In trials that included controlled diet and exercise, tirzepatide performed better than semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy)Credit: Depositphotos The FDA's approval of Eli Lilly's Zepbound marks a significant milestone for the United States in the rapidly growing global field of efficient weight loss solutions. The company has provided details on the drug's pricing, recommended doses, insurance coverage,...
Credit: medium Agriculture proves to be one of the most challenging human activities to reduce carbon emissions, as it is an essential part of life, yet the land-use practices connected to crop cultivation contribute to approximately 25% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. Scientists from the University of California, Irvine, and other research institutions are...
Overall schematic of the main idea behind the study. Molecules compete based on chemist feedback, forming an implicit score model through neural network training. This model assigns scores to molecules, enabling their use in cheminformatics applications. Credit: Nature Communications (2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-42242-1 A collaborative effort between biomedical researchers at Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research and Microsoft Research...
Credit: Depositphotos Despite the excitement surrounding "Now and Then" being dubbed "The Last Beatles Song" and the band's "first new song in 50 years," it's essential to clarify its nature. While it is indeed a "new" Beatles song featuring all four members, including the late John Lennon and George Harrison, it's not a previously undiscovered...
After verifying output simulations over 200 hp-per-liter, AVL will next install the H2 engine into a car for track testingAVL Earlier this month, the Austrian mobility technology firm AVL had reason to celebrate as it verified simulations demonstrating its prototype 2.0-liter turbo hydrogen race engine achieving over 200 horsepower per liter. AVL employs a water-injection...
A new study offers the first evidence of menopause in a wild non-human primate population. Credit: Pixaobay With the exception of a small number of whale species, menopause is a unique and consistent occurrence found in humans among mammals. Unlike most animals that maintain their reproductive capabilities throughout their lives, humans stand out as a...
Credit: carscoops. Chinese automaker GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Group) recently unveiled an innovative combustion engine that runs on liquid ammonia in collaboration with Toyota. This breakthrough explores an unconventional alternative to traditional fossil fuels, promising a more sustainable and environmentally friendly driving experience. The Ammonia-Powered Engine At its annual technology showcase, GAC introduced a remarkable 2.0-liter engine designed to...
An economic cycle of ammonia from production to utilization. Credit: Wiley Online Library. As the world strives to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and make the transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy sources, alternative fuels have been at the forefront of innovation. Among these alternatives, ammonia, a common industrial chemical, has been gaining attention...
Life is perceived as a system perpetually defying equilibrium in thermodynamics, steadfastly opposing the relentless march toward chaos. This defiance embodies the essence of irreversibility, establishing an indelible connection between life and the ‘arrow of time,’ a concept introduced by the English physicist Arthur Eddington in 1927. Unlocking Temporal Asymmetry A groundbreaking effort by...
An unexpected alliance composed of 100 petroleum, ethanol, farm, and retail organizations has called on the Biden administration to reevaluate its proposed "tailpipe" rule, which aims to make electric vehicles (EVs) the dominant new car and pickup truck choice by 2032. This diverse group raised concerns about the rule's implications for gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles. It hinted...
