The woodpecker takes “banging your head against a wall” to a new level; the pain, however, is minimal. The woodpecker’s body is specially built to withstand the rapid pecking that they need to do to eat, make nests, and find mates. The chemical composition and density of its skull make it simultaneously stiffer and stronger, yet very thin, and it has less fluid that separates the skull from the brain, which effectively lessens the movement of the brain that can lead to brain damage. 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
