From killing cattle to saving a former US president, warfarin is capable of both death and life. It was first identified as the compound in mouldy sweet clover that caused the deaths of a large number of cows. It was then found to be an efficient rat poison due to its blood-thinning properties and lack of odour. Scientists then started using Warfarin to prevent blood clots in humans, saving the 34th president of the US, Dwight Eisenhower, after it was discovered that it is not poisonous for humans at a proper dosage. 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
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January 27, 2023
