Medieval Catholics may have held more progressive views towards abortion than some people today. St. Hildegard von Bingen was a German nun who, among other procedures, conducted medicinal abortions using various herbs and plants. While abortion was still seen as a sin, she and several other medieval Catholic women were sympathetic; with the significant risks of childbirth at the time, these nuns saw abortion as acceptable as it would preserve the mothers’ health and well-being, possibly saving her life. Read full article here
Technology
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
