How to plug the UK into desert sunshine
One company plans to build the world's longest electricity cable to connect Morocco to the UK......»»
Sahara dust shrouds Senegal capital prompting air quality warning
The Senegalese capital is usually bathed in sunshine but for a fourth consecutive day on Friday the city on the Atlantic coast was shrouded in a pallid cloud......»»
Microwave detectors and multiplexing: Researchers help astronomers examine the early universe
Perched atop a high plateau in Chile's Atacama Desert, a long-awaited observatory is beginning to take shape: the largest suite of ground-based telescopes devoted to studying the oldest light in the universe: radiation left over from the Big Bang......»»
NHTSA probes Stellantis" recall of plug-in hybrid minivans after 4 reports of fires
NHTSA said it received four consumer complaints from December 2022 through December 2023 alleging battery fires in 2017-18 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrids even after the vehicles had received an interim fix as part of a prior recall......»»
VMware: Plug critical Aria Automation hole immediately! (CVE-2023-34063)
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2023-34063) affecting VMware Aria Automation and VMware Cloud Foundation can be exploited by attackers to gain access to remote organizations and workflows, VMware has warned. The company is not aware of any “in th.....»»
A Mountain of Used Clothes Appeared in Chile’s Desert. Then It Went Up in Flames
The fashion industry has created a sprawling informal disposal network across the world—that brings with it money, conflict, and environmental destruction......»»
Discovery of immense fortifications dating back 4,000 years in northwestern Arabia
The North Arabian Desert oases were inhabited by sedentary populations in the 4th and 3rd millennia BCE. A fortification enclosing the Khaybar Oasis—one of the longest known going back to this period—has just been revealed by a team of scientists.....»»
Study finds Spanish butterflies are better at regulating their body temperature than their British cousins
Butterfly populations in Catalonia in northern Spain are better than their UK counterparts at regulating their body temperature by basking in the sunshine, but rising global temperatures due to climate change may put Spanish butterflies at greater ri.....»»
Aqara unveils fresh Matter and Thread smart home devices
Popular smart home device maker has unveiled three new Matter and Thread accessories at CES today. The incoming devices include the new U300 smart handset lock, the Border Router Plug, and the Hub M3. more….....»»
iPhone from onboard Alaska Airlines incident found; survives 16,000-foot drop
We’ve seen drop tests, but nothing like this. While searching for the missing door plug from Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, a resident stumbled upon an intact iPhone on the side of the road. He soon discovered that it actually belonged to a passenger.....»»
Aqara shows off new smart home gear at CES 2024
Aqara is in Las Vegas to show off its latest smart home products including a new U300 smart lock, border router plug, and Hub M3 Apple Home-compatible devices.Aqara U300 and Border Router PlugThe growing smart home brand had several prototype devices.....»»
iPhone survives 16,000-foot fall after door plug blows off Alaska Air flight 1282
Still-working iPhone is one of two discovered after the airline accident, says NTSB. Enlarge / The iPhone that fell from Alaska Airlines flight 1282, discovered by Seanathan Bates under a bush on the side of the road. (credit: Se.....»»
BYD"s ambitions in Europe grow with plans for Hungary factory
The Chinese EV giant is targeting a top-five market share and will be adding plug-in hybrids to its full-electric lineup. A planned factory in Europe could make the path easier......»»
While we wait for a Dodge EV, the Hornet R/T plug-in is the next best thing
The Dodge Hornet R/T is Dodge's first crack at a plug-in hybrid, and it could be a sign of what's to come from Dodge in the future. Is it a good sign?.....»»
Ancient desert mega-structures were planned using carved maps to scale
"This calls for the representation of space in a way not seen at this time." Enlarge There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we're once again running a special.....»»
It’s a new year, and these are now the only EVs that tax credit
Strict rules about battery components from China make most plug-ins ineligible. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) It's a new year, and while few of us still have the headache of needing to remember to write the new year on.....»»
Creation of a climate adapted urban oasis through the hyperlocal lens—Palm Springs Downtown Park in California, USA
Palm Springs Downtown Park is an inviting 1.5-acre urban oasis for residents and visitors to Palm Springs, a design-forward desert destination nestled along the base of the San Jacinto Mountains along the southwestern boundary of the Coachella Valley.....»»
Daily range isn’t a problem with the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Charge it every night and you may only ever run the engine on road trips. Enlarge / The previous Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was the world's best-selling plug-in hybrid, apparently. Now the new one has more power and a bigger batte.....»»
Tatahouine: "Star Wars meteorite" sheds light on the early solar system
Locals watched in awe as a fireball exploded and hundreds of meteorite fragments rained down on the city of Tatahouine, Tunisia, on June 27, 1931. Fittingly, the city later became a major filming location for the Star Wars movie series. The desert cl.....»»
GM, Ford vehicles to lose U.S. EV tax credits Jan. 1
GM said it expects the Lyriq and Blazer EV will regain eligibility in early 2024. Ford Motor said its E-Transit will lose the $3,750 tax credit on Jan. 1, as will the Mach-E and Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring plug-in hybrid......»»
GM, Ford vehicles to lose US EV tax credits Jan. 1
GM said it expects the Lyriq and Blazer EV will regain eligibility in early 2024. Ford Motor said its E-Transit will lose the $3,750 tax credit on Jan. 1, as will the Mach-E and Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring plug-in hybrid......»»