New evidence links nasal viral infections to rapid Alzheimer's progression

[New Atlas logo]( Science [New evidence links nasal viral infections to rapid Alzheimer's progression]( [A new study has found evidence that viral infections in the olfactory system could trigger a cascade of events that can lead to Alzheimer's disease]( A new study is presenting evidence suggesting viral infections in the olfactory system can accelerate the progression of Alzheimer's disease. The research looked at the relationship between markers of infections and neurodegeneration in the hippocampus. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Light up your life with this discounted 8-in-1 flashlight 2-pack]( Right now, you can get two 8-in-1 MaxLight Mini Super Bright Utility Flashlights for a hugely discounted rate as a part of our Black Friday is Back deals. Just be sure to hurry, because these deals will only be available through 12/19. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [World-first topical gene therapy gel heals decades-old wounds]( [In children with a rare skin disease, a new gel delivers working copies of a gene that produces a collagen protein crucial for wound healing]( A Phase 3 trial testing the world's first topical gene therapy has reported extraordinary results in children suffering from a rare blistering skin disease. The gene therapy gel was seen to completely heal wounds that had been open for years. [Read more]( Space [Inside-out asteroids: A practical method for creating space habitats]( [You can't build space cities on the surface of asteroids, or even inside them, really, but you could turn them inside out to become the ground layers of spinning ring-type space stations, says a Rochester team, and it'd be a relatively cheap and easy way to build yourself a space habitat for humanity]( A University of Rochester team says it's come up with a relatively cheap and easy way to build rotating, city-sized space habitats that's technically feasible using current technologies. All you need to do, it seems, is turn an asteroid inside out. [Read more]( Automotive [McMurtry Spéirling smashes Rimac Nevera's acceleration records]( [With a 0-60 time of 1.4 seconds, and a quarter-mile under eight seconds in the book, the McMurtry Spéirling makes all]( On a damp track, in the cold British winter, this British electric hypercar (with a huge unfair advantage) just ate the Rimac Nevera's lunch, doing a 1.4-second 0-60 mph sprint and a 7.97-second quarter mile despite being severely speed limited. [Read more]( Space [NASA's asteroid-slamming spacecraft dislodged 2 million lb of debris]( [CubeSat imagery shows the scene of the Dimorphos asteroid impact three minutes after the event]( The collision between NASA’s DART spacecraft and the asteroid Dimorphos was always going to be a spectacle. By analyzing data from telescopes and tiny satellites nearby, scientists are now piecing together some fascinating details around the event. [Read more]( Automotive [Review: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in SUV]( [The price point of the 4xe model makes it a premium vehicle, but the drive quality and interior match those expectations]( The current-generation Grand Cherokee is the return of the beloved, bigger Jeep and, as a utility, it ticks all of the boxes. The plug-in 4xe model is the most efficient of the Grand Cherokee model lineup, but it has a couple of downsides. [Read more]( Medical [Experimental compound shown to block effects of multiple harmful drugs]( [P6AS could potentially save lives if injected after overdoses of drugs such as methamphetamine (pictured)]( When someone overdoses on opioid drugs, a medication called naloxone can save their life by quickly mitigating the effects of the narcotics. A new chemical shows promise for serving a similar role, but it also works on non-opioid drugs. [Read more]( Space [Perseverance captures audio and video from inside Martian dust devil]( [A large Martian dust devil as captured by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter in 2012]( Dust devils are a common occurrence on Mars, but Perseverance has now captured one from up close for the first time. The NASA rover recorded video from right inside the dust devil, as well as the first audio of the phenomenon on the Red Planet. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [SomaSleep mask brings REM analysis out of the lab and into your bed]( [The SomaSleep mask should sell for US$199]( The REM stage of sleep plays an important role in learning, memory and brain development. Currently, lab-based tests are required to gauge how much REM sleep a person is getting. The SomaSleep mask, however, is claimed to let users do so at home. [Read more]( Bicycles [Full-suspension fat-tire ebike built for city streets and dusty trails]( [The Ranger all-terrain ebike rolls on 4-inch fat tires, benefits from full squish and rocks a 1,200-W (peak) Bafang motor for pedal assist up to 28 mph]( Continuing its love affair with fat tires, oddly-named e-mobility company Cyrusher has recently launched a new flagship – an all-terrain ebike called the Ranger that sports full suspension, a 1,200-W Bafang motor and a 50-mile battery. [Read more]( Medical [Immunotherapy-boosting chemo drug shows promise in clinical trial]( [A new clinical trial has tested a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy drugs in patients with stage IV melanoma, and found promising results]( A combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy has shown promise against stage IV melanoma in a new clinical trial. The chemo drug targets a type of cell that suppresses the immune response, and together the two showed an increased response rate. [Read more]( Outdoors [Modular water bottle also brews tea and stashes your snacks]( [The Modular Bottle is currently on Kickstarter]( Everybody has their favored ways of carrying and consuming water as they go about their day and The Modular Bottle from New York outfit Ebite is as versatile a solution as you could hope to find, with swappable caps and tea infusion inserts. [Read more]( Science [Drone-mounted "bat shield" could help prevent wind turbine collisions]( [Ultrasound and light emitters were attached to the plastic struts of the drone's landing gear]( Wind energy is often thought of as "clean" but, in fact, the technology has the blood of thousands (if not millions) of bats on its hands. A new drone-mounted system shows promise in rerouting some bats above the turbine blades and away from danger. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [Xiaomi treats 13 Series flagships to Leica optics and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2]( [The Xiaomi 13 Pro has Qualcomm's latest mobile chipset at its heart, features a 1440p screen that curves at either side, and boasts a camera array with three 50-MP sensors (including a 1-inch-type Sony sensor) and Leica optics]( Xiaomi joined forces with imaging titan Leica last year for the 12S Ultra flagship smartphone, and now the company has repeated the formula for the 13 Series, which is also one of the first to be powered by Qualcomm's latest mobile chipset. [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 © 2022