The most read New Atlas stories of 2017

[SCIENCE]( [The most read New Atlas stories of 2017]( Here at New Atlas we cover a wide variety of topics, so it's always interesting to arrive at the end of another year and see what most struck a chord with readers over the past 12 months. Read on to see what captured the imagination of you, our readers, in 2017. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [Guard Your Gadgets]( Imagine a list detailing every website, app, and interaction you have online. You wouldn't want your closest friends to have this data, but third parties already do. Use IPVanish to reclaim your online privacy and protect it from third-party snooping. Until January 1, IPVanish is offering a rarely-seen 2-year plan for $3.33 a month. [Read more]( [MEDICAL]( [DNA vaccine promises permanent, universal protection against the flu]( New research from the University of Washington School of Medicine could pave the way for a universal flu shot by developing a novel DNA vaccine that targets the genetic components of the virus. [Read more]( [ENERGY]( [Hybrid solid-state system harvests more hydrogen from water]( Clean and plentiful, hydrogen is a promising fuel source, but there are a few problems in the path to mainstream use. South Korean scientists have now developed a new system for producing hydrogen from water, which that they say overcomes some of these issues and produces the gas more efficiently. [Read more]( [ARCHITECTURE]( [2017's best sustainable, innovative and interesting houses]( Residential architecture is going through an exciting time and this is reflected in the homes we've covered during the past 12 months. A floating off-grid luxury pad, a 3D-printed house, and a sustainable home that can be built in a few days all feature in our pick of the best houses of 2017. [Read more]( Sponsored by Taboola [MOTORCYCLES]( [Vins' carbon-forked, two-stroke Duecinquanta sportsbike is the new definition of lightweight]( Italian manufacturer Vins is having an honest-to-god crack at getting a two-stroke 250cc roadbike back on the market, using a carbon frame and forks and some pretty wacky design to keep the weight down to a ridiculous 95 kg (209 lb). Oh, and there's a race version that's 10 percent lighter again. [Read more]( [HEALTH & WELLBEING]( [Skin patch puts the burn on body fat]( There are already skin patches that help people quit smoking … could patches that help them lose weight be far behind? Well, thanks to research being conducted at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University, the things already exist – for mice, at least. [Read more]( [REVIEWS]( [The best future-focused sci-fi film and TV coming in 2018]( ​Sci-fi is now the mainstream and we’re seeing millions spent bringing stories to the screen that are gloriously weird and fantastically futurist. Here are our picks looking forward to 2018 on both the big and small screens, from blockbuster sci-fi spectacle to compelling hard science speculations. [Read more]( [BICYCLES]( [Eddy current-powered bike lights are back, and built into the brakes]( ​It was a couple of years ago that New Atlas first tried out Magnic Light iC, a no-contact bike lighting system that doesn't involve batteries, tire-rubbing dynamos or wheel-mounted magnets. Now, inventor Dirk Strothmann is back with Magnic Microlights. [Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [From tiny tardigrades to the world's largest artificial sun: The year in science, 2017]( 2017 was a busy year for science. Researchers got new tools, doctors got new medicines, and tables were laid with new foods, the ultimate shut-ins got their first glimmer of freedom, and we learned who really will inherit the Earth. Let's look back at the highlights of this year in science. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [Here Are the 10 Best Deals of 2017 from the New Atlas shop — Now up to 96% off]( With the New Year just around the corner, you might like to reflect on 2017. Along with the highs and lows, there have been some incredible savings at New Atlas Deals. To help you celebrate the festive season, we have brought together the best 10 deals of 2017 for one last hurrah. Use code BESTOF17 for an additional 17% off everything you see. [Read more]( [COMPUTERS]( [Cougar allows gamers to tweak settings on the mouse itself]( To get the best from a gaming mouse, some peripherals require users to spend time before each session adjusting parameters in software running on the gaming rig. Cougar has installed a small LCD display on its Surpassion mouse that allows gamers to adjust key settings on the mouse itself. [Read more]( [HEALTH & WELLBEING]( [Combatting PTSD by letting patients hear their own brainwaves]( Currently, PTSD is usually treated with psychotherapy and antidepressants, but those aren’t always effective. Now a study conducted at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center has found that a novel form of treatment reduced symptoms of the disorder by letting patients “hear” their own brainwaves. [Read more]( [GOOD THINKING]( [App uses Wi-Fi to save people who are lost in the woods]( ​If you're lost or injured in the wilderness, there's a good chance that there won't be cellular coverage where you are – that means you can't just phone for help. Your smartphone may still get you found, however, thanks to a new app designed at Spain's Universidad de Alicante. 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