Repeated COVID infections pose significant health risks, study warns

[New Atlas logo]( Health & Wellbeing [Repeated COVID infections pose significant health risks, study warns]( [Research indicates there are substantial health risks from second and third COVID infections]( In the first study to investigate the effect of repeat SARS-CoV-2 infections on a person's general health researchers have found COVID reinfections can increase one's risk of neurological diseases, diabetes, lung problems and heart disease. [Read more]( Sponsored Content [BLUETTI AC500 is Finally Available on Official Store & Amazon]( [The AC500 and B300S from Bluetti]( The BLUETTI AC500 has finally raised US$11 million on Indiegogo, breaking another record in BLUETTI’s history. The AC500 and its expansion battery B300S will hit the shelves of the company's official store and Amazon on Nov 18th. [Read more]( Automotive [Mercedes-AMG One hyper-hybrid deletes 8 seconds off Nürburgring record]( [The Mercedes-AMG One accelerates its way into the record books]( Mercedes-AMG lost its Nürburgring production car record in 2021 when the Porsche 911 GT2 RS came roaring back to top the list. But it still had an ace in the hole: the 1,049-hp One hypercar, which has shot past the Porsche for Nürburgring supremacy. [Read more]( Telecommunications [Speed record shattered for data transmission over standard optical fiber]( [A new data transmission speed record has been set using fiber optics]( Engineers have set a new speed record for data transmission through a standard diameter optical fiber. By beaming 55 “modes” of signals down a single-core optical fiber, the team was able to transmit at a data rate of 1.53 petabits per second. [Read more]( Medical [Infusion of blood protein proposed as new treatment for stroke]( [A new treatment for stroke is still deeply experimental and yet to proceed to human testing]( Researchers are proposing a treatment for stroke that involves infusing a blood protein to protect the brain from damage. Early tests in mice indicate if the treatment is given within hours of a stroke occurring it could improve long-term outcomes. [Read more]( Architecture [WAF photography shortlist focuses on the best of the built environment]( [Glass Floor in Tokyo, Japan was taken by Tom Ponessa. The photo, which is an entrant in the Buildings in Use category, is one of 23 stunning images to feature in the WAF 2022 Architectural Photography Awards]( The World Architecture Festival has announced the 2022 Architectural Photography Awards shortlist, featuring 23 fantastic images that capture the best of the built environment, with everything from a mirrored skyscraper to a rock-like music venue. [Read more]( Science [Study suggests cover crops may reduce yields of main crops]( [Instead of commonly used rye (pictured), legumes such as clover and hairy vetch may be better choices as cover crops]( Farmers are increasingly being encouraged to plant cover crops, which take the place of their main crops during the off-season. According to a new study, however, the use of cover crops can actually reduce main-crop yields. [Read more]( Wearables [Dive watch shows user depth through colorful bands]( [The AtyA Depth Gauge uses colored bands to show water depth]( Swiss watchmaker ArtyA's has grabbed a nomination for Best Dive Watch in the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève 2022 competition, with a depth gauge that tells a diver how deep they are by using colored bands instead of moving parts. [Read more]( Science [Genetic engineering breakthrough ups oil content of seeds by 18%]( [Scientists have used genetic engineering to significantly boost the oil content of some plants]( With demand for vegetable oil only expected to increase, a team of scientists in Singapore has demonstrated a way of increasing the yield of oil from plants through genetic engineering, which could increase the output by as much as 18%. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [Leica doubles camera resolution for second-gen Leitz Phone]( [The Leitz Phone 2 is being manufactured by Sharp, is based on its Aquos platform, and will be sold exclusively in Japan]( Imaging titan Leica has given its first smartphone a processing and sensor update, and has again essentially repackaged a recent Aquos handset from Japanese consumer tech outfit Sharp for the launch of the Leitz Phone 2. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [TGIF! 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[Read more]( Medical ["Hybrid" immune system reboot leads to functional diabetes cure in mice]( [Insulin-secreting islet cells in a mouse]( Stanford researchers have created a functional cure for diabetes in mice, by giving them a hybrid immune system. Treated animals were able to manage their blood glucose levels for the duration of the trial, without needing immune suppressants. [Read more]( Drones [Amazon says its new delivery drone will fly through light rain]( [Amazon says its latest drone design cuts down on noise by 25%]( Amazon has lofty and long-held ambitions when it comes to aerial deliveries and has today offered a glimpse of its latest Prime Air delivery drone, which it says will be lighter, quieter and capable of operating in the rain. [Read more]( Medical [Liquid-metal tech could allow implants to be dissolved instead of removed]( [A diagram illustrates how liquid metals can break down hard metals by penetrating their grain boundaries]( Currently, small metal implants either have to be surgically removed from the body once they're no longer needed, or just left inside indefinitely. Now, however, scientists have devised a method of breaking them down in place using liquid metal. [Read more]( Wearables [Ignite 3 smartwatch looks to user's body clock for alertness insights]( [Polar extends the Ignite 3's sleep tracking capabilities with a feature that factors in a wearer's circadian rhythm for daily optimum alertness predictions]( Where most of Polar's smartwatches are aimed at outdoor enthusiasts, the Ignite 3 is heading to the wrists of a more casual fitness crowd, and can tap into an individual's circadian rhythm to predict when wearers will be most alert and ready to focus. 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