How Washington"s I-90 became safer for wildlife, drivers
Interstate 90 fractures the spine of the Cascades at its midpoint......»»
Namibia"s drought cull of more than 700 wildlife under way
A Namibian government cull of more than 700 wildlife to cope with its worst drought in decades is under way, with nearly 160 animals already killed, the environment ministry said Tuesday......»»
Noble Fokus Apollo headphones are the first with planar and dynamic drivers
Audiophile brand Noble is the first to combine planar and dynamic drivers into a set of wireless headphones......»»
Locking up young people might make people feel safer but it doesn"t work, now or in the long term
The treatment of Australia's children and young people is back on the national agenda......»»
Chemists create gel to prevent leaks and boost lithium-ion battery life
A new type of gel, developed by chemists at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), could help to make lithium-ion batteries safer and more powerful. The gel is designed to prevent the highly flammable electrolyte fluid from leaking......»»
Twenty-six states may soon need to regulate cannabis—here"s what they can learn from Colorado and Washington
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has made moves to reclassify marijuana, making it a type of legal but regulated medicine, like Tylenol with codeine or some steroids......»»
Audi replaces its bestseller—here’s the next Q5 SUV
Yet again, the US misses out on some options, like the mild hybrid. Enlarge / The third-generation Audi SQ5 (blue) and Q5 (black) go on sale early next year. (credit: Audi) Audi provided flights from Washington to Munich.....»»
The Mediterranean dried out 5.5 million years ago, offering sobering lessons for humanity today
What would happen if humans dried out the Mediterranean sea, turning it into a giant salt lake? Would its wildlife survive, and if so, how long would it take to recover?.....»»
Why every island"s wildlife ends up looking alike
Located to the east of Madagascar, the bountiful, volcanic French island of Réunion has sometimes been called a sister to Hawaiian volcanoes because of the similarity in their climate and geographical nature. Those familiar with its seemingly pristi.....»»
Fintech expert breaks down a disparity in lending to Uber drivers
Traditional prime auto lenders financed far fewer gig drivers than subprime lenders......»»
Killings of invasive owls to ramp up on US West Coast in a bid to save native birds
U.S. wildlife officials beginning next year will drastically scale up efforts to kill invasive barred owls that are crowding out imperiled native owls from West Coast forests, under a plan finalized Wednesday that faces challenges from barred owls re.....»»
Citizen scientists can help save Australia"s threatened species if given more direction
Across Australia and around the world, citizen scientists are protecting species by recording sightings, surveying landscapes and collecting samples. No job is too big or too small. As wildlife ecologists, we are indebted to this army of volunteers......»»
From rhino horn snuff to pangolin livestock feed: A half-century of patents reveals the wildlife trade"s evolution
The bright blue blood of the horseshoe crab is used around the world to detect bacterial contamination in vaccines. Synonymous with luxury, sturgeon caviar has been patented as an antidote to impotency in China. Rhino horn is used in traditional Asia.....»»
Lyft Pet Rides will prevent repeat of Tux the Missing Cat drama
Today is National Dog Day, a fitting date for the launch of Lyft Pet Rides, a feature intended to match those transporting pets with drivers happy to accommodate them … more….....»»
Common vehicle technology frustrates drivers, J.D. Power study says
Despite industrywide technology woes, Genesis received the highest technology experience ranking for the fourth consecutive year......»»
How is the Anthropocene helping to rethink the contemporary issue of environmental degradation?
The Anthropocene is a proposed geological epoch whereby humans are deemed to be the primary drivers of ecological and environmental change, through activities that lead to environmental degradation. This theory that human activity poses more of a thr.....»»
Labor board confirms Amazon drivers are employees, in finding hailed by union
“We are Amazon workers”: Delivery drivers celebrate labor board finding. Enlarge (credit: Jaroslaw Kilian | iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus) Amazon may be forced to meet some unionized delivery drivers at the ba.....»»
US sues RealPage, claims rental-pricing algorithm used by landlords is illegal
AG: Landlords use RealPage algorithm "to align their rents." Enlarge / US Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks during a news conference in Washington, DC, on Friday, August 23, 2024. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg).....»»
Journalists and social media users are key drivers behind product recall decisions, says researcher
Canada saw a record 2,330 product recalls in 2023—more than six per day and the highest since the federal government started releasing the data in 2011. A product recall occurs when a manufacturer takes action to remove consumer goods with safety d.....»»
AEB ‘phantom braking’ causes crashes, recalls
Automakers have faced recalls, documented injuries and lawsuits related to these false activations, which can lead to rear-end crashes and spooked drivers......»»
Automatic emergency braking saves lives. It also causes crashes and recalls.
Automakers have faced recalls, documented injuries and lawsuits related to these false activations, which can lead to rear-end crashes and spooked drivers......»»