The groundbreaking Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes (SELECT) trial has brought to light the significant benefits of semaglutide, the medicine behind Ozempic and Wegovy, for heart health. The study, which involved approximately 17,600 overweight or obese adults with pre-existing cardiovascular disease, has shown that weekly injections of semaglutide can reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack,
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The rejection of the union drive at Mercedes-Benz’s Alabama facilities comes as a significant setback for the United Auto Workers (UAW) organization. The preliminary results released by US authorities show that the majority of workers voted against unionization, with a margin of 56 to 44 percent. This outcome is disappointing for the UAW, especially after
Music streaming giant Spotify is currently facing a lawsuit in a US federal court, accusing the company of underpaying songwriters, composers, and publishers by tens of millions of dollars. The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC), a non-profit organization responsible for collecting and distributing royalties from music streaming services, filed the lawsuit in New York. The suit
Soft devices, such as agile flexible robots and microscopic capsules for drug delivery, could be on the brink of a major performance boost thanks to a breakthrough microscopic phenomenon uncovered by physicists at Virginia Tech. In a recent paper published in Physical Review Letters, doctoral candidate Chinmay Katke, assistant professor C. Nadir Kaplan, and co-author
Face wrinkles can be caused by a variety of factors such as aging, sun damage, smoking, poor hydration, habitual facial expressions, and even sleeping positions. When you sleep on your side or stomach, the pressure and compression on your face can lead to the formation of sleep wrinkles. As your skin loses elasticity with age,
The University of Bristol researchers have achieved a significant milestone in the field of quantum technology. By incorporating the world’s smallest quantum light detector onto a silicon chip, they have taken a giant leap towards advancing quantum technologies using light. The groundbreaking paper, titled “A Bi-CMOS electronic photonic integrated circuit quantum light detector,” was recently
In a recent study conducted by chemists at the University of Münster, a novel synthesis method has been developed for the precise integration of the difluoromethyl group into pyridines. This groundbreaking research has significant implications for drug research and development due to the important role of the difluoromethyl group in determining the properties of bioactive
The Venus flower basket sponge is a fascinating creature that has captured the attention of researchers due to its delicate glass-like lattice outer skeleton. This ancient animal that lives in the deep sea has a remarkable ability to filter feed using only the faint ambient currents of the ocean depths, without the need for pumping.
The issue of plastic pollution in the ocean has garnered significant attention in recent years, primarily due to its harmful effects on marine life. However, a new study co-authored by Northeastern researcher Aron Stubbins reveals an additional, and perhaps more insidious, consequence of microplastics in the ocean. According to the study, microplastics may be hindering
Environmental decision-making is a complex process that is influenced by various factors. According to a recent study conducted by the University of East Anglia (UEA), recognizing and respecting the diverse ways in which nature is valued can significantly improve this process. The research, published in the journal One Earth, highlights the importance of understanding different
Traditional two-terminal devices have long been the foundation of electronic components, connecting circuits via two electrical terminals. However, these components have often posed limitations on the performance and functionality of systems. At the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), researchers at the iGAN Laboratory, led by Prof. Haiding Sun, have made a breakthrough
The recent outbreak of bird flu in the United States has not only impacted hunters and farmers but also poses a risk to city dwellers, especially those with pets, according to scientists. A community science project known as the New York City Virus Hunters (NYCVH) Program conducted research that revealed the presence of a highly
In the realm of toxic gas detection, the current systems available are limited in their capabilities – often providing one-time use or limited monitoring capabilities. However, researchers at MIT have recently developed a revolutionary detector that has the potential to provide continuous monitoring for the presence of toxic gases at a low cost. This groundbreaking
Carbon pricing systems have been implemented in various countries around the world as a means to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. A recent meta-study conducted by a research team led by the MCC has shed light on the effectiveness of these systems in their initial years of operation. The research team employed
In recent years, the Bay Area’s tech industry has experienced significant turmoil, with massive job losses plaguing major companies like Tesla. However, there are now signs that the sector is stabilizing, with cutbacks becoming less severe overall. According to Beacon Economics, the Bay Area lost 36,000 tech jobs in the one-year period ending in March