Lotus Evija X smashes Nurburgring record by more than 10 seconds

[New Atlas logo]( Automotive [Lotus Evija X smashes Nurburgring record by more than 10 seconds]( [If I were 14 again, this photo of the Lotus Evija X would be on my bedroom wall right next to my Lamborghini Countach poster]( For bragging rights to be the world's fastest car, Nurburgring Nordschleife is the benchmark. The Lotus Evija X – an all-electric hypercar – entered the 'Ring, looking to take the crown from the Mercedes AMG-One on the famous racetrack in Germany. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [With 1TB of storage Koofr helps you declutter your digital life]( Remember the days of lugging around floppy disks and external hard drives, living in constant fear of a rogue magnet or a spilled coffee catastrophe? The Cloud ushered in a new era of data storage, and Koofr Cloud Storage takes it to the next level. [Read more]( Medical [100% of cancers cured long-term in "remarkable" human trial]( [High hopes for the use of dostarlimab-gxly in successfully 'reversing' a type of colorectal cancer, with hopes it will be able to target other forms]( In what researchers have called an "unprecedented" response, a promising antibody that treats locally advanced rectal cancer has completely eradicated tumors in Phase II trial patients. There's now hope it'll be as effective in other cancers. [Read more]( Bicycles [Lectric upgrades lightweight folding ebike but freezes price at $799]( [Despite a number of key upgrades, the XP Lite 2.0 folding ebike starts at the same price as its predecessor]( A couple of years ago, Phoenix-based e-mobility outfit Lectric launched a lightweight folding ebike priced at just $799. The new XP Lite 2.0 adds a few welcome upgrades to the budget-friendly package, while retaining the super-low starting price. [Read more]( Robotics [Chinese humanoid takes on the Great Wall in new video]( [The Robot Era team must have gotten up pretty early to catch the Great Wall without hordes of tourists on it]( In the past few months we've seen humanoid robots do their fair share of impressive things. Now, thanks to a new video from China-based Robot Era, we can add "monument conqueror" to this rapidly growing list. But wait. Is that duct tape? [Read more]( Bicycles [Air Seat aims to put full-floating suspension under cyclists' butts]( [The Air Seat can be purchased in rider weight limits of 80, 100, 120 or 130 kg]( Nobody likes getting a sore bum when cycling. The Air Seat is made with that fact in mind, as it adds what is described as a "full-floating" coil suspension system to existing saddles. [Read more]( Environment [Marine fungus takes a bite out of plastic waste]( [The fungus Parengyodontium album has been found to break down polyethylene waste in the marine environment at a rate of around 0.05% per day]( That we have a huge plastic waste problem is clear, but there are numerous efforts to stem the tide while also cleaning up the mess. Nature is also joining the battle, and scientists have now identified a marine fungus at the plastic-devouring front line. [Read more]( Science [Ancient crystals tell story of fresh water from four billion years ago]( [Fresh water on Earth is 500 million years older than previously thought]( A new study of ancient detrital zircons from inland Australia has found the first evidence that the Earth has had fresh water and dry land four billion years ago, much longer than previously thought. In fact, 500 million years further back in time. [Read more]( Medical [Genetics of aging uncovered with rare disease discovery]( [Discovery of the genetic mechanism behind a rare disease has implications for normal aging]( New research uncovering the DNA-damaging mechanism by which a mutated gene causes a rare, fatal disease may have repercussions for the treatment of many other diseases linked to aging, including heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and cancer. [Read more]( Military [Airbus Wingman concept gives stealthy look at aerial combat future]( [The Airbus Wingman concept]( Bringing some flash to military aviation, Airbus is showing off its Wingman drone concept this week at the International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA) in Berlin. The 1:1 scale mock-up is the aerospace equivalent of a "show car" for highlighting ideas. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Inflight drinks on long-haul flights increase risk to heart health]( [Consuming alcohol before sleep on a long-haul flight can threaten heart health, even if you're young and healthy]( Even young, healthy passengers put their heart health at risk when they consume alcohol before sleeping on a flight, particularly a long-haul flight, according to a new study. The researchers say it's an underestimated risk that could easily be avoided. [Read more]( Outdoors [Tiny 2-ounce fire multitool brings dual survival to your adventures]( [Outdoor Element's Fire Flute can spark a fire and whistle for help in emergencies]( Overland Expo's focus may be largely on earth-exploring giants and heavy-duty gear, but the show does also highlight some smaller gadgets. One of our favorite finds was the Fire Flute, a tiny, 50-gram fire starter with watertight cache and whistle. 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