How Lithia is diversifying and thinking globally
Lithia has made dealership acquisitions, digital retail and its own captive finance unit company hallmarks as it aims to reach $50 billion in annual revenue by 2025. But some business diversification appears on tap......»»
How engineered walnuts combat drought through grafting
Drought is a major threat to walnut production globally, often resulting in lower yields and weaker trees. While grafting has traditionally been used to improve the resilience of fruit and nut trees, the exact mechanisms of signal transfer between ro.....»»
Manganese nanoparticles can more than double availability of world"s potable water, say scientists
Manganese ferrite nanoparticles could lead to a substantial surge in the availability of drinking water globally when used to modify the filtering sheets currently used in water treatment plants, according to scientists......»»
What if Apple made a travel focused Apple Card?
Apple Card recently passed its five year anniversary, and I’ve recently been thinking about whats next for the credit card. With Apple Card not being super profitable, combined with the fact that Apple wants to position itself as more of a services.....»»
Apple should make a travel focused credit card
Apple Card recently passed its five year anniversary, and I’ve recently been thinking about whats next for the credit card. With Apple Card not being super profitable, combined with the fact that Apple wants to position itself as more of a services.....»»
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen: Specs, Features, and More!
If you're thinking of getting a new pair of wireless earbuds, then you might be considering these two - let's take a look at what they offer! The post Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen: Specs, Features, and More! appeared first on.....»»
Study shows effective regulation and monitoring is key to tackling emissions of a super-greenhouse gas
New research has revealed factories globally are not properly destroying one of the most potent greenhouse gases emitted from the production of fluoropolymers like Teflon, and refrigerants......»»
The right to disconnect from work—and employer surveillance—is growing globally. Why is NZ lagging?
A new law giving Australian workers the "right to disconnect"—to refuse contact from their employers outside their working hours (unless that refusal is unreasonable)—comes into effect this month......»»
From embers to crisis: The expanding threat of wildfires under global warming
Globally, wildfires are on the rise, driven by climate change, which exacerbates droughts and high temperatures. These fires contribute significantly to carbon emissions and particulate matter (PM2.5), with severe consequences for both climate stabil.....»»
Twisted molecular wires exhibit high single-molecule conductance
From the high-voltage wires that carry electricity over long distances, to the tungsten filaments in our incandescent lights, we may have become accustomed to thinking that electrical conductors are always made of metal. But for decades, scientists h.....»»
Thinking about buying the Google Pixel 9? Here are 5 reasons to wait for the Pixel 10
The Google Pixel 9 lineup is definitely impressive so far, but here are a few reasons why you might want to wait for the Pixel 10......»»
Sonos needs a new CEO
Let’s just come out and say what everyone is thinking, and more than a few are saying: Sonos needs a new chief executive officer......»»
Computer simulations suggest more than half of people on Earth have limited access to safe drinking water
A multi-institutional team of environmental scientists has built a computer simulation showing that more than half of all people globally have limited access to safe drinking water. The findings are published in the journal Science......»»
DNA study challenges thinking on ancestry of people in Japan
A genetic study led by researchers from RIKEN's Center for Integrative Medical Sciences has uncovered evidence that people in Japan descend from three ancestral groups......»»
Popular AI “nudify” sites sued amid shocking rise in victims globally
“Nudify” sites may be fined for making it easy to “see anyone naked,” suit says. Enlarge (credit: Viktoriya Skorikova | Moment) San Francisco's city attorney David Chiu is suing to shut down 16 of the most popula.....»»
Study sheds light on creative thinking
Creativity is the art of combining diverse ideas, making meaningful connections between concepts, and remaining focused to produce innovative ideas and useful solutions. Expansive and remote associations drive the generation of new ideas, while inhib.....»»
What you can do about the massive data breach that probably exposed all of your personal info
A recent data breach exposed sensitive information including social security numbers for billions of people globally, potentially leading to a significant increase in identity theft and cybercrimes. Here's what you need to know, and what you should d.....»»
Climate change raised the odds of unprecedented wildfires in 2023–24, say scientists
Unprecedented wildfires in Canada and parts of Amazonia last year were at least three times more likely due to climate change and contributed to high levels of CO2 emissions from burning globally, according to the first edition of a new systematic an.....»»
Dealing with election anxiety? Psychiatrist explains how to channel your fears, break out of tribal thinking
Instead of excitement about the upcoming election, many of my patients and friends—regardless of political affiliation—report they're terrified at the thought of the "other side" winning. Democrats tell me they fear Donald Trump will end our demo.....»»
Researchers discover new mechanism to cool buildings while saving energy
With temperatures rising globally, the need for more sustainable cooling options is also growing. Researchers at UCLA and their colleagues have now found an affordable and scalable process to cool buildings in the summer and heat them in the winter......»»
This Windows Update exploit is downright terrifying
A new tool called Windows Downdate can trick your PC into thinking that it's fully patched, all the while exposing you to dangerous vulnerabilities......»»