Cambridge cancer breakthrough may prompt rethink of metastasis

[New Atlas logo]( Medical [Cambridge cancer breakthrough may prompt rethink of metastasis]( [A new study could recontextualize metastasis in cancer]( Scientists at Cambridge have identified a protein that plays a key role in cancer metastasis, which not only hints at a new potential treatment but reveals for the first time that this process isn’t unique to cancer, as previously thought. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Guard against identity theft for way less at our version of Prime Day]( It’s October, and you know what that means. Yes, Halloween, but perhaps more importantly, it’s also Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and what better way to celebrate than to safeguard your families’ online experience with Deeper Connect Pico. [Read more]( Energy [World's largest flow battery connected to the grid in China]( [The Dalian Flow Battery Energy Storage Peak-shaving Power Station was connected to the grid on September 29]( The Chinese city of Dalian has just switched on a world-leading new energy storage system, expected to supply enough power for up to 200,000 residents each day, with an initial capacity of 400 MWh and output of 100 MW. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Increasing evidence a common virus triggers type 1 diabetes]( [Coxsackievirus (above) is one type of the enterovirus genus associated with the development of type 1 diabetes]( A new review is presenting strong evidence the development of type 1 diabetes is linked to a large group of common viruses. The findings build on an old hypothesis, with vaccines currently in development targeting the most likely viral strains. [Read more]( Medical [Memory-enhancing "super neurons" discovered in the brains of SuperAgers]( [A new study has discovered the existence of enlarged neurons in the brains of SuperAgers]( Scientists studying the brains of so-called “SuperAgers” have discovered a set of significantly enlarged neurons associated with memory that also appeared more resistant to characteristics of Alzheimer’s disease. [Read more]( Marine [Giant supertanker uses 9.8% less fuel thanks to 130-foot sails]( [The M/V New Aden – a sail-assisted supertanker – has been delivered in China]( As the shipping industry moves to decarbonize, huge sails could be making a comeback. The China Merchant Energy Shipping company (CMES) has taken delivery of a new supertanker, whose four large sails will cut down average fuel consumption by nearly 10%. [Read more]( Outdoors [Beefy hard-wall rooftop tent hauls more to camp than a Thule cargo box]( [The AntiShanty RTD debuts as a dual-function, hard-sided vehicle-top shelter]( AntiShanty looks to make the "RTD," rooftop dwelling, the everyday term that "RTT," rooftop tent, has become. With aluminum walls instead of fabric and the ability to carry nearly 800 liters of gear to camp, the RTD is quite unlike other roof tents. [Read more]( Photography [Siena Photo Awards serve up the best of 2022]( [Honorable Mention - Journeys & Adventures. Polar Bear 81. Hudson Bay, Canada.]( The Siena Photo Awards reliably deliver a most spectacular array of shots and this year’s winners are no exception, from tourists being accosted by polar bears and hippos, to surreal snaps of headless swimmers and Angelina Jolie covered in bees. [Read more]( Space [New study adds compelling evidence for lake of liquid water on Mars]( [The south pole of Mars, where it's been suggested that there's a subglacial lake of liquid water]( New evidence has emerged in the debate about whether there’s liquid water on Mars. In a study led by the University of Cambridge, scientists examined the topology of Martian ice sheets and found signatures that match subglacial lakes here on Earth. [Read more]( Space [Firefly Aerospace rockets into orbit with successful Alpha launch]( [FireFly Aerospace's Alpha rocket lifts off on an ill-fated launch in 2021]( Texan startup Firefly Aerospace has joined the growing group of orbit-capable space startups, with the successful launch of its Alpha rocket over the weekend, which saw a set of satellites deployed into low-Earth orbit. [Read more]( Bicycles [Delfast motors into new territory with 100-mile mid-drive California ebike]( [The California single-speed ebike features a 750-W mid-drive motor for pedal-assist up to 28 mph, plus a Samsung battery that's reported good for up to 100 miles of per-charge riding]( Back in 2017, the Ukraine's Delfast hit Kickstarter with a high-performance ebike/e-moped called the Prime. The company has now announced its return to crowdfunding later this month for a new Class 3 ebike called the California. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Amazon enters the sleep-tracking market, with the Halo Rise]( [Once available, the Halo Rise will be priced at US$139.99]( While there are already a number of sleep-tracking systems to choose between, many are made by small startups without much of a track record. Electronics giant Amazon has now thrown its hat in the ring, however, with the unveiling of the Halo Rise. [Read more]( Automotive [Review: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss vs ZR2]( [The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss has the amount of off-road capability that most people actually use]( The 2022 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 comes in two off-road-centric options, the Trail Boss package edition and the ZR2 trim level. There is a large price difference between the two and the capabilities change, and we think one is better than the other. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Pocket-friendly pico projector makes for movie-watching flexibility]( [Following a successful product launch in Taiwan, the Tairona pico projector has been upgraded for its international release via Kickstarter]( While sizable all-in-one projectors are great for movie-watching at home, taking them into the wilds for entertainment at camp can be a little awkward. This is where pico projectors tend to shine, and the latest to appear on our radar is the Tairona. 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