Hydrogel designed to remove every bit of those "blasted" kidney stones

Medical [Hydrogel designed to remove every bit of those "blasted" kidney stones]( [Purenum founders Prof. Ingo Grunwald (left) and Manfred Peschka]( Although kidney stones can be treated with medication, larger ones are often broken up with an endoscopic laser. A new hydrogel is now claimed to be capable of removing even the smallest of the resulting fragments, instead of just leaving them. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Pick, capture, and match colors with a simple scan using this Nix Mini]( We often become inspired by colors, whether they be in nature, on a piece of clothing, or on an item of furniture, but when we try to replicate it, the end result is often “not exactly right.” Next time have this Nix Mini Color Sensor V2 handy. [Read more]( Science [Landmark study finds 42 new genetic risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease]( [New research has discovered more than 40 genetic regions previously not associated with Alzheimer's disease risk]( A study has identified 75 genomic regions associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The findings add to a growing hypothesis immune dysfunction drives the disease and also raise the possibility of developing a predictive Alzheimer’s genetic risk test [Read more]( Architecture [Zaha Hadid's solar-powered sand dune rises out of the desert]( [Beeah Headquarters' design is classic Zaha Hadid with its curved glass fiber-reinforced concrete exterior]( Taking its place exceptionally well in the desert landscape, Zaha Hadid's Beeah Headquarters is now finally complete. It combines eye-catching looks with sustainable design features to help keep its occupants comfortable and its energy use low. [Read more]( Robotics [Spot goes to Pompeii: Why a robot dog is patrolling ancient ruins]( [Spot can autonomously roam the site checking for safety issues that may emerge]( Boston Dynamics’ robot dog Spot has been tasked with a new job - patrolling the ancient ruins of Pompeii. The robot will be used to inspect the site for safety issues and record structural changes over time to better manage the historic ruins. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Study suggests blueberry extract could help heal chronic wounds]( [There's phenols in them thar blueberries]( For some time now, blueberries have been claimed to slow the progression of memory loss. A new study now suggests that compounds found in the berries may also help heal chronic wounds such as diabetes-related skin pressure ulcers. [Read more]( Aircraft [Ascend Dynamics presents its Skypak V1 electric jetpack]( [A Skypak flight demo, with Mitchell the mannequin on board and a large wooden frame holding the whole thing up]( Wisconsin's Ascend Dynamics has been flight-testing an 80-lb (36-kg) electric jetpack device with 12 coaxial rotors and an aluminum trellis frame. The company hopes to raise enough cash to build a powerful carbon fiber version for production. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [DJI flies into vlog territory with clip-on microphone system]( [Weighing just 30 g, the clip-on DJI Mic has a wireless range of up to 250 m and can capture audio at 24-bit/48-kHz resolution]( DJI has announced its first dedicated audio recording system. The DJI Mic clip-on transmitter mics and wireless receiver setup is reckoned ideal for "shooting a vlog, interviews or any kind of content creation that requires high-quality audio." [Read more]( Materials [Common material stores and releases waste heat energy on demand]( [An illustration of the manganese oxide material releasing stored heat on exposure to water in the air]( Researchers in Japan have shown that a common material is excellent at storing and releasing heat, which could be useful for recycling industrial waste heat. The material exchanges water with the air, allowing it to quickly absorb or release heat. [Read more]( Environment [IPCC report leaves door ajar to prevent worst impacts of climate change]( [A new report from the IPCC says that opportunities still exist to prevent the worst effects of climate change]( The last chapter in a trio of reports from the UN's top climate scientists has landed, with the authors noting some reasons for optimism, mounting an argument that the window is still open for meaningful action to limit warming to around 1.5 °C. [Read more]( Medical [siRNA therapy shows promise for reducing genetic heart disease risk]( [A phase 1 trial for an RNA gene therapy has shown promise in reducing levels of a lipoprotein that can lead to cardiovascular disease]( In phase 1 trials, an RNA gene therapy has shown promise for reducing levels of a lipoprotein associated with a high risk of heart disease. The treatment could help fight a form of the disease that can’t currently be treated through lifestyle changes. [Read more]( Energy ["Hibernating" battery for seasonal storage releases energy when heated]( [The prototype of the PNNL team's hibernating battery is around the size of a hockey puck]( A team at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has demonstrated a type of "hibernating" battery that can preserve its energy for months at a time and release it on demand when heated up, ticking some important boxes for renewable energy storage. [Read more]( Outdoors [Octo carabiner multi-tool sports a fold-out bit driver/glass breaker]( [The Octo carabiner multi-tool is currently on Indiegogo]( In recent years, we've seen an increasing number of multi-tools that incorporate a carabiner main body. One of the latest is the Octo, which features a fold-out magnetic bit driver that doubles as an automotive window glass breaker. [Read more]( Automotive [Hertz partners with Polestar to expand EV rental fleet]( [Hertz is adding a Polestar 2 option for customers looking to hire an electric car]( Back in October 2021, Hertz inked a deal with Tesla that would help the company build "the largest EV rental fleet in North America." Now the global car hire company has formed another EV partnership, this time with Sweden's Polestar. [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