Email is counterproductive and should be abolished by the workplace, says James Plunkett. But why? Aside from being a clunky form of communication, it seems that it actively sabotages our work ethic. Inboxes prime our minds to think of work as a series of tasks to be completed as quickly as possible instead of allocating time to tasks with the most value — the complete opposite of the mindset one needs to have to be productive. 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