Over-the-counter antihistamine repairs nerve damage caused by MS

[New Atlas logo]( Medical [Over-the-counter antihistamine repairs nerve damage caused by MS]( [A new study has found direct evidence that an over-the-counter antihistamine can repair the nerve sheath damaged in people with multiple sclerosis]( A new study has found direct evidence that an over-the-counter antihistamine can repair the protective nerve sheath that’s damaged in people with multiple sclerosis, opening the door to a potential new treatment for the debilitating disease. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [The Mymanu CLIK S Translation Earbuds are a traveler's dream accessory]( These earbuds have the ability to translate over 37 languages in real-time, allowing you to chat with locals, order food, or ask for directions with ease. And thanks to their sleek design, they won't make you look like an awkward tourist! [Read more]( Outdoors [Vega 2.0 extreme-terrain teardrop approaches micro-camping perfection]( [The 13-foot-long Cedar Ridge Vega 2.0 XT packs tiny and expands into a comfy base camp upon arrival]( Cedar Ridge Campers has released one of the most functional little teardrops we've seen anywhere. The Vega 2.0 combines a rustic-modern backpacker's hut interior with an ultra-rugged exterior built to hold up to extreme conditions the world over. [Read more]( Automotive [Telo invites drivers to downsize with Mini-sized electric pickup truck]( [Company co-founders Jason Marks and Forrest North (left) with designer Yves Béhar (right) of Fuseproject]( California EV startup Telo has pulled back the curtain on a four-door, five-person electric pickup truck that's the same length as the Mini Cooper SE yet sports a longer truck bed than the Rivian R1T. [Read more]( Medical ['Silent' killer in cholesterol more firmly linked to heart disease]( [Common problem: One in five people have the genetic potential for elevated Lp(a) levels]( High levels of a common genetic ‘bad’ cholesterol protein has again turned up in the blood of coronary heart disease (CHD) patients. While one in five of us have this gene variant that can sneakily spike cholesterol levels, medical help is on the way. [Read more]( Bicycles [Nireeka's beefy Mega ebike: So big it makes 4-inch fat tires look normal]( [The Nireeka Mega: 1,500 W and 200 Nm of torque on a carbon-framed, dual-suspension fatbike]( Nireeka has added a monster fatty to its burgeoning line of eye-catching, but affordable carbon-framed ebikes. The new Mega lives up to its name with massive 26 x 4-inch beach and snow-worthy fat tires, dual suspension and a beefy 200-Nm, 1,500-W motor. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Meat's damaged DNA damages your own to raise cancer risk, says study]( [New research suggests a previously unknown mechanism for how red meat cooked at high temperatures could increase the risk of cancer]( Stanford scientists have discovered a new potential mechanism behind red meat's health hazards. The team found that cooking food at high heat damages its DNA, and that in turn could damage your own DNA, raising the risk of cancer and other issues. [Read more]( Automotive [Tevva boosts regenerative braking efficiency for medium-duty truck by 4x]( [Tevva has completed development of its regenerative braking system with help from ZF]( Tevva has been working to ease the burden of carbon reductions on fleet operators. In January, it began production of its battery-powered medium-duty electric truck. Now it's improved the efficiency of its regenerative braking system by four times. [Read more]( Biology [Fossilized steroids reveal "lost world" of mysterious organisms]( [An AI-generated image constructed by the researchers illustrates what the lifeforms in the "Protosterol Biota" may have looked like]( Scientists have discovered evidence of a “lost world” of previously unknown lifeforms that inhabited Earth about a billion years ago. Fossilized steroids were identified in rocks all over the world, produced by a group called the "Protosterol Biota." [Read more]( Music [The guitar pedal that threatens to bring the house down, literally]( [Tinnitus in a box: the Blender looks so innocent when it's not plugged in]( Shoegaze heroes My Bloody Valentine are one of the loudest bands on Earth, so much so their wall of sound has even caused buildings to crack. Chief noisemaker Kevin Shields has now made a pedal so you can DIY your own guitar-triggered home demolition. [Read more]( Automotive [Review: 2023 Ford Maverick Tremor adds some off-road quake]( [The 2023 Ford Maverick Tremor is an eye-catching, well-designed little truck]( The Ford Maverick hit the market in 2022 and has proven to be very popular. For the 2023 model year, Ford has added a Tremor off-road package to the Maverick. So we tried it. And it’s ... okay. [Read more]( Biology [Lucy the ancient human walked fully upright, and she was ripped]( [Computer imaging of Lucy, a 3.2-million-year-old hominin, whose incomplete skeleton was found in 1974]( For the first time, scientists have pieced together the complex muscle structure of 3.18-million-year-old hominin icon, Lucy. It confirms popular thought that our ancient relative was able to walk much like us, and also that she never skipped leg day. [Read more]( Medical [Stopping immune system 'talk' may provide treatment for severe asthma]( [A new study has found how immune system 'talk' drives the inflammation seen in severe asthma]( Researchers have uncovered the molecular mechanisms that drive the inflammatory response in severe asthmatics. Their findings may lead to the development of an effective treatment for the potentially life-threatening condition. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Epson snuggles up to the wall with extreme-short-throw laser projector]( ["The PowerLite 810E pushes innovation in the display category with a newly designed optical and cooling engine to create a massive 80- to 160-inch, 4Ke, 5,000-lumen image from a very short distance," said Epson America's Remi Del Mar]( Ultra-short-throw projectors are great for viewing large when you don't have the space to set up a long-throw beast. Epson has now released a new PowerLite model that can throw 80-inch 4K visuals from just an inch away from a wall or screen. [Read more]( Architecture [Translucent facade sets the tone for China's Philharmonic Concert Hall]( [The China Philharmonic Concert Hall is expected to be completed sometime in 2024]( Almost a decade in the making, MAD is nearing completion on its China Philharmonic Concert Hall in Beijing. The ambitious project is defined by a glowing translucent exterior that's meant to be reminiscent of a piece of white jade. [Read more]( Military [Wearables could detect biological & chemical threats for Aussie military]( [A new project plans to use the health data collected from smartwatches and wearables to monitor the health of the Australian military]( The health of Australian military personnel could soon be monitored using data collected by smartwatches and wearable devices and analyzed using a machine learning algorithm thanks to a new project designed to detect biological and chemical threats early. [Read more]( Outdoors [Popular titanium multi-tool gets lighter and better]( [Front and back of silver multi-tool on gray background]( Last year, the K-Smart Keychain multi-tool blasted past its fundraising goal of $5,000 on Kickstarter to bring in a haul of $76,715. Now, the makers are back with an improved version of the tool, which looks set to rocket to success again. 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