Are you aware that exposure to both urban and rural environments has a direct impact on your mental health? An interventional study has been shown to demonstrate that activity in the amygdala, the brain region mainly associated with emotional processes, decreased during one hour of walking performed in a rural setting. Meanwhile, amygdala activation remained stable in participants who walked for one hour in busy streets. The results suggest that walking in nature provides better effects on stress-related regions of the brain and may appropriately serve as a preventive measure against mental issues. Read full article here
Technology
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
Merv
January 27, 2023
