German and Austrian deer thus far spared SARS-CoV-2 infections, unlike in North America
In North America, SARS-CoV-2 has spread from humans to white-tailed deer. The deer are now considered SARS-CoV-2 reservoirs and may even spill virus back to humans. Scientists have now shown that in Germany and Austria this has not happened as all de.....»»
Retracing walrus ivory trade of Viking Age reveals early interactions between Europeans and Indigenous North Americans
By examining ancient walrus DNA, an international research team led by Lund University in Sweden have retraced the walrus ivory trade routes of the Viking Age. They found that Norse Vikings and Arctic Indigenous peoples were probably meeting and trad.....»»
Microplastic hotspots forming in offshore UK North Sea, researchers find
Microplastic pollution in the world's oceans is often illustrated through evocative images of wildlife caught within large items floating on the surface, or microplastics blending in among the sand on otherwise pristine beaches......»»
October"s "ring of fire" solar eclipse will dazzle parts of South America and the Pacific
A "ring of fire" eclipse of the sun is coming. But only a lucky few will be in the path......»»
Death toll soars in US from storm Helene, North Carolina reeling
The death toll from powerful storm Helene jumped to at least 93 on Sunday, with one county in North Carolina alone reporting 30 deaths, authorities said, as rescuers battled to reach people in need across the southeastern United States......»»
Oil pollution in North Sea is "grossly underestimated," suggests new report
Growing up in Aberdeen, Scotland, the shadow of the Piper Alpha disaster loomed large over our community. The tragic explosion of the oil rig platform in 1988 claimed the lives of 167 people. Back then, I was blissfully unaware of the ecological rami.....»»
Why South America is burning
A record wave of wildfires, fueled by severe drought linked to climate change and deforestation, is causing havoc across South America......»»
DC villains Bane and Deathstroke are getting their own movie
Two of DC's top villains, Bane and Deathstroke, are reportedly coming to the big screen as the screenwriter of Captain America 4 joins the project......»»
How climate change affects deer—experts draw findings from 20 years of research
Temperature, rainfall, snow and extreme weather events are all factors linked to climate change that directly affect wildlife. Understanding the impact of these factors on the physiology, population dynamics and distribution of different deer species.....»»
Elon Musk is looking into Tesla"s German workers calling in sick
Handelsblatt reported that plant managers have paid visits to the homes of Tesla employees who have been on sick leave as workers report “extremely high workloads,” with management pressuring those who are out sick......»»
Tesla workers in Germany complain about home visits from their bosses
The rate of sick leave reached 17 percent in August, far above industry average. Enlarge / Tesla's factory in Gruenheide, Germany. (credit: Sean Gallup/Getty Images) Tesla's German car factory on the outskirts of Berlin.....»»
Marine dust identifies 1.5 million year Oldest Ice near South America
Earth's climate has experienced major shifts over its billions of years of history, including numerous periods where ice proliferated across the planet. Today, ice cores can be a valuable resource for understanding these periods of Earth's history as.....»»
Sloth survival under threat due to climate change, study finds
A new PeerJ study has revealed that sloths, the famously slow-moving creatures of Central and South America, may face existential threats due to climate change. The research, conducted by scientists studying the metabolic response of sloths to rising.....»»
Drought reduces Amazon River in Colombia by as much as 90%: report
The Amazon River has seen its levels in Colombia reduced by as much as 90 percent, a government agency said Thursday, as South America faces a severe and widespread drought......»»
Ineos production stop caused by seat maker Recaro, sources say
Ineos has been forced to stop building the Grenadier SUV and Quartermaster pickup. The production stop was caused by a struggling German seat maker, which reports said was Recaro......»»
Team is first to find invasive hydrilla plant in Canada
Hydrilla verticillate (hydrilla), one of North America's most invasive species, has been found for the first time in Canada. Dr. Rebecca Rooney, a biology professor, and members of her Waterloo Wetland Laboratory were surveying a secluded section of.....»»
Di Si: VW close with hybrid technology for North America
VW Group of America's top executive says he's been fighting for the addition of hybrid models for the U.S. market and that some products have been approved......»»
The 1963 Ford Cardinal—too radical for America at the time
Here's what happened when Ford tried to react to the Volkswagen Beetle. Enlarge / This was supposed to be Ford's answer to the VW Beetle, a small, light, efficient, front-wheel drive car called Cardinal. (credit: Ford).....»»
Hummingbirds thrive on an extreme lifestyle. Here’s how.
Nightly suspended animation, sugary diet, backwards flight, and long migrations help. Enlarge / Hummingbirds—like this golden-tailed sapphire from South America—draw the eye with their bright colors and busy, hovering flight......»»
The time Ford gave VW a lesson in speedy decision-making
CEO Jim Farley says it took him minutes to get the Ford family's approval for a deal with the German automaker while VW needed months......»»
What America"s history can teach us about debates on religious freedom and its importance for democracy
Supporters of both major U.S. political parties tend to claim their presidential candidate is the "real" Christian or the "better" Christian or just the "true" Christian......»»