Gained in translation: Subgenome fractionation determines hybrid vigor in maize
The adage goes, "Two is better than one." Well, that might be true for endeavors involving human heads, but when it comes to ears, hybrid maize tends to have a superior advantage over the parental stocks in most cases. This phenomenon, called hybrid.....»»
New shapes of photons open doors to advanced optical technologies
Researchers from the University of Twente in the Netherlands have gained important insights into photons, the elementary particles that make up light. They 'behave' in an amazingly greater variety than electrons surrounding atoms, while also being mu.....»»
ChatGPT’s much-heralded Mac app was storing conversations as plain text
The app was updated to address the issue after it gained public attention. Enlarge / The app lets you invoke ChatGPT from anywhere in the system with a keyboard shortcut, Spotlight-style. (credit: Samuel Axon) OpenAI ann.....»»
IBM Consulting partners with Microsoft to help clients modernize security operations
IBM Consulting and Microsoft announce strengthened cybersecurity collaboration to help clients simplify and modernize their security operations, and manage and protect their hybrid cloud identities. As organizations embrace hybrid cloud and AI to dri.....»»
Study reveals ancient Nile floods were highly variable during wetter climates
Global warming as well as recent droughts and floods threaten large populations along the Nile Valley. Understanding how such a large river will respond to an invigorated hydrological cycle is therefore a pressing issue. Insights can be gained by stu.....»»
Hybrid loyalty, sales share reach record highs
Hybrids' consistent climb in popularity contrasts lukewarm EV demand......»»
A review of progress and outlook for photodetectors based on graphene–semiconductor hybrid structures
A recent review summarizes the progress made in graphene-semiconductor hybrid photodetectors over the past decade. It begins by introducing key photodetector performance indicators, providing the basis for an accurate performance evaluation. The revi.....»»
Departing American Honda sales chief leaves behind surging hybrid sales, new EVs, flexible operations
As the automaker enters the second half of the year, Mamadou Diallo leaves amid strong hybrid demand, the rollout of two new EVs and an expected 10 percent gain for American Honda in 2024......»»
Hyundai NA chief Jose Muñoz on EV growth, U.S. investment and product strategy
The automaker is committed to electric vehicles but will pour new resources into growing its hybrid mix......»»
Personal connections at work positively impact retention and mental health, says report
New survey results from Wiley suggest people still feel connected at work despite the prevalence of hybrid and remote work environments and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI)......»»
Ford says hybrids now more profitable than gas models
Farley said hybrid technology is an advantage for Ford that won't fade away because it offers customers compelling features such as the F-150's on-board generator......»»
TerraMaster D8 Hybrid drive enclosure review: Lots of data, not enough bandwidth
If you need a lot of storage in about as small an enclosure as you can get, the TerraMaster D8 Hybrid fuses hard drive and SSD storage — but with a crucial speed limitation.TerraMaster D8 Hybrid reviewIt's been a quiet evolution, but external drive.....»»
Enabling face to face collaboration in a hybrid era
Enabling face to face collaboration in a hybrid era.....»»
First hybrid Porsche 911 seemingly won’t offer next-gen CarPlay despite ‘deep integration’
Plans for the rollout of the next-gen CarPlay don’t seem to be going too well. Despite Porsche being announced as one of the first companies in line to support it, the company has implied that its first hybrid Porsche 911 won’t include it. The.....»»
Bentley is replacing its W12 engine with a plug-in hybrid—and let us try it
Plug-in hybrid powertrain perfectly suits Bentley's next Continental GT Speed. Enlarge / After building almost 100,000 W12-powered Bentley Continental GTs, the brand is moving to a plug-in powertrain. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin).....»»
Does the requirement to offer retirement plans help workers save for retirement?
A study published in Contemporary Economic Policy reveals significant benefits gained from the first implementation of the state-run retirement savings program in Oregon, known as OregonSaves, in 2017......»»
Study shows transgenic expression of rubisco factors increases photosynthesis and chilling tolerance in maize
Maize is one of the world's most widely grown crops and is essential to global food security. But like other plants, its growth and productivity can be limited by the slow activity of Rubisco, the enzyme responsible for carbon assimilation during pho.....»»
Porsche builds a hybrid 911 at long last
The iconic sports car gets an electrified option as part of the 992-generation refresh. Enlarge / The current 911—known to Porschephiles as the 992 generation—has just been given its midlife refresh. The most obvious visual i.....»»
BYD unveils new hybrid powertrain with ultra-long range
The upgrade means some of BYD's dual-mode, plug-in electric hybrids can manage the equivalent of New York to Miami, or Munich to Madrid, on a single-charge and full tank......»»
Porsche 911 hybrid goes hard on track, not on environment
The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS starts at $166,895 including shipping. Deliveries begin in late 2024......»»
The TinyPod turns the Apple Watch into a hybrid iPod-iPhone gadget
The TinyPod turns the Apple Watch into a hybrid iPod-iPhone gadget.....»»