Lowering a dumbbell 6 times a day offers significant gains in strength

[New Atlas logo]( Health & Wellbeing [Lowering a dumbbell 6 times a day offers significant gains in strength]( [A new study shows that eccentric contractions of the bicep, achieved by lowering a dumbbell, can lead to significant gains in strength even if performed just six times a day]( New research has offered interesting new insights around the most efficient forms of exercise, demonstrating that even very brief dumbbell workouts each day can lead to a significant boost in muscle strength. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Buying new gear for yourself will help schools get funding they need]( The new school year often means new accessories and new supplies, however, many educational institutes lack the funds to properly outfit students with what they need for success. Here’s how you can help, while picking up some cool stuff for yourself. [Read more]( Aircraft [Zapata launches 250-km/h, flip-capable, jet-powered flying deck chair]( [Franky Zapata is back with another epic jet-powered flying machine]( When we last saw Franky Zapata back in May, he was spinning uncontrollably down into the water from a serious height in a terrifying jetboard crash. But the flying Frenchman is back to launch a new, high-speed personal aircraft called the JetRacer. [Read more]( Physics [World's strongest steady magnetic field generated in China]( [Chinese scientists have generated the strongest steady magnetic field on Earth]( Scientists in China have set a new world record for the strongest steady magnetic field ever generated on Earth. The hybrid magnet managed to produce a field measuring 45.22 Tesla (T), which is over a million times stronger than the planet’s own. [Read more]( Science ["Nuclear winter" would starve billions, but some countries may be spared]( [Modeling estimates five billion people would die of hunger due to global food supply disruptions following a serious nuclear conflict]( If a nuclear war were ever to break out, it probably wouldn’t last long. For a few days, perhaps a week, nuclear weapons would be fired between several countries and catastrophic losses would be swift. But what happens next? [Read more]( Medical [New mRNA cancer vaccine targets lymph nodes for stronger immune response]( [A new mRNA cancer vaccine is designed to target the lymph nodes to induce a stronger immune response]( Researchers have created a new mRNA vaccine for cancer that’s designed to carry its cargo to the lymph nodes rather than the liver. Tests in mice showed significant inhibition of the tumors, with complete remission in a decent percentage of cases. [Read more]( Automotive [Pictorial: World's "Best of the Best" concours car, plus 8 finalists]( [The 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Competizione won its way into the final of the Peninsula Classic Best of the Best Award by taking out the Trofeo BMW Group (awarded by the jury) for “best of show” at the 2021 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.]( A 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Competizione yesterday became the winner of 2021 Annual Peninsula Classics ‘Best of the Best’ Award, the most prestigious concours honor in the world. Here's a pictorial of the winning car, and the other 7 finalists [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [UK approves BA.1 vaccines while US still waits for BA.5 boosters]( [As the rest of the world seems to be moving on with BA.1-specific booster vaccine, the US is still waiting for a BA.5 formulation]( Regulators in the UK have approved Moderna’s new Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine for an upcoming nation-wide autumn booster program. The approval makes the UK the first region in the world to move forward with an improved variant-targeting vaccine. [Read more]( Medical [Graphene-infused mesh could keep rotator cuff injuries from recurring]( [According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, almost two million people visit physicians every year due to rotator cuff injuries – in the US alone]( A torn rotator cuff can be debilitating enough on its own, but unfortunately once such an injury has occurred, it's more likely to happen again. An experimental new mesh could help keep that from happening, thanks to tiny pieces of graphene. [Read more]( Environment [Striking study finds Arctic Circle warming at 4 times the global rate]( [A new study has found the Arctic Circle to be warming four times faster than the rest of the globe]( Scientists know the area in and around the North Pole to be warming disproportionately to the rest of the planet, a phenomenon known as "Arctic amplification." A new study, however, argues that this effect has been vastly underestimated. [Read more]( Aircraft [Airspeeder clocks up 250th test flight ahead of Grand Prix race series]( [Alauda Aeronautics has announced the successful completion of 250 test flights for the Airspeeder flying race car]( What began with an unsuccessful Kickstarter in 2017 is about to break out as a thrilling new aerial sport later this year, following the announcement by Alauda Aeronautics of the successful completion of its 250th Airspeeder racing eVTOL test flight. [Read more]( Architecture [Nature-inspired towers will create green oasis in Chinese megacity]( [Both of the skyscrapers that make up the Oasis Towers project will rise to a maximum height of 150 m (492 ft)]( Slated for Nanjing, China, MVRDV's upcoming Oasis Towers will add some greenery to the concrete metropolis with a pair of skyscrapers that will sport an unusual "stratified" overall form inspired by nature and covered in shrubs and trees. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Motor-assist helps recumbent riders to get going from standstill]( [The Lepus E sports a Bafang M500 motor for start-assist up to 6 km/h and pedal-assist up to 25 km/h]( Hase Bikes – the folks behind the telescoping cargo ebike that launched at Eurobike 2022 – has revealed a new addition to its Delta recumbent trike series that offers riders throttle start-assist, rear-wheel suspension and adjustable raised seating. [Read more]( Automotive [DBR22 roadster punches Aston Martin design into hyperdrive]( [The Aston Martin DBR22 features a coachbuilt body atop a refined chassis]( Designed as an homage to vintage Aston Martin race cars and a 10th anniversary celebration of Aston Martin's customization arm Q, the all-new DBR22 wears coachbuilt carbon bodywork over top a 5.2-liter V12 powertrain and 3D-printed rear subframe. [Read more]( Robotics [Hyundai launches $400-million Boston Dynamics AI institute]( [Atlas, a groundbreaking humanoid robot by Boston Dynamics, running across uneven surfaces]( The Hyundai Motor Group bought a controlling share in Boston Dynamics for US$800 million back in 2020, impressed by the potential of its array of world-leading humanoid, quadrupedal and other robots. Now it's investing half that again to develop AI. [Read more]( Drones [RDS2 tech lets drones carry – and drop-deliver – all sorts of parcels]( [The RDS2 setup can carry pretty much anything that fits between the drone's landing struts – the drone pictured here is A2Z Drone Delivery's new RDST octocopter]( In most delivery-by-drone systems, cargo has to be packed into system-specific containers, or must fit inside a designated onboard compartment. The new RDS2 setup, however, can transport almost any shape or size of parcel, weighing as much as 10 kg (22 lb). 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