Anti-aging drugs preserve spinal discs to target age-related back pain

Medical [Anti-aging drugs preserve spinal discs to target age-related back pain]( [Scientists have found that a relatively new class of drugs known as senolytics can prevent spinal disc degeneration in mice]( Scientists have shown how so-called senolytic drugs that remove destructive senescent cells can prevent age-related deterioration of spinal discs, raising the prospect of a new opioid-free treatment for back pain in humans. [Read more]( Sponsored Content [Nordic D'Luxx Pro is an elegant planter, lantern and speaker in one]( [The Nordic D'Luxx Pro is perfect to set the mood at any party]( Too often you have to choose between style, practicality and durability, but not with the Nordic D’Luxx Pro. It’s a planter, a lantern, and a Bluetooth speaker all wrapped in one elegant and sturdy device that will set any mood for decades to come. [Read more]( Photography [Don't be alarmed, it's just 2021's Comedy Wildlife Photo finalists]( ["Ninja Prairie Dog!" (Bald eagle, Hygiene, CO)]( We're big fans of the annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards – this contest always gives us a smile, and it's a good-hearted organization focused on conservation. Now the finalists have been announced for 2021 – here are our favorites from the crop. [Read more]( Space [Perseverance rover captures core Earth-return sample on second attempt]( [The core sample retrieved by Perseverance seen inside the bronze ring of the drill bit]( NASA has released an image showing that the Perseverance Mars rover has successfully retrieved its first rock drill sample for return to Earth. Taken by the Mastcam-Z, the image shows a drill bit holding a pencil-thick core in the sample tube. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Keep your streams private with SelectTV and KeepSolid VPN]( It's not often we get R&R, but when we do, we want it without any disruption. This SelectTV And KeepSolid VPN bundle will let you take time out for yourself and your favorite stress relief shows on the down-low no matter where you are. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Pfizer gets moving on its anti-COVID-19 pill human trials]( [A potential at-home treatment is a pill taken every 12 hours for five days after COVID-19 symptoms appear]( The first participants have been dosed in a large Phase 2/3 trial testing a novel oral treatment designed to alleviate symptoms of COVID-19. The first results are expected by the end of this year. [Read more]( Automotive [Zeus and SylvanSport team on 400-mile electric off-road adventure RV]( [Whether or not the design stays true to these initial renderings, it's likely the Zeus/SylvanSport RV will include some type of gear-hauling capability, as has always been a focus of SylvanSport trailers]( Zeus Electric Chassis and SylvanSport are teaming up to create a line of pure-electric RVs with the rugged capability to reach far-off launch points and campsites and the flexibility to carry plenty of gear and comfortably sleep the crew. [Read more]( Science [Zinc-atom coating turns ant teeth into tough, sharp tools]( [Zinc atoms turn the teeth of ants from plastic hardness to that of metal]( Why do ants and other small creatures have such sharp bites? According to scientists from the University of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), the answer lies in their ability to uniformly add zinc atoms to their teeth. [Read more]( Around The Home [Segway's first robotic lawn mower uses GPS to stay on course]( [Segway has introduced its first robotic lawnmower, the Navimow]( Segway-Ninebot has rolled on into the autonomous lawn mower space with a robotic gardening solution that goes a little further than most, using GPS to navigate gardens with a high degree of precision. [Read more]( Medical [Oxford's cancer vaccine/immunotherapy combo to head for human trials]( [Oxford researchers have combined a cancer vaccine and immunotherapy, with intriguing results in mouse tests so far]( Oxford scientists have demonstrated a cancer vaccine and immunotherapy combo in mice. The vaccine boosted levels of tumor-hunting immune cells, while the immunotherapy made them more effective killers. Human trials are due to start within months. [Read more]( New Atlas Plus [Support New Atlas and get our ad-free, premium layout]( New Atlas has been a reliable source of inspiring science and technology stories for almost two decades. Now we’re asking for your support so we can continue to deliver no-nonsense, independent journalism – without the distraction of