Wounded cancer cells supercharge immune system to destroy tumors

Medical [Wounded cancer cells supercharge immune system to destroy tumors]( [Scientists have discovered a new way to enhance the ability of T cells to fight tumors]( MIT scientists have developed a new technique to jump-start the body's immune system with the help of injured cancerous cells, with the approach shown to be capable of completely eliminating tumors in mouse models of the disease. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [These DIY watchmaking kits are the perfect gift for any occasion]( Some things never go out of style, like a watch that ties your outfit together. But what has gone out of style is the craftsmanship that goes into a gorgeous timepiece. If you're looking to bring that back, you'll appreciate the work of Rotate. [Read more]( Aircraft [Jetson One personal eVTOL looks like a ton of fun to fly]( [The Jetson One flies along at highway speeds, with LiDAR-enabled obstacle avoidance]( If anyone can think of a more perfect name for a personal eVTOL, we're listening! Sweden's Jetson Aero has already sold out the 2022 production run of this cute little single-seat kit build, which is capable of zooming along at 63 mph. [Read more]( Architecture [Ambitious supertall tower turns skyscraper design on its head]( [Affirmation Tower will reach a height of 1,663 ft (506 m)]( Sir David Adjaye's firm is planning an ambitious new skyscraper for NYC. Affirmation Tower is slated to become one of the west's tallest buildings and will feature a striking cantilevering design that looks a little like an upside down skyscraper. [Read more]( Materials [Steak knife made from hardened wood is 3 times sharper than steel]( [A steak knife made from a new form of hard wood was able to slice through meat with ease]( Scientists have come up with a new hardened form of wood that can be fashioned into sturdy nails or knives that are almost three times sharper than a standard dinner table knife ... and they're dishwasher safe, too. [Read more]( Medical [Brain implant bypasses the eyes to help blind users "see" images]( [The implanted intracortical microelectrode array allowed a blind test subject to perceive letters and silhouettes of shapes]( While there are already eye implants that allow the blind to see simple patterns, Spanish scientists have recently had success with a different approach. They bypassed the eyes, producing perceivable images by directly stimulating the visual cortex. [Read more]( Automotive [Daymak actually prototypes wild, crypto-mining electric hyper-3-wheeler]( [The Spiritus is a two-seater that Daymak plans to offer in two very different specs]( With 25,000 preorders secured for its Spiritus three-wheeler, Daymak is moving forward with its first prototype. Plans call for the electric two-seater to mine crypto in its downtime and run the gamut from $20K everyday commuter to all-out hyper-trike. [Read more]( Bicycles [Like an owl, the Owlight bike headlight hides out during the day]( [The Owlight's spring-loaded headlight module can be moved in and out of the handlebar end, with the push of a finger]( It's convenient to have a headlight that's always on your bike, but the things can just get in the way when they're not needed. The Owlight was designed with that problem in mind, as it hides inside the handlebar during daylight hours. [Read more]( Photography [DJI brings 4-axis stabilization and LiDAR focusing to 8K cinema camera]( [DJI says the Ronin 4D is the first cinema camera to boast 4-axis stabilization technology]( DJI is bringing its stabilization know-how to cinematic content creation with the launch of the Ronin 4D system, which rolls a new full-frame gimbal camera, 4-axis stabilization, a LiDAR focusing, and video transmission/control into a single package. [Read more]( Automotive [Ineos exploring hydrogen and electric versions of £48K Grenadier 4x4]( [Ineos will begin testing the hydrogen Grenadier in 2022]( Ineos is gearing up for a hydrogen revolution, and its work will include testing a fuel cell Grenadier 4x4 alongside an electric version. It hopes to offer the driving range necessary for an old-school 4x4 while cutting emissions down to water vapor. [Read more]( Urban Transport [The Boring Company wins approval to expand tunnel network across Vegas]( [A Tesla exits The Boring Company's test tunnel in LA]( Having finally begun moving the first passengers through its Las Vegas tunnels back in June, The Boring Company has now received initial approval to expand the system across the city, a network that could amount to as many as 51 stations. [Read more]( Photography [Highlights from the 2021 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards]( [Winner - Behavior, Mammals. Head to Head. Svalbard reindeer. Nikon D5 + 180–400mm f4 lens at 400mm 1/640 sec at f4 ISO 3200.]( For over half a century the Wildlife Photographer of the Year has spectacularly celebrated the natural world. This year’s crop of winners is no exception, from Svalbard reindeer going head to head to a frightening cluster of wandering spiders. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Philips aims for big-screen flexibility with all-in-one portable projector]( [The PicoPix MaxTV uses a four-channel LED light source, rocks native 1080p resolution (with support for 4K input) and comes with two 12-W speaker built in]( Though replacing a big-screen TV with a projector is getting easier, your options are more limited if you want to take movie nights out to the patio. The latest to add to a growing number of all-in-one media hubs is Philips, with the PicoPix MaxTV. [Read more]( Science [One-off gene therapy for rare immune disease still effective 10 years later]( [Evangelina Vaccaro, above, received the gene therapy for a rare immune disease in 2012, and is still feeling the positive effects a decade later]( A long-term study tracking children who received an experimental gene therapy as part of an early-stage trial is reporting the treatment safe and effective up to 10 years later. The study offers insight into the long-lasting effects of gene therapy. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [FDA approves mixing different COVID-19 vaccine boosters]( [Alongside authorizing 'mix and match' boosters, a second shot of Johnson & Johnson's single dose vaccine is recommended]( In a long-awaited decision the FDA has approved "mix and match" COVID-19 vaccine boosters, meaning your third dose does not need to be the same vaccine as your primary course. Boosters are also recommended for all who received the single-dose J&J vaccine. [Read more]( Science [Robotic water strider is propelled by surface tension – and alcohol]( [An illustration of a water strider (left) alongside the robot]( You may think that water striders move across the water's surface simply by wiggling their legs, but they actually utilize what is known as the Maragoni effect. Scientists have now utilized the phenomenon in a tiny, silent, water-striding robot. 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