The most spectacular, surreal and psychedelic photography of 2018

[DIGITAL CAMERAS]( [The most spectacular, surreal and psychedelic photography of 2018]( From alien architecture to neon water reflections, the last 12 months have delivered a stunning array of photographic treats. To celebrate the new year we have hand-picked a collection of the most mind-bending, sublime, and spectacular photographs we've been treated to in 2018. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [Explore New Career Options in 2019 With This CompTIA Master Class]( CompTIA A+ training teaches and certifies students in IT fundamentals like installation, preventative maintenance, networking, security, troubleshooting, customer service and communication to work with clients. To earn your CompTIA A+ certification — an essential to working in IT — you'll need to pass the 220-901 and 220-902 exams. This course will prepare you to pass the 220-901 exam. 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[Read more]( [ENVIRONMENT]( [Seaweed-munching microbes produce sustainable bioplastic]( ​Plastic waste is a major problem in the world's oceans, which is why some groups have developed bioplastics that break down in the sea. Even those aren't entirely eco-friendly, though, which is why Israeli scientists are working on one that's derived from marine microorganisms. [Read more]( Sponsored by Taboola //gizmagptyltd.cmail19.com/t/d-l-nddykht-wtkuhhtil-s///gizmagptyltd.cmail19.com/t/d-l-nddykht-wtkuhhtil-w/ [MARINE]( [Italian shipyard upsizes luxury with launch of its first 351-ft gigayacht]( Italian shipyard Benetti, in partnership Imperial (acting as Build Supervisor and Yacht Manager), has recently launched its largest yacht to date, with an additional two gigayachts to be released by the firm over the coming months. [Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [Octopuses on ecstasy and the mummy juice conspiracy: The weirdest science stories of 2018]( Science is amazing, but sometimes scientists do get a little niche in their studies. Here is a list of the weirdest science stories we came across this year, from twerking robots to bizarre snail-to-snail memory transference and a fountain-of-youth sarcophagus conspiracy that sums up 2018. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [VW offers first look at future mobile quick charger for EVs]( ​Despite the ever-increasing battery life of our mobile phones, many of us carry around a portable power bank just in case. In a similar vein, VW is developing a mobile quick charge station for electric vehicles, which can juice up as many as 15 EVs before its cells need charging.​ [Read more]( [ENVIRONMENT]( [Paint and sweeteners could be made from old Christmas trees]( ​If your city has a program for converting old Christmas trees into mulch or compost, that's good, but … evergreen needles do take a long time to decompose. According to new research, those needles could instead be harvested and used in products such as paints or sweeteners. [Read more]( [SPACE]( [Blast offs and bubbly: The year in space, 2018]( When it comes to space travel, and space in genera​l, 2018 has been a busy year. It was one marked by remarkable technological firsts, dramatic incidents, and new milestones set. Oh, and space champagne. So, let's look back on the highlights of the year in space, 2018. 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