Experimental cancer vaccine passes animal tests, moves to human trials

[Medical]( [Experimental cancer vaccine passes animal tests, moves to human trials]( [A vaccine induces the body into producing antibodies that help immune cells detect and kill cancer cells]( A novel cancer vaccine is moving to Phase 1 human trials in the US after results from animal studies showed encouraging efficacy and a robust safety profile. A new study describes the vaccine as producing complete responses in 90 percent of animals. [Read more]( [Sponsored Content]( [Stylish Joago watches have sustainability in their sights]( [Joago watches feature an anti-scratch surface finish]( Drawing its inspiration from the oceans and its materials from the waste that pollutes them, startup Joago has developed a line of sustainably produced watches that are as at home on a surfboard as they are in the boardroom. [Read more]( [Military]( [F-35A stealth fighter drops mock nuclear bomb in flight test]( [An F-35A Lightning II fighter dropping a B61-12 mock nuclear bomb]( In a recent test of two major US defense initiatives, an F-35A Lightning II has dropped a mock refurbished B61-12 nuclear bomb for the first time. The bomb was released from an internal bay while the stealth fighter was flying at supersonic speed. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Lifestyle changes still prove effective at tackling obesity for over 60s]( [A new study suggests that the effectiveness of healthy lifestyles in driving weight loss might not diminish as much as thought as we grow older]( The common perception is that that it can be harder to shed excess pounds as we grow older, but a new study has contradicted this school of thought, indicating lifestyle changes can help tackle obesity regardless of age. [Read more]( [Aircraft]( [XTI reconfigures its TriFan eVTOL as a diesel-hybrid cargo drone]( [The Trifan 200: a transitioning hybrid diesel eVTOL with a pop-up cabin for cargo]( Florida's XTI Aircraft has ben working on its TriFan eVTOL concept for at least five years, and while a passenger version is still the key focus, the company has now put forward a long-range, autonomous diesel-hybrid cargo variant. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [Ambitious reef and underwater park to feature staircase for snorkelers]( [The first phase of ReefLine is expected to be completed in December, 2021]( OMA has unveiled plans for an ambitious underwater project located just off the coast of Miami Beach. Named ReefLine, it's conceived as an artificial reef and snorkeling attraction, and will reach a total length of 7 miles. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Oxford’s COVID-19 vaccine trial delivers encouraging interim results]( [This Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine works by utilizing a harmless adenovirus engineered to produce the same spike protein that the SARS-CoV-2 virus uses to infect human cells]( AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford have presented the first interim data from their Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trial. The vaccine is safe, up to 90 percent effective, and significantly easier to distribute compared to other options. [Read more]( [Computers]( [Tiny, high-capacity "atomristor" stores data in single-atom switches]( [Researchers have created a new computer chip that stores data using the movements of individual atoms]( Engineers have created one of the smallest memory storage devices ever, made out of a 2D material measuring 1 nanometer square. The device works on the movements of single atoms, paving the way for memory systems with incredible information density. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Study of tarantula toxin opens door to next-gen drugs for chronic pain]( [Tarantula bites may be painful, but the spider's venom could hold the key to new treatments for chronic pain]( A new understanding of the way tarantula toxins shut down electrical signals in the spider’s prey has given scientists hope of recreating this effect, but in a positive way through advanced drugs that treat chronic pain. [Read more]( [Space]( [China launches first mission to collect Moon rock samples since 1976]( [China's Chang'e-5 spacecraft mounted to a Long March 5 rocket]( The China National Space Administration is pressing ahead with its trailblazing lunar exploration program, following last year's historic Chang'e-4 touchdown with a new mission to bring Moon rocks back to Earth for study. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Finish your day feeling a little bit smarter than yesterday]( Want to keep yourself on your toes? Brilliant offers over 60 interactive, actually enjoyable courses in math, science, and computer science. You can try it for free, and the first 200 people to sign up will get 20% off the annual subscription! [Read more]( [Biology]( [Alligators found to regenerate lost tails in surprising study]( Newts do it. Lizards do it. Even educated axolotls do it. Regenerating limbs isn’t something many animals can do, but now there’s a surprising new addition to the list – alligators. A study has shown that alligators can regrow part of a lost tail. [Read more]( [Virtual Reality]( [Cybershoes could solve the problem of walking around in VR]( [This is the second production run for the Cybershoes]( One of the issues with VR gaming is that it's usually set on a scale that's bigger than your living room – so you have to stay in a very small part of the world or "teleport" around. The latest attempt to fix the issue are the Cybershoes. [Read more]( [3D Printing]( [Meltio Engine transforms any CNC machine into a hybrid 3D print system]( [Mounted to an existing CNC milling machine, the Meltio Engine can add or remove metal in five-axis precision, creating full-density finished production parts, or augmenting or repairing existing parts]( The Meltio Engine giveth, and it taketh away. It's a production-grade manufacturing system that attaches to any CNC machine or robot arm, and it allows you to add metal through laser deposition, and then shape and refine it through CNC in one step. [Read more]( [Computers]( [Asus launches second generation Tinker Board single-board computer]( [The Tinker Board 2/2S offers twice the performance of the original single-board computer from 2017]( Back in 2017, Asus leveraged its motherboard know-how to throw down the single-board computer gauntlet to the Raspberry Pi Foundation with the Tinker Board. There have been a few variations since, but now the second gen boards have been revealed. [Read more]( [Physics]( [Quantum X-ray microscope "ghost images" molecules using entanglement]( [An X-ray beamline at the National Synchrotron Light Source II, where the new quantum X-ray microscope will be built]( Engineers at Brookhaven National Laboratory have designed a strange new X-ray microscope that takes advantage of the spooky world of quantum physics to “ghost image” biomolecules in high resolution but at a lower radiation dose. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Biomarker-sensing contact lens made from soft hydrogel]( [The prototype contact lens has already successfully measured pH and sodium levels in artificial tear fluid]( While we have already heard about contact lenses that monitor medical conditions, such lenses are often made from non-traditional materials. A new one, however, is composed of the same hydrogel as regular store-bought contacts. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Gorgeous SEMA concept shows Ford Bronco's work-to-weekend modularity]( [The Bronco Badlands Sasquatch 2-Door Concept gets a set of cutaway doors, low profile body panels and unique Bronco graphics]( Since launching the new Bronco, Ford has highlighted how the 4x4 fits the overland lifestyle. But what about the common weekend warrior? Ford hasn't forgotten about them, and a new SEMA concept shows how Bronco modularity will help them get out there. [Read more]( [Science]( [STRAP tech could make multilayer plastics recyclable]( [Food-wrap film is one of the products commonly made of multilayer plastic]( Because different polymers have different qualities, multiple types will often be layered together in products such as food packaging. And while such multilayer plastics are currently non-recyclable, a new technique may change that. 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