Instant grocery startup Getir makes its first acquisition to expand into Spain and Italy
Getir, the startup based out of Turkey that has built a $7.5 billion business out a mobile app that lets consumers buy groceries and get them delivered in minutes, has grown its business up to now organically: targeting urban markets across Europe (a.....»»
Polestar 3 delivers sports-car handling in grocery-getter package
The Polestar 3 debuts the latest generation of the Borg Warner-developed torque vectoring dual-clutch system that improves handling and boosts energy efficiency......»»
A Chinese rocket narrowly missed a landing on Sunday—the video is amazing
Deep Blue Aerospace is just one of several Chinese companies working on vertical landing. Enlarge / The Nebula-1 rocket just before attempting to land on Sunday. (credit: Deep Blue Aerospace) A Chinese space startup cond.....»»
California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores
California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores.....»»
Houston robbery: Suspects sought in series of armed grocery store robberies across Houston
Houston robbery: Suspects sought in series of armed grocery store robberies across Houston.....»»
Cocaine found in mummified brains reveal that New World drug came to Italy 200 years earlier than thought
Cocaine found in mummified brains reveal that New World drug came to Italy 200 years earlier than thought.....»»
Evacuations as tail of Storm Boris floods northeast Italy
Italian authorities have evacuated some 1,000 people from homes as the tail end of Storm Boris pummel a northeastern region that was devastated by deadly flooding last year, regional authorities said on Thursday......»»
The Outrageous Scheme to Capture and Sell Greenland’s Meltwater
A startup says shipping meltwater from Greenland’s glaciers internationally will boost the local economy and could help ease water pressures in arid regions—but what does that actually mean for the world?.....»»
India coal expansion risks massive methane growth: Report
India's plans to expand coal mining could double emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane from its domestic coal sector by 2029, threatening its climate goals, a report warned Thursday......»»
If you build it, will they come? Wildlife corridors need smarter design
As human population and development continue to expand, it's more important than ever to set aside corridors of undeveloped land where wildlife can travel safely, helping to ensure their long-term survival. However, a recent study by the University o.....»»
More governments are promising a "right to disconnect"—but psychology affects how well we can unplug from work
The idea of a "right to disconnect" from work is gaining traction worldwide, with countries like France and Spain enacting laws to protect workers from the demands of the digital age. The UK government has also indicated it will do the same......»»
Column: Output begins at latest EV startup, Bollinger Motors; first B4 trucks built Sept. 16
Bollinger Motors' pivot — and the launch of its first commercial Class 4 electric trucks for fleet customers — is nearly as remarkable as the Bollinger B4's tight 44-foot turning radius......»»
U.S. Steel CEO ‘extraordinarily confident" Nippon deal will close despite political scrutiny
U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt expressed confidence the proposed acquisition of the storied U.S. company by Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel will go through despite political opposition......»»
Column: Output begins at latest EV startup, Bollinger Motors; first B4 trucks built Monday
Bollinger Motors' pivot — and the launch of its first commercial Class 4 electric trucks for fleet customers — is nearly as remarkable as the Bollinger B4's tight 44-foot turning radius......»»
Archaeological excavation in ancient Fregellae reveals the end of a cultural landscape
From 22 July to 19 August 2024, a team of researchers from the Leibniz-Zentrum für Archäologie (LEIZA) and the University of Trier investigated the remains of the late Republican city of Fregellae in present-day Italy to better understand the socia.....»»
Dating apps haven’t helped us find better partners, suggests research
You’d think that dating apps would help people find better partners, given that they allow daters to expand their dating pool beyond the people they meet organically, but new research suggests that isn’t the case. The research even suggests th.....»»
Earth from Space: Copernicus Sential-2 captures algal bloom in north Adriatic Sea
This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image captures algal bloom swirls in the north Adriatic Sea, along the coast of Italy......»»
Leasing, variety expand EV popularity, according to Q2 credit data
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 moved to fourth place from ninth and the Ford Mustang Mach-E moved to third from sixth......»»
Europe’s privacy watchdog probes Google over data used for AI training
Meta and X have already paused some AI training over same set of concerns. Enlarge / Google's booth at the Integrated Systems Europe conference on January 31, 2023, in Barcelona, Spain. (credit: Getty Images | Cesc Maymo ).....»»
GM, EVgo to expand U.S. EV charging partnership
Most of the sites will have no more than 20 chargers, though some will be larger in states such as Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, New York and Texas......»»
Genomic analysis confirms the uniqueness of Iberian red deer in Europe
A genome study of more than 700 European red deer has identified four distribution areas on the continent (Norway, Scotland, Spain and Central Europe), each with their own genetic characteristics that need to be preserved.....»»