In 2017, we observed ‘Oumuamua as it was leaving the solar system. It made waves in the astronomical community as it was the first object confirmed to have been from elsewhere in our galaxy. Unfortunately, it also spawned a theory that is bound to shred the credibility of its proponent as he pursues the dubious possibility of ‘Oumuamua being an alien spacecraft. 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