With just one injection, the body’s cholesterol regulation was permanently altered.

 

A major medical breakthrough suggests daily cholesterol pills may soon be a thing of the past. Scientists used CRISPR gene-editing technology to switch off a single gene in the liver responsible for producing excess cholesterol. With just one injection, the body’s cholesterol regulation was permanently altered.

In early human trials, LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels dropped by around 50%, while triglycerides fell by more than 55%. Unlike statins or other medications that require daily use, this treatment appears to be long-lasting, potentially eliminating the need for lifelong drug therapy. The change happens at the genetic level inside liver cells.

This approach targets the root cause of high cholesterol rather than managing symptoms. By editing the gene that drives overproduction, the liver naturally maintains healthier lipid levels without ongoing intervention. Researchers believe this could dramatically reduce heart attack and stroke risk in high-risk patients.

The implications extend far beyond cholesterol. Similar gene-editing strategies could one day be applied to conditions like hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and inherited cardiovascular disorders. Medicine may be shifting from chronic treatment models toward permanent biological fixes.

While long-term safety and wider trials are still underway, experts say this marks a turning point in preventive medicine. A future where one-time therapies replace decades of daily pills

#GeneEditing #CRISPR #Cholesterol #MedicalBreakthrough #FutureOfMedicine

the McDermitt Caldera (Nevada) contain between 20 to 40 million metric tons of lithium, making it potentially the largest known reserve in the world.

 

A massive lithium deposit has been discovered in the United States that could reshape the global battery industry. According to Earth dot com, scientists found the deposit beneath the McDermitt Caldera, an ancient supervolcano located on the Nevada and Oregon border. Researchers estimate it could contain between 20 to 40 million metric tons of lithium, making it potentially the largest known reserve in the world.

According to Engineerine, the value of the deposit is estimated at around 1.5 trillion dollars. This calculation is based on the average U.S. contract price for lithium carbonate, which is about 37,000 dollars per ton. If fully extracted, the deposit could supply enough lithium to meet global demand for decades, significantly impacting the production of electric vehicles and renewable energy storage.

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grocery buses are bringing fresh food and daily necessities back to rural villages that no longer have permanent shops.

 

Specially redesigned grocery buses are bringing fresh food and daily necessities back to rural villages that no longer have permanent shops.

Equipped with wheelchair ramps, warm interiors, and clearly organized shelves, these mobile stores follow fixed routes and stop regularly in communities where access to groceries has become limited.

The service tackles two challenges at once: food access and social isolation. By delivering groceries directly to residents, especially older people, the buses reduce the need for long travel while also providing a familiar point of human contact. For many, the weekly visit is as important socially as it is practically.

Mobile grocery buses are a response to a wider issue affecting aging and shrinking rural regions, where traditional services are disappearing.

Often operated by cooperatives or local municipalities, the buses prioritize regional products, supporting local farmers while ensuring reliable access to fresh food.

This model shows how simple, community-focused solutions can strengthen rural resilience and help people maintain independent living.

Images are generated by AI and for demonstration purposes only.

Sources:

European Commission, Rural Development and Service Access Reports (2020); German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture on Mobile Retail Services (2019); OECD Rural Policy Reviews on Aging and Service Provision (2021)

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SpaceX shattered records with 165 Falcon launches, 3,800+ satellites deployed, 20 astronauts from 10 countries

 

WHAT. A. YEAR.

2025 just redefined what’s possible in space.

SpaceX shattered records across the board:

165 Falcon launches

More than any year in history

3,800+ satellites deployed

Powering Starlink for 9+ million people worldwide

20 astronauts from 10 countries

Safely flown to the ISS aboard Dragon

The ultimate game-changer

Starship’s Super Heavy booster catches, marking the dawn of fully reusable rockets and a clear path to Mars

From catching boosters like sci-fi brought to life, to connecting the unconnected and pushing humanity outward, 2025 proved the future is happening now.

Huge thanks to the incredible teams making the impossible routine.

Here’s to an even bigger 2026

Who’s ready for Mars?

#SpaceX #Starship #Falcon9 #ToTheStars #2025Recap

China has installed smart street lights that generate their own electricity using vertical-axis wind turbines, even when the sky is cloudy.

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China has installed smart street lights that generate their own electricity using vertical-axis wind turbines, even when the sky is cloudy.

• Street lamps feature small vertical wind turbines on top

• Turbines work efficiently in low and turbulent wind

• Generate power day and night, unlike solar-only systems

• Often combined with solar panels for hybrid energy

• Reduce dependence on the power grid

• Ideal for urban environments with changing wind directions

• Lower maintenance than traditional horizontal turbines

Why It Matters:

By turning everyday infrastructure into energy generators, China shows how cities can produce clean power continuously—making urban spaces smarter and more self-sufficient.

#DidYouKnow #RenewableEnergy #WindPower #SmartCities #CleanEnergy

Qatar has commissioned one of the world’s largest desalination hubs, capable of delivering roughly 600 million liters of fresh drinking water daily.

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Qatar has commissioned one of the world’s largest desalination hubs, capable of delivering roughly 600 million liters of fresh drinking water daily. This massive output is achieved through the Umm Al Houl facility, which combines traditional methods with advanced technology to ensure national water security.

The plant's expansion marks a major milestone as the first large-scale use of Reverse Osmosis (RO) technology in Qatar. This mechanical process uses high-pressure pumps to force seawater through semi-permeable membranes, effectively removing salts and minerals without the need for intense heat.

RO technology is a game-changer for sustainability, as it is significantly more energy-efficient and emits roughly 6.5 times fewer greenhouse gases than older thermal methods. By utilizing cooling water from the existing power plant, the facility further reduces energy consumption and environmental impact.

Strategic infrastructure like the Umm Al Houl plant strengthens Qatar’s resilience against drought and provides the water necessary for massive industrial growth. It currently meets approximately 40% of the nation’s total desalinated water needs, serving over 1.1 million people.

The project sets a global benchmark for engineering by completing its expansion in record time while maintaining over 10 million working hours without a lost-time injury. It stands as a vital pillar of the Qatar National Vision 2030, aiming for a self-sufficient and sustainable future.

#Qatar #Desalination #Sustainability #ReverseOsmosis #EngineeringMarvels