Increased hand sanitizer use blamed for rise in gastro outbreaks

[Health & Wellbeing]( [Increased hand sanitizer use blamed for rise in gastro outbreaks]( [Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are thought to be less effective in removing norovirus than handwashing with soap and water]( A number of countries are reporting increasing rates of viral gastroenteritis over recent months, and experts suggest greater use of hand sanitizers, known to have little effect on pathogens such as norovirus, may be partly responsible. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This CompTIA bundle will give you a leg up in the cybersecurity world]( Want to dive into the world of cybersecurity? If so, you'll need a few things, but most importantly, a vast knowledge in CompTIA. Build a solid foundation with The CompTIA Security Infrastructure Expert Bundle -- it's 97% off for a limited time. [Read more]( [Aircraft]( [Jetoptera VTOL aircraft design features "bladeless fans on steroids"]( [Jetoptera says its "fluidic propulsion system" offers some unique opportunities for vectored thrust VTOL aircraft, among others]( Seattle-based company Jetoptera says its air-accelerating Fluidic Propulsive System, which works a lot like a Dyson "bladeless" fan, produces thrust for half the fuel of a small turbojet while being the "most silent propulsion system in the skies." [Read more]( [Automotive]( [EarthCruiser Ford F-350 pop-top camper adapts to the modern explorer]( [EarthCruiser turns the Ford F-350 into an all-season, all-terrain expedition motorhome]( EarthCruiser introduces the all-new Terranova, an all-season, all-terrain expedition truck built atop the all-American Ford F-350. The truck comes loaded with multifunctional furnishings and equipment aimed at today's diverse market of explorers. [Read more]( Subscribe to New Atlas [Stay in touch with technology]( New Atlas has been a trusted source of science and technology news for almost two decades. We are 100% self-funded and our opinions are not for sale. Now we’re asking for your support so we can continue to deliver reliable, no-nonsense journalism – and so you can read our pages without the distraction of ads. [Read more]( [Robotics]( [Apple harvesting robot plucks a piece of fruit every 7 seconds]( [An apple-harvesting robot created by Monash University researchers is put through its paces in the field]( Australian researchers have cooked up a creative partial solution to the problem of labor shortages in the fruit-picking sector, developing a robot that can harvest apples from orchards at high speed. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [Willis Tower's renovated viewing point is not for the faint of heart]( [The Ledge's four glass boxes extend 4.3 ft (1.3 m) out from the Willis Tower, allowing visitors to gaze at the city below]( Those who take an elevator up to the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower will find a renovated Skydeck Chicago. The main attraction is the Ledge, which consists of four glass boxes extending outward, allowing visitors to peer down at the city below. [Read more]( [Photography]( [Smart tripod plate works with both smartphones and DSLRs]( [The Smart Plate with its smartphone holder raised, and its camera mounting screw visible to the immeadiate]( While serious photographers use a DSLR for most of their shots, smartphones are still handy for easily posting photos and videos. That's where a new "smart plate" comes in, as it lets users quickly mount either device on a tripod. [Read more]( [Drones]( [Latest Wingcopter delivery drone can haul three packages at once]( [The Wingcopter 198 can carry three packages, and drop off at multiple destinations in one flight]( German drone maker Wingcopter has today introduced a new generation model, the Wingcopter 198. This tilt-rotor/fixed-wing eVTOL drone is capable of delivering three packages to multiple locations during one flight. [Read more]( [Tiny Houses]( [Extra-wide tiny house has spacious apartment-like interior]( [Visitors enter the Magnolia V7 through a large glass sliding door]( Minimaliste's Magnolia V7 is the seventh iteration of the Canadian firm's popular Magnolia tiny house. It's very long and also has an increased width, providing a spacious interior that includes a generous living room and master bedroom. [Read more]( [Mobile Technology]( [Amazon's new Fire HD 10 tablets boost the specs, keep the low price]( [A more powerful Plus model has been added to the Fire HD 10 range for the first time]( Amazon's budget Fire HD tablets offer a more affordable alternative to the Apple iPad, and the 10.1-inch models just got a refresh. With brighter screens, a tweaked design and improved specs, they're the best tablets Amazon has put out to date. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Experimental enzyme inhibitor could herald new class of cancer drug]( [A microscope image of human cells with acute myeloid leukemia (AML)]( Scientists at Cambridge have demonstrated a new method to fight leukemia, by targeting overactive enzymes that can lead to the disease. If the results of mice tests carry across to humans, it could be the first of a new class of cancer drugs. [Read more]( [Home Entertainment]( [Leica partners with JMGO for O1 Pro Ultra-Short-Throw projector]( [The JMGO O1 Pro, with optics developed in partnership with Leica, is due to launch in Q2 2021]( Leica has announced the fruit of a partnership with Chinese home entertainment hardware company JMGO, the O1 Pro ultra-short-throw LED projector, which can fill a wall with Full HD images from just inches away. [Read more]( [Environment]( [Efficient solar desalination unit uses titanium-coated diaper material]( [A new solar desalination system boasts relatively low cost, high efficiency, and reduced fouling]( Desalination is an important technology that may help expand the world’s supply of drinking water. Now, engineers in China have demonstrated a new, relatively simple design for a solar still with a high efficiency and low cost. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Ford plans $185-million research hub for next-generation EV batteries]( [Ford is exploring next-generation battery technologies for EVs through a newly announced research and development center]( With a view to one day manufacturing its own battery cells for electric vehicles, Ford has revealed plans for a new research and development center, focusing on next-generation lithium-ion and solid-state batteries. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [High blood pressure suggested as link between diabetes and dementia]( [New research has found diabetics who go on to develop dementia display higher blood pressure for years before cognitive decline appears, compared to diabetics who don't develop dementia]( Researchers have long detected higher rates of cognitive decline in people with type 2 diabetes and new findings indicate cardiometabolic factors associated with diabetes, such as increased blood pressure, could be contributing to the development of dementia. [Read more]( [Military]( [DARPA seeks lighter, more effective military biochem protection suits]( [DARPA's PPB program is looking to develop lighter, more comfortable suits to protect against chemical or biological threats]( DARPA has awarded contracts to FLIR Systems, Leidos, and Charles River Analytics to develop new kit to protect soldiers and responders against chemical and biological (CB) threats using lighter, more comfortable and more versatile suits. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Gaze-tracking smartphone app designed to screen toddlers for autism]( [The app was tested on 993 toddlers with an average age of 21 months, which is the age at which autism spectrum disorder is often identified]( Although it's certainly best to start addressing autism as early as possible, the disorder is often difficult to detect in young children. A new iOS app has been designed to help, by tracking a child's eyes as they watch videos. [Read more]( [Space]( [Ancient Mars may have icy clouds to thank for its liquid water]( [Artist's impression of NASA's Perseverance rover exploring Jezero Crater]( High-altitude icy clouds may have allowed ancient Mars to host rivers and lakes by warming the planet via a greenhouse effect, according to a new study. The theory could be tested by NASA’s Perseverance rover, which is currently exploring the planet. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). [Update profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( Copyright New Atlas © 2021