Old diabetes drug given new life as potential cancer treatment

[Medical]( [Old diabetes drug given new life as potential cancer treatment]( [Phenformin, discontinued in the 1970s as a diabetes treatment, is now being investigated as an adjunct to cancer immunotherapies]( A new review article is presenting a promising case for phenformin, an old diabetes drug related to metformin, being repurposed as an adjunct to new immunotherapy cancer treatments. A phase 1 clinical trial is underway to test the novel combination. [Read more]( [Sponsored Content]( [SmartCocoon improves the comfort of every room in your home]( [SmartCocoon slots simply into existing vents to provide complete control of your home's airflow]( An optimal solution to keeping all spaces throughout the home comfortable would be to use strategically placed fans that add a little warmth or cooling to the rooms that need it, just like the SmartCocoon Smart Register Booster Fan. [Read more]( [Mobile Technology]( [Samsung Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72 vs. Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra]( [New Atlas compares the specs and features of the Samsung Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72 to the Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra]( Samsung has already unveiled its flagship and mid-range phones for 2021. But just how much of a difference is between them? New Atlas compares the specs and features of the Samsung Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72 versus the Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra. [Read more]( [Materials]( [Cement-free concrete recipe bonds sand using alcohol]( [A sample of the new cement-free concrete, made by bonding sand directly through alcohol and a catalyst]( The cement used to make concrete carries quite a carbon footprint. Now, scientists at the University of Tokyo have created a cement-free alternative that directly bonds sand particles together using a reaction between alcohol and a catalyst. [Read more]( [Science]( [First head-to-head trial pits psychedelic therapy against antidepressant]( [For the first time, a trial has directly compared the efficacy of psychedelic psilocybin psychotherapy for depression against a common antidepressant medication]( A first-of-its-kind trial has pitted a common antidepressant against psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms. The results are mixed but suggest the drug is at least as effective as common antidepressants in treating depression. [Read more]( [Bicycles]( [Wicked Xion ebike flashes across road and trail at 50 mph]( [The CyberX has 17- or 18-in all-terrain tires]( One of the more flamboyant ebikes to ever put rubber to hard ground, the Xion CyberX also packs an impressive list of specs. Riders can accelerate up to 50 mph in seconds or take things slow and nomadic, wandering up to 100 miles per charge. [Read more]( [Automotive]( [Godzilla rises again as Nissan unwraps new GT-R NISMO]( [The built-to-order GT-R NISMO special edition utilizes new high-precision, weight-balanced parts]( Nissan has unveiled a new iteration of the GT-R NISMO supercar, the flagship sports car in the automaker's lineup. The special edition version of the GT-R will launch in Japan in October – although a collectible toy version will be available sooner. [Read more]( [Outdoors]( [JoGo coffee straw delivers robust, fresh coffee deep in the wild]( [The JoGo straw aims to be an ultralight, low-hassle way of enjoying coffee anywhere]( A light, ultra-portable way of getting morning coffee, the new JoGo packs coffee-brewing power into a sleek straw. It pops out of a pocket and uses an integrated filter to deliver rich morning flavor without the grounds. [Read more]( [Good Thinking]( [Anthropomorphic webcam looks – and moves – like a human eye]( [There are no plans to produce the Eyecam commercially – although you can download the plans]( It's easy for us to forget that our computers are equipped with "electronic eyes," potentially watching us at all times. Scientists are now exploring the dynamics of the relationship, with a creepy – but fully functional – human-eye-like webcam. [Read more]( [Materials]( [3D-printed graphene aerogel makes efficient, scalable water filter]( [An illustration depicting the 3D printing process (left) and the finished graphene aerogel filter (right)]( Researchers at the University at Buffalo have developed a new method for 3D printing graphene aerogels that work well as water filters. The team says this technique helps make graphene aerogels scalable and stable enough to be used over and over. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Follow this science-based program to lose weight and change your life]( The way to lose weight and actually keep it off forever is to change your mindset. Noom is a research-backed health program that allows you to alter your eating habits without feeling like you’re starving or depriving yourself. [Read more]( [Space]( [Blue Origin rehearses for passengers during latest capsule test flight]( [Audrey Powers simulates astronaut ingress on New Shepard mission NS-15]( Blue Origin came a step closer to crewed flights today as ground personnel stood in for astronauts during the 15th New Shepard suborbital space mission, carrying out preflight procedures and re-entering after the flight to rehearse post-flight procedures. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Implantable ion pump delivers cancer drugs directly to the brain]( [Scientists at Linköping University have developed a]( Scientists at Sweden's Linköping University have developed a new tool to tackle risky remnants of malignant brain tumors, demonstrating how an ion pump can take highly effective chemotherapy drugs directly to the source of the problem. [Read more]( [Home Entertainment]( [B&O reimagines the bookshelf speaker with the Beosound Emerge]( [A room-filling bookshelf speaker inspired by the compact form factor of a book]( Bang & Olufsen shrugs off the blocky old persona of the average bookshelf speaker, and has instead launched a slim full-range model called the Beosound Emerge that can take its place well among the hardbacks and paperbacks on your library shelf. [Read more]( [Electronics]( [LED tech localizes haptic feedback to specific areas on touchscreens]( [The technology is currently being demonstrated using a 3 by 3 grid of nine LEDs]( While most smartphones now have haptic feedback built into their screens, the whole screen buzzes, limiting the applications of the technology. A new touchscreen film, however, utilizes LEDs to only vibrate in specific areas. [Read more]( [Medical]( [Ladybug-sized implant tracks oxygen levels in deep body tissues]( [A new implant designed to track oxygen levels in deep body tissues is no bigger than a ladybug]( Engineers at University of California, Berkeley have demonstrated a new wireless implant that can detect oxygen levels in deep tissues, with hopes it could become a tool to track the health of transplanted organs, among other applications. [Read more]( [Good Thinking]( [Dutch citizens are using a "doorbell" to help fish get past barrier]( [Among the species being spotted are perch, pike ... and apparently even crayfish]( When spawning fish travel through the canals of Utrecht, they're often blocked by the city's closed Weerdsluis lock. Regular citizens are now helping the fish to get through, though, using an online "fish doorbell." [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 © 2021