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Solar Fluid, Oil Fight, Space Crew, Stubborn Birds, & GLP-1 Mystery

A Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying four new astronauts docked with the International Space Station on Valentine's Day, bringing the total number of crew on board to seven, according to Ars Technica. The arrival of Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway of NASA, Sophie Adenot of the European Space Agency, and Andrey Fedyaev of Roscosmos marked a return to a full crew complement for the US space agency.

The number of astronauts on the station fluctuates depending on crew rotations and private astronaut visits, Ars Technica reported. This mission, known as Crew 12, represents a significant step in ongoing space exploration efforts.

In other news, Michigan is taking legal action against major oil and gas companies, accusing them of colluding to suppress competition from cleaner technologies like solar power and electric vehicles, as reported by Ars Technica. The state's lawsuit, joining nearly a dozen others, alleges that these companies drove up energy costs. This approach, while risky, could potentially be a "game changer" if Michigan can overcome initial dismissal attempts by the industry defendants, legal experts say.

Meanwhile, researchers are exploring innovative ways to store solar energy. According to Ars Technica, a new approach involves a fluid that can store solar energy and release it as heat months later. This method, known as molecular solar thermal (MOST) energy storage, aims to address the challenge of storing heat, which accounts for a significant portion of global energy demand.

In the realm of health, a new symptom is emerging among users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. According to Vox, users are reporting a loss of interest in things, in addition to common side effects like fatigue and nausea. The demand for these drugs has surged in the past year, with user numbers more than doubling since 2024. Dr. Sera Lavelle, a clinical psychologist, has observed this emerging side effect.

Finally, research published on Phys.org suggests that some birds exhibit stubborn behavior, as evidenced by their color preferences. The study, which measured color preference in an experiment, challenges the assumption that animals always follow the crowd.

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