Study says year of birth impacts vulnerability to the flu

[Medical]( [Study says year of birth impacts vulnerability to the flu]( [A new study has thrown further weight behind the idea that initial exposure – and therefore age – can shape vulnerability to different sub-types of influenza A]( A new study is shedding light on the idea that someone's year of birth can affect susceptibility to different subtypes of the flu, with researchers taking advantage of a rare flu season to uncover rapid shifts in infection trends associated with age. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Protect your eyes from harmful blue light with these stylish glasses]( Studies show that 50 to 90 percent of computer users suffer from eye strain and other issues that stem from too much screen exposure. These blue light glasses can help--and they are 50% off today. [Read more]( [Materials]( [Harvester pulls record amount of drinking water out of thin air]( [From left, researchers on the study Zhiyong Xia, Matthew Logan and Spencer Langevin]( Clean water is all around us – it's floating around in the air most of the time. Of course, it’s not particularly drinkable in that form, but now researchers have found materials that can collect huge amounts of water from the air. [Read more]( [Aircraft]( [AR vision system for quiet supersonic X-59 plane gets put to the test]( [Artist's concept of Lockheed Martin’s Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST) X-plane]( Vibration tests are underway on a key component of NASA's X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology aircraft that not only gives the pilot a virtual window on the airspace ahead, but also graphical flight data. [Read more]( [Science]( [Late Lonesome George, last of his species, may have living relatives]( [Lonesome George was the last known member of his species, the Pinta Island Tortoise (Chelonoidis abingdonii)]( In 2012 Lonesome George passed away, and the Pinta Island tortoise was declared extinct. But now, genetic studies have revealed that tortoises on neighboring islands carry on the lineage – and hint that surviving members may be hiding somewhere. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Salty masks could kill coronavirus]( [Conventional masks simply trap live viruses, which can then end up on users' fingers]( In China right now, you'll see many people wearing surgical masks to protect against coronavirus. A scientist claims that such masks may actually do more harm than good, if handled improperly – so he's created a coating that could change that. [Read more]( [Outdoors]( [Patriot adds indoor comfort to ultra-rugged off-road camping trailer]( [The Patriot X3 travels to campsites near and remote]( Having established itself as a global leader in hardcore, backcountry-grade camper trailers, Patriot Campers presents its very first live-in trailer. Unlike its other tent-topped trailers, the new X3 folds out to create a three-person living cabin. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Portable concussion detector sends laser pulses through the forehead]( [A new device developed at the University of Michigan can measure brain metabolism through non-invasive infrared lasers]( The search is very much on for technologies that can produce unequivocal evidence of concussion, and scientists have taken an exciting step forward with a device that can assess brain cells by pulsing ultra-bright lasers through a patient’s forehead. [Read more]( [Science]( [Robotic sub takes first look at base of Antarctica's "Doomsday Glacier"]( [Thwaites Glacier's outer edge]( The first-ever images of the foundations of one of the world's most significant glaciers will enable scientists to learn more about the risk its deterioration presents to future sea level rises. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Felino prepares to debut the cB7R, a 700-horsepower Canadian supercar]( [The Felino CB7R: 700 horsepower of track-ready performance for the road]( A fun little heads-up for this coming Valentine's day: Canadian manufacturer Felino is preparing to unveil a muscled-up version of its cB7 supercar. The cB7R rocks a 700-horsepower V8 and brings sub-3 second 0-100 km/h times to the party. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [The 30 most valuable Japanese cars in history]( [Unlike the most valuable cars from other countries, the oldest car in the list of the most valuable Japanese cars was built in 1967]( Japanese performance cars have never done well on the auction block compared to their American and European counterparts, but they are quickly beginning to look like worthwhile investments. Here's a look at the most collectible Japanese cars. [Read more]( [Tiny Houses]( [Aircraft training fuselage turned into one-of-a-kind tiny house]( [The Aero Tiny is up for sale for AUD 55,000 (roughly US$37,000)]( The Tiny House Guys reckons that Aero Tiny is Australia's most unique tiny house and it may well have a point. It's made from an airplane fuselage section that was used to train cabin crews and comes complete with a fully-functional airplane door. [Read more]( [Biology]( [Grey seals in the wild have been caught clapping underwater]( [The idea of seals clapping may not seem all that surprising, but it has never been observed underwater in the wild before]( Scientists have unearthed an interesting example of animal behavior, catching wild grey seals clapping underwater for the first time ever, seemingly an attempt to catch the eye of potential suitors that happen to be in the area. [Read more]( [Wearables]( [Edge-finding thermal HUD gives firefighters vision through heavy smoke]( [The Cthru mask has a thermal vision camera on the outside and a small HUD over the right eye]( Firefighting teams tend to carry hand-held devices to help them see in harsh, smoky conditions, but an American company has built edge-detecting thermal vision into a single eye heads-up display inside the breathing mask for hands-free use. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Multilayered microvehicles lure, trap and kill super bacteria]( [Researchers at UCSD have created microvehicles that lure bacteria into a trap and kill them]( Creative new treatments for superbugs are sorely needed, and now researchers at UCSD have developed a concept that’s just crazy enough to work – self-propelling “microvehicles” that lure bacteria into a trap, then kill them. [Read more]( [Around The Home]( ["Smart" dispenser serves up wine at the ideal temperature]( [The Albicchiere wine dispenser is currently on Kickstarter]( It can be a hassle, getting your wine to the exact suggested serving temperature. The Albicchiere wine dispenser is designed to help, by both maintaining wine at a given temperature, and allowing it to last longer after being opened. [Read more]( [Space]( [Stunning 3D visualizations let you explore the cosmos in your browser]( [Still from a simulation showing a representation of the nova outburst that took place on the white dwarf star U Scorpii in 2010]( A collection of computer simulations based on data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray observatory is offering astronomers and the public alike the ability to explore cosmic objects in 3D. The visualizations let users pan around stars and supernovae remnants. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [Electronic box sounds the alarm on bike thieves]( [The Abus Alarmbox is available in blue or black]( We've been seeing an increasing number of "smart" bike locks lately, most of which sound an audible alarm if messed with. So, what if you like that feature, but are otherwise happy with your "dumb" lock? Well, that's where the Alarmbox comes in. [Read more]( [Science]( [Fossil tracks suggest dinosaurs lived in a "land of fire"]( [Reconstruction of the environment set alight by a volcanic flow]( A study has found dinosaur footprints in sandstone embedded between fossilized lava dating back 183 million years. During this time, a mass extinction was taking place and parts of the world were being transformed into a world of fire by volcanism. [Read more]( [Wearables]( [Haptic Helmet guides firefighters to where they need to be]( [The helmet is fitted with haptic actuators that allow firefighters to navigate a smoke-filled room by following directional buzzes]( Once inside a burning building, smoke may prevent first responders from being able to see where they're going. The Haptic Helmet from Carnegie Mellon University's Engineering department could help. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). 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