ads. [Read more]( Space [Radiation could restrict crewed Mars missions to less than four years]( [Radiation could limit crewed Missions to less than four years from launch to return]( An international team of scientists has calculated that a crewed mission to Mars should only last a maximum of four years if the astronauts' health isn't to be endangered by prolonged exposure to cosmic radiation. [Read more]( Automotive [Audi Grandsphere concept explores the world of wheeled private jets]( [Audi stretches the Grandsphere concept out over 2 inches longer than the A8 L, but gives it a sportier look with fastback cabin, large wheels and massive diffuser]( Inspired by the world of private jets and first class cabins, Audi's new Grandsphere concept shows just how large vehicle passengers will live in the world of self-driving electric premium sedans. It's a flagship of "progressive luxury." [Read more]( Robotics [New understanding of gecko landing process may lead to nimbler robots]( [A gecko using its tail to keep from flipping over backwards after making a head-first landing, alongside a bio-inspired robot doing the same thing]( When leaping geckos crash head-first into vertical surfaces such as tree trunks, they're able to hang onto that surface instead of bouncing off and falling to the ground. Scientists have discovered what allows them to do so, and copied the capability in a small robot. [Read more]( Motorcycles [BMW Motorrad courts younger riders with Concept CE-02 electric moto]( [BMW Motorrad describes the Concept CE-02 as a new interpretation of smart, urban single-track mobility]( Every so often, the folks at BMW Motorrad launch visions of future mobility, such as the outrageous Vision Next 100 and the eye-popping Concept Link. The latest, the Concept CE 02, rides a line somewhere between a small motorcycle and a motorscooter. [Read more]( Automotive [The G-Wagen becomes an E-Wagen: Mercedes reveals Concept EQG]( [The G-Wagen is to become an E-Wagen: meet Concept EQG, a "near production study"]( Everyone's favorite small block of flats on wheels will be going battery-electric. Mercedes-Benz has released a new Concept EQG, a "near-production study" on what an electric G-Wagen will look like, without losing its off-road capabilities. [Read more]( Materials [Friction-based riveting tech could make magnesium more useful]( [Dr. Tianhao Wang with an RHR-riveted sample of magnesium]( Although magnesium is known for being lightweight, riveting pieces of it together can be an involved, energy-intensive process. A new technique is claimed to make doing so much simpler, possibly opening up new uses for the metal. [Read more]( Bicycles [BMW-designed e-trike leans into corners – but just in front]( [The Cube Concept Dynamic Cargo e-trike's tilting front end is connected to its non-tilting rear end via a pivoting axle]( Electric-assist cargo trikes may offer a stable ride on the straightaways, but they do have a nasty tendency to tip over when taking corners. The Cube Concept Dynamic Cargo e-trike addresses that problem, with an independently tilting front end. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [JVC first to launch laser projectors with 48-Gbps 8K inputs]( [The top of the range DLA-NZ9 laser projector features an upgraded light source that uses a blue diode for the promise of high brightness and long life]( JVCKenwood USA has announced the launch of three 8K laser projectors destined for home theaters, which not only feature a next-gen laser light source but are claimed to be the first models to come with 48-Gbps 8K HDMI 2.1 inputs. [Read more]( Science ["Mini" CRISPR tool reworks inactive protein for better gene editing]( [Stanford researchers have developed a new CRISPR gene-editing tool called CasMINI, which is smaller than existing versions so it can enter human cells more easily]( The CRISPR gene-editing system is usually associated with the Cas9 protein, but that’s not the only option. Stanford scientists have now developed a CRISPR tool called CasMINI, using a much smaller protein that's able to enter human cells more easily. [Read more]( Automotive [VW starts testing Kombi-inspired autonomous ID.Buzz vans in Munich]( [Volkswagen's first autonomous ID. Buzz minivans will soon be tested on the streets of Munich]( After first floating the concept of a futuristic electric minibus complete with an augmented reality HUD and removable dash a few years ago, Volkswagen has now offered the first glimpse of its self-driving ID.Buzz at the IAA Mobility show in Munich. [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 © 2021