Injectable hydrogel could save injured joints from osteoarthritis

Medical [Injectable hydrogel could save injured joints from osteoarthritis]( [Scientists have developed a novel gel they say can prevent the onset of what's known as post-traumatic osteoarthritis]( Scientists have developed an injectable gel that can prevent a form of injury-triggered osteoarthritis taking hold, by allowing for sustained delivery of drugs in the damaged joints to keep inflammation at bay. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Get quality sleep with over $100 off this anti-snoring sleep mask]( Snoring is no joke. It affects your health and those around you and can be detrimental to your overall mood for the day. The highly-rated Hupnos Anti-Snoring Sleep Mask pairs technology with comfort so you can finally get a good night's sleep. [Read more]( Outdoors [Gerber concealed-carry axe and light multitools streamline base camp]( [Gerber Stake Out]( Gerber is focusing heavily on the great outdoors in 2022. Its new spring collection includes a variety of outdoorsy tools ready to take large and small roles at camp and on the trail there, whether while backpacking, overlanding or car camping. [Read more]( Science [Protein tweak makes CRISPR gene editing 4,000 times less error-prone]( [A molecular model of CRISPR making an edit to a gene]( CRISPR gene-editing is a powerful tool, but unfortunately it can edit the wrong DNA sequences. Now, researchers have identified a previously unknown structure of the protein that drives these mistakes, and tweaked it to reduce off-target mutations. [Read more]( Outdoors [Thermacell Liv smart system expels mosquitoes from backyard life]( [Place up to five repellers around your deck and lawn and rid the area of mosquitoes]( Thermacell has updated its mosquito-repelling technology for the smart home age. The new Liv system ties together multiple repellers with a smart hub and mobile app, putting up an intelligent mosquito barrier around entire decks and outdoor spaces. [Read more]( Technology [New Atlas Weekly Newscast]( [Scientists have used carbon nanotubes as the basis for a new material that could be used in lightweight armor]( Listen to the week's top stories from New Atlas. [Read more]( Technology [Adding new letters to DNA alphabet doubles density of data storage]( [A new breakthrough could make data storage in DNA much more feasible]( As with most things, nature’s data storage system, DNA, far surpasses anything we’ve created. Now, researchers have doubled its already incredible storage capacity by adding extra letters to its “alphabet,” and developed a new way to read it back. [Read more]( Drones [Automated solar-panel-cleaning system doubles down on drones]( [The Helios hexacopter delivers the Helios robot to a photovoltaic panel]( In order to keep running at peak efficiency, solar panels regularly have to be cleaned of accumulated dust and other debris. Such panels can be difficult to reach, though, which is why the Helios system uses not one but two drones to do the job. [Read more]( Medical [Weight training improves sleep more than cardio, study suggests]( [A new study suggests resistance training, such as lifting weights, may confer more benefits for sleep quality than cardio workouts]( Preliminary research results have offered some compelling new answers around how exercise can affect sleep, demonstrating how favoring resistance-style workouts like weightlifting can bring about the most significant improvements. [Read more]( Bicycles [One-legged La City leaf-spring fork designed to smooth urban cycling]( [The La City fork features 40 mm of suspension travel, and the performance of its composite leaf spring is claimed to be unaffected by temperature]( Back in 2016, we told you about a unique leaf-spring suspension fork for mountain bikes, known as the Motion. Its manufacturer has now applied the same basic technology to the simpler one-legged La City fork, which is made for commuter bikes. [Read more]( Marine [Lift's new lightweight eFoil promises newcomers a smoother ride]( [Lift has redesigned its fiberglass board from the ground up for improved stability]( Puerto Rican startup Lift has introduced its third-generation eFoil, offering customers a cheaper point of entry to the young but burgeoning watersport, along with a smoother ride courtesy of a redesigned fiberglass deck. [Read more]( Bicycles [Ducati adds power to the pedal with first racing ebike]( [The Futa racing ebike will be available as a standard edition (front) and very limited edition model in Ducati Corse racing livery (back)]( We first got wind of Ducati's ebike aspirations in 2018 with the EICMA debut of a pedal-assist mountain bike developed in collaboration with Thok. More ebikes have followed since, and now the company has announced its first road racer, the Futa. [Read more]( Science [Ultrasound used to more gently check abalones' readiness to spawn]( [Although some types of abalone are farmed for the seafood industry, other endangered species of the mollusc are raised in captivity to help replenish wild populations]( Spawning in captivity can be hard on abalone, as aquaculture operators have to periodically yank the molluscs off the insides of their tanks to inspect their gonads. Things could soon get kinder and gentler, however, thanks to the use of ultrasound. [Read more]( Virtual Reality [Ultrasound panel adds mid-air haptic feedback to VR]( [The Emerge Wave-1 emits a volume of ultrasonic waves into the air that add a tactile feeling to VR]( Haptic feedback can give virtual experiences an extra dimension, but it’s hard to achieve. Tech startup Emerge has now unveiled the Emerge Wave-1, a device that pairs with a VR headset and emits ultrasonic waves that let users feel virtual objects. [Read more]( Wearables [Sennheiser encloses latest audiophile earphones in 3D-printed metal]( [Sennheiser combines 3D-printed metal alloy housing with a chambered design and low-distortion, wide frequency sonics for the promise of audiophile performance that "will be a reference for the most demanding mobile audio enthusiasts"]( Though high resolution digital music can be streamed to wireless earphones rocking certain codecs, many would argue that the best sound quality is served up by wired ear candy. And it's these kind of folks that Sennheiser's IE 600s are aimed at. [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 © 2022