One of the most terrifyingly-plausible doomsday scenarios is the rise of superbugs, bacteria that are evolving a resistance to our most powerful antibiotics. Now researchers have created a new molecule that can make previously antibiotic-resistant bacteria vulnerable to existing drugs again. Read more
LearnSmart's expert-taught training bundle outlines major techniques for managing projects like a pro. By detailing each step in the process, you'll be fully prepared to sit for the PMP® and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® certifications. The coursework even counts towards the 35 contact-hour requirement for the PMP®. Best of all, you gain access to all of the materials for life, so you can always continue to grow your arsenal of skills. Even if you just want a refresher after 12 months, LearnSmart will be there for you--and your career. Read more
NASA's Cassini spacecraft captured the closest view ever taken of Saturn's moon, Daphnis. Read more
Electric vehicles are often touted as more environmentally friendly than cars using gasoline. But electricity has to be produced somewhere, so it got us wondering if EVs really are better for our planet than traditional vehicles. We found out, as part of our regular One Big Question series (OBQ). Read more
Last year Fujifilm teased us with the announcement that it was working on a new mirrorless medium format camera. Now the firm has given us more details about its upcoming GFX 50S, including how much it will cost, when it will be released, and a full breakdown of specifications. Read more
Line 6 has installed a full-range speaker system into its new Spider V 240HC amp head, allowing players to use it as a stand-alone combo amp or connect it to a speaker cabinet to create a stereo half stack. Read more
Since launching in 2010, the Hennessey Venom GT has been among a handful of elite supercars with four-figure horsepower numbers and world speed record ambitions. The unofficial fastest production car in the world has now sped all the way to the end of production. Read more
A new study from MIT has examined modern technology through the lens of a 150-year-old economic theory of efficiency and resource consumption – and in almost all cases, the benefits of reducing required resources is cancelled out by the increase in consumer demand for them. Read more
For those directly involved in managing the 2014 Ebola epidemic, it remains a harrowing reminder of how unprepared we are to cope with a sudden outbreak. The global coalition CEPI aims to correct this. Read more
Introduced at the 2016 LA Auto Show, the new Mini Countryman is the biggest, beastliest vehicle in Mini's history. An all-new John Cooper Works package makes it a little beastlier, adding more power, a tuned chassis and other upgrades. Read more
The grasslands of the Namib Desert in Africa are pock-marked with patches dubbed “fairy circles.” These strange structures have sparked debate for years about how they form, and now scientists at Princeton have put forward a new explanation: it’s actually both plants and termites working in unison. Read more
Being offered online only (and not compatible with Verizon's or Sprint's networks) HTC's new U Ultra isn't likely to register even a small fraction of iPhone sales numbers. But is the Ultra worth considering nonetheless? Read more
Storage space and searchability are two of the driving factors behind Gmail's popularity. However, it's easy to abuse those luxuries and find yourself buried in an inbox thousands of messages deep. Here are New Atlas' tips for achieving an immaculate Gmail inbox. Read more
After the Fukushima nuclear plant accident occurred, millions of gallons of radioactive water was left over. Scientists from Texas and Russia, however, may know what to do with it. They've developed a type of carbon that can reportedly filter radionuclides from water. Read more
Researchers at the Åbo Akademi University in Finland and the Institutes of Aging in the US have found a molecule that alleviated anxiety, a find that may open an entire new path to treating the condition in humans. Read more
When a medical implant is rejected by the body, blood platelets adhere to the device, forming a clot that encapsulates it. Engineers at Colorado State University, however, have developed blood-repellent titanium that could be used to build such implants. Read more
Bacterial biofilms can form on dental implants, causing infections. One approach to this problem has been to apply an antibacterial coating to the implant. Now, however, scientists have developed an implant that disperses an antimicrobial solution from the inside out. Read more
Snøhetta recently completed a very impressive treehouse in Swedish Lapland. Raised 10 m (32 ft) above the forest floor on 12 thin columns, the 7th Room treehouse lets visitors sleep out under the stars on a netted terrace. Read more
We are what we eat, but the way we eat it might have a say in the matter, too. Scientists in the UK studying the body's immune system have found that chewing can stimulate cells called Th17 in the mouth, in turn providing more robust protection against the harmful pathogens that cause illness. Read more
When the Royal Navy's Queen Elizabeth class carriers go into service in 2020, they'll be watched over by a new generation of eyes in the sky called the Crowsnest Airborne Surveillance System. Read more
Today, HTC announced a new “VR for Impact” program, an effort meant to excel virtual reality’s potential as a humanitarian tool. The company has pledged US$10 million for industry partners and developers whose efforts support the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Read more
Blackbird Guitars is expanding its Ekoa line of instruments. Ekoa is a high performance composite made mostly of linen, and debuted in the company's Clara ukulele, followed two years later by the El Capitan jumbo acoustic. Now a small body acoustic by the name of Savoy joins the family. Read more
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