A Tesla Powered Primarily By Solar Panels Will Go On A 9,380-Mile Journey Around The Perimeter Of Australia

Plus, a new study claims that antidepressants don't lead to a better quality of life.

The Futurist uncovers unique and inspiring topics that feed your curiosity. Curated articles on technology, science, and culture delivered to your inbox. Not for you? Unsubscribe anytime below. /story YOUNG PEOPLE ARE LONELIER THAN EVER Two years on from the start of lockdown measures, 30 percent of young people say they don't know how to make new friends and they've never felt more alone, according to a study by the Prince's Trust. Loneliness appears to be more pervasive than ever, but it's difficult to say if virus-enforced isolation was the cause — or whether it just revealed a crisis that was waiting to happen. Vice /vibes THESE GRILLING ACCESSORIES WILL HELP YOU MAKE THE MOST OF BARBECUE SEASON Although summer sees the height of grilling enthusiasm across the country, many cooks are already out there. If you're raring to go or have been braving the elements for grill marks, you'll want to make sure that every meal is on point by advancing your BBQ strategy with the grilling accessories that can give a boost to the whole outdoor experience. StackSocial /neuroscience NEW STUDY CLAIMS THAT ANTIDEPRESSANTS DON'T LEAD TO BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE Scientists still don't know exactly how depression works — and, as it turns out, we might not really know how effective antidepressants are, either. A new study published in the open-access PLOS One journal found that although lots of people take antidepressants and say that they help with their mental health, there's not much quantifiable improvement in antidepressant users' quality of life. Neoscope /life NOT SURE IF YOU NEED LIFE INSURANCE? TAKE THIS QUIZ TO FIND OUT. If you have one minute, you have time to find out if life insurance is right for your family. Take Fabric's 60-second quiz to find out how an affordable term policy could protect your family — especially if you have young children. Fabric offers a seamless digital experience, plus extra support from a team of licensed insurance agents if you have any questions along the way. Take the quiz today, and if you decide to apply for coverage, it will only take you 10 minutes. [Partner] /interior @matthewmillmanphoto /explore A TESLA POWERED PRIMARILY BY SOLAR PANELS WILL GO ON A 9,380-MILE JOURNEY AROUND THE PERIMETER OF AUSTRALIA A group of scientists in Australia plans to use printed solar panels to power a Tesla Model 3 on a 9,380-mile journey around the country this fall. The project, Charge Around Australia, was created to demonstrate the flexibility of the new technology, as well as how the portable device could enable charging in remote places. Business Insider /wild THESE HANDMADE PLUSH CUDDLE CLONES LOOK EXACTLY LIKE YOUR PET Is your pet a member of the family? If so, you're in good company. Ancient Egyptians loved their pets so much that they'd mummify them just like people. Ancient Greeks and Romans would build ornate tombs for their pets and inscribe them with poetic epitaphs. These days, you can actually have your favorite pet cloned if you've got the cash. But if cloning isn't in your budget (or you find it a little creepy), we suggest a custom plush replica from Cuddle Clone. All you have to do is upload a few photos, and Cuddle Clone will handcraft an adorable, lifelike plush replica of your pet that you can cuddle forever. Cool, right? Cuddle Clones /musk ELON MUSK HAS MONEY TO BUY TWITTER — NOW WHAT? So Musk is planning to pay $21 billion himself. The rest of the money, according to the letters of commitment, is coming from Morgan Stanley and assorted other banks. In one letter, the banks are offering $13 million in loans to Twitter; the second offers a $12.5 billion personal loan against Musk's Tesla stock, which I'm sure will just thrill Tesla shareholders. The dates on these letters are, you guessed it, April 20th or 4/20, blaze it, etc. The Verge /posted @benmuldersunsets /bites Whether camping, glamping, or just having a lazy Sunday, chances are you're going to need somewhere to park it. The Campster Portable Chair should do the trick Startups.com is the ultimate community for founders to get (and give) experienced support Switch up your nightly binge watching with Fearless, a streaming platform that features thousands of titles on LGBTQ, Indigenous, and Black stories THE FUTURIST Advertise |  Talk to Us  |  Shop |  Unsubscribe |  Our Friends @ The Fanny Pack Powered by StackCommerce 21 Market Street | Venice, CA 90291 View this email in your browser