Natural sugar induces "honeybee syndrome" in cancer to boost chemotherapy

[New Atlas logo]( Medical [Natural sugar induces "honeybee syndrome" in cancer to boost chemotherapy]( [Scientists have found that triggering "honeybee syndrome" could be an effective secondary treatment against cancer]( Scientists have discovered that a common natural sugar could play a role in boosting cancer treatments like chemotherapy. Mannose was found to invoke “honeybee syndrome” in cancer cells to slow their growth and make them more vulnerable to attack. [Read more]( Sponsored Content [How to remove yourself from the internet and people search sites]( Want to minimize your digital footprint? Learn how third parties can use your personal information and find out ways you can make this data disappear. Improve your online privacy and reduce the risk of falling victim to cybercrimes. [Read more]( Technology [Hestia telescope uses a smartphone camera for stargazing on a budget]( [The Hestia telescope helps make astronomy more accessible by leveraging the power of a smartphone's camera sensor]( Chances are that you've been pretty disappointed when pointing your smartphone's camera skyward on a full moon. The Hestia telescope aims to get you closer to the celestial action by using "the power of your smartphone sensor to photograph the stars." [Read more]( Science [Fossilized fight scene found, featuring mammal vs. dinosaur]( [An artist's impression of the dinosaur Psittacosaurus and the mammal Repenomamus locked in combat, in the poses their bones have now been found in]( Paleontologists have now uncovered the fossils of a dinosaur and a small mammal locked in combat when they apparently died together mid-fight. The remarkable find reveals new insights into the relationship between ancient reptiles and mammals. [Read more]( Outdoors [Red Gecko teardrop micro-camper built to Jimny from coast to savanna]( [The Red Gecko measures just 12.6 feet long, a micro-camper perfect for a tiny SUV or truck]( Optimized for small SUVs like the Suzuki Jimny, the Red Gecko TDX trailer is ready to adventure across South Africa and beyond. The tiny teardrop measures under 13 feet long, weighs in under 1,000 pounds and lives like a Raptor-lined bunker. [Read more]( Aircraft [PHASA-35 pseudo-satellite achieves altitude milestone in test flight]( [PHASA-35 takes a selfie in fli]( In a sky-high, 24-hour test flight, BAE System successfully sent its High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) PHASA-35 solar-powered drone into the stratosphere, reaching an altitude of over 66,000 ft (20,000 m). [Read more]( Robotics [Autonomous, omnidirectional hamster ball robot can fly over obstacles]( [The Hybrid Mobility Robot looks like an early prototype for a Star Wars probe droid]( Arizona's Revolute Robotics has presented its autonomous Hybrid Mobility Robot (HMR), a whirling, spherical cage that can fly like a multicopter, or roll in any direction using two gyroscopic gimbal rings. It's one heck of a thing to see in motion. [Read more]( Biology [Rare 'shagging parrot' is back on home soil after nearly 40 years]( [Bunker is one of the four birds off on their new journey to the New Zealand mainland]( In 2009, one frisky bird put a spotlight on his extremely endangered species when he mounted a zoologist’s head and proceeded to show the world his best mating skills. Now, in another bold move, four of his flock are returning to New Zealand's mainland. [Read more]( Energy [Fervo heralds a revolution in geothermal power technology]( [Fervo's first commercial pilot plant has been confirmed at 3.5 MW of production, setting new flow and power records for enhanced geothermal power]( Fervo's "next-generation geothermal" technology has proven itself in testing, becoming the most productive enhanced geothermal plant in history. The company hopes its approach will radically expand access to clean energy, like shale did for oil. [Read more]( Science [Billion-year conspiracy between Sun and Moon prevented 60-hour days]( [A new study suggests that the day would be 60 hours long now, if not for the Sun and Moon working together for over a billion years]( If you’ve ever felt like you need more hours in the day, well how does 60 sound? A new study suggests we’d have 60-hour days by now if a stalemate between the Sun and Moon hadn’t interfered with Earth’s rotation for over a billion years. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Supercharge your cloud storage game with Koofr, now only $100]( Welcome to the world of Koofr Cloud Storage Plan, where your digital worries are a thing of the past. With its lifetime access to an abundance of storage and a plethora of exciting features, Koofr will revolutionize your cloud storage experience. [Read more]( Biology [Kangaroo tendons could rebuild human knees better, stronger]( [Roo-tine surgery: The Aussie icon's tissue could one day be commonplace in ACL procedures]( Rebuilding knees with kangaroo tissue is one step, or hop, closer to being a reality, with human trials set to get under way in 2024. Their tendons are six times stronger than our own and are more sustainable and durable than current surgery options. [Read more]( Automotive [Review: 2023 Mercedes EQS SUV brings electric utility to the EQ Series]( [The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic shows that adding a some numbers after the EQS model makes it an SUV]( What a difference a couple of letters can make. The EQS is a top-end, well-made sedan that hit the luxury market as a fully-electric offering in 2022. The platform under the EQS entered two more models for the EQ Series of 2022-23. Now we have the EQS SUV. [Read more]( Outdoors [Gerber goes custom with 2-ounce Assert ambidextrous folding knife]( [Gerber launches the new Assert folding knife]( Gerber kicked off the week by launching the all-new Assert knife. A lightweight, pocketable folder, the Assert readily adapts to any owner with ambidextrous single-handed operation and a fully customizable look. [Read more]( Medical [Novel tick saliva protein may lead to next-gen anti-inflammatory drugs]( [Researchers have identified a new protein found in the saliva of ticks, such as this lone star tick, that switches off the body's inflammatory response]( Researchers have identified a new class of protein in the saliva of ticks and engineered it to switch off the body's inflammatory response. Their proof-of-concept study could lead to the next-generation of anti-inflammatory treatments. [Read more]( Laptops [Framework goes all in on AMD for modular, user-repairable Laptop 16]( ["This is truly a notebook like no other: thin and refined, while empowering you with desktop PC-level customization, repairability, and upgradability, including a fully reconfigurable input deck and modular discrete graphics," says Framework]( The 16-inch version of the customizable, repairable and upgradeable laptop announced by California tech startup Framework back in March has now gone up for pre-order, with Ryzen silicon and Radeon graphics leading the component charge. [Read more]( Medical [Targeted brain stimulation improves memory in traumatic brain injury]( [A new study has found that AI-guided electrical brain stimulation may improve memory in patients with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury]( Memory is commonly affected following a traumatic brain injury. A new study has found that AI-guided electrical brain stimulation in people with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury may successfully treat their memory loss. [Read more]( Urban Transport [Face-forward 24-mph Taur e-scoot rides into second generation]( [The Taur II electric scooter launches with more range, chunkier tires and handlebar mount for a smartphone running a companion app]( Back in 2020, a London startup launched an e-scoot on Kickstarter that did away with the deck in favor of foot platforms on either side of a tubular folding frame for a face-forward riding stance. Now the second-generation Taur has been launched. [Read more]( Architecture [World's largest sundial pulls double duty as sustainable powerhouse]( [The Arco del Tiempo is expected to be completed sometime in 2024]( Plans have been revealed for an unusual new project in Houston, Texas. Described as the worlds largest freestanding sundial by architect and artist Riccardo Mariano, it will be covered in solar panels, generating significant amounts of electricity. [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