Long COVID study indicates “something concerning is happening”

Health & Wellbeing [Long COVID study indicates “something concerning is happening”]( [The research affirms objective and measurable cognitive differences can be found between long COVID patients and those with no history of infection]( New University of Cambridge-led research has found many long COVID patients are experiencing significant and measurable memory or concentration impairments, even after mild illness. [Read more]( New Atlas Plus [20th Anniversary Sale: Get a year of New Atlas ad-free for $10!]( We're celebrating 20 years since New Atlas began, and throughout March you can support our proudly independent team – and say goodbye to ads – by [subscribing to New Atlas for just US$10 per year]( [Read more]( Military [Boeing's Loyal Wingman drone is now officially the MQ-28A Ghost Bat]( [The Loyal Wingman is now the MQ-28A Ghost bat]( Boeing's Loyal Wingman is officially the "MQ-28A Ghost Bat." The new name marks the move out of experimental phase for the autonomous drone, which is the first Australian-produced military combat aircraft in over half a century. [Read more]( Energy [GE produces world's largest recyclable wind turbine blade]( [The Zero Waste Blade Research (ZEBRA) Project has produced the world's largest recyclable wind turbine blade]( Through its massive wind turbines and innovative offshore designs, GE continues sharpening its toolkit in a bid to built the future of sustainable energy, and a newly unveiled turbine blade shows how that can extend to the materials used. [Read more]( Aircraft [Pivotal Bolt II hypersonic flight test will be live-streamed tonight]( [The AFRL's Bolt II hypersonic research vehicle is dedicated to the late Dr. Michael Holden, a leader in hypersonics since the 1960s]( The US Air Force Research Laboratory and Air Force Office of Scientific Research are planning to live-stream a rocket launch in Virginia tonight, running hypersonic tests on the Bolt II flight system at speeds up to Mach 6. [Read more]( Biology [RNA "evolution" breakthrough offers new clues on the origins of life]( [RNA molecules can replicate in a process like evolution, which may have implications for the origins of life, according to a new study]( Researchers at the University of Tokyo have created an RNA molecule that can not just replicate, but “evolve” into a diverse range of more complex molecules. This find could plug a major gap in the puzzle of how life on Earth began. [Read more]( Science [Strange new form of ice discovered in high pressure experiments]( [Researchers discovered a new form of ice during an experiment involving subjecting water to high pressures and melting it with a laser]( Ice may seem pretty simple in our everyday experience, but it actually comes in at least 20 different forms. Scientists at UNLV have now discovered a new type of ice that may be found deep in the Earth’s mantle or on distant watery planets. [Read more]( Technology [Tinder traps & TikTok: How technology has transformed warfare in Ukraine]( [Technology is changing the face of modern warfare – for good and bad]( Commercial drones, Airbnb donations, TikTok chronicles, deepfake propaganda, and trolling Russian soldiers through Tinder. The conflict in the Ukraine has precipitated new ways in which modern technology can influence war in the 21st century. [Read more]( New Atlas 20th Anniversary [Early milestones in electric VTOL history]( [NASA Engineer Mark Moore created the Puffin eVTOL concept back in 2009]( The emerging eVTOL industry is drawing in enormous investment money on the promise of clean, cheap, quiet electric air taxis – but it all started with a NASA engineer's research project back in 2009. Enjoy a look back at some of our early coverage. [Read more]( Bicycles [FIX 3-in-1 cycling minitool fixes flats, fills tires and tightens bolts]( [The Canyon FIX 3-in-1 Minitool sells for US$62.95]( Germany's Canyon Bicycles may be best known for its bikes, but the company does make some other rather clever cycling products. One of the latest is the FIX 3-in-1 Minitool, which combines a ratcheting wrench, tubeless repair tool and CO2 inflator. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Get to know your dog with this award-winning DNA identification test]( While our beloved dogs can't talk to us, there are ways of finding out more about them. The DNA My Dog Breed Identification Test helps you discover your dog's unique personality traits and health needs. [Read more]( Music [Gibson waits 65 years to turn sketch idea into limited Theodore guitar]( [The first member of Gibson's new Archive Collection is inspired by a signed sketch from former company president Theodore "Ted" McCarty]( Gibson is delving into its storied past to build a new series of limited-edition guitars called the Archive Collection, and the first model has been crafted from a drawing penned in 1957 by the company's former president, Theodore "Ted" McCarty. [Read more]( Energy [Liquid salt greases wheels of high-density lithium metal battery design]( [Doping the cathode material with ionic liquid fills structural voids and improves contact with a solid electrolyte in lithium metal batteries, scientists have found]( Scientists at Japan's Tokyo Metropolitan University have taken aim at a common problem plaguing next-generation lithium metal batteries, finding a promising solution in a salty liquid that reduces problematic resistance between key components. [Read more]( Science [Glass360Dgree tech heats transparent objects to gauge their shape]( [Glass360Dgree combines an infrared laser with two thermal imaging cameras]( Robots and other automated systems have always had trouble visually gauging the 3D shape of transparent objects, like those made of glass. A new system addresses that problem, by using a laser to quickly heat such items. [Read more]( Urban Transport [AI-powered system will auto-enforce speed restrictions on scooters]( [Beam is rolling out an AI-powered variable speed restriction system on rental scooters in certain Australian capitals]( A new "Pedestrian Shield" system will auto-adjust speed restrictions on rental scooters depending on whether they're on the road or the footpath, using cameras and AI-powered analysis to assess the environment, and using GPS to enforce no-ride zones. [Read more]( Children [Infalurt warns drivers of babies forgotten in cars]( [From left to right, the Infalurt control unit, capacitive seat sensor, and key fob]( If a driver is preoccupied, or if there's a disruption to their routine, they can forget and leave their baby in their car – if that car then gets too hot, the result can be lethal. The Infalurt Child Safety System is designed to keep such scenarios from unfolding. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [Samsung quietly brings flagship camera tech to mid-range A series smartphones]( [Mentioned as a footnote on the A series press release, the Galaxy A73 5G smartphone will launch in select markets with flagship camera chops]( Yesterday, Samsung announced a new A series smartphone that crammed in a lot of top tech for the ticket price. An even more impressive mid-range handset was quietly revealed too, which borrows the main rear camera from the Galaxy S22 Ultra. [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