People With Severe Diabetes Are Cured in Small Trial of New Drug
Most in a small group of patients receiving a stem cell-based infusion no longer needed insulin, but the drug may not suit those with more manageable type 1 diabetes.
Insurers Pledge to Ease Controversial Prior Approvals for Medical Care
Major companies had faced mounting pressure to stop denying or stalling authorization of coverage for treatments and prescriptions.
Batteries are so cheap now, solar power doesn’t sleep
Photo: Arevon A new report from global energy think tank Ember says batteries have officially hit the price point that lets solar power deliver affordable electricity almost every hour of the year in the sunniest parts of the world. The study looked at hourly solar data from 12 cities and found that in sun-soaked places […]
The Honda Prologue was the most leased non-Tesla EV in the first quarter
The Honda Prologue continues to surprise, ranking among the top ten most leased vehicles (gas-powered or EV) in the US in the first quarter. It was the only EV, outside of Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3, that made the list. Honda Prologue EV ranks among most leased vehicles After launching the Prologue in the […]
Enel + Nissan LEAF second life battery storage project goes online
Originally announced two years ago, a joint energy storage project between European energy firm Enel and Nissan has come online, giving LEAF batteries a second chance at life and ensuring electrical supply for more than 90,000 people. DER, or distributed energy resources, are a huge deal in the utility space, which is scrambling to keep […]
The Protein Madness Is Just Getting Started
In the early 1950s, “Hi-Proteen” powder, one of the first modern protein supplements, hit the market. Initially, it tasted awful. But after its creator, Bob Hoffman, added in Hershey’s chocolate, the flavor improved. (He used a canoe paddle to stir his mixture in a giant vat.) Protein products have come a long way since then. […]
How Can Rural Healthcare Organizations Benefit From AI?
AI Use Cases for Clinical and Financial Operations in Rural Healthcare National Rural Health Association CEO Alan Morgan says three common use cases for AI come up in his conversations with hospitals and health systems. The first is deploying ambient AI to document patient appointments. This can help practitioners pay more attention to patients’ needs […]
Tesla inks first deal to build China’s largest grid-scale battery power plant
Tesla Inc. Megapack batteries at the Victorian Big Battery site operated by Neoen SA in Moorabool, Victoria, Australia, on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Elon Musk helped accelerate a transformation of Australias electricity grid to replace fossil fuels with clean power now it’s a testing ground for global climate action. Photographer: Carla Gottgens/Bloomberg via Getty Images […]
Europe approves saliva-based contraceptive device
Europe has approved its first saliva-based The study found the device to be 100 per cent effective with perfect use and 92 per cent effective with typical use. These rates are similar to those of the progesterone-only pill and exceed those of condoms, according to NHS data. However, the study has not been peer-reviewed and […]
Mineral-rich Greenland says it doesn’t want to become a great mining nation. Here’s why
Greenland’s minister for business and mineral resources Naaja Nathanielsen speaks during an interview with AFP in her office in Nuuk, Greenland, on March 6, 2025. Odd Andersen | Afp | Getty Images Greenland has little interest in harnessing its massive resource potential to become a top mining country. The world’s largest island has been thrust […]