Bridgestone has put more than $100M into eco-tires made of shrubs
Drought-friendly plant can produce rubber good enough for Indy race tires. Enlarge / A Firestone race tire made from guayule plants, pictured next to the little woody shrubs that made it possible. (credit: Bridgestone) There's.....»»
Preparing a renewable route to rubber material
A key ingredient in the manufacture of car tires and sneaker soles could be made sustainably, following new analysis of an old catalytic process. Butadiene, an essential component of synthetic rubber, is currently produced by the petrochemical indust.....»»
Eco-friendly tires: Bridgestone goes green in new tire test
The tire uses recycled plastics and natural guayule rubber from Arizona. Enlarge / This woody desert shrub called guayule could be coming to a tire near you before too long. (credit: Cassidy Araiza/Bloomberg via Getty Images).....»»
Even Sonoran Desert plants aren"t immune to climate change
In North America's hottest, driest desert, climate change is causing the decline of plants once thought nearly immortal and replacing them with shorter shrubs that can take advantage of sporadic rainfall and warmer temperatures......»»
Tires are the next frontier for automotive data collection and safety
Tire sensors — and the data they generate — are likely to become smarter and more important for vehicle owners in the coming years as EVs become more prominent, industry executives said......»»
Aventon Aventure.2 e-bike review: power and suspension for the trail
The Aventure.2, with its fat tires, front suspension, and torque sensor, is an excellent e-bike for those dealing with anything more challenging than flat pavement.The Aventon Aventure.2After spending a few months with a classic cruiser frame e-bike,.....»»
Prioritize tackling toxic emissions from tires, urge experts
Experts from Imperial College London are calling for more to be done to limit the potentially harmful impact of toxic tire particles on health and the environment......»»
Rode’s NTH-100M headphones are built for gamers
Rode has adapted its NTH-100 headphones for gamers with the inclusion of a removable mic......»»
Mistletoe nutrient concentrations found to mainly depend on host nutrients
Mistletoes are obligate hemiparasitic aerial shrubs and play important roles in biogeochemical cycles. They obtain mineral nutrients and water from their hosts via haustoria that penetrate host vascular tissues. Although many studies have compared nu.....»»
Bitwarden acquires Passwordless.dev to boost passwordless solutions
Bitwarden’s acquisition of Passwordless.dev comes on the heels of a $100M funding round and allows Bitwarden to equip customers with a strong WebAuthn framework from which to develop custom features and deliver passwordless user experiences. A.....»»
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.....»»
Humidity may be the key to super-lubricity "switch"
Sometimes friction is good, such as the friction between a road and a car's tires to prevent the vehicle from skidding. But sometimes friction is bad—if you did not put oil in that very same car, there would be so much friction in the bearings of t.....»»
Taxonomic complexity of Sambucus genus studied
Sambucus L. is a morphologically diverse flora comprising approximately 23 accepted species that are mostly deciduous shrubs, perennial herbs or small trees widespread in almost all regions of the world, excluding extremely cold and desert zones. Sam.....»»
New fossil species of moonseed family found in Yunnan
The moonseed family (Menispermaceae) consists mainly of vines, rare shrubs or trees with unisexual flowers, and drupaceous fruits. Up to now, six species and three unidentified species in morphogenus Palaeosinomenium have been reported. However, more.....»»
Here’s why electric vehicles need EV-specific tires
The differences between ICE vehicles and EVs go all the way down to the tarmac. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) One of the biggest promises of electric vehicles is that they provide relative freedom from.....»»
Minnesota Awards Almost $100M in Broadband Grants
Minnesota Awards Almost $100M in Broadband Grants The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has awarded 61 grants in the sixth year of its Border-to-Border Broadband Development Grant program. The grants total $99,592,711. This.....»»
Velotric Nomad 1 review: A reliable and fun e-bike
The Velotric Nomad 1 e-bike manages to stand out in a crowded market thanks to its attention to detail, classic design, and comprehensive features.Velotric Nomad 1Even with its 4-inch wide fat tires, the Nomad 1 isn't a flashy electric bike (unless y.....»»
Social media influencers charged with $100m stock scheme
The defendants allegedly used their platforms to hype stocks before selling them off once the prices rose......»»
Climate change supercharges threat from forest-eating bug
Deep in the Finnish woods, the moss and blueberry shrubs hide a deadly threat to the boreal forests that are as important to the planet as the Amazon rainforest......»»
Mangroves: Environmental guardians of our coastline
They are the salt-tolerant shrubs that thrive in the toughest of conditions, but according to new UniSA research, mangroves are also avid coastal protectors, capable of surviving in heavy metal contaminated environments......»»
FTC Orders Vonage to Pay $100M to Settle Cancellation Complaints
FTC Orders Vonage to Pay $100M to Settle Cancellation Complaints The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has stopped Vonage from charging “junk fees” and obstructing those who try to cancel their service, requiring the company to pay $100 mill.....»»