How the EV skateboard chassis was born
Former GM CEO Rick Wagoner challenged his company's R&D operations to reinvent the automobile. The skateboard was a team effort, says Larry Burns, who ran the automaker's R&D and planning from 1998 to 2009......»»
After more than a century, California condors soar over redwoods once again
After being pushed to the brink of extinction, California condors have returned to a slice of Northern California habitat for the first time in 130 years. On Tuesday, four of the big birds flew the coop after being born in a captive-breeding program......»»
Biologists investigate what happens when traits jump between branches of the tree of life
We all must play the game of life with the cards we're dealt, so the common aphorism goes. In biology, this means organisms must compete through natural selection with the genes and anatomy they were born with......»»
Climate action is critical for health equity. Community health clinics are key—and need more support
When Dr. Patel cares for babies born at her nursery, she coaches parents on how they can protect their newborns from climate change-driven health threats, like extreme heat and smoke......»»
To cut costs, Weddell seal pups keep swimming when trading in their fluff
Open water swimming is not for the fainthearted, especially when air and water temperatures are frigid. So how do furry Weddell seal pups born on the Antarctic sea ice keep on swimming?.....»»
Birth of endangered Hawaiian monk seal caught on camera
Images of a Hawaiian monk seal being born on an Oahu beach have been captured on camera......»»
"Jack Dorsey"s First Tweet" NFT Listed For $48 Million, Ends With Best Offer of $280
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CoinDesk: A non-fungible token (NFT) of Twitter founder Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet could sell for just under $280. The current owner of the NFT listed it for $48 million last week. Iranian-born crypto entr.....»»
New hope for predicting and treating heart failure in babies born with deadly heart defect
Almost one third of babies born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, or HLHS, die from heart failure before their first birthday. By uncovering cellular processes that drive heart failure in these young patients, a new study may hold the answers to.....»»
Rat Pups Born From Sperm Artificially Produced From Stem Cells
Rat sperm cells generated from stem cells in the lab have been used to produce fertile offspring for the first time. The approach could be adapted to rescue endangered rodents and may help to inform the artificial production of human sperm to treat i.....»»
EV makers counted on batteries getting cheaper; war changed the picture
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may halt slide in cost of manufacturing batteries. Enlarge / The chassis and battery pack of a Volkswagen AG (VW) ID.5 electric sports utility vehicle (eSUV) on the assembly line during a media tour of th.....»»
Jupiter-Size Exoplanet Caught In the Act of Being Born
sciencehabit shares a report from Science.org: Astronomers say they have witnessed a planet being born from a disk of gas and dust swirling around a young star. Such claims have been made before, but the team comes to an even more controversial concl.....»»
New research shows survival rate improvement for extremely pre-term infants
A study conducted at 19 medical centers from 2013-2018 found that the survival rate of babies born at 22 weeks (30%) and 23 weeks (55.8%) had increased significantly compared to the same study conducted from 2008-2013, in which only 7% of babies born.....»»
The "right" white people can make or break employment opportunities for African migrants
Racial hierarchies and a lack of the 'right sort' of social connections are hindering African-born migrants from securing meaningful employment in South Australia, according to new research by the University of South Australia......»»
Studying the genes behind surplus X chromosomes
Stem cell analyses could reveal how extra doses of some genes lead to the characteristics seen in males born with one or more surplus X chromosomes......»»
Chenbro upbeat about 2022
Rack-mounted and tower server chassis maker Chenbro Micom expects new CPU platforms and development of 5G, AI, IoT, edge computing and NFT applications to boost demand for servers, and is optimistic about its 2022 business, forecasting revenues to gr.....»»
Anthony Mackie reportedly buys 20 acres in New Orleans to launch movie studio
Anthony Mackie is putting his money where his hometown is.The New Orleans-born actor who now wears the mantle of Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe closed a deal on Friday to purchase 20 acres of land in New Orleans East. It's believed.....»»
The 10 best episodes from Marvel’s Daredevil on Disney+
The Netflix series Daredevil is born again on Disney+, and to celebrate the occasion, we've ranked 10 of the show's best episodes......»»
"The Andy Warhol Diaries" review: Capturing a complicated queer icon
You don't need to know about pop art to know the work of Andy Warhol. The Pittsburgh-born artist, who rose to fame with his silkscreen paintings Campbell's Soup Cans, was so influential that his unique and multifaceted brand has gone on to influence.....»»
Four endangered American crocodiles are born in Peru
A Lima zoo announced Thursday the birth in captivity of four American crocodiles, an endangered species, after a successful artificial incubation......»»
Telegram founder commits to Ukraine user privacy
The messaging app's Russian-born co-founder says: "Privacy is sacred - now more than ever"......»»
Half of US Adults Exposed To Harmful Lead Levels As Kids
Over 170 million U.S.-born people who were adults in 2015 were exposed to harmful levels of lead as children, a new study estimates. The Associated Press reports: Researchers used blood-lead level, census and leaded gasoline consumption data to exami.....»»