Do you feel terrible after a day filled with video calls? A study finds that people who have worse moods look at themselves more during video calls. Looking at yourself during a video call is both a cause and a symptom of being more self-focused and more self-aware, which has been linked to emotions associated with anxiety and depression. It likely contributed to the surge in depressed people after the pandemic, hit when online classes and remote work became a necessary part of life. 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
