What would happen if you crossed a human with a chimpanzee? Ilya Ivanovich Ivanov was willing to cross any ethical boundaries to bring a “humanzee” to life. After three failed attempts at impregnating a female chimpanzee with human sperm, the Russian scientist devised a plan to impregnate African women with chimp sperm without their knowledge or consent, disguising it as a medical examination — a move that cost him more than his funding when found out. 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