Yale study identifies those at risk of breakthrough COVID-19 infections

Health & Wellbeing [Yale study identifies those at risk of breakthrough COVID-19 infections]( [Research indicates severe COVID-19 in vaccinated individuals is still very rare]( A small study is offering insights into the characteristics of severe COVID-19 infections in fully vaccinated individuals. Although these kinds of infections are rare, the research helps doctors understand who may be most at-risk of hospitalization. [Read more]( New Atlas Plus [Support New Atlas and get our ad-free, premium layout]( New Atlas has been a reliable source of inspiring science and technology stories for almost two decades. Now we’re asking for your support so we can continue to deliver no-nonsense, independent journalism – without the distraction of ads. [Read more]( Medical [Dental implant could heal infected gums by generating electricity]( [A cut-away diagram of the Smart Dental Implant (SDI), which does exist as a physical proof-of-concept prototype]( While implanted artificial teeth do offer a longer-term alternative to dentures, they may need to be surgically replaced if gum infections occur. Scientists are thus working on a better implant, that would generate electricity via mouth movements. [Read more]( Aircraft [Tiny heat exchangers may let hypersonic plane fuel double as coolant]( [NASA's X-43A hypersonic research vehicle]( One way scientists hope to prevent hypersonic aircraft from overheating is by having the propellant do double duty as a coolant, and newly developed 3D-printed catalysts could be the missing piece to this puzzle. [Read more]( Architecture [Timber architecture competition showcases beauty and versatility of wood]( [The Ariake Gymnastics Centre was designed by Nikken Sekkei and the Shimizu Corporation. The project is one of eight to feature in the WAF Timber Prize shortlist]( The World Architecture Festival has announced its shortlisted projects for the 2021 Timber Prize. The competition recognizes superb buildings from around the world that highlight the beauty and versatility of wood as a building material. [Read more]( [New Atlas Weekly Newscast]( [The Vision AVTR was a collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and Disney ahead of the latter's upcoming Avatar 2 movie]( Listen to the week's top stories from New Atlas. [Read more]( Collectibles [Spider-Man surpasses Batman and Superman as world’s most valuable comic]( [The comic containing the first appearance of a superhero is pure gold at auction and the price records prior to today have been all held by comics produced prior to WW2 – Superman in 1938 and Batman in 1939. Spider-Man came along at the time of the baby boomers in 1962, and hence today's new record represents a changing of the superhero guard]( The most valuable comic in the world has always been Action Comics #1 … until a few hours ago when a copy of Amazing Fantasy No. 15 sold for US$3,600,000 at Heritage Auctions, representing tectonic movement within the massive comic collecting industry. [Read more]( Automotive [Concours of Elegance "Best of Show" goes to art deco Voisin C-27 Aérosport]( [The 2021 Concours of Elegance presented by A. Lange & Söhne ‘Best in Show’ award, voted by the owners of the cars on display, went to this Voisin C-27 Aérosport.]( The 2021 Concours of Elegance presented by A. Lange & Söhne was held at Hampton Court Palace last weekend, with the prestigious "Best in Show" award going to a unique art deco rolling sculpture known as the Voisin C-27 Aérosport. [Read more]( Wearables [Facebook aims for your face with Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses]( [The Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses let you capture the world in front of you for sharing online]( Facebook is hoping that it can succeed where others have failed, and use its massive global presence to make smart glasses a worldwide hit, partnering with Ray-Ban to launch a pair of photo/video-capturing glasses called Ray-Ban Stories. [Read more]( Materials [Kinky class of ceramics self-heals cracks at room temperature]( [Lead author Hemant Rathod, with a sample of the self-healing ceramic material, chromium aluminum carbide]( Ceramic materials are strong and can stand up to heat very well, but they’re notoriously fragile. Now, researchers at Texas A&M have uncovered a previously unknown self-healing mechanism in a certain type of ceramic, which works at room temperature. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Help your business thrive with this award-winning cloud-based solution]( While some employees may be heading back to the office, plenty of teams still operate from home. LiveWebinar Pro, the latest advanced award-winning webinar platform, brings you a lifetime subscription to easily communicate with your team. [Read more]( Automotive [Tesla Model S Plaid claims production EV record at the Nürburgring]( [Tesla revealed the Plaid variant of its Model S sedan back in June]( Tesla has recently been busy proving the chops of it Model S Plaid by sending a production version of it around the Nürburgring, and CEO Elon Musk today claims that these efforts have resulted in a new world record for the vehicle's class. [Read more]( Science [Artificial cells created that imitate basic functions of living cells]( [Researchers have created artificial cells that can ingest, process, and expel material]( It may sound like the start of a Frankenstein story, but scientists from New York University (NYU) and the University of Chicago have developed artificial cells made of non-biological matter that mimic the basic functions of living ones. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Harvard study links poor office air quality with reduced cognitive function]( [High PM2.5 and CO2 levels correlated with slower response times and reduced accuracy on cognitive tests]( New research has found a correlation between air quality in office environments and workers’ cognitive function. The study found low ventilation rates and increased levels of particulate matter were linked with reduced performance on cognitive tests. [Read more]( Music [Noatronic lets players control effects pedals wirelessly from a guitar]( [The Noatronic system allows players to wirelessly control any MIDI-enabled effects pedal directly from a guitar]( Back at the NAMM 2019 music gear expo, Denmark's Noatronic took Best In Show for a box that allowed players to control stomps on a board directly from an electric guitar. Now the company has teamed up with RTX to take the system wireless. [Read more]( Biology [Study finds that moth wingtips serve as bat-foiling "acoustic decoys"]( [A rather enormous Atlas moth, showing its distinctive crinkly wingtips]( Because both bats and moths are nocturnal, bats use echolocation to zero in on the insects when hunting them in the dark. A new study, however, suggests that some moths have evolved special wingtips to avoid becoming a meal. [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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