Gary Cowger, former GM North American chief, dies at 75
In his nearly 45-year career with the automaker, Cowger negotiated labor peace and mentored future CEO Mary Barra......»»
New findings on the extent of golden jackal expansion
The golden jackal (Canis aureus) has rapidly expanded its range across Europe by thousands of kilometers. It has recently moved into new environments, reaching as far as north of the Arctic Circle in Finland and Norway, and south to the Iberian Penin.....»»
Conversations with AI can successfully reduce belief in conspiracy theories
Have you ever tried to convince a conspiracy theorist that the moon landing wasn't staged? You likely didn't succeed, but ChatGPT might have better luck, according to research by MIT Sloan School of Management professor David Rand and American Univer.....»»
Trilobite fossils from upstate New York reveal "extra" set of legs
A new study finds that a trilobite species with exceptionally well-preserved fossils from upstate New York has an additional set of legs underneath its head. The research, led by the American Museum of Natural History and Nanjing University in China,.....»»
Wreck discovered of French steamship that sank in Atlantic in 1856
A US dive team has discovered the wreck of a French steamship, Le Lyonnais, that sank in the Atlantic Ocean in 1856 after a "hit-and-run" collision with an American sailing vessel, claiming 114 lives......»»
Old Easter Island genomes show no sign of a population collapse
Native American DNA in the genomes dates to roughly when Rapa Nui was settled. Enlarge (credit: Jarcosa) Rapa Nui, often referred to as Easter Island, is one of the most remote populated islands in the world. It's so dis.....»»
Soyuz craft heads to space station with 2 Russians and 1 American
A Soyuz spacecraft carrying two Russians and an American blasted off Wednesday for an express trip to the International Space Station......»»
Daily 5 report for Sept. 10: Magna pumps the brakes on a North American plant
With EV sales growth slowing, Magna says getting an automaker to commit long term is difficult......»»
Study offers hope for the resilience of the American lobster fishery
According to a study by researchers at William & Mary's Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences, the American lobster may be more resilient to the effects of climate change than expected. For the first time, experiments performed at the Virginia I.....»»
Streamlining energy regulations on Native American reservations could help alleviate poverty
Land was once set aside as Native American reservations because it was undesirable and low in resources, but now interested Native Americans may have economic leverage in the growing industry of clean energy. A team of researchers led by UW–Madison.....»»
Magna CEO says North American contract assembly plant unlikely amid heightened uncertainty
Magna is pumping the brakes on a potential North American vehicle assembly plant as the supplier signals a more cautious approach to its contract manufacturing business......»»
Lithia Motors enters north Florida, buys 3 dealerships
Lithia expects the stores to add more than $200 million in annual revenue......»»
Theoretical model for multisite alloy catalyst design quantifies active site contributions
Two research teams have developed a novel theoretical model to describe the overall activity of multisite alloy catalysts. In their study published in Journal of the American Chemical Society, they propose a concept of equivalent site ratio and succe.....»»
In September 1994, American television changed forever thanks to these four shows
In the fall of 1994, the landscape of American television shifted thanks to two iconic shows that changed the way we experienced television......»»
The Mosquito-Borne Disease ‘Triple E’ Is Spreading in the US as Temperatures Rise
Eastern equine encephalitis, which has a high mortality rate, is becoming more common in North America as climate changes expands the habitats of insects......»»
US considers deal with Hamas to release American hostages
US considers deal with Hamas to release American hostages.....»»
Top 5 stories of the week: Jeep gets new North America boss; August U.S. vehicle sales
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest......»»
Boise River Greenbelt biker dies from head injuries after crashing on uneven pathway
Boise River Greenbelt biker dies from head injuries after crashing on uneven pathway.....»»
Top 5 stories of the week: Jeep gets new North America boss; August vehicle sales strong
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest......»»
Man dies after jumping out of SUV on Hwy 99, CHP says
Man dies after jumping out of SUV on Hwy 99, CHP says.....»»
Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being severely burned by her partner
Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being severely burned by her partner.....»»