WEIRD FACTS
By Ben Coxworth – The Companion Bike’s passenger seat can be removed, with the two sides of the frame then being pushed in toward each other. Companion Bike. If you’ve ever been to Vietnam, then you’ll have seen the rickshaw taxi-trikes in which …
By Loz Blain – Continental is about to start making your car’s dash start jumping out at you. Continental. – The instrument panel is about to start jumping out of car dashboards. Tier-one OEM supplier Continental has built a glasses-free, “auto-stereoscopic” 3D car …
What are the symptoms caused by the new coronavirus, how does it spread, and should you call a doctor? Find all our coronavirus coverage here Coronavirus – latest updates How to protect yourself and others from infection – By Sarah Boseley, Hannah Devlin …
By Paul Ridden – The Arcimoto Rapid Responder is now being tested by the Eugene Springfield Fire Department ahead of production later in 2021. Arcimoto. – A little over a year ago, Oregon’s Arcimoto revealed a special version of its battery-electric three-wheeler designed for …
By Loz Blain – Goodyear’s latest concept tire allows you to pop a cartridge of new tread compound into the center of the hub, where it extrudes out at the wheel surface. Goodyear. – We love a good concept tire here at New Atlas. …
By Adam Williams – As of writing, there are no plans to make the Solo 01 commercially available. Arun Prabhu N G. – We’ve often wondered just how small you can really go when designing a tiny living space and the Solo 01 might …
By Paul Ridden – The S-Pod has a top speed of 24 mph and is designed for enclosed campuses. Segway-Ninebot. – Prior to its acquisition by China’s Ninebot, Segway was mostly known for its self-balancing people mover that never quite captured the personal transportation …
Olivier Le Queinec/Shutterstock.com – By David Weil, Dean of the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University – CC BY-ND – In many industries, such as construction, transportation, warehousing and health care, the workplace is dangerous. In 2018 alone, …
By Ben Coxworth – Avocados are rich in a pigment known as lutein. Dream79/Depositphotos. – According to some studies, people who are overweight or outright obese are at an increased risk of cognitive decline in old age. There may be hope, however, as a …
Service to be temporarily restored to thousands of households disconnected due to unpaid bills amid public health outcry. How to protect yourself against coronavirus What are the symptoms and should I see a doctor? By Nina Lakhani Thursday – 2020 Mar 12 – …
