An announcement from company Valneva indicates its experimental COVID-19 vaccine is effective at neutralizing the omicron variant. The vaccine is at the tail-end of Phase 3 trials and is the first inactivated whole-virus vaccine to be trialled in Europe. Source of Article
A set of lengthy silver and gold tubes dug up from a famous grave in the the Caucuses has been found to represent the oldest surviving drinking straws, with the scientists behind the discovery believing they were used for communal beer consumption. Source of Article
With the decision on the replacement of the US Army's UH-60 Black Hawk fleet coming down to the wire, the partners behind the SB>1 Defiant have announced that their candidate advanced rotorcraft has completed its first mission profile test flights. Source of Article
Three teams of scientists have achieved a major milestone in quantum computing. All three groups demonstrated better than 99 percent accuracy in silicon-based quantum devices, paving the way for practical, scalable, error-free quantum computers. Source of Article
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have been developing artificial pancreas technology to help manage diabetes for more than a decade and have now reported "life-changing" results from trials in young children. Source of Article
A novel study has investigated the lingering cognitive effects of mild COVID-19 in the months following infection. The research revealed minor deficits in attention and memory can be seen for up to six months following a mild infection. Source of Article
Self-driven trailer tech looked cool on the Dethleffs Coco, and it looks even cooler on a classic Silver Bullet. The Airstream eStream concept packs an e-drive that can propel the trailer's weight, maneuver into tight spaces, and power home or camp. Source of Article
A new study has proposed that a simple retina scan could indicate whether a person is at risk of early death. The research found the greater the gap between a person’s chronological age and retinal age the higher their risk of dying. Source of Article
As people get older, the intervertebral discs in their spine tend to deteriorate, some of which end up being surgically replaced with implants. A new patient-specific spinal model, however, could help determine how successful such surgery will be. Source of Article
Thor Industries welcomes RVers to the future with an electrified camper concept. The Thor Vision Vehicle pushes past the limitations of all-electric motorhomes with a 300-mile fuel cell hybrid drive, coupled with the comforts of a modern smart home. Source of Article
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