Moving e-mobility forward: Top 10 ebike innovations of 2023

[New Atlas logo]( Bicycles [Moving e-mobility forward: Top 10 ebike innovations of 2023]( [Yamaha's Y-00Z MTB concept, which was presented at this year's Japan Mobility Show, is among our picks for 2023's top ebike innovations]( In case you hadn't noticed, electric pedal-assist bikes have really made their mark during 2023, to become a vital component in the mobility mix. For our look back over a year overflowing with ebikes, we revisit some of the tech highlights. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [How to Cut Spam by 80%]( Spam texts, spam calls, spam emails! Your inboxes are probably full of them this time of year. We’ve gathered the most effective tips and tricks to help you find some relief. *Spoiler* a data removal service called Incogni can help. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Small but perfectly formed: Top 10 tiny houses of 2023]( [As the year comes to a close, we've chosen our selection of 2023's top 10 tiny houses]( 2023 has been another big year for the small living movement and, as it comes to a close, we're taking a look at 10 of the most interesting and innovative tiny houses we've seen over the past 12 months. [Read more]( Automotive [Pop-up SUVs to camp-on ebikes: Most impressive tiny campers of 2023]( [The Nugget comes standard with an outdoor table and chair set]( This year saw more than its fair share of mini- and micro-campers, ranging from small-but-spacious all-electric MPV campers to airline-compatible camper kits ready to travel the world. Here's a look at our favorite tiny motor vehicle campers of 2023. [Read more]( Space [Best space photos 2023: Stunning star shows and a bear on Mars]( [A James Webb image of Uranus, clearly showing its rings and some of its moons]( Space is one of the most versatile and photogenic subjects, and this year was no different. From a sunrise captured by the International Space Station to the most distant star ever observed, here are some of the best space photographs taken in 2023. [Read more]( Bicycles [From metal tires to wearable airbags, our top 10 bike picks for 2023]( [The full-carbon Veli mountain bike, with its sweet and uniquely suspended caboose, is one of our favorites from the past year]( As 2023 draws to a close, it's time once again for our annual look back at some of the year's most interesting bicycle-related innovations. Not all of these things will be big sellers, but they definitely all deserve credit for following the road – or trail – less cycled. [Read more]( Architecture [Bold, ambitious, and sometimes crazy: 2023's top 10 architectural oddities]( [New Atlas reflects on the year's most outlandish, extraordinary and ridiculously ambitious architecture projects]( From a massive globe-shaped entertainment venue that can be illuminated as an oversized emoji, to a plan to build a skyscraper so big it can fit 20 Empire State Buildings, here's our pick of the top 10 architectural oddities of 2023. [Read more]( Medical [Novel helmet liner 30 times better at stopping concussions]( [A new, lightweight foam made from carbon nanotubes could be the future of protective helmets]( Researchers have developed a new, lightweight foam made from carbon nanotubes that, when used as a helmet liner, absorbed the kinetic energy caused by an impact almost 30 times better than liners currently used in US military helmets. [Read more]( Architecture [Floating, 3D-printed, skinny and green: Top 10 Houses of 2023]( [New Atlas showcases the best houses of 2023]( From a svelte residence that stays cool with the breeze, to a 3D-printed housing development, plus a bamboo dwelling designed to handle flooding, our top 10 houses of 2023 showcases the finest residential design that we've seen throughout the year. [Read more]( Space [The Year in Space 2023]( [The year in space 2023]( 2023 turned out to be a busy year in space and the general vicinity. New Atlas looks back at everything from rocket launches and cosmic tsunamis to asteroid samples and the latest astronaut fashions. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [For only $79.97 a OneAir Elite Membership helps redefine luxury travel]( OneAir seamlessly blends cutting-edge AI technology, personalized itinerary customization, and exclusive membership plans, providing users with a streamlined and tailored travel experience enriched with a lifetime of exceptional flight deals. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Sleepy cells and insect stings: The pain discoveries of 2023]( [Researchers have looked at pain, particularly chronic pain, throughout 2023 and made some discoveries]( Throughout 2023, researchers have looked at pain, especially chronic pain, and its molecular mechanisms, in an effort to find new, targeted ways to effectively resolve the complex condition. We present this year’s top discoveries in pain research. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Pets may slow age-related cognitive decline in those living alone]( [A study has found an association between pet ownership by older adults living alone and slower cognitive decline]( A study has found that, for older adults living alone, owning a pet was linked to slower rates of decline in some aspects of cognition and may completely offset the association between living alone, a recognized dementia risk, and cognitive decline. [Read more]( Medical [Vibrating pill treats obesity by tricking stomach into feeling full]( [The VIBE pill activates muscles around the stomach, which sets off a chain reaction of hormones that suppresses appetite and might be a less invasive alternative to gastric surgeries]( The stomach signals the brain to say when you’ve had enough to eat – although we ignore it at the holidays. MIT scientists have found a way to hijack that mechanism with a vibrating pill that can help reduce appetite and potentially treat obesity. [Read more]( Science [AI, aliens and giant poo piles: Weirdest science stories of 2023]( [New Atlas revisits some of 2023's weirdest science stories]( From where “love” is felt in the body, to the scientific value of giant piles of bird poop, and talking to whales as practice for understanding aliens, here are the top 10 weirdest science stories of 2023. [Read more]( Medical [Body clocks, bacteria & a joint-on-a-chip: 2023's best arthritis stories]( [Research into arthritis in 2023 has focused on better