Bigleaf maple decline tied to hotter, drier summers in Washington state
As its name suggests, the bigleaf maple tree's massive leaves are perhaps its most distinctive quality. A native to the Pacific Northwest's wet westside forests, these towering trees can grow leaves up to 1.5 feet across—the largest of any maple......»»
Stellantis to launch fleet of EVs fitted with Factorial solid-state batteries
Stellantis to launch fleet of EVs fitted with Factorial solid-state batteries.....»»
Scout Motors’ new pickup and SUV EVs will start at “under $60,000”
The Terra pickup and Traveler SUV will be built in South Carolina in 2027. Scout provided flights from Washington to Nashville and accommodation so Ars could attend the reveal. Ar.....»»
Colorado"s Amendment 80 wants to make school choice "a right" when it already is
In November, Colorado voters will decide whether the state's constitution should be amended to specify a right to school choice......»»
Bird flu hit a dead end in Missouri, but it’s running rampant in California
No new cases in Missouri, but plenty in California and Washington. As H5N1 bird flu continues to spread wildly among California dairy herds and farmworkers, federal health officia.....»»
CNN polling guru says battleground state sweep ‘more likely than not’
CNN polling guru says battleground state sweep ‘more likely than not’.....»»
My 65-year-old husband is going into a $13K/month nursing home — will the state take my house to pay for it?
My 65-year-old husband is going into a $13K/month nursing home — will the state take my house to pay for it?.....»»
Warming lakes and rivers may spread fish pathogens
Michigan's rivers and lakes were once cold enough that fish were protected from some infection-causing parasites. As the Great Lakes ecosystem warms, a Michigan State University researcher is investigating new pathogens that may become relevant to th.....»»
Scientists make Wile E. Coyote observation, confirming theory of how solar flares are created
An international collaboration that includes an Oregon State University astrophysicist has identified a phenomenon, likened to the quick-footed movements of an iconic cartoon predator, that proves a 19-year-old theory regarding how solar flares are c.....»»
Tiny airborne particles within air pollution could be a silent killer
Long-term high ultrafine particle concentrations in New York state neighborhoods are linked to higher numbers of deaths. That is the key finding of our new research, published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials......»»
Scientists explore privilege and consequences of recreation for people and wildlife
Recreation is a luxury, and people aren't the only animals that recreate. Species great and small have a penchant for play, but the ability to recreate depends on resources. Colorado State University Professor Joel Berger and Yellowstone researcher K.....»»
Security Bite: Has Apple’s Passwords app replaced your password manager yet?
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art App.....»»
Paleontologists discover Colorado "swamp dweller" mammal that lived alongside dinosaurs
A team of paleontologists working near Rangely, Colorado, has uncovered a new (or, more accurately, very old) state resident—a fossil mammal about the size of a muskrat that may have scurried through swamps during the Age of Dinosaurs......»»
New technology illustrates bacterial "hibernation states"
Like hibernating bears, certain bacterial cells have the ability to shift into a "low-power" metabolic state in which they can stably survive without growing. This state is often seen in the context of antibiotic-resistant infections as bacteria form.....»»
Ground nesting birds declining faster than any other bird species in Europe
Ground-nesting bird populations are more likely to be in decline than any other European bird species, warns new report......»»
Iowa latest state to adopt Apple Wallet digital driver’s licenses
Apple is steadily adding more states to its list of compatible Apple Wallet digital ID partners. The latest to join is Iowa, joining seven other states that support driver’s licenses via iPhone and Apple Watch. more….....»»
Iowa rolls out support for driver"s licenses, IDs in Wallet app
Those living in the Hawkeye State can now add their driver's license or state ID to Apple Wallet for use at TSA checkpoints, venues, and businesses.Image Credit: AppleOn Wednesday, the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that state resi.....»»
BMW U.S. boss bets on another record sales year despite Q3 slump
A recall-related stop-sale in the third quarter flipped BMW brand's 3.1 percent first-half sales increase into a 0.2 percent decline after nine months......»»
Stellantis to road test EV fleet with solid-state batteries
Stellantis NV plans to operate a test fleet of electric vehicles powered with solid-state batteries in two years’ time, taking a step toward potential commercialization of a technology that’s aimed at improving EV performance. The automaker wi.....»»
Nevada State police investigate deadly crash in Summerlin
Nevada State police investigate deadly crash in Summerlin.....»»
Crucial role of peer support for African American doctoral students at predominantly white institutions
A new study conducted by researchers at George Washington University sheds light on the critical role that same-race peer groups play in the success of African American doctoral students at predominantly white institutions (PWIs). The research unders.....»»