Bridging the gap: New terrain smoothing method refines downslope windstorm modeling
Researchers from the UK Met Office, in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, have developed an advanced terrain-smoothing technique that significantly improves the modeling of downslope windstorms. This innovative approac.....»»
A method for traction ability research of rover wheels on mixed planet terrain with movable stones
The Chang'e-6/7/8 exploration mission has been announced officially by China recently, and the international lunar and Mars research station plans will be carried out within the 2030s. It can be predicted that China's future lunar and Mars surface ex.....»»
2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class wagon gets beefy looks, air suspension
The 2024 E-Class All-Terrain grows taller, wider and longer than the outgoing model, and it gets a host of upgrades designed to appeal to customers who like the look of a beefy wagon that can traverse dirt and gravel country roads......»»
Crowd-sourced science sheds light on how new species form across space and time
Imagine a jungle. It's probably a lush forest, filled with different bird songs and the hum of thousands of different kinds of insects. Now imagine a tundra: barren, windswept terrain with relatively few kinds of plants or animals......»»
"Wolverines really need Colorado": Federal decision looms over another reintroduction plan
The mountain devil can cross hundreds of miles of rough alpine terrain, tear into an elk carcass frozen for weeks and fend off predators several times larger than its 40-pound frame......»»
2024 GMC Canyon Lineup Adds Bold AT4X AEV Edition
Off-road warriors, take note: The 2024 GMC Canyon lineup is adding a new special-edition model that takes the truck’s already considerable all-terrain capability to the next level. The Canyon AT4X AEV Edition builds on the AT4X trim with an extensi.....»»
Chevy Traverse gets first off-road trim, more tech on 2024 model
The third-generation Traverse crossover is designed to be more SUV-like, with a more rugged exterior, a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a Z71 version designed to conquer unpaved terrain......»»
Video: BepiColombo"s third Mercury flyby
Watch Mercury appear from the shadows as the ESA/JAXA BepiColombo spacecraft sped by the planet's night side during its 19 June 2023 close flyby, and enjoy a special flyover of geologically rich terrain......»»
Image: Mars terrain recreation at ESA
A downward view of ESA's rock-strewn recreation of the Red Planet, is designed to put prototype planetary rovers through their paces......»»
2024 GMC Sierra HD Lineup Adds AT4X Off-Road Truck
The refreshed 2024 GMC Sierra HD lineup will soon be adding a highly capable new AT4X trim level. High-end off-roading features and rugged design help this heavy-duty truck master all types of terrain, while sophisticated features and advanced techno.....»»
Off-Road ZR2 Trim Joins 2024 Chevy Silverado HD Lineup
The redesigned Chevrolet Silverado HD lineup is welcoming a brand-new model for 2024: the off-road-ready ZR2. Just like the Colorado ZR2 and Silverado 1500 ZR2, the Silverado HD ZR2 will showcase unique design elements, boosted all-terrain capabiliti.....»»
GM recalls 668,000 Chevrolet, GMC vehicles for faulty child seat anchors
The recall affects Equinox and Terrain compact crossovers from the 2020-23 model years......»»
Scientists say they have found more moons with oceans in the Solar System
NASA probably is about to get serious about exploring the Uranian system. Enlarge / The complex terrain of Ariel is viewed in this image, the best Voyager 2 color picture of the Uranian moon. (credit: NASA/JPL) In recent.....»»
Icy moonquakes: Surface shaking could trigger landslides
A new NASA study offers an explanation of how quakes could be the source of the mysteriously smooth terrain on moons circling Jupiter and Saturn......»»
Critical observations reveal sinking coasts
It's been said that a rug can really tie a room together. In a similar fashion, Manoochehr Shirzaei and his research team are hoping that weaving together millions of data points into terrain-covering, digital maps can help connect the realities of s.....»»
How does Idaho count wolves? Critics say state uses "smoke and mirrors," misleads public
As a scruffy gray-and-brown wolf stood in a grassy Idaho clearing, it fixed its gaze straight ahead. Another dark wolf trotted down a muddy dirt road. A third stepped over gravelly terrain, its mouth open as it panted in the sun. Motion-triggered cam.....»»
U.S. East Coast landslide impacts from Puerto Rico to Vermont and in between
In the U.S., we may often think of landslides as primarily a West Coast problem, mostly plaguing the mountainous terrain of California, Oregon, and Washington. A technical session at the upcoming GSA 2023 Joint Southeastern & Northeastern Section M.....»»
A new vegetation mapping of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau based on terrain-climate-remote sensing
This study was led by Prof. Guangsheng Zhou (State Key Laboratory of Severe Weather, Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences) and Prof. Hongrui Ren (Department of Geomatics, Taiyuan University of Technology)......»»
Tenways CGO800S review: An e-bike made for city life
The Tenways CGO800S e-bike, with its single-gear belt drive and incredibly quiet rear motor, is a nearly perfect bike for urban riders.Tenways CGO800SThere are a lot more versatile e-bike options on the market that can handle a wider range of terrain.....»»
Very fat tires, a battery, front and rear springs and… a hinge?
A little of everything or an awkward balancing act? Enlarge (credit: John Timmer) Cyrusher offers a wide range of e-bikes, from basic around-town frames to rugged all-terrain bikes, with the unifying theme being very, ve.....»»