s built in partnership with Netflix for an anime called Tokyo Override, which is set in a dystopian Tokyo 100 years in the future.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Yamaha, Netflix, Concept Motorcycles, Prototype, Futuristic, Artificial Intelligence

Nuclear waste. We've all heard about it, but what is it? Is it a problem without a solution? How big is the problem? And what exactly is this waste and why is it so important? New Atlas takes a look at the basics.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: Nuclear, Waste, Features

The end of the year is traditionally a time for reflection, so we've gone back through 12 months of new ebike launches, tech developments and e-mobility highlights to compile our pick of 2024's top ebike innovations.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: ebikes, best-of-2024

About 20,000 components to every single BMW on the road today get put to the extreme test well beyond real-world expectations. Then again, sometimes a not-your-average-driver does subject their BMW to the same grueling conditions, like taking their M5 to Nürburgring Nordschleife for some fun weekend driving.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: BMW, Road Tests, Nurburgring

The M3 amphibious bridge and ferry system deploys in just 35 minutes and can support the weight of any of the main battle tanks in Europe. The system has recently been handed over to the Swedish military for the first time.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, TechnologyTags: Bridge, Amphibious, General Dynamics UK, Warfare, Combat

On December 26, 2024, in broad daylight, China took to the skies with the test flights of two presumed sixth-generation delta-wing fighter jets. The more documented of the two, the Chengdu delta-wing craft, has been tentatively identified as the J-36.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, TechnologyTags: China, F35-Fighter, Stealth, Fighter

There’s nothing quite like a chopper. That stretched-out, low rider look, courtesy of extended forks with custom steering head angles, hardtail frames, and ape hangers. It’s like poetry in motion.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Custom, Custom Bikes, Choppers, Harley Davidson, V-Twin

Our modern lifestyles feature a lot of sitting, and while standing desks can be healthier options, they have their own problems. The new Ergo Desk combines both and adds a third option: a reclining desk, to ease chronic back pain.Continue ReadingCategory: Around The Home, LifestyleTags: Desk, Standing Desk, Desktop, Kickstarter, Home, Office, Workplace, Workstation