Injectable hydrogel treats back pain from damaged discs in human trials

Medical [Injectable hydrogel treats back pain from damaged discs in human trials]( [An injectable hydrogel has shown promise in repairing damaged spinal discs in a new human trial]( Human trials have shown that hydrogel injections are a promising, effective treatment for chronic lower back pain caused by degenerative disc disease (DDD). The treatment is far less invasive than other surgeries, and has been given FDA approval. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Learn Scratch, Python & AI with these STEM kits]( Stem education is more relevant than ever. Whether you're looking to learn more about computer science or want to take on Raspberry Pi, the CrowPi2 All-in-1 Raspberry Pi & STEM Learning Platform will help you accomplish your goals. [Read more]( Energy [Energy Dome launches world's first CO2 battery energy storage facility]( [A year and a half ago, Energy Dome wasn't even a company. Now, it's built a 2.5-megawatt, 4 MWh pilot renewable energy storage system based on a fascinating CO2 battery technology that promises to be less than half the cost of lithium batteries]( In less than 18 months, Energy Dome has opened the first of its remarkable grid-level energy storage plants. These "CO2 batteries" store renewable energy over long periods and release it quickly, at less than half the cost of big lithium batteries. [Read more]( Space [James Webb damaged in micrometeoroid impact, image quality remains high]( [An artist's impression of the James Webb Space Telescope]( The James Webb Space Telescope has sustained a micrometeoroid impact to one of its mirror segments. While larger than the impacts anticipated during ground testing, the telescope should still be able to perform the tasks it was designed for. [Read more]( Biology [Scientists spot first known fossilized dinosaur "belly button"]( [A depiction of what the Psittacosaurus – and its belly button – may have looked like in life]( In drawings or renderings of dinosaurs, we generally don't see the beasts sporting human-like belly buttons. The reptiles did have an equivalent to a navel, however, and scientists have recently discovered the first known fossilized example of one. [Read more]( Architecture [Pint-sized, but packing great ideas: The AIA Small Project Awards]( [Enough House was designed by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects and is located in Shobac, Canada. The project is a winner in Category One, which recognizes projects that cost up to $250,000 in construction. The house is one of 13 projects that make up the 2022 AIA Small Project Awards]( A simple home defined by its modesty, a tiny house for the homeless, and a wine cellar built into a cave are among the 13 outstanding builds showcased in this year's American Institute of Architects Small Project Awards. [Read more]( Good Thinking [Single Delta board delivers personalized flight info to multiple passengers]( [The Parallel Reality experience allows multiple Delta passengers to view personalized flight information on a single screen at the same time]( Back in 2020, Delta Air Lines previewed a passenger information system where a number of travelers looking at the same screen would each be served up different views. Now that Parallel Reality technology is flying into Detroit later this month. [Read more]( Drones [Acoustic awareness system could open the floodgates for drone delivery]( [Zipline's autonomous delivery aircraft have already flown more than 300,000 commercial missions in selected markets, and the company says it's built a detect-and-avoid system it believes will satisfy regulators and open up many more areas]( Zipline has developed and patented an AI-driven safety system it says allows autonomous drones to detect and avoid other aircraft and drones up to 2 km away in all directions, using a light, cheap and robust microphone array. Will it satisfy the FAA? [Read more]( Medical [Cold needle treatment may reduce pain by regenerating damaged nerves]( [A majority of test subjects reported a significant reduction in pain after receiving interventional cryoneurolysis treatment]( Nerve damage can result in pain that lasts for years, or even a lifetime. There may be new hope, however, as scientists now report that exposing damaged nerves to a cold needle can cause them to regenerate, drastically reducing pain. [Read more]( Energy [Bumpy electrode makes for smooth battery operation at sub-zero temps]( [A new anode design could improve the functionality of lithium batteries in extreme environments]( As the source of power for many modes of clean transportation, improvements in battery technology stand to benefit vehicle performance in a number of important ways, as new research detailing a promising sub-zero battery design demonstrates. [Read more]( Architecture [Pair of tapering towers defined by eye-catching exoskeleton exteriors]( [Ombelle's two towers will consist of 43 floors each and will feature an unusual tapering form]( Earlier this year, ODA revealed a pair of unusual towers slated for Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It has now unveiled plans for another pair of eye-catching residential towers for the city, which will be defined by their tapering form and exoskeleton. [Read more]( Environment [First microplastics discovered in freshly fallen Antarctic snow]( [Researchers log details of a snow sampling site in Antarctica]( The ongoing discovery of microplastics in remote, seemingly pristine corners of the world continues to add important detail to a troubling picture of widespread pollution, and the latest finding takes the threat into new terrain. [Read more]( Medical [Smart hydrogel dressing releases antibiotics when it detects bacteria]( [Researchers have developed a new hydrogel that releases antibiotics in response to the presence of bacteria]( Scientists at Brown University have developed a new material that can release drugs only when pathogenic bacteria are around. When used as a bandage, the hydrogel could deliver medication on-demand when infection begins to take hold. [Read more]( Outdoors [Modular bolt-on off-road trailer builds from gear box to camper]( [Making base camp with the Beaver Built Wapos trailer]( Beaver Built has crafted a tiny, rugged box trailer that builds into a full micro-camper via bolt-on accessories. The trailer can simply battle scree and dust on its way to delivering adventure goods or it can serve as a complete base camp. [Read more]( Military [Unmanned combat robot disarmed for reconnaissance duties]( [The THeMIS Observe buttoned up for traveling]( Milrem Robotics has rolled out its latest THeMIS Observe battlefield robot variant based on its modular THeMIS UGV platform, with an emphasis on Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), as part of the EU's fourth iMUGS project demonstration. [Read more]( Drones [AI upgrade lets Qysea underwater drones visually lock onto targets]( [The AI Vision Lock platform should work on all existing Qysea FiFish drones, via an update to the control app]( When remotely controlling an underwater drone in flowing water, it can be difficult to keep the vehicle's camera trained on a specific target. A new AI-based vision platform, however, allows Qysea's existing FiFish drones to do so automatically. [Read more]( Bicycles [Garmin lets latest bike computer recharge while sunbathing during rides]( [The Edge 1040 Solar is topped by Power Glass, which allows the battery to be charged using solar energy]( Garmin has added solar charging to its latest Edge bike computer, which boasts up to 100 hours of per-charge battery life, improved GPS accuracy, more ride analytics, easy setup out of the box and a refreshed user interface. 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