Emerging evidence links COVID-19 with tinnitus and hearing problems

[Health & Wellbeing]( [Emerging evidence links COVID-19 with tinnitus and hearing problems]( [Although an association is becoming clear, there is no good evidence so far suggesting COVID-19 directly causes hearing problems]( A new review into the relationship between COVID-19 and hearing problems is suggesting a number of audio-vestibular symptoms can be associated with the disease. The review found hearing loss, tinnitus and vertigo can all be associated with COVID-19. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Become a computer science expert with 97% off this course bundle]( Computer science is a huge part of the way the world, our offices, and our lives work. Understanding it is a great way to learn essential skills and comprehend the way the world works.Get ahead with The 2021 Complete Computer Science Training Bundle. 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[Read more]( [Transport]( [Daymak turns to crowdfunding to build the world's fastest three-wheeler]( [Daymak plans to begin production of its Spiritus electric three-wheeler in 2023]( The latest machinations from EV-maker Daymak indicate it isn't about to start thinking inside the box anytime soon, launching a crowdfunding campaign for a three-wheeled electric car it says will become the fastest on the planet. [Read more]( [Materials]( [String used to bind asphalt together in green alternative to bitumen]( [Tests suggests string could be used to reinforce road materials in place of environmentally damaging bitumen]( Researchers have demonstrated how patterns of string carefully laid out by robotic arms can be used to bind asphalt together in place of environmentally damaging bitumen, resulting in greener roads that are also easier to recycle after use. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [3D-printed titanium pedals are claimed to be better, stronger, lighter]( [The Titanum MyTi pedals are presently on Kickstarter]( Although there are now bikes with 3D-printed titanium frames, they're out of most cyclists' price range. That said, if a current Kickstarter campaign is successful, you may soon be able to buy a set of thin, light pedals made in the same fashion. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [Tree-filled home stays cool in Hanoi – no air conditioning required]( [Bat Trang House is part of VTN Architects' ongoing effort to increase the amount of greenery in inner-city Vietnam]( VTN Architects continues its efforts to add greenery infused architecture to Vietnam with the recently completed Bat Trang House. The tree- and plant-filled residence is defined by a ceramic brick facade that helps cool its interior. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [Specialized hits the trail with new Turbo Levo e-MTB]( [Motor assist is reckoned to amplify rider input by four times]( The third generation Specialized Turbo Levo e-MTB sports a full carbon chassis and mixed wheel setup with a completely reworked geometry, all backed by a 565-W peak power mid-mount motor that provides assist up to 20 mph and produces 66 lb.ft of torque. [Read more]( [Physics]( [CERN anomaly hints at new particle physics Standard Model can't explain]( [A diagram of an unusual particle decay that may hint at unknown physics]( CERN’s Large Hadron Collider probes the fringes of known physics, and now the facility has found particles not behaving as predicted. While it’s early days, the discovery hints at the existence of new particles or forces beyond the Standard Model. [Read more]( [Motorcycles]( [Triumph's TE-1 prototype may be the hottest electric motorcycle yet]( [Triumph's upcoming TE-1 prototype will be a wild, 174-horsepower electric Speed Triple lookalike with a groundbreaking powertrain developed in conjunction with Williams Advanced Engineering]( Triumph has released gorgeous sketches of its high-performance electric motorcycle, as well as photos and details around its groundbreaking 174-hp powertrain, developed in conjunction with Williams Advanced Engineering. This bike is gonna be epic. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Reprogrammed skin cells restore motor function in stroke-affected mice]( [Ohio State University researchers have developed a new cellular reprogramming technique that could be used to treat long-lasting damage to the brain in stroke victims]( Scientists have leveraged cellular reprogramming technology to repair damaged tissue in mice with stroke-affected brains, a technique they hope could one day help restore speech and motor function in human victims of the injury. [Read more]( [Marine]( [Yanmar prototype fuel cell boat gets tested on the water]( [An EX38A pleasure craft was used to prototype the marine fuel cell system, which makes use of modules from Toyota's Mirai fuel cell car]( Last year, Yanmar announced that it was looking at developing a maritime system using hydrogen fuel cells from Toyota's Mirai production line. Now a passenger boat prototype has hit the water off the coast of Kunisaki in the Oita Prefecture if Japan. [Read more]( [Biology]( [“Zombie genes” increase activity in the brain after death]( [New research has found active gene expression in brain tissue at least 24 hours after collection]( A striking new study has found gene expression can dramatically increase in some brain cells hours after a person dies. The researchers suggest scientists studying post-mortem brain tissue must take into account these significant changes in future work. [Read more]( [Space]( [NASA's Ingenuity helicopter readies for first flight on Mars]( [Artist's rending of Ingenuity on Mars]( NASA says its Ingenuity Mars helicopter will make its first flight on the Red Planet on April 8 or later, depending on weather conditions and preflight tests. If successful, it will be will the first powered, controlled flight on another planet. [Read more]( [Smartwatches]( [Affordable, health-focused OnePlus Watch makes its debut]( [Say hello to the first smartwatch from OnePlus]( As well as unveiling the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro flagship phones today, OnePlus has also debuted a brand new smartwatch, the OnePlus Watch. It's the company's second wearable after the OnePlus Band, which is currently only available in India. [Read more]( [Robotics]( [Robotic fish learns to match its swimming speed to the current]( [An overhead view of the robot, holding its own against the flowing water]( Fish have a sensory system known as the lateral line, which allows them to detect movements and pressure gradients in the water. Scientists have now given a robotic fish its own version of that system, letting it determine the best swimming speed. [Read more]( [Mobile Technology]( [Flagship OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro phones get their big reveal]( [The OnePlus 9 Pro (left) and OnePlus 9 (right) are now official]( Previous OnePlus phones have been successful enough to make the annual product refresh a highly anticipated event, and we now have the company's first flagship phones of 2021: the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro. [Read more]( [Space]( [Smaller storms may be feeding Jupiter's Great Red Spot]( [Portrait of Jupiter captured by the Hubble Space Telescope in June 2019]( Jupiter’s Great Red Spot may be stealing energy from the smaller storms that careen into it on a regular basis. These dramatic interactions had previously seemed to be damaging the iconic atmospheric feature, but may instead be helping it survive. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). [Update profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( Copyright New Atlas © 2021