The U. S. is seeing a big change in how obesity is treated. Novo Nordisk has just launched the first-ever GLP-1 pill for weight loss. This pill, called Wegovy, is a game-changer because it's much cheaper than the usual weekly injections. The price ranges from $149 to $299 per month, depending on the
Nicolás Maduro, once the president of Venezuela, is set to appear in a New York courtroom. This is his first time facing charges in the U. S. The charges are serious. They include drug trafficking and terrorism. The U. S. government says Maduro was involved in these crimes. Maduro and his wife were
The stock market had a wild ride recently, with some companies seeing huge gains while others took a big hit. Let's break it down. Zenas BioPharma, a biotech company, saw its stock drop by more than half after their new drug showed promise in trials. The drug, obexelimab, is meant to treat a rare d
Venezuela's oil journey began with a bang, literally. In 1922, a massive oil geyser erupted in the Maracaibo Basin, marking the start of Venezuela's transformation into a major oil player. This event kicked off a century of wealth, crashes, and political turmoil. For decades, foreign oil companies
Berlin is in the grip of a cold snap, but it's not just the weather keeping residents shivering. A suspected arson attack on a cable bridge has left thousands without power, with some areas still in the dark two days later. The attack, claimed by a left-wing group called the Vulkangruppe, targeted t
Piezoelectric materials are special because they can turn mechanical energy into electrical energy and vice versa. Now, scientists are making these materials clear, like glass, which opens up new possibilities. These clear materials can be used in things like medical devices, acoustic systems, and e
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has decided not to run for a third term. He said the decision came after a tough year for the state. Walz pointed to constant attacks from Republicans and President Donald Trump. These attacks focused on a fraud investigation into child care programs. Walz felt he couldn'
People often overlook how hard it is to go from sitting to standing. This simple move, called sit-to-stand (STS), can show a lot about someone's mobility. Researchers wanted to see if this movement could tell us about a condition called locomotive syndrome (LS). LS makes it tough to move around beca
Wound care is getting a high-tech upgrade. Scientists have created a smart bandage that can monitor and treat infections. This isn't your average bandage. It's a 3D-printed hydrogel pad that does two things at once: it checks the wound's pH level and releases medicine when needed. Here's how it wor
Scientists have been working hard to improve materials that can store energy and help make hydrogen. They created something called PVMo11-BMI-PPy. This is a mix of special chemicals that work together to do two important jobs: storing energy and helping to produce hydrogen. First, let's talk about
