Microplastics found to alter shape of and de-cluster human lung cells

[Science]( [Microplastics found to alter shape of and de-cluster human lung cells]( [A study into the effects of microplastics on human lung cells has found that they may alter their function]( A new study has delved into the kind of damage microplastics can cause to human lungs, with researchers observing changes to the shape of lung cells and a slowdown in their metabolism and growth when exposed to these tiny plastic particles. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This top-rated personal air con will keep you cool and save you money]( Even though it's only spring, the weather is starting to heat up in some parts of the country. If you're looking for a solution to keep cool during the warmer days but are reluctant to fire up the AC, the EvaChill EV-500 may be just what you need. [Read more]( [Space]( [New Horizons snaps photo of Voyager 1 from 11 billion miles away]( [Artist's concept of the New Horizons spacecraft]( New Horizons currently has a lot of time on its hands as it coasts towards interstellar space. The probe has just passed a new milestone distance, celebrating by taking a snap of its predecessor Voyager 1 – or at least, the patch of sky where it is. [Read more]( [Military]( [Lockheed Martin unveils new line of tactical military satellites]( [The new satellite line is based on Lockheed Martin's LM 400 platform]( Lockheed Martin has unveiled a new line of military tactical Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) satellites designed to provide battlefield forces with long-range tracking of moving targets in hostile environments in near-real-time. [Read more]( [Biology]( [Newly discovered prawn-eating centipede is the largest in Japan]( ["Scolopendra alcyona Tsukamoto & Shimano" lives alongside streams on the islands of the Ryukyu Archipelago, which stretches from Japan into Taiwan]( If something were the largest in its region, you'd think that it would be well-documented. Such has not been the case with a newly discovered centipede, however, which is now the biggest known species in Japan and Taiwan. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [AIA celebrates outstanding American interior design]( [Coca-Cola Stage at the Alliance Theatre is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and was designed by Trahan Architects/APAC]( A desert retreat, a wood-carved theater, and a former shipyard are three highlights of the 2021 Interior Architecture Awards. Join us as we look at the best new interior design the US has to offer, as chosen by the American Institute of Architects. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Massive meta-analysis uncovers best strategies for improving well-being]( [A meta-analysis has found mindfulness interventions were the most consistently effective technique at improving well-being]( A new meta-analysis has reviewed over 400 clinical trials investigating the efficacy of various psychological interventions on mental well-being in an attempt to empirically categorize the most effective tactics to improve one’s well-being. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [BIG's remarkable Oppo HQ loops around a tree-filled courtyard]( [The O-Tower is slated for Hangzhou, on a prominent site between a natural lake, an urban center, and a park]( BIG has produced one of its most eye-catching designs we've seen in a while with its O-Tower, envisioned as a R&D headquarters for smartphone maker Oppo and features a looping form that maximizes daylight inside and creates a courtyard at its center. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Mercedes-Benz launches the EQB, a compact, electric 7-seater]( [The EQB is rolling first in China, then in Europe, then in the USA in 2022]( Mercedes has fully electrified its seven-seat family Tardis. The new EQB, matching the deceptively roomy GLB crossover, is a practical luxury getabout offering plenty of carrying capacity, up to 260 miles of WLTP range, and lots of power options. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Repurposed dietary supplement treats schizophrenia in mice]( [A new study has demonstrated how a dietary supplement could be used to promote the growth of cellular skeletons in the neurons of schizophrenia patients]( Through experiments on mice with a genetic mutation that causes schizophrenia, scientists in Japan believe they have happened upon a new drug to tackle the disease, and one that is already approved for use as a dietary supplement. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Once-a-week insulin bolstered by results of phase 2 clinical trials]( [A new drug may reduce the burden of insulin injections for diabetics to once a week instead of daily]( For millions of patients with diabetes, daily insulin injections are a necessary nuisance. A once-a-week shot might be more palatable, and new results from phase 2 clinical trials suggest just such a drug is safe and effective. [Read more]( [Wearables]( [Fitbit Luxe adds a touch of style to the basic fitness tracker]( [The Luxe is the most stylish Fitbit tracker yet]( The new Fitbit Luxe isn't a revolutionary device as far as fitness trackers go, but it does add some extra style and elegance to the usual wearable formula: it has a stainless steel casing, and is the first Fitbit tracker with a color screen. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [VanMoof adds more miles to ebike riding with PowerBank accessory]( [The PowerBank is compatible with VanMoof's S3 (shown) and X3 ebikes, and can add an extra 62 miles of range]( The S3 and X3 city ebikes from Dutch emobility company VanMoof already offer up to 93 miles of per-charge range, but now the company has launched a range extender that puts up to 62 additional miles at a rider's disposal. [Read more]( [Science]( [Mega-iceberg breaks up before reaching South Georgia Island]( [A-68a calving in 2017]( The mega-berg that last year threatened one of the world's largest marine nature reserves is no more. Measuring an incredible 2,187 square miles when it broke off Antarctica in 2017, iceberg A-68a has now disintegrated into fragments too small to track. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Electric Audi A6 e-tron concept beams out video games while charging]( [First look at a future member of the Audi EV family]( Audi is pushing forward with its electric design, adding e-tron power to the A6 lineage. The all-new A6 e-tron concept previews a sporty fastback with a combination of LEDs and OLEDs to light up the road ahead and even host a little outdoor gaming. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Oxford immune response trial to reinfect recovered COVID-19 patients]( [A human challenge trial will investigate how the immune system responds to a second encounter with COVID-19]( UK researchers are set to re-infect a cohort of recovered COVID-19 patients to study how the immune system responds to a second encounter with SARS-CoV-2. This trial expands on an ongoing study infecting healthy subjects to test vaccine efficacy. [Read more]( [Materials]( [Microcapsule additive allows underwater glues to set in one minute]( [Each polyurea microcapsule contains a liquid catalyst and crosslinker]( Although there are glues that work underwater, they typically require at least 24 hours to set – which can be tricky in chaotic marine environments. A new additive, however, reportedly allows underwater resin adhesives to set in just 60 seconds. [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