Tiny worlds: The winners of the 2020 Macro Art Photography Awards

[Photography]( [Tiny worlds: The winners of the 2020 Macro Art Photography Awards]( [Commended. Posing. Rainforest, Costa Rica. A tiny glass frog on a flower in the rainforest]( The mind-bending winners of the 2020 Macro Art Photo Awards offer a surreal assortment of images. From a close-up of tree bark made to resemble landscape drone photography, to some glimpses of mischievous tree frogs, this macro photography contest is an annual highlight for fans of tiny things made large. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This quirky gadget will help you prevent carpal tunnel]( No matter your age, profession, or lifestyle, chances are you don't spend enough time exercising your hands. The FlexEx® Hand Exerciser brings you simple yet effective techniques that will help strengthen your hands, fingers, and forearms. [Read more]( [Biology]( [CT scan solves the mystery of 425-million-year-old long-necked reptile]( [Tanystropheus had nostrils on top of its snout like a crocodile]( Mysteries surrounding an ancient, long-necked reptile that lived 242 million years ago have finally been resolved. It's so difficult to understand from its fossils, at one time scientists weren't even sure if it swam in the sea or flew in the sky. [Read more]( [Mobile Technology]( [Mid-range phone comparison: Pixel 4a vs iPhone SE (2020) vs Galaxy A51]( [New Atlas compares the specs and features of the major mid-range phones – the iPhone SE (2020), the Google Pixel 4a, and the Samsung Galaxy A51]( Mid-range phones have more modest price tags while still packing many high-end features. But how do they stack up against each other? New Atlas compares the specs and features of the iPhone SE (2020), the Google Pixel 4a and the Samsung Galaxy A51. [Read more]( [Science]( [Dream state brainwave pattern detected for the first time]( [Prior to a new study scientists were unable to differentiate dreaming from waking states using EEG data alone]( A new study has, for the first time, homed in on a novel EEG signature that can identify when a subject is in an REM sleep stage. Prior to this, scientists were unable to differentiate between dreaming and waking states using EEG brainwave data alone. [Read more]( [Motorcycles]( [Design concept raises the idea of a water-driven Yamaha motorcycle]( [A water-drive Yamaha concept from designer Maxime Lefebvre]( This design concept is an entirely fictional work made in conjunction with Yamaha, but it raises an interesting idea: that the greasy chain and sprockets might be replaced with a water-forced drive system pushing power to the back wheel. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Knaus panoramic pop-top blows up big camper van views and space for 7]( [The new pop-up roof from Knaus Tabbert offers bigger views and more ventilation than the average camper van pop-top]( Knaus Tabbert is adding some serious pop to its 2021 CUV camper vans. Its new pop-up roof brings cool, clean ambient lighting, smart features like wireless induction charging, and a panoramic window, creating the best room in the house. [Read more]( [Urban Transport]( [Boring Company approved to expand Vegas tunnel loop to nearby casino]( [A look inside one of The Boring Company's test tunnels]( The Boring Company’s vision for a network of transport tunnels beneath Las Vegas has gained a little more traction, with local officials approving plans for an expansion that includes a new stop at the Resorts World Las Vegas casino. [Read more]( [Motorcycles]( [KTM pulls off stunning first-ever MotoGP win]( [Were it not for a controversial crash, KTM looked set to pull off an unthinkable 1-2 win]( Should the rest of the field be sweating? In only its fourth season at the top level of road racing, Austrian manufacturer KTM has won its first race – with rookie rider Brad Binder also delivering South Africa's first race winner in MotoGP history. [Read more]( [Materials]( [Scientists encode data into artificial molecules]( [An illustration of the structure of MOF 74, which could be used to create programmable materials]( Information can be encoded into many patterns, such as ones and zeroes for computers. A new proof of concept has been demonstrated to encode information into artificial molecules, which could enable programmable materials or new types of computers. [Read more]( [Home Entertainment]( [Gorgeous record cleaning machine declares war on dirty vinyl]( [Where some vacuum record cleaning machine might require ear protection during operation, the Prodigy is reported "super quiet"]( Though a carbon fiber brush can remove dust from a record's surface, stubborn grime might take a bit more persuasion. The latest cleaning machine from Keith Monks Audio can help rid your vinyl classics of clicks and pops caused by dust and grime. [Read more]( [Biology]( [Ancient fossil shows how killer "hell ant" clamped down on its prey]( [A 99-million-year-old fossil of a hell ant, preserved in amber, embracing an extinct relative of the cockroach]( Amber has offered us all kinds of fascinating insights about long-gone creatures that once inhabited the Earth. Joining them is a rare 99-million-year-old fossil that shows an enigmatic “hell ant” clamping down on its cockroach-like prey. [Read more]( [Space]( [New class of star discovered to be rich in key ingredient for life]( [Astronomers have discovered a new class of star that's rich in phosphorus]( Phosphorus is a key ingredient for life as we know it, but it’s strangely uncommon in the cosmos. Now astronomers have discovered a new type of star that’s very rich in phosphorus, which could imply that alien life is more common than we thought. [Read more]( [Space]( [Strange lightning and "mushball" rain could rage in Jupiter storms]( [An artist's illustration of shallow lightning in Jupiter's atmosphere]( Home to constant turbulent weather and the Great Red Spot – a storm bigger than Earth – Jupiter is the storm capital of the solar system. Now NASA’s Juno mission has discovered two new quirks of these storms – shallow lightning and “mushball” hail. [Read more]( [Environment]( [Algae-based, biodegradable flip flops are built to go the distance]( [Scientists at University of California San Diego have used algae oil to produce biodegradable flip flops]( A team of scientists has been working on more environmentally friendly forms of footwear, and is now showing off a pair of algae-based flip flops that make the grade for commercial footwear, but degrade in the environment in just 16 weeks. [Read more]( [Pets]( [KittySpring fountain keeps your cat's water supply full and fresh]( [A couple of cats lap up some water from the KittySpring fountain]( KittySpring is a more sophisticated solution for cat owners with thirsty and clumsy pets, consisting of a gravity-fed fountain that keeps the water supply fresh and uses a stable base to avoid spillage and puddles. [Read more]( [Music]( [Liquid-filled guitar promises custom color change in minutes]( [Changing body color involves popping out the plug, draining out the old liquid and then filling up with the new]( Bryan Guitars has come up with a quick way to change the body color of a guitar. The body is filled with colored liquid, which can be drained and refilled in a jiffy. After more than 30 years in development, the first guitars are ready to rock. [Read more]( [Tiny Houses]( [No-frills cabin designed for thrifty downsizers]( [The Kabinka comes in four sizes: 12 sq m (130 sq ft), 14.9 sq m (160 sq ft) 17.3 sq m (186 sq ft), and an XL version measuring 20 sq m (215 sq ft), plus a 9.6 sq m (106 sq ft) patio]( Hungarian design collective Hello Wood has created a compact cabin inspired by the tiny house movement. The Kabinka is intended to serve as a no-frills weekend retreat, additional bedroom, or office, and starts at €10,000 (roughly US$12,000). 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