GM to get renewably produced steel from ArcelorMittal
Material will be supplied from ArcelorMittal Dofasco in Hamilton, Ontario, and shipments are expected to begin in the second quarter of 2023......»»
Pausing biological clock could give boost to lab-produced blood stem cells
A decade ago, Raquel Espin Palazon discovered that inflammatory signaling pathways must switch on for embryos to produce blood stem cells. The latest work from her lab shows the potential value of keeping those same signals switched off after their i.....»»
Person in Missouri caught H5 bird flu without animal contact
The person recovered, and Missouri officials say risk to public is still low. Enlarge / The influenza virus from an image produced with transmission electron microscopy. Viral diameter ranges from around 80 to 120 nm. (credit: Ge.....»»
First metal part 3D printed in space
ESA's Metal 3D Printer has produced the first metal part ever created in space......»»
The Moon had volcanic activity much more recently than we knew
Eruptions seem to have continued long after widespread volcanism had ended. Enlarge / The eruptions that produced the dark mare on the lunar surface ended billions of years ago. (credit: NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University).....»»
Honor’s New Laptop gets a Lot of Things Right
Meet the MagicBook Art 14. The post Honor’s New Laptop gets a Lot of Things Right appeared first on Phandroid. Honor’s no stranger to making laptops – in fact, the former Huawei sub-brand has produced a pretty solid lineu.....»»
Biden set to block Nippon"s takeover of U.S. Steel, report says
U.S. Steel warned earlier that a failure to merge with Nippon Steel would put thousands of U.S. union jobs at risk......»»
Boosting glycerol"s value: A new process makes biodiesel more profitable
Biodiesel, a green alternative to conventional diesel, has been shown to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 74%. Biodiesel is produced through transesterification, converting triglycerides into biodiesel and producing glycerol as a low-value by.....»»
A Rare Coincidence of La Niña Events Will Weaken Hurricane Season
The oceans have produced a rare coincidence of the Pacific and Atlantic Niñas, which will lessen the severity of the hurricane season—though 2024 still remains a highly active year......»»
U.S. delays final ruling to hike tariffs on EVs made in China
Higher duties of 100 percent on EVs, 50 percent on semiconductors and solar cells, and 25 percent on lithium ion batteries and key minerals, steel and aluminum, ship-to-shore cranes and syringes were set to take effect on Aug. 1......»»
Canada to slap tariffs on EVs, steel from China
Canada, an export-driven economy that relies heavily on trade with the U.S., has been closely watching moves by the Biden administration to erect a much higher tariff wall against Chinese EVs, batteries, solar cells, steel and other products......»»
Ford ups Bronco Sport"s off-road chops with steel bumpers, Sasquatch package
Ford designers said they wanted to "close the capability gap" between the Bronco Sport and larger Bronco for customers who hunt or camp......»»
Nontoxic ceramic could replace lead-based electronic components
The ceramic produced in Prof. Igor Lubomirsky's lab at the Weizmann Institute of Science seemed too good to be true. It belongs to a class of materials that are the backbone of many essential technologies but that unfortunately also create an environ.....»»
Apple shifts iPhone 16 production mix to greatly favor Pro models
The iPhone 16 Pro Max will be the most-produced model in the 2024 release slate, according to a report into supply chain component shipments.Cameras on an iPhone 16 Pro mock-upThe Pro models of iPhone are already the most popular option among consume.....»»
What really drives consumers to sign up for community-supported agriculture?
As industrialized food markets harm the environment, sustainable food systems emerge as an effective solution. This includes reducing the distance between where the food is produced and consumed, ensuring that people eat locally produced food. One pr.....»»
Genomic research focuses on medical potential for scorpion venom
Scientists at Arkansas Tech University and University of Arkansas have produced a high-quality genome assembly for a scorpion. The genome could lead to the development of new medically relevant pain treatments. The work is published in the journal G3.....»»
How a mix of old and new techniques produced a superior maize harvest in a dry part of South Africa
New research into rural small-scale farms in South Africa's North West province has found that climate-smart farming techniques lead to a better maize yield, a more regular supply of food for the farmers, and a wider variety of crops......»»
Some Tesla customers complain they got dirty Cybertrucks
After reservation holders waited more than two years longer than promised, some Cybertrucks have been delivered with dirt, mud and spots on the stainless-steel body......»»
X-ray irradiation technique helps to control cancer-causing poison in corn
Corn, a staple food crop consumed by billions of people and animals worldwide, is frequently contaminated by the fungal toxin aflatoxin B1, a highly potent carcinogen produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus......»»
Up-cycling petroleum waste into a high-performance yet sustainable triboelectric nanogenerator
A striking landmark in Vancouver, Canada, "The Big Yellow Sulfur Pile" is a testament to the massive amounts of elemental sulfur produced from the hydrodesulfurization process of petroleum refining......»»
A review of the Epichloë festucae antifungal protein Efe-AfpA
A research team has reviewed the mechanisms behind endophyte-mediated disease resistance in strong creeping red fescue (Festuca rubra subsp. rubra) and identified the antifungal protein Efe-AfpA produced by Epichloë festucae as a key factor against.....»»