First "virovore" discovered: An organism that eats viruses

[New Atlas logo]( Science [First "virovore" discovered: An organism that eats viruses]( [A microscope image of chloroviruses attacking a piece of algae]( Name a type of organic matter and chances are some type of organism has evolved to eat it. Plants, meat, algae, insects and bacteria are all consumed by different creatures, but now scientists have discovered something new on the menu – viruses. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [A lifetime of learning at your fingertips for only $149]( Zig Ziglar, American author and motivational speaker, is quoted as saying, “If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.” If you are one of the latter, we have the perfect bundle for you. [Read more]( Bicycles [The most innovative ebikes of 2022]( [One of our top picks, the Streek e-trike offers two levels of cargo storage]( It would be an understatement to say that over the past 12 months, ebikes have become more popular than ever. With the year now at its end, it's time to look back at some of the models that really did things differently in 2022. [Read more]( Medical [Ear canal removal carried out on a pig for the first time]( [Pig wrapped in bandage getting a pat on the head from a gloved worker]( Earlier this month, Ella, a three-year-old potbelly pig, entered into a surgical procedure at Oregon State University (OSU). Simultaneously, she entered the record books as the first pig to ever have undergone the complete removal of an ear canal. [Read more]( Mobile Technology [New LG tech allows for continuous optical zooming on smartphone cameras]( [The Optical Telephoto Zoom Camera Module will be officially unveiled next month at CES]( With a few notable exceptions, most smartphone cameras zoom either digitally or via a few optical zoom presets. That could soon change, however, as LG Innotek has announced its new Optical Telephoto Zoom Camera Module. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Nitrite-cured meat again linked to increased cancer risk]( [A new study has linked nitrate-containing meat with increased rates of cancer in mice]( Researchers are calling for the ban of nitrite-cured meat after a new study found a substantial link with cancer. The study saw mice fed nitrite-cured meat develop significantly more tumors than animals fed either nitrate-free meat or no meat at all. [Read more]( Materials [Silkworm inspires quicker, simpler method of nanofiber production]( [Silkworms use their own sticky saliva to spin cocoons]( Nanofibers have recently been utilized in many applications, ranging from wound dressings to high-strength composite materials. Scientists have now developed a faster and simpler method of producing those fibers, which was inspired by the silkworm. [Read more]( Medical [How a dormant viral infection can reactivate and trigger a stroke]( [New research has homed in on how shingles triggers a pathological process that can increase a person's risk of experiencing stroke]( Scientists believe they have discovered how a common disease called shingles can increase a person's risk of stroke. The research reveals how viral infections can be reawakened after lying dormant for years and cause health issues beyond acute disease. [Read more]( Good Thinking [Ice Straw fights plastic problem and keeps drinks cool at the same time]( [The Ice Straw is a sustainable straw made from ice, thanks to a reusable silicone mold]( Plastic straws are the poster child of waste, but alternatives also have issues. A start-up called The Ice Guys is crowdfunding an intriguing solution that fights the plastic boogeyman and keeps your drinks cool at the same time – the Ice Straw. [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