Long COVID patients show abnormal immune activity 8 months post infection

A study has reported that immune dysregulation persists in long COVID patients up to eight months after initial infection. The research found long COVID is characterized by elevated levels of specific immune biomarkers.

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Full production of Russia’s Tu-160 bomber restarted after 30 years

In an echo of the Cold War, Russia's first newly manufactured Tupolev Tu-160M (NATO designation Backfire) supersonic nuclear heavy bomber completed its maiden flight on January 12, reaching a height of 600 m (2,000 ft) during its 30-minute test.

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Winnebago prepares to show America’s first all-electric motorhome

Winnebago has announced plans to show an all-electric camper in just a few days. The Winnebago e-motorhome concept will debut at the 2022 Florida RV SuperShow and could lead to the first production electric motorhome in the US.

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Musguard rollable bike fenders now protect on the filthiest rides

In 2013, Musguard launched ultra-packable mudguards that roll right around a bike's tubes – out of the way in good weather, eating up road spray in bad. Now it's added the Omni, a more versatile rollable mudguard ready for dirtier riding.

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Thor pushes forward with self-propelled electric camping trailer

The groundbreaking Dethleffs E.Home Coco camping trailer has taken another big step toward reality. Parent company Thor Industries has teamed with ZF Friedrichshafen to develop an eTrailer system that uses electric motive power to move its own weight.

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Reusable scramjet launch system to pave way for hypersonic airliners

Hypersonix Launch Systems is looking to make the delivery of satellites into orbit cheaper, more accessible, and greener by developing a reusable launch system powered by green hydrogen – and is eyeing off hypersonic airliners further down the line.

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Largest-ever 3D map of the universe reveals gigantic cosmic web

Data from DESI's first survey run has produced the largest and most detailed 3D map of the universe so far. The stunning image reveals the gigantic cosmic web of galaxies across billions of light-years – and the project is only just beginning.

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More evidence a common virus is primary cause of multiple sclerosis

A study has reported evidence to affirm multiple sclerosis is caused by infection from the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Tracking 10 million subjects over 20 years, the findings indicate EBV infection leads to a 32-fold increased risk of developing MS.

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Hammock Holdall moves the bulky gear out of tired campers’ pockets

If you're an avid camper, there's a good chance that you carry a lot of gear in your pockets, and that you use a hammock. The Hammock Holdall was created for such people, as it provides off-hammock storage for all your awkward stuff.

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Piezoelectric material shown to help regrow knee-joint cartilage

By stimulating cells to reproduce, electricity has already been shown to help heal soft tissue injuries. Now, an electricity-producing implantable material likewise appears to boost the regrowth of cartilage in compromised joints.

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