Have you ever wondered how karate masters could break blocks of concrete without shattering their own hands? It turns out that it is not strength or durability, but technique which matters the most: it’s all for naught if your hand doesn’t reach a speed of 10.6 meters per second. And why doesn’t your hand shatter? It turns out that human bone is five times stiffer than concrete and fifty times harder to break. 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