World's brightest X-rays usher in medical imaging revolution

Medical [World's brightest X-rays usher in medical imaging revolution]( [A new X-ray technology allows for whole organs to be imaged down to a resolution of one micron]( A groundbreaking new imaging technique, utilizing X-rays 100 billion times brighter than a hospital X-ray machine, is offering 3D images in unprecedented detail, allowing whole organs to be imaged down to a resolution of 1 micron. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Take an extra 15% off this smart snore eye mask during our Pre-Black Friday Sale]( A quality night's sleep is vital for our health and mental clarity. If you're constantly waking yourself or others with snoring, the VVFLY Smart Snore Eye Mask may be just what you need. Plus, it's now further discounted for the Pre-Black Friday Sale. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Nameless off-grid tiny house harks back to smaller and simpler times]( [The tiny house is up for sale for $49,999]( A lot of North American tiny houses are huge luxurious models. However, this off-grid tiny house by We Shelter People harkens back to the tiny house movement's roots by keeping things small and simple – and relatively affordable too. [Read more]( Medical [Dozens of new natural antibiotics found in the human body]( [Staphylococcus aureus is one of the bacteria that the new antimicrobial peptides were found to be effective against]( Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are poised to become a major health threat in the coming decades – but new antibiotics may have been inside us all along. A search algorithm has discovered dozens of potential antimicrobial peptides in the human body. [Read more]( Aircraft [Wright proposes a 100-seat electric airliner powered by aluminum]( [The Wright Spirit will be an electric 100-seat regional airliner. Slated to enter service in 2026, it'll either run on green hydrogen, or potentially an aluminum fuel cell]( US-based Wright Electric has announced a 100-seat electric short-hop aircraft slated to go into service by 2026. It'll either be powered by hydrogen, or it'll use recyclable metal in what the company calls an "aluminum fuel cell." [Read more]( Medical [Experimental therapy reverses obesity-induced liver damage in mice]( [A model of a liver with fatty liver disease, along with a microscope image of how the tissue looks]( Fatty liver disease is a condition linked to obesity and diabetes, and in turn often leads to further major complications. Researchers have now found a way to reverse the progression of the disease in mice, by quieting an overactive gene. [Read more]( Materials [Heat-healing carbon fiber could be easily repaired and recycled]( [Asst. Prof. Aniruddh Vashisth displays a sample of the carbon fiber reinforced vitrimer material]( Although carbon fiber can be repaired and recycled to a certain extent, it's typically just discarded once damaged. According to a recent study, however, a new type of the material can be easily fixed or reused through the simple application of heat. [Read more]( Aircraft [Airspeeder carries out world's first eVTOL drag race]( [The Airspeeder Mk3 during a test flight]( After sharing footage of its flying car's first test flights back in June, Alauda Aeronautics has now carried out the first eVTOL drag race ahead of a fully-fledged race series slated to kick off later in the year. [Read more]( Science [Alphabet lets AI take the lead role in new drug discovery startup]( [Predicting the structures of proteins is a long-pursued goal in biology, and the Deepmind AI tool can do so with high accuracy]( Last year, DeepMind produced a stunning advance in scientific research, using its AI to predict the 3D structures of unique proteins. This technology now forms the basis of a new spin-off from parent company Alphabet, called Isomorphic Labs. [Read more]( Medical [Fast electronic test determines if bacteria are antibiotic-resistant]( [Postdoctoral researcher Abdelrhman Mohamed (right) observes as graduate student Gretchen Tibbitts uses an electronic probe to measure bacterial electrochemical signals]( If a patient is infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, it's crucial that doctors are aware of the fact as soon as possible. There's where a recently-developed test is intended to come in, as it can detect such microbes in under 90 minutes. [Read more]( Medical [Preventing rogue cells from cloning could nip blood cancer in the bud]( [Image depicting a rogue blood stem cell type becoming dominant, due to an introduced genetic mutation]( Scientists investigating a root cause of leukemia have made a key discovery around how genetic mutations can cause blood stem cells to go rogue, forming dangerous populations of cloned cells that can go on to become cancerous. [Read more]( Computers [Raspberry Pi Foundation boosts performance for second gen Zero W computer]( [The Pi Zero 2 W gets a performance boost over its still available predecessor]( Back in 2015, the Raspberry Pi Foundation launched a $5 project board called the Pi Zero for entry-level tinkerers. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities were added in 2017 for an extra five bucks, and now the Zero W has entered its second generation. [Read more]( Robotics [Cobi robot autonomously performs needle-less vaccinations]( [Along with its obvious use for administering the COVID-19 vaccine, the Cobi robot could also be utilized for other types of vaccinations]( It goes without saying that a lot of people are receiving the COVID-19 vaccine these days, and will continue to do so for some time. A new robot is designed to help streamline the process, by autonomously – and needle-lessly – vaccinating patients. 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