[New Atlas logo]( Medical [Diabetes breakthrough restores insulin production using existing drug]( [A new study could help restore insulin production to the pancreas of patients with type 1 diabetes]( Australian scientists have demonstrated a new way to restore insulin production in pancreatic cells, using a drug thatâs already approved for use in humans. The study could mark a major breakthrough towards new treatments for diabetes. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This limited edition puzzle is only $25 for a limited time]( If you're a fan of winning money, this 500-piece jigsaw puzzle may be your ticket to getting the big bucks! Assemble the puzzle and find out if you're one of the million-dollar winners. Win anything from $1 to one of two $1 million prizes. [Read more]( Aircraft [Zephyr UAS smashes its own endurance record, may still be up there]( [The Zephyr has smashed its own long-endurance UAV record again, this time by at least 10 days]( The remarkable Zephyr is a stratospheric UAV designed to fly ultra-long endurance missions acting as a solar-powered observation and comms platform. In its latest test, it sailed past its old endurance record two weeks ago, and may still be up there. [Read more]( Aircraft [Horizon presents a 50% scale prototype of its badass Cavorite X5 eVTOL]( [Horizon Aircraft's Brandon Robinson with the 50% scale prototype Cavorite X5 eVTOL, which he expects will be hovering in a matter of weeks, and flying all modes including transitions by December]( Toronto's Horizon Aircraft has unveiled a 50% prototype of its gorgeous â and very unique â electric VTOL air taxi. The Cavorite X5 separates itself from the pack as the only eVTOL that completely covers its lift fans for super low-drag cruise flight. [Read more]( Automotive [Nissan VX-E hybrid mini RV packs gas range with all-electric camping]( [Sussex attempts to offer the best of both worlds, with petrol driving flexibility and all-electric camping capabilities]( Hybrid RVs seem to be getting skipped over in favor of under-ranged electrics. Sussex breaks from the trend, retrofitting a lithium battery to the Camper Car VX-E. The mini-camper has the driving range of gas and clean operation of electric camping. [Read more]( Military [Military variants of a civilian supersonic airliner already on the cards]( [Artist's rendering of the Overture supersonic airliner]( Military variants of a civilian supersonic airliner are already on the cards after Northrop Grumman and Boom Supersonic signed an agreement at the Farnborough Air Show to develop special quick-reaction mission variants of Boomâs Overture aircraft. [Read more]( Architecture [Small but perfectly formed: RIBA's Stephen Lawrence shortlist revealed]( [The Parchment Works was designed by Will Gamble Architects and is located in the East Midlands. The project is one of seven to be highlighted in the 2022 Stephen Lawrence Prize shortlist]( RIBA has announced the 2022 Stephen Lawrence Prize shortlist. Consisting of seven superb UK projects built to a modest budget, highlights include an impressive extension built into some ruins and an energy efficient renovation of a 1960s home. [Read more]( Medical [Scientists identify potential "weak spot" in drug-resistant cancers]( [A new study uncovers a potential mechanism for fighting drug-resistant cancers]( Scientists in Spain have uncovered a mechanism behind why some cancer patients donât respond well to treatments â and more importantly, found a âweak spotâ that could be targeted by existing drugs. [Read more]( Automotive [REE begins live demos of electric delivery van built on its modular chassis]( [A Class 5 commercial delivery van body has been designed by Morgan Olson and EAVX, and mounted to REE Automotive's modular P7 electric vehicle chassis for trucks and buses]( Back in January, REE Automotive began testing a new EV chassis for trucks dubbed the P7. Now the company has teamed up with EAVX and Morgan Olson to begin live demos and customer evaluations of a new walk-in step van prototype based on the platform. [Read more]( Computers ["Lost" Apple computer prototype goes on the auction block]( [The prototype was built as a demonstrator for Apple's first big sale]( A "lost" artifact from the dawn of the age of the personal computer is going up for sale. Steve Job's original, hand-soldered "Apple Computer A" prototype built in 1976 to support Apple's first big contract is on the auction block at RR Auction. [Read more]( Computers [Tiny 160-gram mini PC packs dual 4K HDMI ports for portable media center]( [The Pix Nii is an impressively tiny mini PC with decent internal specs]( You donât always need a big desktop rig covered in RGB LEDs â decent specs can come in tiny packages. The Pix Nii is one of the smallest and lightest mini PCs weâve seen, which along with its dual 4K HDMI ports could make it a great media center. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Large study estimates risks and prevalence of long COVID in children]( [Long COVID was more prevalent in children over the age of 14 who were hospitalized with more than four symptoms of disease]( New research published in JAMA Network Open offers new insights into the risk children face from long COVID. The findings reveal long COVID is relatively rare in children, and most prevalent in hospitalized adolescents over the age of 14. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Monkeypox declared global health emergency, 72 child cases reported]( [The global monkeypox outbreak being declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern came after an expert panel could not agree over whether or not to declare it a health emergency]( The World Health Organization has declared the monkeypox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The outbreak has now spread to 75 countries with more than 16,000 cases officially recorded, 72 of which have been seen in children. [Read more]( Automotive [Cadillac Celestiq EV harmonizes old world luxury and next-gen tech]( [Cadillac previews the future of the flagship]( Looking to recapture some of the glory of the past, Cadillac is previewing its envelope-pushing Celestiq. A stretched ultra-luxury sedan for modern day, the Celestiq combines regal proportions with an all-electric powertrain and loads of tech. [Read more]( Automotive [Startup believes AI-guided hydrofoil flotilla is key to green hydrogen]( [Drift Energy recently produced the first green hydrogen aboard its prototype sailing yacht, an effort it calls a world first]( Drift Energy puts a different spin on wind power. Instead of creating windmill-derived electricity, its plan sees AI-routed hydrofoil sailing yachts generating electricity for electrolysis. Those yachts would then deliver green hydrogen ashore. [Read more]( Bicycles [Fovno car-top rack combines electric suction with an upside-down bike]( [The Fovno ES-H1B rack works with both road and mountain bikes]( We've seen a car-top bike rack that uses electric suction cups before, and we've also seen a rack that carries the bike upside-down. Fovno's new ES-H1B, however, combines both features in one unusual product. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Extra-wide tiny house pushes the boundaries for comfort and style]( [The quaint exterior is clad in white-painted timber and wooden shingles, while steel is the material choice for the roof and window frames]( Colorado-based MitchCraft Tiny Homes has created a stunning extra-wide micro home on wheels called Kay's Tiny Home, which makes the most of the extra space inside and boasts a full-sized kitchen, large open living area and twin master lofts. [Read more]( Bicycles [Ranger fat-tire ebike rides for 45 miles on road or dirt]( [The Ranger features a 750-W Bafang rear-hub motor and enough battery for 45 miles of per-charge riding]( Okai has added an all-terrain fat-tire model to its growing range of capable-looking, Bafang-powered ebikes. The Class 2 Ranger offers 45 miles of riding range, comes with funky app-controlled ambient lighting and is priced at under $2,000. 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