France readies "exceptional" rescue of beluga astray in Seine
French officials are moving ahead with a delicate plan to transport a beluga whale back to the ocean after it swam far up the Seine river toward Paris, putting its life in danger, a marine expert said Tuesday......»»
Colorado wildflowers could be epic this year thanks to abundant snowpack, but other factors in play
With Colorado's snowpack ranging from ample to exceptional this spring, hikers who adore wildflowers may already be envisioning days of strolling along lush landscapes of spectacular blooms under columbine-blue skies when all that snow melts......»»
Life-saving Apple Emergency SOS summons help for 10 stranded hikers
Once again, the iPhone has potentially saved some lives, with Apple's Emergency SOS functionality crucial to a rescue of 10 hikers who got lost in Santa Paula Canyon's "Last Chance" area.New Apple devices have an emergency featureThe Ventura County S.....»»
France plans EV subsidy reform to support Europe-made cars
French President Emmanuel Macron announced last week that the country will revise its EV subsidy program, aiming to facilitate battery and vehicle production in Europe. According to media reports, the adjustment could significantly impact cars made i.....»»
Apple hit with new investigation over ‘deceptive marketing and programmed obsolescence’
Apple is facing a new probe from regulators in France over alleged product obsolesce. As reported by the French news outlet AFP News and confirmed by Reuters, the investigation started back in December 2022 and is related to Apple’s practice of ty.....»»
A rabbit rescue operation is launched to save bunnies from rising floodwaters
With record-breaking storms wreaking havoc throughout California, even rabbits need rescuing......»»
France doesn"t understand why different iPhone models have varying parts
France is investigating Apple over allegations that it deliberately limits the repair options for its smartphones, potentially rendering them obsolete.France investigates AppleWhen using Apple's self-service repair program, customers are required to.....»»
France investigates Apple over alleged planned obsolescence from repair parts
France is investigating Apple over allegations that it deliberately limits the repair options for its smartphones, potentially rendering them obsolete.France investigates AppleWhen using Apple's self-service repair program, customers are required to.....»»
Elon Musk to meet President Macron, other leaders at France conference
Elon Musk will meet Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire to discuss newly announced tax credits for green investments that have been unveiled to rival the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act......»»
Understanding crop pest evolution may boost biocontrol
The Egyptian cotton leafworm (Spodoptera littoralis) is a pest species in France. It is found throughout the Mediterranean Basin as well as in Africa and the Middle East. Moth larvae are extremely polyphagous and cause damage to diverse crop species.....»»
A private company has an audacious plan to rescue NASA’s last “Great Observatory”
"I think it would be pretty ambitious... but really great if we could pull it off." Enlarge / An artist's conception of NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope in deep space. (credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech) A Delta II rocket launche.....»»
Taiwan"s ProLogium eyes 2027 for EV battery output in France
Taiwanese battery maker ProLogium Technology Co. aims to start mass production of a new generation of cells for electric vehicles in France from 2027 as part of its project to invest as much as €5.2 billion ($5.7 billion) in the country......»»
NASA readies for its second all-private mission to ISS
The second all-private mission to the International Space Station is expected to blast off from U.S. soil later this month......»»
French felines found to be less responsive to cat calls with faster attraction to visual cues
Researchers Charlotte de Mouzon and Gérard Leboucher of the Laboratoire Ethologie Cognition Développement, Université Paris Nanterre in France, have examined preferred feline etiquette when faced with an unfamiliar human. In the paper, "Multimodal.....»»
Old-growth forests continue to disappear despite EU protection commitments
Old-growth forests are of exceptional importance for biodiversity and climate protection in Europe, but they are increasingly rare. Despite the European Union's (EU) pledge in its Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, legislation to protect old-growth remn.....»»
Stone tools reflect three waves of migration of the earliest Homo sapiens into Europe
The first modern humans spread across Europe in three waves during the Paleolithic, according to a study published May 3, 2023, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Ludovic Slimak of the CNRS and University of Toulouse III, France......»»
Why do champagne bubbles rise in a straight trajectory?
Here are some scientific findings worthy of a toast: Researchers from Brown University and the University of Toulouse in France have explained why bubbles in champagne fizz up in a straight line while bubbles in other carbonated drinks, like beer or.....»»
"Golden" fossils reveal origins of exceptional preservation
All that glitters is not gold, or even fool's gold in the case of fossils......»»
Solo rower launches Europe trek to expose river pollution
An intrepid French traveler embarked on Monday on a solo rowing expedition from Poland to France to shed light on the pollution of waterways of Europe......»»
Charging Your Tesla Model S At Home: How Much Will It Cost You?
The Model S delivers extraordinary performance and exceptional range. Here is how much you can expect to pay to charge your Model S at home. The Model S delivers ext.....»»
Find exceptional talent: the best hiring platforms for small businesses
Here are the best hiring platforms for small business to find and engage with top-tier talent......»»