Before horses, ass hybrids were bred for warfare
The 4,500-year-old iconography and texts from Mesopotamia show that the elite used equids for travel and warfare; however, the nature of these animals remained mysterious. In Science Advances (January 14, 2022), a team from the Institut Jacques Monod.....»»
GM will bring plug-in hybrids back to North America in strategy shift
CEO Mary Barra did not disclose which vehicle segments will receive the plug-in technology or when......»»
After ditching its hybrids, GM says it needs to build more hybrids
After killing the Volt in 2019, now PHEV powertrains are back on the menu. Enlarge / This is the Voltec plug-in hybrid powertrain from GM. It combines an internal combustion engine with a lithium-ion battery pack. Most of the tim.....»»
"Slow Horses" and "Ted Lasso" nominated in UK Casting Awards
Apple TV+ hits "Slow Horses" and the final season of "Ted Lasso," are up for awards in a ceremony co-sponsored by the company.Gary Oldman in "Slow Horses" (Source: Apple)Apple TV+ has been involved in sponsorship deals before, such as with Instacart.....»»
Hogwarts Legacy beats out Call of Duty to become 2023’s bestselling game
Hogwarts Legacy, not Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, was the bestselling game of 2023, according to data from Circana......»»
NHTSA probes Stellantis" recall of plug-in hybrid minivans after 4 reports of fires
NHTSA said it received four consumer complaints from December 2022 through December 2023 alleging battery fires in 2017-18 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrids even after the vehicles had received an interim fix as part of a prior recall......»»
Study reveals genes that "don"t play well together" in swordtail fish hybrids drive speciation
Stanford researchers have gained new insights into how the rise of reproductive barriers between organisms creates new species and drives the incredible diversification of life on Earth......»»
Theoretical research offers explanation as to why some animals shrink over time
The mystery behind why Alaskan horses, cryptodiran turtles and island lizards shrank over time may have been solved in a new study......»»
The value of information gathering in phage–bacteria warfare
Phages, the viruses that infect bacteria, will pay a high growth-rate cost to access environmental information that can help them choose which lifecycle to pursue, according to a study......»»
Plant warfare: The crucial function of Nrc proteins in tomato defense mechanisms
In the fascinating world of plant biology, a study recently featured on the cover of The Plant Journal has been turning heads. The research delves into the intricate defense mechanisms of tomatoes against the notorious bacterial pathogen Pseudomonas.....»»
Study shows captive-bred Egyptian vultures can improve their flight and migration performance
Two types of experiences affect the behavioral skills of animals: the animal's environment during its early development and acquired experience. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev's researchers followed Egyptian vultures during migration, a critical.....»»
BYD"s ambitions in Europe grow with plans for Hungary factory
The Chinese EV giant is targeting a top-five market share and will be adding plug-in hybrids to its full-electric lineup. A planned factory in Europe could make the path easier......»»
"Killers of the Flower Moon" lands single Golden Globe award for Apple
Despite securing 14 Golden Globe nominations ranging fro "Ted Lasso" to "Slow Horses", Apple TV+ only managed to win a solitary Golden Globe for its much-hyped Martin Scorses/Eric Roth epic, "Killers of the Flower Moon."Nominees Lily Gladstone and Le.....»»
Apple TV+ orders fifth season for darkly comedic spy thriller "Slow Horses"
Apple's critically acclaimed spy thriller "Slow Horses" has been renewed for a fifth season shortly after its season three debut.Image Credit: Apple TV+"Slow Horses" stars Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb, the head of Slough House, which is a division of.....»»
Here are the 10 best cars we drove in 2023
EVs, hybrids, and a couple of sports cars—here are the 10 best cars we drove in 2023. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson/Getty Images) The mince pies have been eaten, the crackers have been cracked, and the days are starti.....»»
Anthropologist finds South American cultures quickly adopted horses
A new study from a University of Colorado Boulder researcher, conducted with colleagues in Argentina, sheds new light on how the introduction of horses in South America led to rapid economic and social transformation in the region......»»
EVs and hybrids had a noticeable effect on US fuel consumption, says EPA
Model-year 2022 cars, crossovers, and yes, even SUVs are the most-efficient, ever. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) I like the idea of drawing the year to a close with some good news for a change, and I think maybe the US.....»»
Modern Warfare 3 CODMAS: event dates, rewards, and more
What better way to celebrate the holidays than with the CODMAS event in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3? Stay on the nice list by learning all about it here......»»
Call of Duty "Codmas" event announced for Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone get the festive treatment with latest 'Codmas' holiday event......»»
Shaggy dog yarn: Study unravels history and demise of long-haired canine
A little-known dog lineage with fur so thick it was spun into blankets was selectively bred for millennia by Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest until its rapid demise following European colonization, a study in Science showed Thursday......»»
Earliest evidence for domestic yak found using both archaeology and ancient DNA
The high-altitude hero of the Himalayas, yak are among the few large animals that can survive the extremely cold, harsh and oxygen-poor conditions of the Tibetan Plateau. In the mountainous regions of Asia, yak and yak–cattle hybrids serve as vital.....»»