understanding the disease and improving its treatment]( In 2023, researchers were focused on better understanding the disease process underlying arthritis, and the treatment and relief of symptoms. Here are the year’s top arthritis stories appearing on New Atlas. [Read more]( Biology [All-seeing skin, detachable butts and zombies: Animal oddities of 2023]( [Scientists find out just how cuttlefish 'see' with their skin]( The animal kingdom has no shortage of weird and wonderful surprises, and this year biologists gave us some real treats to talk about. From microscopic bacteria to huge cetaceans, here are the most bizarre animal stories we covered in 2023. [Read more]( Medical [Plants, implants, stomach cells & worms: Top diabetes stories of 2023]( [There's been a lot of diabetes research in 2023, including some 'world-firsts']( Diabetes was the focus of much research in 2023, resulting in a few ‘world-firsts’. From trialing a diabetes-slowing tablet to using plant extracts and creepy crawlies to lower blood sugars, here are the top diabetes stories of the past year. [Read more]( Space [Space Perspective shows off test version of tourist-carrying space capsule]( [This version of the Spaceship Neptune capsule will be the subject of upcoming test flights]( When someone says they're planning on using a balloon to take tourists to the edge of space, you may wonder if they'll ever get past the conceptual stage. Space Perspective has gotten past it, by building a physical test model of its Neptune capsule. [Read more]( Automotive [Solar Buggy on its way to Nevada ahead of 2025 city microEV production]( [Squad Mobility is aiming to have its Solar City microEV on US shores from 2025, and is heading to CES 2024 with a special edition called the Buggy to preview what's to come]( Dutch micromobility startup Squad Mobility is gearing up for the 2025 production launch of its Solar City microEV with a visit to Las Vegas next month for CES 2024, where the company will also show off a special edition Buggy version. [Read more]( Robotics [Mugatu bipedal robot takes a radically simplified approach to walking]( [The Mugatu robot is one example of what is known as a "passive dynamic walker"]( Walking bipedal robots excel at tasks such as traversing uneven terrain, but because they're so mechanically complex, they can't be made very small. That could soon change, however, thanks to the development of the Mugatu robot. [Read more]( Bicycles [Thok's "e-SUV" designed for everyday urban travel and weekend off-roading]( [Thok says that the MIG e-S has been "designed for everyday life, filled with work, commitments, appointments, and brief moments of free time to take advantage of some movement"]( Italian ebike maker Thok has added a versatile road and trail buster called the MIG e-S to its mountain bike lineup, a Shimano-powered workhorse that's designed to get riders to work as well as out of the city and into the rough. [Read more]( Medical [Head zaps help surgeons transfer skills from VR to IRL]( [Applying a subtle electric current during training improved the transfer of skills to the real-life setting, a study has shown]( Researchers found that applying a gentle electric current to the head during virtual reality training helped budding surgeons to more easily transfer the skills they’d learned to a real-life setting. [Read more]( Drones ["Flying dragon" robot harnesses the "crazy hose" effect to fight fires]( [The "Flying Dragon" firefighting robot rains down watery death on a test fire]( Japanese researchers have created and open-sourced a flying firefighting hose that levitates and steers itself to fight fires using its own water pressure as a two-part propulsion system, spraying water down onto fires and keeping operators safe. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Adult chronic pain 45% more likely after childhood trauma, study finds]( [The odds of reporting chronic pain in adulthood are increased following exposure to childhood trauma, a study has found]( A study has found that exposure to childhood trauma increases the likelihood of experiencing chronic pain and pain-related disability in adulthood, with the risk increasing significantly after exposure to multiple adverse childhood experiences. [Read more]( Science [Sniffing women’s tears reduces male aggression by 44%, study finds]( [A study has found that sniffing female tears reduces male aggression]( A fascinating study has found that sniffing female tears significantly reduced male aggression and decreased activity in aggression-related brain networks. It’s suggested that the effect, which is also seen in rodents, serves a protective function. [Read more]( Bicycles [Cyberdrop ebike trailer channels the spirit of the Cybertruck]( [The Cyberdrop prototype with its designer's motorized Bullitt cargo bike]( You can do a lot of things with the Tesla Cybertruck, but you can't tow it behind your ebike to sleep in on "bike-packing" trips. You can, however, do exactly that with the Cybertruck-inspired Cyberdrop trailer. [Read more]( Bicycles [Dual-mode moto-inspired ebike turns up the power for off-roading]( [The Graffiti X offers nine levels of pedal-assist up to 20 mph, but can be unlocked for off-road riding up to 45 mph]( Though many ebikes are designed to look like regular bicycles, a number ride a moped line. Lyric Cycles is officially launching the Graffiti X thrill machine next year, a powerful update to a current model with a 3,000-watt motor and 70-mile battery. [Read more]( Automotive [Carice TC2 is the retro electric convertible you didn't know you wanted]( [If James Dean were to have driven an EV, it might have been something like this]( Many electric vehicles look very cold and high-tech, alienating some potential buyers. The Carice TC2 two-seater convertible is different, in that it draws heavily on the retro-nostalgia factor. It's lightweight and peppy, to boot. [Read more]( Computers [LG's latest gaming monitor boasts refresh rate quick switching]( [The UltraGear 32GS95UE OLED gaming monitor can be switched from 4K at 240 Hz to 1080p at 480 Hz with a single hotkey]( CES 2024 is fast approaching, and some consumer tech companies are teasing stuff early. LG has announced new additions to its UltraGear line of gaming monitors, including one that allows users to switch between 240-Hz 4K and 480-Hz HD using a hotkey. 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