Comet and asteroid dust — collectively known as micrometeorites — account for most of the extraterrestrial material that ends up on Earth; around 5,200 tons of it fall to the Earth annually. Researchers from the French National Centre for Scientific Research hope that this could lead to a better understanding of this extraterrestrial dust’s significance in bringing water and carbon to our planet during its early stages of development. 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