Maps help us to chart the right path. Biological conservation is a ‘path’ that many of us care about, and thus a biodiversity map is needed to create a concrete plan to avoid the extinction of much-loved species. Jorge Velásquez-Tibatá and his team shared a new effective way of mapping species, an alternative to the industry-standard of hand-drawn mapping. This automated workflow provides both a more accurate representation of animals’ geographical distribution and requires less time and knowledge – only a simple understanding of “Geographic Information Systems” is needed. 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
