Cured of HIV, this man body became a big mystery

Flashback to the year of 2008, a man named Timothy Ray Brown cured of HIV. At that time, the man dubbed the 'Berlin patient' is considered to be recovered from the infection after receiving two bone marrow transplants.

While, those two transplants are actually to treat some other diseases were discovered a few years earlier, namely acute myeloid leukemiua. Apparently, the spinal cord which is derived from a donor with a rare gene that carries a mutation that is immune to HIV. Mutations were termed CCR5-delta 32 then follow to move to Brown, as quoted by CNN on Wednesday, July 20, 2016.

Timothy Ray Brown on the cover of POZ magazine. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cdM2j)

The virus search seen in his blood a few years later, but remains undetected even though he was not treated with antiretroviral drugs. That is, clinically he has recovered from the infection, according to doctors.

There were several attempts in other patients conducted by scientists to apply the same approach, for example, in 2 patients in Boston. But, only Brown is the only person cured of HIV.

However, in a study presented on Sunday in the 2016 Towards an HIV Cure Symposium as a prelude 21st International AIDS conference in Durban, South Africa, there are some data from some patients positive force on HIV has greatly decreased after receiving stem cell transplants are similar to Brown.

The study is part of a project initiated by the European EPISTEM for potential HIV cure using stem cell transplants. Research as well as to deepen the knowledge of Brown healing. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CNN]

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All carbon fiber monocoque concept of VanderHeide's Aprilia RSV4

A Dutch company called VanderHeide become one of the public's attention when displaying their custom motorcycle in the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2016 ​​last month.

VanderHeide's Aprilia RSV4 with a carbon fiber monocoque concept. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cbn0R)

This stunning custom motorcycle built from the latest Aprilia RSV4 sports motorcycle 'stripped' and replaced the 'suit' made of the carbon fibers. This beautiful work is the fruit of thought of the two young men named Rolf and Sjors Van der Heide.

Top view of VanderHeide's Aprilia RSV4. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cbn0R)

Collaboration between the two young men who have different professional backgrounds have finally gained a high appreciation of the custom motorcycle enthusiasts at the event. Rolf's expertise in the world of carbon fiber specialist techniques greatly affect the character of this work.

Right side view of VanderHeide's Aprilia RSV4. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cbn0R)

Their work is the concept of carbon monocoque requiring them to dispose all conventional frame structure of factory default. Unity between nose to tail unit maketh a supporting framework, following the design of the bodywork and the fuel tank.

Rear side view of VanderHeide's Aprilia RSV4. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cbn0R)

Not only that carbon fiber, they also pinned the carbon fiber swingarm and wheels gets from the aftermarket products. Other components which do not lose cool among others; Motec panel indicator, a braking set of Brembo, suspension of Ohlins TTX36 and many others. And if you interested to have one of the VanderHeide's work, then you need to set up the money of approximately $165 thousand.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. God will forgive Your sins.... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | VANDERHEIDE | GEARHEADS]

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The car that can read emotions is being built by Honda and Softbank

Japan's leading car manufacturer, Honda along with one of renowned software companies named Softbank Group are partnering on making the vehicle with an artificial intelligence that can actually talk to and assist drivers in a way designed to foster more feelings of friendship between human and car.

(Pictured: the iconic Kitt, a smart talking car from television's Knight Rider series) In the near future such smart car will be launched by Honda in collaboration with Softbank. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cdSs8)

As quoted from Leftlanenews, on Monday, July 25, 2016, the smart car thought capable of reading the driver's mood based on sound vibrations and other data were captured using sensors. While the driver's movements can also be read using a camera that is fixed directly to the driver.

With that information the smart car will be able to offer advice in a situation when the driver was in a state of fatigue during long trips or less excitable in a traffic jam. Currently the car's development is underway, but Honda and Softbank have not confirmed, when is the smart car be launched.

While this may seem frivolous, both Softbank and Honda have already developed actual robots that can converse and react to human emotions. Softbank's has been building 1,000 Pepper robots a month since July 2015. Each batch has sold out in under a minute. 

Meanwhile, Honda's has been developing its own robot since the 1980s. The current iteration is called ASIMO and has been focused more on humanoid motion, though it also has facial expression recognition abilities. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LEFTLANENEWS]

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China ready to produce the world's largest amphibious aircraft

China has completed the construction of the largest amphibious aircraft in the world as the country's attempts to break away from dependence on foreign plane manufacturer companies.

Amphibious aircraft AG600 rolls off a production line in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, July 23, 2016. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cdiN0)

As reported by Xinhua news agency, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has introduced the newest product called 'AG600,' on Saturday, July 23, 2016 in the port city of Zhuhai, southern region of the country. The aircraft has a cruising range of up to 4,500 kilometers and is intended to extinguish the forest fires and rescue at sea.

