It’s looking possible to increase lifespan even in old age — at least, that’s the case with the worm Caenorhabditis elegans. Scientists already know that degrading insulin receptors prolongs their lives, but it was unclear whether it could affect worms that have already reached old age. But a recent experiment by Venz et al. shows that it does affect worms already in old age, doubling their lifespan from three weeks to almost two months. Read full article here
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The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
