Cold-activated brown fat soaks up glucose to starve tumors of fuel

[New Atlas logo]( Medical [Cold-activated brown fat soaks up glucose to starve tumors of fuel]( [Scientists have made an important discovery around how brown fat can hamper tumor growth through glucose metabolism]( Scientists investigating the way a certain type of fat behaves in response to cold have made a discovery that could have ramifications for cancer treatment, showing how tumor cells can be starved of a vital fuel source they need to thrive. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [This top portable solar generator prepares you for the unexpected]( The risk of power outages is growing. With extreme weather striking the U.S. in recent years, outages have increased by 73% in certain areas. Generark Solar Generator: HomePower ONE + SolarPower ONE offers a reliable solution when you need it most. [Read more]( Computers ["Protonic" artificial synapse runs a million times faster than human ones]( [An artist's impression of an analog deep learning processor made up of a stack of the new protonic resistors]( MIT engineers have developed a new type of artificial synapse that’s extremely energy efficient and ultra-fast, processing data a million times faster than synapses in the human brain. The analog device shuttles protons around instead of electrons. [Read more]( Drones [Swan Voyageur drone puts VTOL capabilities in the hands of hobbyists]( [Shown here fully assembled, the Swan Voyageur can be taken apart for transit and storage]( VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft are a popular choice for passenger-carrying "air taxis," but it's easy to forget that they also make for quite versatile consumer drones. One such beast, the Swan Voyageur, could be yours for US$1,299. [Read more]( Military [US Navy robotic minesweeper ship declared operational]( [The UISS being recovered during trials]( Robotic ships have officially joined the US Navy. The Program Executive Office, Unmanned and Small Combatants announced on July 22 that the Navy's Unmanned Influence Sweep System uncrewed minesweeper has been awarded Initial Operating Capability. [Read more]( Outdoors [Rugged, eco-friendly Airstream trailer treads lightly but boldly]( [The Airstream REI Co-op Special Edition Basecamp is built for off-road adventure]( Airstream has teamed up with REI for a limited edition version of its shimmering Basecamp, producing what it says is its most sustainable trailer yet that leans on solar and recycled materials to keep its environmental footprint to a minimum. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [As the streaming wars enter phase 2, TV takes inspiration from the past]( [With dozens of streaming services now available the first wave of the streaming wars has passed. What comes next?]( With Netflix losing subscribers for the first time in a decade we now move to phase 2 of the streaming wars, and dozens of services clamoring for your attention. But curiously, the future of television is starting to look a lot like old-fashioned broadcast TV. [Read more]( Architecture [Greenery filled facade wraps mixed-use mobility hub]( [MoLo is expected to begin construction in September, 2022]( MAD recently completed its first European project – but it certainly won't be its last. The firm has revealed plans for a mixed-use building in Milan, Italy, that's defined by a lush greenery covered facade intersected with polished metal staircases. [Read more]( Space [James Webb keeps breaking records for most distant galaxies ever seen]( [An artist's impression of the James Webb Space Telescope]( The James Webb Space Telescope keeps breaking its own records for peering deeper into space and time. It's now detected a galaxy candidate about 35 billion light-years from Earth, which if confirmed would make it the most distant galaxy ever found. [Read more]( Biology [Scientists restore vital cellular functions to pigs one hour after death]( [A new system called OrganEx was able to restore cellular functions to pigs an hour after death, which could improve organ transplantation]( Scientists have demonstrated a new system that can restore crucial molecular and cellular functions in pigs one hour after death. The experiments could help widen the organ transplantation pool and may even lead to new treatments for heart attacks. [Read more]( Good Thinking [Win-win REALM tech grows microalgae which purifies greenhouse runoff]( [A "raceway"-type microalgae pond, which could be used to purify irrigation runoff from greenhouses]( While greenhouses produce wastewater, microalgae-growing operations require a source of water – which is scarce in many regions. A new project aims to address both problems, by growing water-purifying algae in readily available greenhouse runoff. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [Latest OnePlus flagship can receive a full day's top-up in just 10 minutes]( [All OnePlus 10T handsets support 150-W fast-charging, but North Americans are limited to 125-W SuperVooc Endurance Edition afapters]( OnePlus has launched its second global flagship of 2022, following the 10 Pro in January. The 10T 5G is powered by Qualcomm's latest mobile platform, comes with up to 16 GB of RAM and supports 150-W fast charging. [Read more]( Medical [Sensor-laden vest continuously monitors its wearer's lungs]( [The Pneumo.Vest utilizes multiple acoustic sensors located on both sides of the garment]( Ordinarily, the lung function of patients with respiratory problems is monitored via a stethoscope, during a visit to a clinic. An experimental new vest, however, can do the same job throughout the day, wherever its wearer goes. [Read more]( Medical [Antibody to prevent malaria infection aces first human trials]( [Almost every volunteer in the early trial resisted infection when exposed to malaria-carrying mosquitos]( Promising results from a Phase 1 human trial testing a novel monoclonal antibody treatment designed to prevent malaria infection reveal almost every volunteer resisted infection after being deliberately exposed to malaria. [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