World-first study infecting volunteers with COVID delivers initial results

Health & Wellbeing [World-first study infecting volunteers with COVID delivers initial results]( [A UK study is the first to deliberately infect young volunteers with SARS-CoV-2, allowing researchers to track the earliest stages of infection]( The first findings from a landmark study following healthy adults deliberately infected with SARS-CoV-2 has revealed new and unexpected insights into the earliest stages of COVID-19. The study paves the way for future trials testing new COVID therapeutics. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Keep your data safe and your identity protected at home and abroad]( With WeVPN, you can surf the net securely, knowing that no one can intercept your activity. Beyond security, it lets you browse parts of the internet that may be blocked in certain countries. Save 75% through the New Atlas shop. [Read more]( Aircraft [US Air Force backs Valkyrie's high-speed, amphibious jet-powered eVTOL]( [Valkyrie combines electric VTOL with jet-powered cruise in an amphibious stealth package]( Reno-based Valkyrie Systems Aerospace has received a research grant from the US Air Force to further develop its remarkable HoverJet Guardian concept, which combines electric VTOL and high-speed jet cruise with amphibious and hovercraft capabilities. [Read more]( Good Thinking [Pathfinder+ multi-tool adds six functions to your keychain]( [The Pathfinder+ multi-tool is presently on Kickstarter]( Although most multi-tools fit easily into a pocket, for some people they're still too bulky and obtrusive. Such folks might be interested in the Pathfinder+, as it's a six-function gadget that can be attached to a keychain. [Read more]( Materials ["Impossible" 2D material is light as plastic and stronger than steel]( [A sample of the new 2D polymer material 2DPA-1, as well as some of the things it could be used for]( Engineers at MIT have developed a new ultrathin material as light as plastic but stronger than steel. The durable material could be used in vehicles or electronics, and makes use of a manufacturing technique that was previously thought impossible. [Read more]( Drones [Dragonfly-sized drone flaps its wings more efficiently than insects]( [A front view of the new flapping mini drone]( No matter how good our human designs may be, there’s no shame in copying Mother Nature’s homework. A new nature-inspired flying robot can flap its wings even more efficiently than an insect, using a unique electrostatic “zipping” mechanism. [Read more]( Computers [SpaceX reveals premium Starlink satellite internet with 500-Mbps speeds]( [A larger dish will allow Starlink Premium users to tap into faster download speeds]( SpaceX has introduced a new premium version of its Starlink internet with download speeds of up to 500 Mbps – but it will cost a great deal more than the standard 250 Mbps service. [Read more]( Drones [FiFish V6 Expert improves on an already-improved underwater drone]( [The FiFish V6 Expert could be thought of as either an underwater drone or a full-on underwater ROV (remotely operated vehicle)]( Back in 2020, we heard about the FiFish V6 underwater drone, which was a successor to the FiFish V3 model. Now the V6 is itself being bettered, by the new-and-improved FiFish V6 Expert. [Read more]( Outdoors [Pact all-in-one backcountry bathroom kit works aces for deuces]( [Car camping, overlanding, hunting, fishing ... all activities that could benefit from a Pact Kit]( Crapping in the woods can be downright intimidating. Pact Outdoors has made it less so with an all-in-one backcountry bathroom kit that helps you get the deed done. Consider it the Swiss Army knife of eco-friendly excretion. [Read more]( Photography [Highlights from the International Landscape Photographer of the Year]( [Top 100. Born of Fire. Fagradalsfjall area, Iceland]( Cementing its place as one of the most spectacular contests on the calendar, the International Landscape Photographer of the Year again delivers a stunning set of images, from mythical shots of snow-covered forests to awe-inspiring descents into volcanos. [Read more]( Automotive [Polestar tears up the Arctic with a special edition electric rally car]( [The the Polestar 2 ‘Arctic Circle’ is based on the Polestar 2 electric sedan]( Using its all-electric five-door fastback as a jumping off point, Polestar has produced a vehicle carefully engineered for performance in the Arctic Circle. The Swedish automaker is using the one-off to drill into the fine details around EV performance. [Read more]( Medical [Magnetic seeds can be steered into cancer tissue to kill it with heat]( [Scientists have developed a promising new technique to heat up and destroy tumors from within]( One promising possibility for next-gen cancer treatments involves infiltrating tumors with specially-designed particles and heating them up to destroy the cancerous tissue, and new research takes this technology into new terrain. [Read more]( Architecture [Undulating river-based park adds some green space to Seoul]( [Assuming all goes ahead as planned, construction on The Leaf is expected to begin in late 2023]( High-profile British firm Heatherwick Studio has unveiled plans for a new park on a river in South Korea. Named The Leaf, it will consist of a greenery-filled space with multiple pathways, water features, performance spaces, and more. [Read more]( Automotive [Self-drifting Toyota Supra gets sideways to avoid on-track obstacles]( [Toyota Research Institute has provided a glimpse of the future in a car that can drift itself to safety]( There are many things we expect from automated vehicle technology, but that list does not include screeching drift mode. That's the benchmark Toyota Research Institute hit in a quest to develop autonomy that can extreme-maneuver out of danger. [Read more]( Medical [New study suggests that insulin could be delivered via cheek patches]( [An inner-cheek patch could one day replace insulin injections for diabetes sufferers]( Diabetics typically have to receive insulin via daily injections, or sometimes even from implanted pumps. According to a new study, however, a simple inner-cheek patch could one day provide a far less painful and invasive alternative. [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 © 2022