THC microdosing reduces chronic pain in world-first clinical trial

[Medical]( [THC microdosing reduces chronic pain in world-first clinical trial]( [A clinical trial found single small THC doses did reduce acute sensations of pain compared to placebo]( New research is offering the first clinical trial insights into microdosing THC to treat chronic pain. The results of the small trial suggest tiny doses of THC may confer clinically apparent reductions in pain without inducing psychoactive effects. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This highly-rated app will help you stay fit while at home]( From Targeted Workouts to Individual Meal Plans, BetterMe has got you covered. There’s no need to go to the gym; every single workout can be done at home. See why it’s rated 4.5/5 Stars on the App Store! 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[Read more]( [Electronics]( ["Graphene armor" protects perovskite solar cells from damage]( [A new prototype uses graphene to protect perovskite in a solar cell]( Perovskite is emerging as a promising material for solar cells, but it has some durability problems. Now, engineers have developed a new electrode that could make them more stable, using a protective layer of "graphene armor." [Read more]( [Sports]( [Triumph and tragedy in the World Sports Photography Awards]( [Gold, View. World Champion Trials bike rider Jack Field performs the highest backflip on a motorcycle ever recorded as he flips his motorbike upside down on the roof of Melbourne's Eureka Tower on May 22, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia]( In its first year, the World Sports Photography Awards has attracted a wide array of powerful and technically brilliant snaps that capture the emotion, raw energy, and pure spectacle of sports ranging from heavyweight boxing to handball. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [World's tallest climbing wall takes shape in Copenhagen]( [The CopenHill facility in Denmark is now home to the world's tallest climbing wall]( The CopenHill facility in Denmark was already a particularly versatile space, but yet another activity is being added to its repertoire. The finishing touches have now been added to what is claimed to be the tallest climbing wall in the world. [Read more]( [Robotics]( [Graceful robotic swifts take flight in latest Festo demo]( [The BionicSwift features artificial feathers that close up during the downstroke, and fan out in the upstroke]( Festo has good form for pushing the envelope in robot development, previously showing off bio-inspired bot versions of ants, a kangaroo, flying penguins and more. Now the firm has revealed the latest developments, including aerobatic BionicSwifts. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [Graphene-boosted (and very long-lasting?) bike lube costs almost $150]( [One application of GRAPHENlube is said to last for over 1,800 km (1,118 miles)]( Among its many other remarkable qualities, graphene is the world's strongest human-made material. It's perhaps not all that surprising, therefore, that it's now been incorporated into a chain-protecting bicycle lubricant – and quite a pricey one, at that. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Maserati releases engine details for its upcoming MC20 supercar]( [The new 90-degree, 3.0 liter Nettuno engine will power the upcoming Maserati MC20 supercar]( Maserati has stepped into a phone booth, and in September it'll debut its first proper, red-blooded supercar, as well as its first in-house engine, in decades. The MC20 and its 620-horsepower, twin-turbo V6 signal the Tridente's return to racing. [Read more]( [Mobile Technology]( [Handy audio recorder puts field, music and podcast workflows on tap]( [Custom workflows for field recording, music setups and podcasts are available via the app-driven touchscreen interface]( Zoom has revealed a new app-driven portable audio recorder. Whether you're out in the field, capturing the latest groove at band practice or producing your latest podcast, the H8 is like an all you can eat buffet for audio recording. [Read more]( [Robotics]( [Sampling robot lets clinicians keep their distance from patients]( [There's currently no word on when the system may enter clinical use]( Even if they're wearing face masks, healthcare workers can still be quite leery of getting up close and personal with patients who may have COVID-19. That's where a new robotic system comes in, as it lets clinicians take samples at a distance. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Horror film fans are dealing with COVID-19 better than most, study finds]( [Researchers suggest fans of horror or pandemic films may score highly in a trait called morbid curiosity]( A study, conducted over the past few months in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, has found fans of apocalyptic and horror films are reporting less distress and greater resilience during this time compared to those who don’t like such genres. [Read more]( [Space]( [Rocket Lab suffers setback as Electron booster fails in flight]( [Rocket Lab's Electron rocket on the pad prior to a previous launch]( Rocket Lab has made some impressive gains lately as a relatively young space startup focused on launching small satellites to orbit, but the latest outing of its Electron booster hasn’t quite gone to plan, ending in the "safe loss" of the vehicle. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Eating black raspberries may reduce incidences of itchy, red skin]( [Scientists have yet to determine which compounds within the berries are responsible]( There may be new hope for people prone to allergic reactions of the skin. According to a new study, one serving of black raspberries per day could minimize the effects. [Read more]( [Robotics]( [DIY robot arm construction kit makes pick-and-place competitive]( [ArmPal is a new robot arm construction kit that can be used for tabletop games]( Construction kits have been a blessing in lockdown, and a new one might appeal to those interested in tinkering with robots. ArmPal is a robot arm kit that you build yourself, then pit against other robot arms in battles based on picking stuff up. [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 © 2019