Antibody “master key” discovery could neutralize all COVID variants

[New Atlas logo]( Health & Wellbeing [Antibody “master key” discovery could neutralize all COVID variants]( [A new study describes a part of the coronavirus spike protein shared across all variants that makes it vulnerable to novel antibodies targeting that region]( A study has homed in on a part of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein that is shared across all variants. The research reveals an antibody fragment that can block the virus from entering human cells, paving the way for therapies to neutralize all variants. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Get a laptop, a lifetime of Microsoft Office, and give to a good cause]( If it’s for work, professional-grade software is often demanding for computers, so you may not want that taxing your personal machine. Instead, you could get a new-to-you computer, some great software, and the skills to use it all on sale. [Read more]( Military [US Navy takes delivery of tactical Lockheed Martin laser weapon]( [Artist's concept of HELIOS in action]( The US Navy has taken delivery of a near-operational high-energy tactical laser weapon called the High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance system from Lockheed Martin that can be installed in existing warships. [Read more]( Aircraft [World's first commercial electric plane completes point-to-point flight]( [On August 17, Harbour Air completed the first point-to-point flight of its all-electric aircraft]( An aviation company at the cutting edge of electrified air travel has taken a significant step forward, completing a first-of-a-kind test flight using a retrofitted seaplane to demonstrate the viability of its cleaner approach to short-haul flights. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Some artificial sweeteners found to alter microbiome and blood sugar]( [Saccharin and sucralose were found to have the greatest impact on the microbiome in a trial testing four different artificial sweeteners]( A new study into the effects of four artificial sweeteners on the gut microbiome in humans has revealed not only can these sweeteners lead to changes in gut bacteria composition, but they can also alter glucose tolerance and blood sugar levels. [Read more]( Automotive [Bugatti's new $5-million W16 Mistral roadster is already sold out]( [Only 99 examples of the W16 Mistral Roadster will be built at a net price of USD $5,000,000, with deliveries beginning in 2024. The entire production series of the W16 Mistral has already been sold out.]( Bugatti showed its final gas-burning car in Monterey today, giving it 1,600 horses, dubbing it the W16 Mistral, and announcing the 99-vehicle production run is already sold out. [Read more]( Outdoors [A10 multitool wallet is a rugged one-stop shop for everyday survival]( [The A10 Spec-Ops wallet is available now]( We've seen quite a few multitools over the years designed to slot right into a regular wallet for easy transport, and gear-maker Dango Products has approached this type of thinking with a tactical precision. [Read more]( Marine [Vanquish Yachts tarts up a jet ski to look a little less vulgar]( [The Vanquish VQ11 is designed to mimic the shape of a decent yacht instead of the vulgar, luminescent plastic of a jet ski]( Jet skis are handy things to have on a yacht – but most look like they were designed by people with their caps on backwards, who might say things like "yo" and "gnarly," and who probably don't put their pinkies up when they drink tea, the savages. [Read more]( Automotive [Delorean goes Baja-crazy with Omega 2040 concept]( [Delorean has built a crazy-looking Omega 2040 concept]( Delorean is working hard to re-establish and reinvent itself as something more than a sci-fi one-hit wonder, and along with its production Alpha5 electric performance coupe, it brought an ultra-futuristic Omega concept out to Pebble Beach. [Read more]( Technology [Graphene efficiently recovers gold from waste electronics]( [Graphene is the key to a new environmentally friendly method to extract gold from electronic waste]( Discarded electronics can be a gold mine – literally. Researchers have developed an efficient new way to use graphene to recover gold from electronic waste, without needing any other chemicals or energy. [Read more]( Architecture [Luxury shipping container-based house boasts rooftop deck with hot tub]( [The Porter is based on a 40-ft-(9.1-m)-long shipping container which has been heavily modified with doors, windows, and insulation]( The Porter is one of the most ambitious container-based houses we've seen in a while. Bob's Containers has maximized living space by installing a garage-style door that opens it up to the outside, and added features like a rooftop deck with hot tub. [Read more]( Automotive [Lincoln L100 concept chases past glory with dramatic futuristic design]( [Lincoln explores the future while celebrating the past with the Model L100 Concept]( Lincoln likes to reflect upon its past when thinking about the future. The Model L100 Concept may be the most dramatic example of that. The concept sends a shockwave through Lincoln's safe design fabric, showing what a bolder Lincoln could look like. [Read more]( Drones [Crash-defying quadcopter lands on rooftops pitched at up to 60 degrees]( [With specialized landing gear and rapid reverse thrust capabilities, a modified drone has the ability to land on rooftops with pitches of up to 60 degrees]( Scientists working to expand the potential landing zones for drones have demonstrated a novel approach, which could enable drones to touch down on one of the more common surfaces in the urban environments – sloping roofs. [Read more]( Electronics ["Atomic Television" transmits live video through cloud of strange atoms]( [The NIST team demonstrates their Atomic TV setup with a live video of themselves waving]( Researchers at NIST have shown that a cloud of atoms can be used as a receiver to pick up video transmissions. The team demonstrated this “Atomic Television” by transmitting live video feed and even video games through the atoms to a monitor. [Read more]( Automotive [Lucid triples up on motors for 1,200-hp Air Sapphire super-sedan]( [Lucid Motors debuts the all-new 1,200-hp Air Sapphire at Monterey Car Week 2022]( Dressed as it's named, the deep-blue Lucid Air Sapphire aims to be known as the world's first "fully electric luxury super-sports sedan." It combines Lucid's roomy sedan architecture with a 1,200-hp triple-motor powertrain for a sub-2-second 0-60. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Yaber puts a phone-sized pico projector in your pocket]( [The pocket-friendly Pico T1 is currently raising production funds on Indiegogo]( It can feel a little crowded when huddling friends around a smartphone to share the latest viral video, which is where a pico projector can come in handy. China's Yaber is launching the Pico T1 to put a smartphone-sized projector in your pocket. [Read more]( Automotive [McLaren Solus GT leaps from videogame fantasy into production reality]( [A monster special edition for the racetrack only – but the Solus GT won't qualify for much actual racing]( You, along with millions of others, may already have driven this supercar in its original, virtual form as part of the Gran Turismo video game series. Now, it's coming to life in the flesh, as a sold-out limited edition with a screaming V10 engine. [Read more]( Architecture [Ceramic skyscraper creates calming sanctuary in bustling Tokyo]( [The Shibuya Upper West Project is due for completion in 2027]( Snøhetta has revealed plans for a new skyscraper in Tokyo. The Shibuya Upper West Project is designed to offer a peaceful sanctuary in the heart of the bustling city and will be defined by a ceramic and glass facade that's broken up by greenery. 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