Black truffle production booms in Spain
When Jose Soriano was a child, the hills near the village of Sarrion in Spain's remote and sparsely populated eastern province of Teruel were mostly uncultivated, covered in brush and rocks......»»
Some clever ways to search for primordial black holes
Primordial black holes (PBHs) have recently received much attention in the physics community. One of the primary reasons is the potential link to dark matter. In effect, if PBHs can be proven to exist, there's a very good chance that they are what da.....»»
War is coming in House of the Dragon season 2 trailer
Team Green and Team Black are heading to war in the House of the Dragon season 2 official trailer. Find out when the Game of Thrones spinoff returns......»»
How do we reduce pesticide use while empowering farmers? A more nuanced approach could help
Pesticides threaten humans, wildlife and our environment. Food production must change......»»
Krysten Ritter has lost her memories in trailer for Orphan Black: Echoes
How far would you go to discover who you are? Krysten Ritter stars as Lucy in Orphan Black: Echoes, which picks up in 2052, 37 years after the original series ended. Fans of the dystopian sci-fi thriller series Orphan Black have bee.....»»
Black Basta ransomware group is imperiling critical infrastructure, groups warn
Threat group has targeted 500 organizations. One is currently struggling to cope. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Federal agencies, health care associations, and security researchers are warning that a ransomware group tr.....»»
Black Basta target orgs with new social engineering campaign
Black Basta, one of the most prolific ransomware-as-a-service operators, is trying out a combination of email DDoS and vishing to get employees to download remote access tools. Black Basta TTPs and newest initial access attempts According to a cybers.....»»
Subaru to team with Toyota on 3 new EV crossovers through 2026; net income soars
Subaru says it will lean on Toyota for next three all-electric crossovers and shift production of the best-selling Forester, including a new hybrid version, to the U.S. Meanwhile, annual net income nearly doubled to 385.1 billion yen ($2.55 billion)......»»
Subaru to team with Toyota on 3 new EV crossovers through 2026
Subaru says it will lean on Toyota for next three all-electric crossovers and shift production of the best-selling Forester, including a new hybrid version, to the U.S......»»
More stable new-vehicle production means higher Q1 sales for suppliers
More stable new-vehicle assembly meant higher sales numbers in the first quarter for many North American suppliers, another welcome sign for parts makers hoping for more consistent production schedules form automakers......»»
Ford offers laid-off Canada workers "preferential" placement at Windsor plants
Ford Canada is offering “preferential” placements to several dozen laid-off workers in Oakville, Ont., who are willing to relocate as vehicle production ceases for a prolonged period that could last up to 3½ years. .....»»
Toyota"s massive $13.9B battery complex prepping to start production next year to power hybrids, EVs
Toyota's largest-ever investment in N.A. manufacturing is taking shape in rural N.C.; will ultimately provide batteries for locally built EVs, hybrids and PHEVs......»»
Saturday Citations: Dietary habits of humans; dietary habits of supermassive black holes; saving endangered bilbies
The onset of solar maximum has resulted in severe geomagnetic storms, with the possibility of aurora borealis events this weekend as far south as the northern United States. Do not be alarmed if you see awesome displays of light over your neighborhoo.....»»
Harnessing breadfruit starch for bioethanol production
In a bid to address the growing demand for renewable energy, a team of scientists has turned to an unlikely source—the humble breadfruit. A recent study published in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts has shed light on the bioprocessing of.....»»
Unveiling crucial virulent milRNAs implicated in the initial infection of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense
Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) is a typical soil-borne fungus that causes Fusarium wilt by infecting the roots and blocking the vascular tissues of host banana plants, and threatens global banana production. In total, four races have been re.....»»
First Black female Lexus dealer Ellenae Henry-Fairhurst dies
Henry-Fairhurst made her landmark purchase of an Infiniti dealership in 1999......»»
4 big takeaways from Rivian"s Q1 earnings report
Rivian reported a $1.45 billion net loss in the first quarter, higher than a year earlier. But it also laid out a roadmap for slashing production costs and launching a more affordable EV in 2026......»»
Researchers discover optimal conditions for mass production of ultraviolet holograms
Researchers have delved into the composition of nanocomposites for ultraviolet metasurface fabrication and determined the ideal printing material for crafting them. Their findings are featured in the journal Microsystems & Nanoengineering on April 22.....»»
For sustainable aviation fuel, researchers engineer a promising microorganism for precursor production
Sustainable aviation fuels made from renewable sources of carbon could reduce carbon dioxide emissions and help to mitigate climate change. Isoprenol is a chemical involved in the production of a jet biofuel blendstock called 1,4-dimethylcyclooctane.....»»
GM ending Chevy Malibu production to retool Kan. plant for Bolt EV
Starting in late 2025, Fairfax Assembly will build both the gasoline-powered Cadillac XT4 and the Chevrolet Bolt EV on the same assembly line......»»
Scientists create black arsenic visible infrared photodetectors
In recent years, the exceptional structure and fascinating electrical and optical properties of two-dimensional (2D) layered crystals have attracted widespread attention. Examples of such crystals include graphene, black phosphorus (BP), and transiti.....»»