GM to up BrightDrop output, add 2nd shift at Ontario plant, Unifor says
General Motors Canada has committed to increasing production at CAMI Assembly starting in the first quarter of 2025, according to Unifor Local 88 as the union and automaker began contract talks Sept. 9. .....»»
Chemists synthesize plant-derived molecules that hold potential as pharmaceuticals
MIT chemists have developed a new way to synthesize complex molecules that were originally isolated from plants and could hold potential as antibiotics, analgesics, or cancer drugs......»»
GMC gives Terrain crossover a pickup-inspired redesign, bigger screens
Production of the 2025 Terrain is set to begin this fall at General Motors' San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico. Pricing was not disclosed......»»
Tesla sued by family of electrician who died at Texas plant
The family of Victor Joe Gomez Sr. is seeking more than $1 million in damages as part of the lawsuit, which was filed Aug. 6 in Travis County, Texas. .....»»
Stellantis laying off up to 2,450 workers at Mich. truck plant
The end of Ram 1500 Classic production at Stellantis' Warren Truck Assembly Plant near Detroit will result in layoffs starting as soon as Oct. 8......»»
iPhone 16 production now in full flow as Foxconn hires 50,000 more workers
iPhone 16 production is now said to have ramped up to peak production, with Foxconn taking on an extra 50,000 workers in its largest assembly plant. The company last month increased both base pay and bonuses to help it recruit enough new workers t.....»»
512-bit RSA key in home energy system gives control of “virtual power plant”
It took $70 and 24 hours for Ryan Castellucci to gain access to 200 MW of capacity. Enlarge When Ryan Castellucci recently acquired solar panels and a battery storage system for their home just outside of London, they w.....»»
At 100, Ford"s Chicago plant has withstood recessions and a pandemic. Can it survive what"s next?
Despite the automaker's on-again, off-again plans for EV development, major changes are coming to the way Americans drive. And that shift raises high-stakes questions for one the key manufacturing assets in Illinois......»»
Shorter TLS certificate lifespans expected to complicate management efforts
76% of security leaders recognize the pressing need to move to shorter certificate lifespans to improve security, according to Venafi. However, many feel unprepared to take action, with 77% saying the shift to 90-day certificates will mean more outag.....»»
Beyond Meat Is Stalling in the US. Europe Could Be Another Story
The once-hyped company is now the most prominent victim of a broader downturn in the plant-based meat industry......»»
Genetic study uncovers onion bulb shape, size secrets
A new study by the Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences, University of Wisconsin details the genetic mechanisms influencing the shape and volume of onion bulbs, along with the effects of daylength on the bulbing process. This research provi.....»»
Battling bugs with big data: Sweet potato"s genomic-metagenomic pest shield
Sweet potato, a staple in combating global hunger, faces significant threats from pests like whiteflies and weevils, impacting plant growth and yields. A new study harnesses the power of genomic and metagenomic data to predict pest abundance and iden.....»»
DNA Topoisomerase insights hold potential for drug discovery and plant protection
Insights into the function of DNA Topoisomerase VI (Topo VI) may provide a springboard for drug discovery and crop protection......»»
Sea of opportunity: Protecting mangroves, seagrass could boost Indonesia"s new climate targets
Indonesia has signaled it could include blue carbon ecosystems—carbon-rich coastal and marine areas, like mangroves and seagrass—in its new climate targets. This shift follows years of relying heavily on the forestry and land sectors as well as t.....»»
Climate misinformation feels more true through repetition—even if you back climate science
If you consider yourself a climate science supporter, you probably wouldn't think simple exposure to a skeptic's claim could shift your views......»»
Flow of sweetness: Key sugar transporters identified for enhanced camellia seed growth
Seed development is crucial for plant reproduction and crop yield, largely dependent on efficient sugar transport and metabolism. In many plants, the detailed mechanisms of sugar import remain unclear, despite extensive research on model species......»»
China"s MG Motor to build manufacturing plant, R&D center in Mexico
A Mexico factory would continue the global expansion of the former British brand, which has plants in China, Thailand and India. It also has plans to build EVs in Europe......»»
Farm Effort to Reduce Methane Emits a Different Climate-Warming Gas
Scientists say efforts to tame methane in agriculture can spur the output of another greenhouse gas: nitrous oxide.....»»
Indonesia launches China-built anode plant for EV batteries
Indonesia launches China-built anode plant for EV batteries.....»»
Disaster plant pathology: Solutions to combat agricultural threats from disasters
An often-overlooked component of natural and human-driven disasters is their potential to affect plant health and thus food security at domestic and international scales. Most disasters have indirect effects on plant health through factors such as di.....»»
Sward diversification more effective for higher yields than some microbial fertilizers
A new scientific paper from Teagasc, UCC and international collaborators has shown diversification of the plant species in swards can be more effective than the application of microbial inoculants in supporting productivity in intensively managed gra.....»»