New antibiotic found in tobacco flowers tears into superbugs

[MEDICAL]( [New antibiotic found in tobacco flowers tears into superbugs]( The world is in desperate need of new antibiotics, as bacteria continue to evolve and develop resistance to the ones we have. Now, researchers at La Trobe University have found a peptide in the flower of a tobacco plant that could be the first of a new kind of antibiotic. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [Embrace Online Privacy, Security and Freedom with PureVPN]( PureVPN operates a self-managed VPN network that currently stands at 750+ Servers in 140+ countries. But is this enough to ensure complete security? That's why PureVPN has launched advanced features to add proactive, preventive and complete security. There are no third-parties involved and NO logs of your activities. PureVPN is currently offering 1 month - $10.95, 1 year $4.91/month and 2 years - $2.87/month - that's a 74% discount! [Read more]( [HEALTH & WELLBEING]( [Cutting-edge migraine treatment cleared for public use by the FDA]( After successful and safe clinical trials, the FDA has approved a first-of-its-kind migraine preventative medicine. It's the first in an entirely new class of drugs designed to block the activity of a specific peptide known to activate migraines that has been cleared for public use by the agency. [Read more]( [MARINE]( [MIT's seafaring robotic glider surfs like a sailboat and soars like an albatross]( MIT engineers have built a hybrid robotic glider that enjoys the best of both the aerial and on-water worlds. Their Albatross glider soars like a bird and skims the water like a sail craft, yet requires less wind than an albatross needs to stay aloft, and can travel 10 times faster than a sailboat. [Read more]( [3D PRINTING]( [World's largest metal 3D-printer scales up additive manufacturing]( ​Australian company Titomic has unveiled what it claims is the world's largest metal 3D printer. Utilizing a patented process co-developed with Australian federal scientific research agency the CSIRO, the 3D metal printer boasts a build area 9 m long, 3 m wide and 1.5 m high (29.5 x 9.8 x 4.9 ft). [Read more]( Sponsored by Taboola //gizmagptyltd.cmail19.com/t/d-l-bnqhd-wtkuhhtil-s///gizmagptyltd.cmail19.com/t/d-l-bnqhd-wtkuhhtil-w/ [MEDICAL]( [Oral insulin proving successful in human clinical trials]( Orally administered insulin, a game-changing treatment, is one step closer to reality with a final Phase 2b human clinical trial underway to prove the drug's efficacy before it reaches the final stages of trials and registrations that could bring it to market within a few short years. [Read more]( [URBAN TRANSPORT]( [Boosted Boards spins its EV expertise into a new scooter sharing startup]( ​The folks behind Boosted Boards, a relative mainstay in the still nascent world of electric skateboards, is branching out into two-wheeled modes of urban transport. The company has today launched Skip, a new scooter sharing service kicking off in Washington DC. [Read more]( [MEDICAL]( [Blocking anti-aging enzymes makes cancer die of old age]( The mechanism that limits a cell’s lifespan can be slowed down, but that can turn them cancerous, as they divide unchecked. Now, scientists at EPFL have found a way to manipulate that mechanism to effectively turn off cancer’s immortality, letting it die slowly and naturally. [Read more]( [ENVIRONMENT]( [New research confirms energy needs can be met by renewables]( ​Could renewable sources meet 100 percent of our energy demand? Yes, according to new research which scrutinises the arguments against. “There are no roadblocks on the way to a 100-percent renewable future,” the research finds. [Read more]( [HOME ENTERTAINMENT]( [Stylish speaker can hide your gadgets, charge your smartphone]( The PR / 01 wireless speaker from Native Union in partnership with France's La Boite Concept rocks a concealed drawer that hides audio inputs from view while also serving as a small gadget locker. It can also top up a smartphone over USB or wirelessly with the addition of an optional Qi charger. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [Get 50 hours of PMI-Certified Project Management Training for $69]( Leading a team is always challenging — but certified project managers receive big paychecks as their reward. This bundle can help you join their ranks, with over 50 hours of in-depth training. The courses cover all the principles of modern management, along with everything you need to know for passing the PMP, PMI, CAPM, and PRINCE2 exams. [Read more]( [HEALTH & WELLBEING]( [Experimental Ebola vaccine rolled out to battle Congo outbreak]( An experimental Ebola vaccine, not yet officially licensed for human use, has been engaged in the newly spreading outbreak after a request from the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo to access this potentially life-saving new vaccine. [Read more]( [DRONES]( [Uber imagines five-minute food deliveries with hamburger-toting drones]( At the Uber Elevate conference last week, the company revealed that it is kicking off a test program that could one day bring items to a customer via drone in as little as five minutes. [Read more]( [MOBILE TECHNOLOGY]( [River Bank modular powerbank offers plane-friendly power]( The River Bank is a modular powerbank designed to provide power to a range of devices, including phones, laptops ... or cars. The company also says it's the largest portable charging system that you'll be able to legally fly with. [Read more]( [DRONES]( [VR system could train self-flying drones – without all the crashes]( ​If you own a consumer drone, chances are you crashed the thing a lot when learning to fly it. Well, the same thing happens when the pros are teaching drones to fly autonomously. Those wipe-outs could become a lot less common, however, thanks to the Flight Goggles virtual reality system. [Read more]( [OUTDOORS]( [This barbecue fits on your bike]( ​It's nice to be able to cycle to a picnic in the park, but what happens if you want to take your barbecue with you? Well, you could try towing a full-size model behind your bike, or you could just get the compact (but extendible) handlebar-mounted Knister Grill. [Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [A better way of detecting bogus coffee beans]( ​If you've seen even one advertisement for premium coffee, then you've probably heard someone going on about "100 percent pure Arabica beans" … but does the coffee REALLY only contain Arabicas? A new method makes it quicker, cheaper and easier to find out. [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 © 2018