The aircraft, which has a maximum take-off weight of 53.5 tonnes and a maximum flight range of 4,500 km, will be used to fight forest fires and perform marine rescue missions. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cdiN0)

According to AVIC's deputy general manager Geng Ruguang, the plane has a similar size of Boeing 737 is the largest aircraft in the world built with the ability to land and take off from the sea. However, with a wingspan smaller than the H-4 Hercules or Spruce Goose were produced in the 1940s for the purpose of military personnel transports. For information, the Spruce Goose the largest amphibious aircraft in the world even it only did one flight in 1947.

The AG600 is by far the world's largest amphibian aircraft, about the size of a Boeing 737. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cdiN0)

As cited of Xinhua, the planes are preferred for the domestic market will be very useful to develop and exploit marine resources. In addition, these aircraft can also be used for environmental monitoring, resource mapping and transportation, and still so far AVIC already getting orders to manufacture 17 units of the new aircraft.

China is currently developing its flight sector to reduce dependency and if it can compete with the renowned plane manufacturers, such as Airbus and Boeing. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | XINHUA]

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An old school styled Yamaha of Numbnut Motorcycles

Lately, motorcycle builders in Europe continues to show their creative ideas on a regular basis through the Yamaha Yard Built project. As performed by one of the Dutch custom workshop named Numbnut Motocycles which has been completely changed the appearance of Yamaha XV950.

Yamaha XV950 'Son of Time' by Numbnut Motorcycles. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ckY3y)

Initially the XV950 motorcycle is designed as a cruiser bike. However, Amsterdam-based custom shop is more interested to give the impression of a classic cafe racer on those Yamaha motorcycles.

As quoted from The Bike Shed, the modified motorcycle named the 'Son of Time,' that is somewhat influenced by the classic design of the famous 'TW Steel' watches. According to Roderick Seibert, the builder of The Son of Time, he spent time during winter 2015 to be able to complete the bike project.

Front three quarter of Yamaha XV950 'Son of Time' by Numbnut Motorcycles. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ckY3y)

He was stripped of this motorcycle and leaving only the frame and engine. Then he gives a new outfit in the form of a fuel tank, seat covers, engine cover and air filter.

Roderick Seibert entrust the exhaust parts to Nozem and suspension using K-Tech brand. Then switch on the legs, he used Dymag carbon rims and wraped with Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tires.

Right side view of Yamaha XV950 'Son of Time' by Numbnut Motorcycles. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ckY3y)

Not mentioned changes in the machinery sector, it could be Roderick Seibert still entrust the original V-Twin engine with a capacity of 942 cc mated with a five-speed gearbox. And to stop the motorcycle, he relies on Brembo.

Now, of course this bike is ready for ride. Are you interested in making your bike like this? Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. God will forgive Your sins.... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NUMBNUT MOTORCYCLES | THE BIKE SHED]

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British robot cars ready to challange the Google's

Oxbotica, an Oxford-based start-up company have made an autonomous technology software that can be used by any type of car. As befits the products of Tesla Motors or Google, any car that uses such software can drive itself to the destination without being controlled by the driver. As a trial in London recently, the the software in question named Selenium is applied to a robot car with a capacity of two persons.

Selenium uses a GPS-free approach, where the vehicle’s environment is mapped using a patented laser and vision-based system. The technology automatically detects and removes 3D objects from point clouds in real time, creating an accurate picture of the car’s surroundings.

An Oxbotica robot car equipped with an autonomous technology software named Selenium. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cXp3k)

This means the system can operate indoors, outdoors, and underground, with vehicles capable of autonomous operation in both pedestrianised areas and open stretches of road such as motorways.

According to an expert of Oxbotica named Paul Newman revealed that the rapidly growing automobile technology from time to time. However, the software that makes the car be smart not widely used.

"We make the operating system for the autonomous car. Even, for the forklifts and farm vehicles could drive themselves, "said Newman, as reported by the BBC on Wednesday, July 19, 2016.

Furthermore according to him, the next autonomous cars were circulated in the community does not 100 percent safe. Potential accidents can happen. However, this technology will continue to be refined. "There was an accident there would be development on this technology for years to come," he said.

While the Oxbotica CEO Dr Graeme Smith said, "Selenium represents the culmination of about 130 person years’ worth of work in mobile autonomy.

"Selenium is an important chapter in the ever-changing story of autonomous vehicles. As a result of the team’s hard work on Selenium, our customers are able to take full advantage of the benefits on offer from this futuristic technology today rather than tomorrow."

The technology is set to be deployed at a series of upcoming driverless trials, including the £8 million GATEway project in Greenwich and the LUTZ Pathfinder self-driving pod project in Milton Keynes. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | OXBOTICA | BBC | THE ENGINEER]

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