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Solar Fluid Stores Energy for Months, Fuels Mystery

Researchers announced a significant breakthrough in molecular solar thermal (MOST) energy storage, a method that could revolutionize how we heat our homes and businesses by offering a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. The new approach, inspired by DNA damage from sunlight, overcomes previous limitations of MOST, potentially making it effective after decades of development, according to multiple sources.

Heating accounts for nearly half of global energy demand, with two-thirds currently met by burning fossil fuels like natural gas, oil, and coal, according to Ars Technica. While solar electricity storage has improved with lithium-ion batteries, storing heat for extended periods has remained a challenge. MOST energy storage aims to trap solar energy in the bonds of a molecule, releasing heat on demand.

The research team developed a new method that addresses the historical shortcomings of MOST, such as poor energy storage and the use of toxic solvents, according to multiple sources. This advancement could make MOST a viable alternative to fossil fuels for heating.

The news comes as the demand for weight-loss drugs, such as GLP-1s, has skyrocketed in the last year, with users more than doubling from 2024, according to Vox. While these drugs are relatively new, and the industry is rapidly expanding, users report common side effects like fatigue and nausea. However, with more people using the drug, more side effects are emerging.

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