The creation of the Federal Radio Commission seemed to have helped shift the public’s opinion of radio from a detriment to the youth to a valuable educational supplement. After radio licenses were restricted to those who worked in the public interest, station owners decided to create their own educational programs. Sceptics were hard-pressed to continue claiming that radio was detrimental to the youth as students suddenly had access to programs ranging from French lessons to historical re-enactments, designed to complement and enrich their classroom discussions.
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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