Plant extract found to stabilize blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics

[New Atlas logo]( Medical [Plant extract found to stabilize blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics]( [A clinical study has found that compounds found in the dahlia flower petals act on the brain to improve blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetics]( Researchers have discovered a plant extract that targets the glucose-regulating regions of the brain that are inflamed in type 2 diabetics, improving blood glucose levels. The findings open the door to a novel, natural treatment for the disease. [Read more]( Sponsored Content [Streaming apps to keep you entertained through summer and beyond]( If your head is spinning trying to keep up with all the streaming apps, we can help. We’re featuring six streaming apps to suit any taste. From documentaries and independent creations to the most beloved Disney films, there’s something for everyone. [Read more]( Automotive [Review: 2023 BMW 7 Series, the 7th of the 7's, is pure luxury]( [The 7th generation of the long-running BMW flagship, the 2023 7 Series is completely new]( If your view of transportation is just frooncing to work and back, then vehicles like the BMW 7 Series aren’t really going to be your bag. The 7th generation of the 7 was introduced in 2023 and continues with the luxurious estate sedan motif. [Read more]( Military [Estonia hosts field trials of autonomous military robots]( [The robots had to handle a variety of terrain]( In a preview of tomorrow's robotic battlefield, the Estonian Military Academy has completed what is billed as a comprehensive first-of-its-kind autonomy trial of Uncrewed Ground Vehicles (UGV) from 11 international developers from nine countries. [Read more]( Space [SpaceX's Starlink satellites are leaking disruptive radio signals]( [An artist's impression of a Starlink satellite constellation orbiting above the LOFAR radio telescope]( Radio telescopes are picking up strange signals from an intelligent lifeform – ourselves. A new study has shown that satellite constellations like SpaceX’s Starlink swarm are unintentionally leaking signals that can interfere with vital observations. [Read more]( Automotive [Vendor drops $10 million by knocking back €20 million bid]( [When this Ferrari 250 LM went to auction on 5 February 2023, Artcurial received a bid of EUR €20.0 million]( Last week we forecast that the 16th car in history would sell at auction for over US$20 million. It didn't happen, but what did occur was even more astonishing. The 1964 Ferrari 250 LM sold for €15,771,200 (US$16,867,298) including buyers premium. [Read more]( Pets [StayrAI performs automatic water-changes so aquarists don't have to]( [The StayrAI Rein is presently on Kickstarter]( Regular water-changes are essential to the wellbeing of aquarium fish, but the task sometimes gets missed, plus it can be hard to determine how much water should be replaced, and how often. That's where the automated StayrAI Rein system comes in. [Read more]( Architecture [WAF shortlist highlights exceptional architecture from around the globe]( [Bamboo Dome for G20 Bali Summit was designed by Biroe Architecture and is located in Indonesia. The temporary structure was one of 495 projects to feature in this year's WAF shortlist]( The World Architecture Festival has revealed its annual awards shortlist. The competition includes 495 projects from around the world, with everything from small sustainable shelters made from bamboo to huge gleaming steel and glass skyscrapers. [Read more]( Science [Sunlight polarization patterns may be an underwater substitute for GPS]( [The underwater camera utilized in the study]( While GPS can be used to determine one's geographical coordinates on land, such is not the case underwater. Scientists have developed an alternative, however, in the form of a system that analyzes the manner in which sunlight is polarized by water. [Read more]( Bicycles [Adventure-hungry low-step ebike aims to get more riders into the wilds]( [With a 56-mile battery, 1,500-W peak motor, full squish and 4-inch fat tires, the Trax aims to power your next off-road adventure]( Following in the tire tracks of last year's Ranger fat-tire adventurer, China's oddly-named Cyrusher has launched a rugged off-road-capable step-through beast that's designed to open up trails to more riders. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Safeguard your digital world today with Deeper Connect]( In today's interconnected world, online privacy and security are paramount. With cyber threats lurking everywhere, it's crucial to safeguard your personal information and keep your online activities private. That's where Deeper Connect can help. [Read more]( Materials [Strong, spirulina-based bioplastic breaks down in the compost]( [Researchers have developed new bioplastics made from blue-green cyanobacteria cells, commonly known as spirulina]( You may have downed the blue-green algae known as spirulina while on a health kick, but now, researchers have used it to create a bioplastic that will degrade in your compost bin in the same amount of time it takes for a banana peel to break down. [Read more]( Biology [Silence may not be deafening, but researchers say we can hear it]( [Can you 'hear' the absence of sound? Some researchers believe so]( Nearly 60 years after American folk duo Simon & Garfunkel sang their earworm tune “The Sound of Silence,” three researchers have resurrected the age-old question as to whether the absence of noise is something we can hear and our brains can interpret. [Read more]( Space [Titanium clouds glitter on shiniest exoplanet ever found]( [An artist's impression of extremely shiny exoplanet LTT9779 b (right) orbiting its host star]( Collectors of trading cards are always hunting for rare shiny variants – and now astronomers have found the exoplanet equivalent. The shiniest planet ever found, LTT9779 b, is an ultra-hot, cosmic disco ball thanks to clouds made of glass and titanium. [Read more]( Biology [Researchers map dog epigenome for the first time]( [The beagle has paved the way for scientists to better understand dog (and human) epigenetics]( In a world first, scientists have mapped the dog epigenome. It opens the door to a better understanding of how environmental factors influence gene expression and to the development of new disease treatments for both us and our canine best friends. [Read more]( Science [Earth's solid inner core may have pockets of liquid iron]( [A new study has found that the Earth's inner core may not be as solid as previously thought]( The Earth’s inner core is incredibly tricky to study, since it’s buried beneath thousands of miles of rock. New seismic studies suggest that it’s not just a solid ball of iron, as has been assumed, but might have pockets of liquid iron throughout. [Read more]( Outdoors [Full Windsor magnetizes camp dishes to stabilize meals, cut RV rattle]( [The Magware 2.0 dishes don't include a third magnet for a proper fork-knife-spoon place setting, but since the utensils nest together, you can still get all three on one dish]( When it introduced Magware magnetic camp cutlery, Full Windsor really put its company name on the map. Now it looks to further magnetize campgrounds with Magware 2.0, a set of dishes that store magnetically and work seamlessly with Magware utensils. [Read more]( Technology [Deep Dark tech clears up light pollution for inner-city stargazers]( [An image of the NGC 891 galaxy snapped by a Unistellar telescope, before Deep Dark Technology is employed (left) and after (right)]( Back at CES 2023, smart telescope maker Unistellar launched a new model that could digitally remove light pollution from cities to give users a clear view of the stars. Now the company has improved on the formula with its new Deep Dark Technology. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Jony Ive helped design the $60,000 Sondek LP12-50 turntable for free]( [Celebrating an audiophile favorite, Linn and Jony Ive's LoveFrom consultancy have joined forced to gently rework the iconic Sondek LP12 turntable]( The man who helped usher in the the age of the iPhone, former Apple design head Jony Ive, has collaborated with Glasgow-based high-end audio company Linn for a 50th birthday limited-edition reworking of the Sondek LP12 turntable. [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