Study highlights wide-ranging health benefits of using CPAP machines

[New Atlas logo]( Medical [Study highlights wide-ranging health benefits of using CPAP machines]( [They can be challenging devices to wear, but new research shows CPAP machines address more than just sleep apnea]( While effective in treating sleep apnea, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines are intrusive and disruptive, which is why 50% of patients give up on using the life-saving devices. A new study shows why they might be worth the discomfort. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Digitalize old film with this Kodak scanner, now $169.97 for Labor Day]( Do you have boxes of old photographs and negatives you'd love to preserve and restore? The Kodak Slide N Scan Film & Slide Scanner (rated 4.4 out of 5 stars on Amazon) bridges the past with the digital present. [Read more]( Drones [For the first time, AI dominates humanity's best in a real-world sport]( [Now they're beating us in real-world sports: an AI has dominated world-champion drone racers head-to-head]( High-speed drone racing has just had a shocking "Deep Blue" moment, as an autonomous AI designed by University of Zurich researchers repeatedly forced three world champion-level pilots to eat its dust, showing uncanny precision in dynamic flight. [Read more]( Science [Radioactive German pigs affected by unexpected source of contamination]( [The radioactive contamination of wild boars in Germany and Austria has led to an overpopulation issue in some areas, as their meat is considered unsafe for human consumption]( Wild boar in the woods of Austria and Germany have levels of radioactivity that makes their meat unsuitable for eating. Once thought to be the result of the Chernobyl nuclear accident, new research points to another, darker, source of contamination. [Read more]( Automotive [Nissan revamps world's first electric camper van with pop-and-play kit]( [Nissan was at the heart of the world's first electric camper vans, and now it previews a new generation]( The Nissan e-NV200 became the world's first electric camper van back when the modern EV market was still in its infancy. Nissan retired the e-NV in 2021 to make room for its successor, the Townstar EV, which itself makes a compelling mini-camper. [Read more]( Medical [New molecule slams the brakes on Alzheimer’s disease inflammation]( [The brains of Alzheimer's model mice treated with A11 (right) showed more tubulin (yellow), a marker of neuronal health, compared to the untreated mice (left)]( In an effort to find new treatments to halt the progression of Alzheimer's disease, scientists have landed on a molecule that can dial down the process that produces brain inflammation – something believed to be inextricably linked to cognitive decline. [Read more]( Outdoors [ADK26's two-part handle makes it both a hatchet and a log-splitting axe]( [The ADK26 in axe mode, with the joint between its two handle sections visible at left]( While a short, light hatchet is great for intricate tasks such as making kindling, carving, or clearing trails, nothing beats a long-handled axe for chopping logs into firewood. With its two-part handle, the ADK26 is made to serve both purposes. [Read more]( Automotive [ZEV debuts an affordable ride-in nano-van for wheelchair users]( [ZEV's new 511 conversion: a ride-in nano-car for wheelchair users]( Plucky West Virginian EV company ZEV has announced what it claims is a radically more affordable ride-in vehicle for wheelchair users than anything else on the market. This US$9,900 ZEV 511 is a fully-enclosed urban getabout with a practical range. [Read more]( Robotics [Powered exoskeleton designed to take the strain out of senior care]( [German Bionic says that the Apogee+ "is tailored to offer optimal lifting and walking support for healthcare professionals"]( Most of German Bionic's power suits are designed to assist workers in industrial facilities, but the company's latest device is aimed at supporting healthcare professionals in hospitals, elderly care or rehab units. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Seriously compact tiny house offers a taste of small living for less]( [The 16' THOW With Loft starts at US$44,950]( Many tiny houses nowadays are almost as big and expensive as full-size apartments. However, this example, by Dragon Tiny Homes, goes back to basics with an actually small tiny house that doesn't break the bank, starting at $44,950. [Read more]( Medical [Mechanism behind CBD’s potent anti-inflammatory effects identified]( [Researchers have discovered the mechanism by which CBD produces its anti-inflammatory effects]( A new study has identified the mechanism that makes CBD particularly effective at reducing inflammation. The discovery could lead to the development of new therapeutic strategies for the treatment of inflammatory diseases like asthma. [Read more]( Architecture [Science Forest museum puts nature at the heart of learning]( [The Science Forest's interior will contain exhibition areas and gallery spaces arranged around a central public park area]( ADAT Studio has revealed plans to create a new energy efficient and greenery filled science museum in Rome. Named the Science Forest, the building will feature galleries and exhibition areas arranged around an interior public park. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Gut bacteria imbalances in infancy linked to major childhood allergies]( [Researchers have found that the health of the gut microbiome during infancy is key to whether children develop common allergies]( A new study has found that four major childhood allergies share a common feature: an imbalance of gut bacteria during infancy. Researchers say that correcting this imbalance could potentially prevent lifelong allergic diseases. [Read more]( Environment [Ground-penetrating radar seeks out elusive rare wombats]( [Non-invasive research like this is ideal for these shy, solitary marsupials]( In an effort to foil these proficient hide-and-seekers, scientists have enlisted a tech secret weapon to find the northern hairy-nosed wombat, a shy and critically endangered Aussie icon. Despite their hiding skills, just an estimated 315 animals remain. [Read more]( Medical [Repurposed blood cancer drug could remove need for lifelong HIV meds]( [A study has found that a drug used to treat blood cancer can eliminate HIV lying dormant in the body]( An existing blood cancer drug has been used to eliminate dormant HIV-infected cells that can cause the infection to reactivate when suppressive antiretroviral treatment is interrupted. The drug could remove the current need for lifelong medication. [Read more]( Bicycles [Specialized heads for a long stretch with the Globe Haul LT cargo ebike]( [Specialized extends the back end for the second Globe cargo ebike, the Haul LT (pictured right)]( Earlier this year, Specialized revealed the first in a new line of Globe cargo ebikes. That Haul ST model is now joined by a second ride with a longer rear end for carrying more cargo per trip, or seating up to three kids for the school run. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [Fairphone 5 repairable and sustainable smartphone stays fresh for longer]( [Fairphone has committed to five Android upgrades and eight years of software support, or users can opt to install their choice of operating system]( Back in 2013, a Dutch startup launched a smartphone made using ethically sourced materials and designed for extended service life. Now the Fairphone has entered its fifth generation, sporting an OLED display, 50-MP cameras and fast charging. [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