A scientist who was of the opinion that society had become more antisocial in the years before COVID wanted to see if there could be a scientific, rather than sociological, explanation. After testing mice for altruistic and selfish behaviours, they found a way to manipulate both sets of behaviours. This has lead to the question: could we develop drugs that make people more altruistic? 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