Hummingbirds may struggle to go any further uphill
Any animal ascending a mountain experiences a double whammy of impediments: The air gets thinner as it also becomes colder, which is particularly problematic for creatures struggling to keep warm when less oxygen is available. For tiny animals with t.....»»
EV drivers struggle with declining reliability of charging network
The electric vehicle charging network in the United States is plagued by reliability issues with at least 1 in 5 charging attempts by EV drivers failing, J.D. Power research shows......»»
Short-staffed SOCs struggle to gain visibility into cloud activities
Enterprises have a limited number of analysts running their security operations centers (SOCs) and are deploying multiple tools in an attempt to address their cloud security challenges, according to ManageEngine. According to Gartner, 85% of organiza.....»»
As auto shops struggle to get chips, broken cars sit waiting for months
Auto service centers and their customers are suffering the same backlog that has made headlines largely for its impact on automakers. And it's not over yet......»»
8 brands struggle with U.S. conquest retention, study shows
Dodge, Ram, Audi, Mazda, GMC, Volkswagen, Acura and Mercedes-Benz are all in the heat of a "nomad retention challenge" in the U.S., a new report from S&P Global says......»»
Children learn to read faster when given appropriate challenges, study finds
Reading is the basis for most subjects, but a lot of children struggle to master it. Every fourth Norwegian boy aged 15 does not understand a complicated text. Girls do better......»»
Q&A: How Jacinda Ardern"s resignation shows that women still face an uphill battle in politics
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Jan. 19, 2023, that she will soon resign from office. "I know what this job takes. And I know that I no longer have enough in the tank to do it justice," Ardern said......»»
How your smartphone could replace a professional camera in 2023
The gap between professional cameras and smartphone cameras is fast filling up, and 2023 looks like the year we see a major reshaping in this power struggle......»»
The best headphones for sleeping in 2023: earbuds, masks, and more
Finding earbuds you can sleep with may be a struggle: These options offer comfort, sleep-tracking technology, sleep masks for your eyes, and more......»»
Study finds hummingbirds" hovering flight likely evolved because of a lost gene
Hummingbirds, native to North and South America, are among the smallest and most agile birds in the world. Often barely larger than a thumb, they are the only bird species that can fly not only forwards, but also backwards or sideways. Their characte.....»»
Why the atomized network is growing, and how to protect it
Security teams struggle to defend their dispersed networks because the technologies responsible for network security are being pushed towards obsolescence by evolutionary pressures. Strategies like EDR and MFA become less effective than intended, lea.....»»
Want to buy the next Mac Pro? There’s yet more bad news
The Mac Pro just got another batch of bad news, and the latest rumors suggest the 2023 model could struggle to justify its high price against the Mac Studio......»»
GM reclaims U.S. sales crown; Toyota edges up; Stellantis, Honda, Nissan still struggle
U.S. auto sales are forecast to rise slightly in December, helped by moderately higher inventory levels and robust fleet deliveries, but cap a year that will see volume drop below 14 million to the lowest level since 2011......»»
GM reclaims U.S. sales crown; Toyota edges up; Honda, Nissan still struggle
U.S. auto sales are forecast to rise slightly in December, helped by moderately higher inventory levels and robust fleet deliveries, but cap a year that will see volume drop below 14 million to the lowest level since 2011......»»
A downward spiral: When subsistence communities struggle, forests do too
Subsistence communities often rely on natural resources to meet their basic needs. 90% of people globally living in extreme poverty depend on forests for at least part of their livelihoods, according to the FAO. These groups are generally not viewed.....»»
The Climate Struggle Literally Hit Home in 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act and Europe’s energy crisis have focused attention on a stealthy tool to reduce emissions: the humble home......»»
Universities, rich in data, struggle to capture its value, study finds
Universities are literally awash in data. From administrative data offering information about students, faculty and staff, to research data on professors' scholarly activities and even telemetric signals—the functional administrative data gathered.....»»
Automakers, suppliers, China Inc. struggle as COVID cases spike
VW Group wants COVID-free workers to work longer hours at a factory in southern China, with a raft of employees out sick with the virus......»»
After a long struggle with Martian dust, NASA’s InSight probe has gone quiet
InSight landed on Mars in 2018 with the aim of studying seismic activity. Enlarge / This is probably the last image taken by InSight on the surface of Mars and relayed back to Earth. (credit: NASA) NASA's InSight lander.....»»
Top Apple deals on Amazon that you can get by Christmas
Christmas is right around the corner, and many last-minute shoppers struggle to find the best deals that arrive before the holiday. We've got you covered with these fantastic Apple deals that arrive before Christmas.Plenty of Apple deals arrive by Ch.....»»
High class: A strong electric assist transforms a classic cruiser
Mixed messages from a casual cruising machine with a powerful motor. Enlarge (credit: John Timmer) If your complete list of bicycle formats consists of road and mountain, then you may struggle to remember what a cruiser.....»»