Could TENS pads replace CPAP masks for treating sleep apnea?

[New Atlas logo]( Medical [Could TENS pads replace CPAP masks for treating sleep apnea?]( [Portable TENS setups like the one pictured here (being used to treat a problematic knee) may offer an alternative to CPAP masks]( One of the most common treatments for sleep apnea involves wearing an air mask while sleeping, which can be awkward and uncomfortable. A new study, however, suggests that a simple TENS muscle-stimulating system may actually work better. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Keep your iPod, Apple Watch, and iPhone powered up in style]( In today's fast-paced world, we rely on our electronic devices to stay connected and entertained. Our Apple Watches, AirPods, and iPhones have become vital parts of our lives. And when your devices run out of juice this charging cable can help! 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Study links low vitamin K levels to lung issues]( [A new study has suggested that low vitamin K levels are linked to lung problems]( A new study suggests that people with low levels of vitamin K in their blood are more likely to have reduced lung function and to report lung problems like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or wheezing. [Read more]( Biology [Newly discovered skulls suggest prehistoric reptile fed like a whale]( [An illustration depicting Hupehsuchus about to engulf a shoal of shrimp]( Dinosaur fans will already be familiar with the ichthyosaurus, a prehistoric marine reptile that resembled a dolphin in appearance. Well it now seems that one of its close relatives, named Hupehsuchus, fed much like a modern-day baleen whale. [Read more]( Bicycles [Vitus tackles enduro riding with keenly priced performance eMTBs]( [The E-Mythique long-travel, mixed-wheel, enduro-tuned eMTB is available in three configurations]( Even if an off-road ride doesn't wear Porsche or Yamaha badging, electric mountain biking can still be a costly business. British D2C brand Vitus has launched a new range of long-travel eMTBs that start at a relatively affordable US$3,699. [Read more]( Architecture [RIBA's House of the Year celebrates Britain's best new homes]( [Saltmarsh House was designed by Niall McLaughlin Architects, and is located on the Isle of Wight. The project is one of 20 to feature in RIBA's 2023 House of the Year longlist]( RIBA has revealed the finalists for its 2023 House of the Year, which celebrates the best of British residential design. The 20 homes include a house/studio built from the ruins of a cowshed and an enviable home that boasts its own artificial lake. 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[Read more]( Space [First crewed Starliner flight to ISS delayed until at least March 2024]( [Artist's concept of Starliner]( Six years after its initial launch date, the first crewed flight of Boeing's ill-fated Starliner spacecraft has been postponed once again until at least March 2024 due to ongoing issues with the capsule's reentry parachutes and related safety issues. [Read more]( Medical [Inflammation found to slow the progression of the malaria parasite]( [A study has found that inflammation impairs the development of malaria parasites in the red blood cells]( Researchers have found that inflammation leads to changes in the makeup of blood plasma that slow the growth of the parasites that cause malaria. They hope their discovery may one day be used to control or even prevent the disease. [Read more]( Robotics [Adaptable turtle-bot uses four flippers to scoot across the sand]( [The robot-turtle uses it front flippers for propulsion, and the rear two for steering]( Just last week, we heard about a robotic baby sea turtle that can "swim" through the sand. It's not the only robo-turtle in town, though, as another one has been developed to possibly one day lead real baby turtles to the safety of the sea. [Read more]( Medical [Microplastics trigger brain inflammation, found in heart tissue]( [Two new studies have examined the effects of microplastics on the brain and heart]( Microplastics are everywhere. Now, two new studies have further examined microplastics’ effect on our health, with one finding that they cause brain inflammation and the second finding them in the heart, a completely enclosed organ. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [Juniper launches first IP68 rugged tablet with active cooling]( [The Mesa Pro is certified to military durability standards, and comes with active cooling to help keep the Intel Core processor from running hot]( By their very nature, rugged tablets are deigned to withstand all kinds of punishment at construction sites, on military missions or wilderness adventures. Utah's Juniper Systems claims that the Mesa Pro is the first IP68 model with active cooling. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Wiim Pro Plus updates legacy hi-fi systems for the streaming age]( [Link Technology says that the "WiiM Pro Plus seamlessly blends state-of-the-art technology with superior sound quality, all within a sleek and cost-effective package"]( Linkplay Technology's compact "audiophile-grade" Wiim Pro Plus gives folks who listen to music using treasured legacy hi-fi setups a way to bring their aging systems into the modern streaming age, without having to fork out silly money. 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