Mice with diabetes "functionally cured" using new stem cell therapy

[Medical]( [Mice with diabetes "functionally cured" using new stem cell therapy]( [Clusters of insulin-producing beta cells, which were produced from stem cells and used to functionally cure mice of diabetes]( One emerging treatment for diabetes involves converting stem cells into beta cells that secrete insulin. Now scientists have developed a more efficient method, and implanting these cells in diabetic mice functionally cured them of the disease. [Read more]( [Sponsored Content]( [LOM is the complete urban e-scooter package]( [As well as having a range of up to 25 miles, the LOM X-Scooter can haul up to 220 lbs of gear]( LOM is a revolutionary electric scooter that keeps safety, stability and sustainability in mind. Easy to fold and carry at just 36 lbs, LOM charges in just 3.5 hours and can cover up to 25 miles on one charge. [Read more]( [Energy]( [New battery material claimed to offer radical boost in capacity]( [Scientists have created battery anodes made of a carbon-silicon composite, as opposed to the traditional graphite]( EV batteries have improved, but their limited ability to store energy still keeps many people from giving up their gas-burning cars. That may be about to change, as a new anode material is said to offer a whopping four-fold increase in capacity. [Read more]( [Health & Wellbeing]( [Cleaner teeth linked to lower systemic inflammation in toothpaste study]( [A new study has expanded on the long identified correlation between poor oral hygiene and cardiovascular disease, stroke and hypertension]( A new study has found a plaque-identifying toothpaste can potentially lower levels of systemic inflammation – which has been linked to cardiovascular disease, stroke and hypertension – by improving a person’s brushing efficacy. [Read more]( [Science]( [Computer modeling brings simple, efficient rocket engine closer to reality]( [The researchers developed an experimental rotating detonation engine where they could control different parameters, such as the size of the gap between the cylinders.]( University of Washington engineers are working on a new rocket engine called a Rotational Detonation Engine that promises to be lighter, more efficient, and simpler to make than conventional liquid-fuel rockets .... but it's far less predictable. [Read more]( [Mobile Technology]( [Sony's latest flagship phone borrows tech from α9 camera]( [The Xperia 1 II features a 21:9 4K HDR OLED display]( In September last year, Sony announced a new flagship phone called the Xperia 5, a compact follow up to the tall and slim Xperia 1. Well, now the company has gone super-tall again for the Mark II version of that phone. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [The million dollar cars: 2020 Amelia Island collectible car auctions]( [1914 Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost Torpédo Phaeton]( Amelia Island is a concours event of the highest order. For our preview this year, we've assembled all the cars that might sell across these three auctions for a million dollars or more, plus a handful of fascinating cars that will sell for less. [Read more]( [Robotics]( [Smarter robot swarms offer traffic-free blueprint for autonomous cars]( [A new control algorithm for swarms of small robots could serve as a basis for autonomous vehicles, researchers say]( Researchers at Northwestern University have come up with a new congestion-busting control algorithm for autonomous vehicles, demonstrating its capabilities via a swarm of tiny robots that can assemble into desired shapes within 60 seconds. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [MIT car-guiding tech sees beneath snow-covered roads]( [In a six-month testing period, drivers never had to unexpectedly take over and grab the wheel]( Ordinarily, self-driving cars use cameras and other sensors to "see" where they are on the road. However, what happens if the road markings are covered in snow? Well, MIT has developed a system that lets vehicles look beneath the asphalt instead. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [Concept art gallery would provide hydroelectric power]( [The Hydroelectric sculpture gallery would produce electricity for around 200 homes]( Margot Krasojević has unveiled a new conceptual work, and as usual, it's thought-provoking, abstract, and ambitious. The proposal envisions a coastal sculpture gallery that uses hydroelectric energy to power up to 200 homes. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Get ad-free lifetime access to Alison.com for just $99]( Alison.com offers a massive trove of educational materials that will help you tackle in-demand subjects in technology, science, health, business and more, and a lifetime ad-free subscription is on sale for over 85% off at just $99. [Read more]( [Mobile Technology]( [Huawei reveals faster foldable phone, with reworked hinge]( [The Mate Xs features a newly developed mechanical hinge made up of over a hundred interlocking components]( A year after entering the foldable phone arena with the Mate X, Huawei has announced the next flavor. The Mate Xs looks pretty much the same as before but gains a faster processor and new hinge. [Read more]( [Architecture]( [Geodesic cabins offer energy-efficient dwellings for adventure lovers]( [The geodesic cabins are built on a slightly raised timber platform, reducing their footprint on the landscape]( French architectural firm FUGU has revealed a series of energy-efficient geodesic cabins designed for adventure lovers. The geodesic eco-lodges are modular in design, fully customizable, and suitable for even the harshest of climates. [Read more]( [Environment]( [Air New Zealand plane to moonlight as aerial climate monitor for NASA]( [Air New Zealand is preparing to equip one of its Q300 passenger planes with hardware for environmental monitoring]( NASA and Air New Zealand have entered a first-of-a-kind agreement that will see the carrier equip one of its Q300 aircraft with special receivers to gather data for environmental monitoring, to help track trends associated with climate change. [Read more]( [Games]( [Microsoft offers a peek under the hood of the Xbox Series X]( [Microsoft has given us the first glimpse of the Xbox Series X]( The new Xbox Series X is due out by the end of the year, and Microsoft is just tossing little scraps to us every now and then. The latest of these include more info on the chips running the machine, the graphics capabilities and some other features. [Read more]( [Science]( [Billion-year-old seaweed fossil may be oldest ancestor of land plants]( [Micro-fossils of the one-billion-year-old seaweed were uncovered in China]( Two paleontologists at Virginia Tech have found micro-fossils of green seaweed in China that are one billion years old and may be related to the first plants to colonize the land in Earth's distant past, 450 million years ago. [Read more]( [Space]( [First direct marsquake data reveals a seismically active Red Planet]( [Artists concept of the InSight lander]( The Insight lander's primary sensor has pulled in the first ever direct measurements of seismic activity on Mars, which mission scientists can use as window to better understand the planet’s insides and its potential to harbor life. [Read more]( [Materials]( [Eco-friendly "releasable" superglue is made from plants]( [A microscope image of the cured glue, showing the layers of cellulose nanocrystals]( Although superglues can be quite useful, they're typically made from harsh chemicals, plus it's very difficult to "unstick" them once they've set. Now, however, scientists have created a plant-based superglue that can easily be removed when needed. [Read more]( [Brass-era Renault Vanderbilt Grand Prix Racer for sale]( [This car spent more than 60 years in the care of the Indianapolis Speedway Hall of Fame Museum prior to acquisition by the vendor.]( In 1907, William K Vanderbilt brokered a deal for 11 Renault factory road racers to come to America. Four remain. One is for sale. [Read more]( [Science]( [Blinding solar storms could be the cause of whale strandings]( [A stranded gray whale]( Grey whales may be "blinded" by solar storms, according to a new study. The solar activity interferes with the whales’ internal magnetic navigation system, causing them to become stranded on the shore, often resulting in death. [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 © 2019