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Can art galleries really slow aging? An expert explains the science

22 May 2026 @ 1:11 am

Can the arts really slow cognitive decline as you age? It's a difficult question to answer.Peter Tennant, Yale University; University of Leeds/ The ConversationContinue ReadingCategory: Brain Health, Body and MindTags: Art, Brain, Aging

Better bee-lieve it – World Bee Day is time to celebrate our fuzzy life-givers

22 May 2026 @ 12:27 am

nullFor many years, bees were among New Atlas readers' favorite animals. But then things went south, and you guys switched off from learning about these fuzzy little flyers. Maybe it was tall poppy syndrome – since bees are quite obsessed with these nectar treasure chests – but they're staging a comeback framed around World Bee Day.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: Bees,

Radian EXR comes for the Stark Varg ... with 30-sec tool-free battery swaps

21 May 2026 @ 8:23 pm

The EXR might just be the most complete electric enduro after the Stark Varg EXI must have covered about a dozen electric enduros in the span of the last few months, and that’s just scratching the surface. That should tell you about just how rapidly the electric enduro motorcycle space has blown up of late.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Electric Motorcycles,

Gloriously retro wooden box camera contains its own film processing lab

21 May 2026 @ 6:05 pm

The Alfie BOXX camera is presently on KickstarterIf you’re a fan of Buster Keaton’s 1928 silent film The Cameraman, and are intrigued by his portrayal of a street photographer who processes his own film, then you might want to check out the Alfie BOXX camera currently on Kickstarter.Continue ReadingCategory: Photography, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags:

Family oriented tiny house prioritizes personal space and privacy

21 May 2026 @ 3:33 pm

The River, by Vagabond Haven, is an extra-wide tiny house that's suitable for full-time family livingDownsizing is never easy if you have a family in tow. However, with its larger-than-average dimensions and clever layout that provides separation and privacy, the River tiny house is much better suited to full-time family living than many other models.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags:

Africa's tallest tower rises with a mask-inspired design

21 May 2026 @ 1:28 pm

Tower F will be the tallest building in Africa once it’s completed later this yearThe Ivory Coast's skyline has gained a dramatic new addition in the form of the massive La Tour F, or Tower F. It’s a 76-story supertall skyscraper nearing completion in the Administrative City of Abidjan.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, EngineeringTags: Africa,

Samsung unveils the world's first 6K gaming monitor for pixel peepers

21 May 2026 @ 8:47 am

Given its outrageous 6K resolution spec, I'd expect this monitor to look more gamer-yAfter giving us a preview ahead of this year's CES, Samsung's just launched its new Odyssey G8 (the G80HS, to be specific), which it claims is the first-ever gaming monitor that's capable of an incredible 6K resolution.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags:

Autonomous aviation system aims for pilot-free cargo aircraft

21 May 2026 @ 6:03 am

Merlin Pilot is designed to make large aircraft like the Hercules autonomousA new frontier for autonomous flight appears to have been breached as Merlin, Inc. introduces its Merlin Pilot for Commercial Cargo AI-powered flight system that aims to eventually bring pilot-free flight to large cargo aircraft.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, TransportTags: Aircraft

Cows can tell by your face whether you're friend or foe

21 May 2026 @ 4:41 am

Cow face on up closeHumans and cattle share a long history. Domesticated from a now-extinct ox species around 10,500 years ago, cows have become a major source of protein, dairy, and leather worldwide.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Agriculture, Farming,

Plants can 'eat' the dust that falls onto their leaves

21 May 2026 @ 2:19 am

Dusty plant leafEvery year, billions of tons of dust are lifted into the air and dispersed by winds across continents and oceans. This dust deposition has long been recognized as an important process that contributes to soil formation and delivers essential macro and micronutrients to soils.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Plants,