Licorice found to fight pancreatic cancer in lab studies

[New Atlas logo]( Medical [Licorice found to fight pancreatic cancer in lab studies]( [Although stick-like in its appearance, licorice root is quite different from the popular candy store treat]( Typically thought of as candy, the root form of licorice has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a range of conditions. Now, a new study shows that a compound from the root is highly effective at fighting pancreatic tumor growth. [Read more]( Sponsored Content [Fall asleep quickly and naturally with the help of Dodow]( Dodow uses a low-intensity blue light projection to guide your breathing and help you fall asleep easier and faster. It’s a device that can help you for life, and it’s just $59.99 — the same price as Amazon! [Read more]( Outdoors [Toyota Land Cruiser off-grid camper goes extremer with 6x6 drive]( [EarthCruiser stretches out its Extreme XTR series by adding a driven axle, chassis length and extra motorhome]( EarthCruiser Australia is taking the Extreme even extremer. The new Land Cruiser Extreme 330 XTR6x6 adds on a third driven axle, supporting a stretched living module loaded with space and amenities that include Starlink satellite internet. [Read more]( Environment [Plant-based filter removes up to 99.9% of microplastics from water]( [Researchers have developed a device made from plant materials that removes microplastics from water]( Researchers may have found an effective, green way to remove microplastics from our water using readily available plant materials. Their device was found to capture up to 99.9% of a wide variety of microplastics known to pose a health risk to humans. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [95% of wristbands found to be a breeding ground for bacteria]( [A study has found that almost all wristbands harbor bacteria with the potential to make us sick]( A new study has found that almost all wristbands harbor bacteria that have the potential to make us sick, but some wristband materials are prone to higher bacterial counts than others. It's a reminder to regularly sanitize these commonly used items. [Read more]( Automotive [CATL claims its superfast EV battery charges at 400 km per 10 minutes]( [The new superfast-charging 4C Shenxing battery pack]( The Chinese company launched what it calls the "world's first 4C superfast charging LFP battery," the Shenxing, at its 2023 product launch event. With a total range over 700 km, it's also designed for exceptional performance in freezing conditions. [Read more]( Medical [Landmark transplanted pig kidney still functioning after a month]( [Doctor Montgomery performing the transplant of the pig kidney]( In another encouraging step toward relieving transplant organ shortages, surgeons at NYU Langone Health have kept a genetically engineered pig kidney alive and fully functioning inside a brain-dead patient for over a month for the first time. [Read more]( Tiny Houses [Two tiny homes become one extraordinary Boho Duplex]( [The Boho Duplex measures a considerable length of 42 ft (12 m)]( The Boho Duplex is the first tiny house we've seen that's actually two homes in one. Designed by Escape, the project consists of a pair of separate dwellings in one shell, complete with their own front doors and self-contained interiors. [Read more]( Bicycles [Fat-tire folding ebikes aim for smooth riding with triple-suspension]( [Each of the three X-Series ebikes features a suspension fork, mechanical mid shock and two air shocks at the back]( Chinese e-mobility company Engwe has launched the smooth-riding X-Series folding ebikes, which feature a smooth-riding triple-suspension system, powerful motors, and dual batteries for up to 93 miles of per-charge adventures. [Read more]( Automotive [Zenvo's all-new Aurora V12 hybrid hypercar rocks lots of big holes]( [The all-new Zenvo Aurora: a V12 hybrid powertrain wedged into a carbon tub and draped with the minimum possible of everything else]( The world's most powerful production V12 engine now has a home. Danish concern Zenvo Automotive has plonked it in a brand-new pair of unobtanium hypercars, aided and abetted by electric motors for seriously silly power, acceleration and speed. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Say bye to cotton swabs and embrace the "smart" ear cleaning method]( In a world where technology continues to astonish, the Smart Visual Ear Cleaner emerges as a true marvel. You will experience ear-cleaning like never before thanks to its host of features that redefine personal hygiene and self-care. [Read more]( Technology [Amazon enlists AI to summarize customer reviews & save shoppers time]( [Amazon believes it's AI review highlights will save shoppers time]( Amazon is hoping to make buying easier by employing artificial intelligence to collate reviews and deliver a single summary, in order to save online shoppers time. It's also very optimistic that the function will be unbiased and immune to bots. [Read more]( Science [Real-life inspiration for Dracula cried tears of blood, letters suggest]( [Researchers have analyzed letters written by Vlad III, the inspiration for Dracula, to gain information about his health]( Researchers have examined three letters penned by Vlad III, the ruthless real-life Romanian prince considered to be the inspiration for the fictional Dracula, and found evidence of his overall health, including that he may have cried tears of blood. [Read more]( Science ["Hairy" magnetic rust particles used to remove estrogen from water]( [A depiction of a "smart rust" nanoparticle, in which hairlike surface molecules (black) capture estrogen molecules (green)]( Estrogen can harm aquatic plants and animals when passed into waterways via human and agricultural waste streams. Researchers have now developed a new way of removing the hormone from water, however, using what's known as "smart rust." [Read more]( Space [NASA installs laser communication system on Psyche asteroid probe]( [The Deep Space Optical Communications system installed on Psyche]( When NASA's Psyche probe launches in October on its mission to a metal asteroid as much as 309 million miles (497 million km) from Earth, it will be carrying a new laser communications system that promises to revolutionize deep space missions. [Read more]( Science [Lampshade coating designed to purify indoor air]( [One of the lampshade setups utilized in the research]( Most people already know that house plants such as pothos help neutralize indoor air pollutants. In the near future, however, a special coating applied to lampshades could serve much the same purpose. [Read more]( Medical [Gene-edited pig kidneys function well after human patient transplant]( [In a new study, scientists have successfully transplanted genetically-modified pig kidneys into a human patient and shown that kidney function is maintained for at least a week]( Scientists have demonstrated that genetically edited pig kidneys transplanted into a human can continue to function for at least a week, with no sign of rejection. The breakthrough case study could help reduce organ waitlists and resulting deaths. [Read more]( Home Entertainment [Latest Pro-Ject T-series turntable rocks lossless streaming potential]( [Pro-Ject's T2 W turntable taps into the latest dual-band Wi-Fi technology to enable high-resolution audio streaming, rather than Bluetooth]( Though most turntables will be cabled to a hi-fi amp, some allow streaming to Bluetooth speakers. Pro-Ject has announced a new addition to its T-series turntables that makes use of Wi-Fi technology for the promise of lossless multiroom playback. [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