Douglas Adams might have been on to something when he wrote that “42” was “the answer to life, the universe, and everything” in “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”. An international study has found that the earth went through a period with increased electrical storms, mass extinctions, and ever-present auroras 42,000 years ago. The earth’s magnetic field had broken down during that period, leaving the world vulnerable to cosmic radiation and solar flares. 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