As GM charges forward on EVs, suppliers weigh risks
Supplier executives must choose carefully in an industry transition fraught with risk, experts say......»»
Plastic in the ocean and on our plates: What are the risks to human health?
It's no secret: when we savor a delicious piece of fish or a platter of seafood, we're not just consuming valuable omega-3s and vitamin D. Alongside these benefits come less appetizing elements—countless micro- and nano-plastics......»»
Contentious COP29 deal casts doubt over climate plans
A bitterly-fought climate finance deal reached at COP29 risks weakening emissions-cutting plans from developing countries, observers say, further raising the stakes for new national commitments due early next year......»»
Effects of extreme weather events on soil microbes shed light on climate change risks
New research has revealed how tiny soil microbes are impacted by extreme weather events, offering new insights into the risks posed by climate change......»»
GM’s mission to eliminate Android Auto and CarPlay has been thwarted by this clever third-party kit [Gallery]
GM has made its stance clear on the future of equipping its vehicles with Android Auto and CarPlay. It won’t be. However, a clever third-party kit promises to restore the functionality. more….....»»
Supply chain managers underestimate cybersecurity risks in warehouses
32% of warehouse respondents report that social engineering is one of the most-used entry points in warehouse cyberattacks – tied with software vulnerabilities (32%) and followed by devices (19%), according to Ivanti. Cyberattacks on warehouses thr.....»»
Teslas likely won’t get California’s new EV tax rebate
Governor Gavin Newsom says California will seek to revive state-tax rebates for EVs should Trump end existing federal incentives......»»
These EVs come with the best free charging deals
EV manufacturers often offer great fast-charging deals — but not all of them. Which EV makers have the best offers?.....»»
Mercedes bets solar paint is part of EV-charging future
Mercedes-Benz is developing a solar paint which can harness energy from the sun to power up EVs......»»
Kia America COO says ending EV tax credit would be dumb
Kia America COO says ending tax incentives on EVs would have a negative impact on U.S. jobs and the whole auto industry......»»
When disaster struck, these EV owners turned to their cars for power
In an era of increasingly hard-hitting disasters, some people are turning to their EVs as a part of their recovery plan......»»
Kia America COO says ending EV tax credit ‘would just be dumb’
Kia America COO says ending tax incentives on EVs would have a negative impact on U.S. jobs and the whole auto industry......»»
Apple ramping up India manufacturing expansion to avoid Trump tariffs on China
Indian media has revealed that Apple is in talks with more than 40 firms in the region to become component suppliers for devices including the iPhone, ahead of a Trump administration applying tariffs to Chinese imports.Tim Cook in a previous visit to.....»»
Broadcast police communications may pose privacy risks, especially to Black men
Police radio transmissions contain personally identifiable information that could pose privacy risks for members of the public, especially Black males, according to a new study by researchers at Penn State and the University of Chicago......»»
Researchers investigate health risks of potentially toxic elements in surface water in Tarim River Basin, China
Potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in surface water in arid areas can pose a serious threat to natural environment and human health......»»
A technique for estimating the mass of gigantic filaments of dark matter
How do you weigh one of the largest objects in the entire universe? Very carefully, according to new research......»»
Infrastructure and communication challenges can be barriers to food safety in the low-moisture food industry
Low-moisture foods such as dried fruits, seeds, tree nuts and wheat flour were once considered to carry minimal microbial risks. However, the increased number of outbreaks linked to bacteria-contaminated low-moisture foods has resulted in product rec.....»»
Light-based photocatalytic system can break down PFAS at room temperature
Researchers at Colorado State University have found a new approach for breaking down PFAS—a group of human-made "forever" chemicals commonly used for their water-resistant properties that can carry health risks from long-term exposure......»»
Quantum DXi9200 helps organizations manage and reduce cybersecurity risks
Quantum announces the DXi9200, the latest generation of its flagship DXi9000 Series hybrid (flash + dense disk) data protection appliances, designed for scalable, efficient backup and recovery services for large organizations. With the continuing thr.....»»
Smoke changes over time and distance, but health risks remain
A study of air quality in New York City while it was heavily affected by Canadian wildfire smoke revealed that multi-day transport to the New York region significantly transformed the smoke, but serious health risks remained. The results are publishe.....»»
The hidden disease risks of modern housing developments in rural Africa
Tamika Lunn went to Kenya looking for bats. Her task, as a postdoctoral researcher in the lab of U of A biologist Kristian Forbes, was to catch bats to understand if, when and why they carried viruses. A spillover of a bat virus to humans could lead.....»»