Coronavirus Variants Get New Names
Coronavirus variants with clunky, alphanumeric names have now been assigned the letters of the Greek alphabet to simplify discussion and pronunciation while avoiding stigma. From a report: The World Health Organization revealed the new names on Monda.....»»
China names its capsule and lander for its upcoming human lunar missions
In a recent announcement, the Chinese Space Agency (CSA) unveiled the names for its forthcoming lunar mission components. The CSA have been working toward sending humans to the moon through a series of robotic missions. The 22-ton capsule that is tak.....»»
Majority of Consumer Reports" top 10 vehicle picks have electrified variants
Plug-in hybrids are 'the most misunderstood powertrain,' says Jake Fisher, senior director of automotive testing at Consumer Reports......»»
New analysis shows anti-vaccination conspiracy theories gain political weight due to social media
Heightened use of social media during the coronavirus pandemic brought with it an unprecedented surge in the spread of misinformation. Of particular significance were conspiracy theories surrounding the virus and vaccines made to combat it. Though co.....»»
There’s a big problem with smart rings
Smart rings are really exciting new products, but the boring, predictable names being used for them are not. Here's what needs to be done......»»
J.D. Power sale contemplated by parent company for $8 billion, report says
J.D. Power, with its numerous annual reports such as the Initial Quality Study, is one of the most trusted names in the auto industry among manufacturers and consumers......»»
NADA names new advocacy staff leaders
The National Automobile Dealers Association has created a new leadership position, with many executives changing positions......»»
Apple now selling refurbished M3 MacBook Pro in the US
The new M3 MacBook Pro models were announced in October last year, and now customers in the US can buy them at a discount from Apple’s refurbished store. This is the first time that refurbished versions of new MacBooks, including the variants with.....»»
Why two prehistoric sharks found in Ohio got new names
Until recently, Orthacanthus gracilis could have been considered the "John Smith" of prehistoric shark names, given how common it was......»»
Where to watch the 2024 People’s Choice Awards
Awards season continues as the biggest names in TV, movies, and music come together for the 2024 People's Choice Awards. And we'll tell you where to watch it......»»
Genetic variants identified in miracle fruit pulp transcriptomes
Miracle fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum) is the botanical source of miraculin, a natural, noncaloric sweetener. Miracle fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum) is native to West Africa, where it has been used for more than 100 years to increase the palatability o.....»»
GM Cruise robotaxi unit names former Ford, Apple exec as safety chief
Steve Kenner began his career at GM in 1978 and previously worked as global director of automotive safety at Ford, among other jobs......»»
Subaru names Nobuyuki Bando new U.S. plant CEO, Scott Brand COO
Nobuyuki Bando succeeds Ryota Fukumizu, who will return to Japan to a leading role in the parent company's manufacturing division......»»
Does naming a behavior encourage people to do it? A new study says yes
Researchers from Zeppelin University, University of Cologne, and UNSW Sydney have published a new study that explores marketing uses for "behavioral labeling," or giving behaviors specific names or tags to encourage people to adopt those behaviors......»»
Why don"t people care about Australia"s native rodents? The problem could be their ugly names
The common names of Australian animals often originate in Aboriginal languages, and beneficially so. Continuing use of names such as kangaroo and kookaburra helps to honor the wealth of knowledge possessed by First Nations peoples, to appreciate the.....»»
GM names David Marsh its new aftersales VP
David Marsh succeeds Josh Tavel, who was promoted to senior vice president of energy storage and propulsion, R&D and manufacturing engineering......»»
Research finds resin destroys coronavirus on plastic surfaces
Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, are currently developing anti-viral surfaces to decrease the spread of infectious diseases. A recent study published in Microbiology Spectrum found that a resin ingredient is effective against co.....»»
ChatGPT is leaking passwords from private conversations of its users, Ars reader says
Names of unpublished research papers, presentations, and PHP scripts also leaked. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) ChatGPT is leaking private conversations that include login credentials and other personal details of unrel.....»»
One of the biggest smartwatch makers just gave up on Wear OS
Fossil used to be one of the biggest names in Wear OS smartwatches. Now, the company is officially calling it quits......»»
3 biggest 2024 Oscars snubs, ranked
The nominations for the 2024 Oscars came out this Tuesday, and several notable names were absent from what was otherwise a safe and predictable line-up......»»
The 14 best Super Bowl OLED TV deals, starting from $600
We've picked out all the best OLED TV deals for the Super Bowl including major names like Sony, Samsung, and LG. Every price range is catered for here......»»