Rare, “zebra” diseases that affect fewer than 200,000 worldwide are anything but rare — there are 7,000 of these diseases, and as much as 10% of the US population suffers from one of them. Those who suffer from the conditions have many obstacles to good care, such as having the disease diagnosed correctly to start with. That’s why a team of researchers are designing AI algorithms that will predict a person’s risk for developing a zebra disease. 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