Innovative therapy brings hope to chronic lower back pain sufferers

[New Atlas logo]( Medical [Innovative therapy brings hope to chronic lower back pain sufferers]( [A new approach to chronic lower back pain has the potential to be a game-changer]( Sadly, there's no magic bullet for chronic back pain (yet). However, a new treatment that tackles both psychological and physical limitations has had a remarkable impact on pain relief and mobility, and now therapists hope to roll it out worldwide. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro and improve your online experience]( In a world of ever-changing technology, it’s worthwhile to keep your PC’s OS updated. With loads of upgrades and enhancements, Windows 11 Pro is now on sale for $39.99 (reg. $199), the best price you will find on the web. [Read more]( Outdoors [Classic teardrop campers pack enough lithium to power a house]( [The two-sleeper Canyonlands teardrop pictured serves as the blueprint for the EC-2 model]( Colorado Teardrops made a name for itself as the first to stuff a Tesla-size battery into a tiny camping trailer. It's now trickling down some battery know-how to its classic teardrops, combining a powerful electrified chassis with timeless style. [Read more]( Science [Quantum microscope taps "spooky" physics to double resolution of images]( [Caltech's quantum microscope setup in the lab]( Caltech scientists have created a quantum microscope that taps into the quirky quantum rules to see tiny details much more clearly. Using pairs of entangled photons allows the instrument to double the resolution of images without damaging the sample. [Read more]( Outdoors [Canadian kit converts the Tesla Model Y into a li'l electric camper]( [The Complete Tesla Camper Kit, pictured here with a third-party gas cooktop]( In recent years, we've seen a tent, trailer and camp bed designed for use with the Tesla Model Y electric SUV. The new Complete Tesla Camper Kit, however, is intended to convert the vehicle into a full-on self-contained mini camper. [Read more]( Medical [Long-term beta-blockers after heart attack offer no cardiovascular benefits]( [A large study has found that the long-term use of beta-blockers, regularly prescribed to people following a heart attack, does not improve cardiovascular outcomes]( Beta-blockers are prescribed as a matter of course to people following a heart attack, but a study found that people who have not experienced cardiac complications after a heart attack gain no improvement in outcomes by taking beta-blockers long-term. [Read more]( Automotive [Alpine's stunning hydrogen-hybrid Alpenglow concept]( [Alpine's provocative Alpenglow concept brings combustion back to the future hypercar using hydrogen]( Alpine's street cars might not be known for outrageous design, but this Alpenglow concept would grab its share of eyeballs even parked next to a Delage D12, an Aston Martin Valkyrie and a Bugatti Bolide. Plus, it's noisy. Plus, it's zero-emissions. [Read more]( Space [Number of known sources of repeating radio signals in space doubles]( [One section the CHIME radio telescope in Canada, which has proven indispensable for detecting fast radio bursts (FRBs)]( Over the last 15 years astronomers have detected hundreds of unexplained radio signals from space – fast radio bursts (FRBs). Now a fresh look at radio telescope data has doubled the number of known sources, bringing us closer to solving the mystery. [Read more]( Architecture [Ambitious ZHA-designed project to connect three skyscrapers in China]( [The Wuhan Taikang Financial Centre is currently under construction and is expected to be completed in 2025]( Many of Zaha Hadid Architects' most ambitious projects have been located in China. This trend continues with an upcoming development that will take the form of three eye-catching new skyscrapers linked at multiple points by skybridges. [Read more]( Science [SAWSense tech turns almost any surface into a tactile interface]( [A SAWSense-equipped coffee maker can be controlled via different hand movements along its surface]( Using touchscreens or buttons to control devices isn't always practical, and voice commands may not work in loud environments. A new system offers an alternative, in that it utilizes acoustic waves which travel across the surface of existing objects. [Read more]( Materials [Liquid-metal-coated smart fabric 'heals' itself when cut, repels bacteria]( [A new textile dipped in liquid metal particles is highly conductive, can 'heal' itself when cut, and is antibacterial]( Science continues to make advances in smart fabrics. Now, a team of international researchers has created a wearable textile that can self-repair, is antibacterial, and could even be used to monitor a person’s heart rhythm. [Read more]( Space [Russia's decision to remain on ISS til 2028 saves it from early demise]( [Russia has agreed to be a participant onboard the ISS until 2028]( NASA has announced that Russia will remain a participant aboard the International Space Station (ISS) until 2028, ensuring the station's safe operation until it is finally vacated by all 15 international partners in 2030 before its deorbiting. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Wearables can assess mental health, boost access to care]( [A new study has found that data passively collected by wearable devices such as the Apple Watch can be used to evaluate psychological well-being]( We all know that wearable devices collect health-related data like the number of steps taken or sleep quality. But what about evaluating a person’s mental health? A new study has found that wearables can do that, too. [Read more]( Military [Northrop Grumman's IBCS C&C defense system takes command]( [The IBCS command center being loaded onto a transport plane]( Northrop Grumman's Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), which combines multiple current air and missile defense command and control systems into one, has been granted initial operational capability. This means it can begin active deployment. [Read more]( Space [SETI uses VLA giant radio antennae to seek ETs]( [The VLA monitoring radio transmissions across 80% of the sky]( The search for extraterrestrial civilizations gets a major boost as SETI joins forces with the Very Large Array (VLA) that combines the giant radio telescope with a new processing system to increase the search's effectiveness by a factor of 1,000. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Experimental system may stop unwanted tremors by subtly zapping muscles]( [Three of the muscle-stimulating implanted electrodes – these ones are attached to silicone tubes which were used to more easily extract them from test subjects' bodies once the study was completed]( There may be new hope for people who suffer from involuntary muscle tremors. Scientists are developing a partially implanted system that stimulates muscles in order to stop their problematic activity – with a little help from the nervous system. 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