CBD shows promise as potent topical antibiotic, killing resistant superbugs

[MEDICAL]( [CBD shows promise as potent topical antibiotic, killing resistant superbugs]( New research presented at the the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology has demonstrated a novel topical formation containing cannabidiol (CBD) is effective at killing bacterial infections in the skin. The formulation was also found to kill certain antibiotic-resistant bacteria. [Read more]( [SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR NEW ATLAS READERS]( [This Impressively Small PC Gets More Done Anywhere with an Intel Quad-Core Processor & 2GB of RAM]( The Fusion C is here, and it's ready to replace your bulky desktop tower PC. Not much bigger than a small cigar box, the Fusion C comes loaded with a built-in Intel quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, and a pre-installed version of Windows 10 Home to make getting through your daily to-dos a breeze. Taking the Fusion C to go is as simple as unplugging your power cable and monitor; and while the Fusion C is small, it's big on connectivity, with HDMI, VGA, LAN, three USB 2.0 ports and a Micro-SD card slot built in. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [Stealthy, all-electric classic Mustang on its way to Goodwood]( Charge Automotive is preparing to emerge from the smoke and shadows with an impressive sports car that's sure to terrify small children, even without a rumbling V8. The blacked-out, 1967-style Mustang fastback features a 536-hp electric powertrain spinning all four wheels for up to 200 miles. [Read more]( [MEDICAL]( [Insects found to be flying superbugs around hospitals]( A team from Aston University examined almost 20,000 insects collected from hospitals across the UK, and studied the kinds of bacteria they were carrying. The vast majority were found to host potentially harmful bacteria, more than half of which were resistant to some kinds of antibiotics. [Read more]( [ENVIRONMENT]( [Take two: Upgraded Ocean Cleanup barrier returns to take on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch]( ​​After a stint on the sidelines, The Ocean Cleanup Project is bouncing back into action following a few upgrades, with the team now hopeful it has a system better equipped to take on the massive task of plastic pollution in the ocean.​ [Read more]( Sponsored by Taboola [MEDICAL]( [New brain imaging study reveals signs of Parkinson’s decades before symptoms appear]( A new study upends conventional thinking about the origins of Parkinson’s disease. The research reveals distinct changes in the brain’s serotonin system can be identified up to 20 years before any Parkinson’s symptoms appear, suggesting a new biomarker to detect the disease at its earliest stages. [Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [Artificial muscles run on glucose and oxygen, just like the real thing]( Scientists at Linköping University have developed an artificial muscle that runs off of glucose and oxygen like its organic counterpart. Made of a special polymer, the new plastic muscles open the promise of implantable artificial muscles that can be powered by like living organs. [Read more]( [MUSIC]( [Subfretboard rethinks guitar neck construction]( The neck on many guitars today is made up of some wood topped by some more wood that has strips of metal inserted along it. The Subfretboard takes a different approach, laying a long metal plate on top of the neck, which has frets standing to attention along it that are filled in with blocks of wood [Read more]( [SPACE]( [Curiosity rover detects unusual spikes of methane on Mars]( The latest methane measurements on Mars to generate some intrigue among planetary scientists stems from the largest ever reading of the gas taken during the Curiosity rover's seven-year mission, which again raises the prospect of microbial life existing at some time, some place on the Red Planet. [Read more]( [BIOLOGY]( [Weird whale skull confirmed to be from only known narwhal/beluga hybrid]( ​Narwhals and belugas are the only two toothed whales native to the Arctic, and they're often seen in one another's company. You've therefore gotta wonder – could they interbreed? Danish scientists now say the answer is yes, and they've got a hybrid "Narluga" skull to prove it. [Read more]( [ARCHITECTURE]( [Modular off-grid house in the trees is child's play]( Studio Precht has designed a flexible and unusual home with its Bert model.​ The tiny dwelling will be able to run off-the-grid and offer multiple interior layouts. It also draws inspiration from rather unlikely sources: Minions characters and Sesame Street. [Read more]( [MUSIC]( [Pink Floyd's Dave Gilmour sells $21.5 million guitar collection and donates proceeds to fight global warming]( Best known as Pink Floyd's guitar virtuoso, Dave Gilmour auctioned his guitar collection and gave the proceeds to a good cause. Gilmour's immense contribution to combating climate change, resulted in numerous smashed auction records along the way. [Read more]( [TINY HOUSES]( [Compact tiny house has extra room for storage and guests]( French firm Baluchon is used to working with very limited space due to the strict towing laws in that part of the world. The firm put this experience to use while designing its latest model, which is home to a couple and their pets, plus has a spare room for guests or storage. [Read more]( [COMPUTERS]( [Raspberry Pi 4 gives makers more memory options]( The latest version Raspberry Pi mini computer is now over a year old, so an update is long overdue. The Raspberry Pi foundation has just announced the next generation Pi, which represents a significant upgrade and now offers makers the choice of 1, 2 and 4 GB flavors of memory.​ [Read more]( [SPACE]( [Thermal vision highlights Uranus's rarely-seen rings]( Saturn sports an impressive ring system, but Uranus also has some, although they’re usually too faint to see without a powerful telescope. Striking new images shows these rings in very clear detail thanks to thermal imaging, allowing astronomers to measure their temperature for the first time. [Read more]( [SCIENCE]( [Breakthrough forensic ID method can be applied to any strand of hair on the body]( Scientists from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's Forensic Science Center and Michigan State University have established that it's possible to identify a person from a single hair taken from anywhere on the human body​​. [Read more]( [AUTOMOTIVE]( [2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 to put out 760 horsepower]( Ford has released final power and torque specs on its most powerful street-legal car ever - and it's even beefier than expected. The 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 will make a whopping 760 horsepower and 625 lb-ft (847 Nm) of torque. [Read more]( [SPACE]( [First detection of polarized radio waves from gamma ray burst sheds light on collapsing stars]( The first polarized light from a gamma ray burst billions of light years away is helping astronomers gain a better understanding of collapsing stars and other high-energy phenomena. Originating in the constellation of Fornax, the light brighter than a billion suns came from massive jets of plasma. [Read more]( [SPACE]( [NASA's Mars 2020 rover gets wheeled up for the Red Planet]( NASA's Mars 2020 rover is getting ready to roll, as engineers have installed its wheels. On June 13th, the unmanned nuclear explorer received its port and starboard legs and wheels, that will allow it to roam the surface of the Red Planet as it seeks out signs of present or past life. [Read more]( [MEDICAL]( [Ultra-thin "e-tattoo" uses two sensors for better monitoring of the heart]( ​We've already heard about so-called "electronic tattoos," which are a more comfortable and longer-wearing alternative to the rigid electrodes traditionally used to monitor cardiac patients' hearts. A new one is claimed to be more accurate than others, however, as it tracks heart health in two ways. [Read more]( [ENVIRONMENT]( [Canadian government announces ban on shark fin trade]( ​Less than two weeks after it proclaimed a ban on single-use plastic items, Canada has now taken another step toward protecting the environment, by banning the import and export of shark fins. It is the first of the G20 group of industrialized and developing nations to do so. [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 © 2019