African refugees who flock to Italy to escape death and create a better life for themselves often have to learn a new set of rules: new languages and ways of living. Language is particularly hard. Think of “would, should, and could”, which denote futures, regrets, and possibilities. The refugees often had a hard time wrapping their heads around these because they didn’t seem to exist in their mother tongues. 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
