Even espousing a viewpoint shared by a majority of the public doesn’t make you safe from the anger of the mob. Professor David Abbot of the University of Chicago became the target for cancellation after suggesting that universities can uphold their standards and support underrepresented groups by ensuring a merit-based policy for hiring and admission. Today, he looks back on how he survived his cancellation to help academics in the same situation. 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