Two vaccine doses won’t protect from Omicron infection, Oxford study finds

Health & Wellbeing [Two vaccine doses won’t protect from Omicron infection, Oxford study finds]( [The data shows Omicron evades neutralizing antibodies generated by two doses of either the AstraZeneca of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines]( A new study has found two doses of either the Pfizer or AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine may not be enough to protect against infection from the Omicron variant. The data does not indicate Omicron can evade vaccine protection from severe disease. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This intuitive mini golf simulator is now $150+ off for Green Monday]( Are you a golf enthusiast who's been craving more time at the driving range or looking for family activities during the holidays? TruGolf Mini Golf Simulator may be your solution. Plus, it’s now an extra 20% off with code GREEN20 for Green Monday. [Read more]( Robotics [Carbon fiber exoskeleton first to support two body regions]( [The waterproof 5th-gen Cray X supports the lower back during lifting, and comes with walking assist]( Last year, German Bionic revealed a fourth generation of its Cray X exoskeleton, keeping things light by employing a carbon fiber frame. Now the 5th gen has been announced, which is reported to be the first of its kind to support two body regions. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Early trial data for Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine disappoints]( [Moderna is the first to release interim human trial data on a mRNA flu vaccine]( Moderna has announced data from its Phase 1/2 human trial testing an mRNA vaccine targeting four strains of influenza. The vaccine was found to be safe and generated antibody responses, however, it may be no more effective than current flu vaccines. [Read more]( Materials [Special porous copper kills golden staph bacteria 120 times faster]( [A scanning microscope image of the copper, showing comb-like cavities]( While copper does kill bacteria on contact, it typically takes at least an hour to do the job thoroughly. Such is not the case with a new type of copper, however, which is said to eradicate almost 100 percent of harmful bacteria in just two minutes. [Read more]( Marine [Swiss smart yacht points solar-hydrogen power toward "limitless" range]( [The Aquon One makes its own hydrogen using solar-powered electrolysis]( Combining two forms of sustainable energy into one, Swiss Sustainable Yachts' Aquon One catamaran harnesses solar energy to create its own hydrogen, powering a fuel cell drive to potentially limitless autonomy. [Read more]( Robotics [Hopping, rolling, balancing Ascento robot now available in Pro form]( [Unlike the Ascento 2 before it, the Ascento Pro is fully autonomous – although it can still also be remotely controlled]( It was just last year that we heard about the Ascento 2, a self-balancing, two-legged, wheeled, hopping robot. Well, as if it wasn't already impressive enough, its designers have now unveiled the even more capable Ascento Pro. [Read more]( Outdoors [4-in-1 FoldAxe multitool packs light for survivalists on the move]( [The Combar FoldaXe is available now and priced at US$199]( Back in 2018 we caught wind of versatile multitool called the Combar from Israeli startup Aclim8. The company has now introduced a lighter version at a lower price point, but managed to do so while maintaining most of that impressive functionality. [Read more]( Motorcycles [Stark Varg: The "world's fastest electric dirtbike" comes out swinging]( [This electric soil disperser claims to be the fastest, most powerful dirt bike on the planet]( Some electric dirtbikes hope to compete with gasoline-burners. The Stark Varg aims to dominate, destroy and humiliate them anywhere it's allowed to line up beside them. This is the most powerful, most extreme electric dirtbike we've ever seen. [Read more]( Architecture [Recycled bottles transformed into luxury store's stunning green facade]( [Bulgari Shanghai is defined by its eye-catching facade, which is designed to resemble jade]( MVRDV's stunning facade for Bulgari's flagship store in Shanghai is designed to look like the building has a luxurious jade finish, but the glowing green exterior actually has far humbler origins: the firm created it using recycled glass bottles. [Read more]( Marine [Radinn rolls out a sportier electric wakeboard built to take a beating]( [The new X-Sport lets users customize their ride thanks to a quad-fin setup]( Swedish outfit Radinn has added a third model to its lineup of electric wakeboards, which it describes as its sportiest and most durable yet, with a redesigned hull built to endure some heavy knocks and a quad-fin setup to customize your ride. [Read more]( Wearables [Oppo looks to put a stylish head-up display on your face]( [With a more stylized Google Glass look, the Air Glass assisted reality monocle is designed to project useful info in front of the wearer's eye]( At its Inno Day convention, Oppo has revealed that it's having a crack at wearable head-up displays. The Air Glass smart monocle projects useful information like daily tasks, navigation and real-time translations right in front of a user's eye. [Read more]( Architecture [Tree-covered tower gives every resident a greenery filled balcony]( [Trudo Tower's exterior features 135 trees, as well as 8,500 bushes and 1,500 plants]( You could be forgiven for assuming that you'd need a CEO's salary to live in one of Stefano Boeri's Vertical Forests. However, his firm's latest high-rise hosts affordable social housing and provides each resident with a greenery filled balcony. [Read more]( Medical [Mimic molecule distracts superbugs to help old antibiotics work again]( [A new drug could help old antibiotics become effective again by drawing the attacks of superbugs]( Modern medicine is locked in an arms race against antibiotic-resistant “superbugs.” A new treatment may give us the upper hand again by knocking out enzymes that bacteria use to defend themselves against the drugs. [Read more]( [Thwaites Glacier's critical ice shelf could collapse within five years]( [Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica]( Data from a comprehensive study into Thwaites Glacier is painting a bleak picture. A research team has found that a protective ice shelf will likely collapse within five years, which will speed up the destabilization of the West Antarctic ice sheet. [Read more]( Biology [Scientists assess insect biodiversity by analyzing airborne DNA]( [The air sampler used in the study works by sucking in air and swirling it through water, where any particles contained in the air get captured]( Scientists are already able to ascertain what species are present in aquatic environments, by analyzing the cast-off DNA which is present in the water. Now, for the first, a team has conducted an insect survey by analyzing DNA found in the air. 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