California teenager arrested after violent swarm pounded and kicked a deputy"s car
California teenager arrested after violent swarm pounded and kicked a deputy"s car.....»»
“Nightmare” Zipcar outage is a warning against complete app dependency
Zipcar blames "increased site traffic," but total app reliance is also at fault. An app outage that locked numerous rental car customers out of their vehicles is a reminder of th.....»»
Turkey vultures indicate rodenticide prevalence near Los Angeles, California, despite state-wide bans
Turkey Vultures (Cathartes aura) in southern California are still exposed to anticoagulant rodenticides (ARs) even though legislation was passed to drastically reduce the presence of these poisons across the state......»»
2025 Porsche Taycan 4S review: exactly what an electric Porsche should be
Porsche's first electric car sees improvements in range and charging performance for the 2025 model year......»»
Nanoscale bumps and grooves trigger big changes in cell behavior
The surfaces that cells come into contact with can influence how the cells grow, function, and communicate—shaping metabolism and even cellular health. Now, engineering researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a platform.....»»
Raw milk producer optimistic after being shut down for bird flu detection
A second lot of milk was recalled after testing of retail products came back positive. Bird flu has landed on a California farm that shuns virus-killing pasteurization, leading to.....»»
Tesla finally made an app that turns your Apple Watch into a car key
As part of its big Holiday feature update, Tesla will release a watchOS app that turns the Apple Watch into a phone key for EVs, allows frunk control, and more......»»
Two new wolf packs confirmed in California amid population boom
Wolves are continuing to make a California comeback......»»
How DNA could help save California"s historic pheasants
Startled, large flocks of pheasants burst into flight, exploding with colorful fuss and flutter from thickets of wild grass and fallen leaves......»»
$400M seized, 5,500 arrested in global operation targeting cyber fraud
A coordinated international operation involving law enforcement agencies from 40 countries led to the arrest of over 5,500 individuals linked to financial crimes and the confiscation of more than $400 million in virtual assets and government-backed c.....»»
10 best movies based on true crimes, ranked
From violent mobsters to criminal strippers to one of the most notorious serial killers ever, here are 10 movies that all true crime fans need to see......»»
How our public spaces can be safer and more welcoming for children
A Georgia mother was recently arrested for reckless endangerment after her 10-year-old son was seen walking outside alone. The warrant for her arrest claimed she "willingly and knowingly" endangered her son's safety......»»
The Lincoln Nautilus gives me hope for legacy automakers’ infotainment systems
The Lincoln Nautilus offers Ford's new approach to in-car infotainment — and it gives me hope that the legacy automakers could finally get it right......»»
Unique killer whale pod may have acquired special skills to hunt whale sharks
Killer whales can feed on marine mammals, turtles, and fish. In the Gulf of California, a pod might have picked up new skills that help them hunt whale sharks—the world's largest fish, growing up to 18 meters long......»»
Found on VirusTotal: The world’s first UEFI bootkit for Linux
"Bootkitty" is likely a proof-of-concept, but may portend working UEFI malware for Linux. UPDATE: November 28, 3:20 PM California time. The headline of this post has been changed......»»
Parasite genome analysis provides a new approach to predicting malaria drug resistance
Researchers at University of California San Diego analyzed the genomes of hundreds of malaria parasites to determine which genetic variants are most likely to confer drug resistance......»»
Car tires shed a quarter of all microplastics in the environment. Urgent action is needed
Every year, billions of vehicles worldwide shed an estimated 6 million tons of tire fragments. These tiny flakes of plastic, generated by the wear and tear of normal driving, eventually accumulate in the soil, in rivers and lakes, and even in our foo.....»»
Astrophysicists find evidence that Alfvén waves lead to heat generation in the magnetosphere
A small team of astrophysicists at the University of California, Los Angeles, working with colleagues from the University of Texas at Dallas and the University of Colorado, Boulder, has found evidence that Alfvén waves in space plasmas speed up ion.....»»
Stop! And watch these 3 great movies leaving Netflix by December 1
Watch these three films leaving Netflix by December 1. Our picks include a violent black comedy, a submarine thriller, and an exceptional crime drama......»»
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......»»
Mercedes-Benz unveils all-new Apple Watch app
Mercedes-Benz has announced a new Apple Watch app with a wide range of functionality. The app is available today and includes real-time vehicle information, the ability to lock and unlock your car, and more. more….....»»