COVID-19 increases risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s & stroke, study finds

Health & Wellbeing [COVID-19 increases risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s & stroke, study finds]( [Looking at millions of health records in Denmark across 2020 and 2021, researchers saw higher rates of several neurodegenerative diseases in patients following COVID-19 infections]( New research has found an increased risk of several neurological disorders in patients following a bout of COVID-19. The study found the risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and stroke all increased in COVID-positive subjects compared to those uninfected. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [When the world of fine art meets big data]( What happens when cutting-edge analysis meets one of the world’s oldest markets? An investing edge. Masterworks is the one investing platform letting investors acquire shares of contemporary art, which outpaced the S&P more than 2x from 1995–2021. [Read more]( Space [Lunar probe spies unusual double crater at rocket impact site on Moon]( [The impact left a double crater]( NASA has confirmed the Moon is a bit messier and a mystery has deepened after its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft discovered the double impact crater of a rocket booster that collided with the lunar surface on March 4, 2022. [Read more]( Automotive [Vision EQXX squeezes a staggering 747 miles out of less than 100 kWh]( [Autobahn closures near Stuttgart reduced the average speed for the trip, which was mainly on motorways]( The Vision EQXX left Stuttgart and drove to the UK on a single charge of its sub-100 kWh battery, mainly at motorway speeds, then completed a few track laps before running out of juice at 1,202 km (747 miles). That's about twice what a Model S gets. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Genomic analysis finds monkeypox virus is mutating unusually fast]( [The monkeypox virus has acquired around 50 unique mutations at a rate scientists are suggesting is unexpected]( A study is offering the first genomic analysis of the virus behind the current wave of monkeypox. The research indicates it has rapidly generated an unusually high volume of mutations that could be associated with increased human-to-human transmission. [Read more]( Outdoors [GoSun's solar-powered camper trailer pops up in under 10 minutes]( [Pricing for the GoSun Camp365 trailer starts at US$32,500]( GoSun has established a firm foothold in the adventure gear market with its long line of solar-powered camping accessories, and it has now made its first foray into complete outdoor shelters with the GoSun Camp365 trailer. [Read more]( Aircraft [LEO Flight reveals alpha prototype for its eVTOL flying hypercar]( [This is an outdated render; the LEO will use just 16 vertical lift fans of higher diameter, with banks of three in the front and five in the rear. A separate system pushes it forward from the rear]( LEO Flight, formerly known as Urban eVTOL, has presented a manned alpha prototype for its LEO Coupe, a flying hypercar the company says will eventually be capable of carrying three people at speeds up to 250 mph, complete with "dynamic" handling. [Read more]( Science [Artificial photosynthesis lets plants grow efficiently in total darkness]( [A sample of plants grown in complete darkness, thanks to an acetate medium]( Scientists have improved on the natural process of photosynthesis, not only growing plants more efficiently, but doing so in the dark. This could expand agriculture to areas that don’t get enough sunlight, and even help feed future space explorers. [Read more]( Wearables [Wearable muscles offer an impressive upper-body endurance boost]( [The Myoshirt wearable muscle reads movement impulses and contributes power by shortening Dyneema cables]( Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a lightweight, wearable textile exomuscle that uses sensors embedded in its fabric to detect a user's movement intentions and chip in extra force as needed. Initial tests show a significant boost in endurance. [Read more]( Automotive [Trail-hunting camper van is a go-anywhere bike workshop you sleep in]( [Outside Van has developed some prototype equipment for the most bike-centric camper van out there]( Designed to seek out remote trailheads, the new Outside Tails camper van is a venture-anywhere mountain bike support vehicle and base camp. It comes optimized to work as a mobile mechanic's station, off-grid power plant and cozy mountain cabin. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Get travel ready with these noise-cancelling ear buds]( Sometimes you just need to tune out. Whether you're going on a jog, a long flight, or just need to drown out the noise of your roommates, these small and compact earbuds will be your new best friend as soon as you unbox them. [Read more]( Science [BioFinder detects organic molecules in fossils, could help find aliens]( [Left: a fish fossil under normal visible light. Right: the fossil as seen through the Biofinder, with its organic material fluorescing.]( The discovery of extraterrestrial life is most likely to come from tiny fossils on Mars. To aid that search, scientists have developed a portable device called the Biofinder that can highlight organic residue in fossils tens of millions of years old. [Read more]( Medical [Discovery of mechanical itch protein hints at new treatments for eczema]( [A new protein discovery has opened up new possibilities around treatment for conditions like eczema]( Scientists at Scripps Research investigating the cellular basis for itching have made an important discovery around the role of a certain protein, and one that could lead to new treatments of chronic conditions like eczema. [Read more]( Space [NASA reveals plan to squeeze last drop of science from failing rover]( [InSight's solar panels are failing due to dust accumulation]( NASA's InSight Mars lander is trading less life for more science after the space agency decided to let the spacecraft's remaining science instrument run until the lander's solar power system fails completely sometime in August or September. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). 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