Replacing a critical nutrient with a mimic starves pancreatic cancer

[New Atlas logo]( Medical [Replacing a critical nutrient with a mimic starves pancreatic cancer]( [Researchers have found a way to starve pancreatic cancer cells, slowing their growth and spread]( Researchers have found that replacing a nutrient that pancreatic cancer cells rely on to survive and grow with a copycat version starves the cancer, slowing its spread. It opens the door to an entirely new approach to treating this deadly cancer. [Read more]( Sponsored Content [Get a Sam’s Club membership for just $15 ahead of the holidays]( Get ready for holiday shopping, decorating, cooking, and more with this super-low price on a one-year Sam’s Club membership at just $15 (reg. $50) to shop in-store and online. However, this price only lasts through October 15. [Read more]( Technology [Take your birding to an exciting new and immersive level]( [You don't need to be a bird expert to find out all about the feathered friends in your environment]( Technology has been very kind to bird lovers, with apps such as Merlin Bird ID allowing enthusiasts of all levels to easily identify their local feathered friends. Now, the BirdWeather PUC ups the ante to turn anyone into a global bird citizen scientist. [Read more]( Physics ["Modified gravity" could rule out both dark matter and Planet Nine]( [An artist's rendering of the hypothetical Planet Nine]( Our solar system officially houses eight planets, but some scientists say there could be a ninth hiding on the fringes. Now, a new study has found the oddities could be explained by modified theories of gravity, an alternative idea to dark matter. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [A new-to-you iPad Air for only $130 during our Deal Days Campaign]( In today's fast-paced digital world, staying connected and productive on the go is a necessity. Enter this refurbished Apple iPad Air, a device that strikes a harmonious balance between cost-effectiveness and environmental responsibility. [Read more]( Science [Plasma tech transforms blue-green algae into a wound-healing wonder]( [Researchers have used plasma technology to transform blue-green algae into a wound-healing coating]( Researchers have used plasma technology to transform blue-green microalgae into a novel coating that can be applied to dressings and medical devices to protect patients from infection, speed up healing and reduce inflammation. [Read more]( Medical [Sleep disorder drug shown to be effective in treating adult ADHD]( [A wider range of treatment for adult ADHD would be hugely beneficial to sufferers]( A drug that treats excessive daytime sleepiness and obstructive sleep apnea could be repurposed to relieve debilitating symptoms of attention deficit hyperactive disorder, without the serious health risks that stimulants may hold for older adults. [Read more]( Marine [Porsche partners with Frauscher for electric boat based on Macan EV tech]( [The idea for the eFantom has been floating around since 2021, and now the first production model has been shown off to international media at an event on Lake Garda in Italy]( Porsche and Frauscher have taken the first production model of the 850 Fantom Air for a spin on the waters of Lake Garda in Italy, an electric sports boat that's is built around drive technology from the upcoming Porsche Macan electric SUV. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Exposure to light at night found to increase risk of depression by 30%]( [A study has found that nighttime exposure to light increases the risk of mental illness]( A study has found that nighttime exposure to light increases the risk of mental illness, while daytime light exposure reduces it. The findings offer a simple and effective, non-pharmacological means of improving mental health. [Read more]( Science [Tree rings reveal evidence of most powerful solar storm on record]( [A major solar flare could cause havoc on Earth]( Our Sun is capable of terrifying outbursts – and now scientists have discovered evidence of its biggest tantrum on record. Tree rings dating back 14,000 years contain a radiocarbon spike twice as powerful as the previous biggest known solar storm. [Read more]( Drones [Wingcopter delivers groceries by drone to remote districts in Germany]( [The DroLEx pilot delivers groceries by drone and cargo ebike to customers in remote areas of Michelstadt in Germany]( Drone maker Wingcopter has partnered with the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, the REWE Group, Vodafone, Riese & Müller and the city of Michelstadt for a pilot project aimed at delivering groceries to customers in remote regions of Germany. [Read more]( Music [Austrian Audio puts out a studio-grade microphone for your pocket]( ["We’re excited to put this high-quality mic into the hands of musicians, songwriters, and content creators, making it easier for them to record premium audio whenever and wherever they feel inspired," said Bryan Bradley of Group One Ltd, Austrian Audio's US distributor]( Vienna's Austrian Audio has announced a pocket recording system designed to capture "what you want, where you want, and when you want." The MiCreator Studio wraps a tilting condenser microphone and a USB audio interface into one rugged package. [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