Donkeys have been with us for thousands of years, but we never really knew the specifics until now. Through DNA analysis of ancient donkey fossils and donkeys today, scientists found out that donkeys were domesticated 7,000 years ago in Africa and quickly spread throughout Europe and Asia. DNA analysis also shows how domestic donkeys evolved to adapt to their new life with their human companions, the environments they lived in in specific time periods, and where they ended up after following human civilisation. 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