The use of the color red carries the connotation of danger or severity, which may be disastrous when used in a map, causing panic. “Deceptive maps have been a long-standing problem that can obfuscate critical information,” says Mark Altaweel, and he gives the example of a popular map of global airline routes that the media used to show how COVID-19 could potentially spread, scaring people into thinking COVID-19 was spreading in travel-dense areas. 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