Should "extreme breeding" of dachshunds and French bulldogs be banned?
Nothing says canine cuteness like a smush-faced French bulldog. Unless it's a dachshund toddling along on short little legs......»»
"How a healthy community should be": How music in youth detention can create new futures
Many young people in contact with the justice system come from backgrounds of extreme poverty, parental abuse or neglect, parental incarceration and disrupted education......»»
Forvia headlamp concept cuts weight, emissions while upholding performance
A new headlamp concept by French supplier Forvia promises 60 percent weight savings over a traditional light while reducing carbon emissions by more than two-thirds over its life......»»
BMW imported 8,000 vehicles into U.S. with parts from banned Chinese supplier, report says
The automaker continued to import Mini Coopers with banned parts from Sichuan Jingweida Technology Group until at least April......»»
Peach perfection: Advanced gene networks reveal fruit traits
A study has tapped into the peach genome, creating large-scale gene co-expression networks (GCNs) that predict gene functions and streamline the peach breeding process. This innovative approach addresses the complex task of identifying genes linked t.....»»
Melon flavor decoded: The genetic keys to aromatic diversity
Melon aroma greatly influences consumer preference and fruit quality. Climacteric melons produce more esters, while non-climacteric melons have more aldehydes. Understanding these genetic differences is crucial for breeding better melons. Although ge.....»»
Extreme heat waves in south and southeast Asia are a sign of things to come
Since April 2024, wide areas of south and southeast Asia, from Pakistan to the Philippines, have experienced prolonged extreme heat. Covering some of the most densely populated regions in the world, the series of heat waves has affected everything fr.....»»
Exploring extremes in the search for life on Mars
People might assume the search for life on Mars ended when NASA's first rovers sent back images of the planet's barren, inhospitable surface. However, as scientists broaden their understanding of the extreme conditions in which life can flourish here.....»»
Floods in south Brazil have displaced 600,000—here"s why this region is likely to see ever more extreme rain in future
A mighty river is flowing out of the Amazon rainforest, and it's not the one you're thinking of. In the first kilometer above the forest canopy, a "flying river" is transporting moisture evaporated from Amazonian trees southwards along the Andes moun.....»»
"Dad"s going up in a rocket!" French businessman set for launch
He arrived in Texas, tried on his flight suit for the first time, and is now preparing to live out his childhood dream......»»
Airborne technology brings new hope to map shallow aquifers in Earth"s most arid deserts
Water shortages are expanding across the Earth. This is particularly acute in desert areas of the Middle East that are subject to both drought and extreme conditions such as flooding. As a result of these uncertainties, there is an increasing relianc.....»»
New iPad Pro performs well in extreme bend test, beats previous-gen
The is here and the inevitable YouTube stress tests are already online. JerryRigEverything and AppleTrack posted their bend test videos, and both seemingly came to the same conclusion: the new iPad Pro holds up well to extreme force and seems pretty.....»»
Research investigates structural evolution and high-temperature sensing performance of polymer-derived SiAlBCN ceramics
Gang Shao's group from Zhengzhou University, China recently investigated the structural evolution of pentagonal polymer-derived SiAlBCN ceramics (PDCs) and outlined PDC-based sensor technology for high-temperature extreme environments. The high-perfo.....»»
Steam just got banned in Vietnam – but a VPN is a quick fix
In recent days, Vietnam has seen gaming service Steam become inaccessible after a long-existent piece of legislation was finally put into force......»»
Researchers breed tomato plants that contain the complete genetic material of both parent plants
In a new study published in Nature Genetics, led by Charles Underwood from the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research in Cologne, Germany, scientists established a system to generate clonal sex cells in tomato plants and used them to design.....»»
NOAA says “extreme” solar storm will persist through the weekend
So far disruptions from the geomagnetic storm appear to be manageable. Enlarge / Pink lights appear in the sky above College Station, Texas. (credit: ZoeAnn Bailey) After a night of stunning auroras across much of the Un.....»»
Extreme solar storms create gorgeous views of auroras across the planet
The sun has been unusually active this week, leading to stunning views of auroras across Europe and parts of the U.S. this weekend......»»
Second night of auroras seen "extreme" solar storm
Auroras lit up skies across swaths of the planet for the second night in a row on Saturday, after already dazzling Earthlings from the United States to Tasmania to the Bahamas the day before......»»
NOAA says ‘extreme’ Solar storm will persist through the weekend
So far disruptions from the geomagnetic storm appear to be manageable. Enlarge / Pink lights appear in the sky above College Station, Texas. (credit: ZoeAnn Bailey) After a night of stunning auroras across much of the Un.....»»
Scientists unlock key to breeding "carbon gobbling" plants with a major appetite
The discovery of how a critical enzyme "hidden in nature's blueprint" works sheds new light on how cells control key processes in carbon fixation, a process fundamental for life on Earth......»»
Take cover: Survey shows tornado warnings widely misunderstood
Research by Nebraska's Cory Armstrong is defining the effectiveness of the alerts, warnings and advisories that swirl around extreme weather events......»»