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Jamestown, cradle of America, threatened by rising seas

The waters rose overnight and by morning formed a shallow pond over the grassy field covering a cemetery in Jamestown, one of the founding sites of the American nation......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMay 17th, 2022

DORA regulation’s nuts and bolts

The frequency, sophistication, and impact of cyber-attacks on financial institutions have been rising. Given the economic system’s interconnected nature, disruptions in one institution can have cascading effects on the broader financial market,.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

Stellantis replaces North America COO, global CFO

Amid U.S. troubles, Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa is adding North American COO responsibilities to replace Carlos Zarlenga, whose next role will be announced later. CEO Carlos Tavares to retire in early 2026......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

Biased metrics threaten climate investment where it"s needed most, researchers warn

In a new article published by Nature, experts from the Sustainable Finance Hub say that, although low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face the most threat from climate change, their ability to respond and adapt to its effects is threatened by a.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Threatened pink sea fan coral breeds in UK aquarium for first time

A threatened species of UK coral has been bred for the first time in a UK aquarium, at the Horniman Museum and Gardens in south London......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Fall is here: Why do some trees lose their leaves while others stay green?

The autumn has arrived and northeastern North America's forests will soon grace us with a breathtaking palette of reds, yellows and golds. These vivid colors will then fade, giving way to bare branches, as the fallen leaves blanket the forest floor,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Researchers find dragonfly species with darker wings have evolved to withstand heat and attract partners

Temperature determines where species can live and if they are threatened by a warming climate. So, for a long time, biologists studied how heat tolerance affects survival. Yet, less is known about how thermal traits influence reproduction, which is d.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

North America can seize EV leadership from China, GM battery chief says

The U.S. can seize global leadership on electric vehicle batteries as the customer base for EVs grows, said Kurt Kelty, General Motors' vice president of batteries......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Detroit lands another prominent mobility conference

MOVE America, an annual gathering of transportation innovators, automotive executives and government officials, will be held in Detroit starting next year, event organizers said......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

Weather may delay launch of mission to study deflected asteroid

Stormy weather has threatened to delay the launch of Europe's Hera spacecraft, which is scheduled to blast off on Monday, SpaceX has said......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

What"s the best material for a lunar tower?

Physical infrastructure on the moon will be critical to any long-term human presence there as both America and China gear up for a sustained human lunar presence. Increasingly, a self-deploying tower is one of the most essential parts of that physica.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

Column: Toyota Motor"s king of hybrids reputation is paying off

Toyota Motor North America came up just shy of half of its September sales being hybrid, PHEV, BEV or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. That figure was under 20 percent in the same month just two years ago......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

How VW Group of America is navigating U.S. port strikes

The German automaker may need to divert giant vessels to open ports if the strike drags on......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

South America treated to rare "ring of fire" eclipse

Skygazers on the tip of South America were treated Wednesday to a spectacular "ring of fire" solar eclipse that was visible from Chile's Easter Island before heading to mainland Patagonia......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Column: Toyota Motor"s king of hybrids reputation paying off right now

Toyota Motor North America came up just shy of half of its September sales being hybrid, PHEV, BEV or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. That figure was under 20 percent in the same month just two years ago......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

New Texas port aims to streamline VW Group of America logistics

VW Group of America said the facility in Freeport, Texas, will import up to 140,000 vehicles annually from VW, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini and Porsche......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

How climate change is undermining Indigenous knowledge and livelihoods in Central America

Driven by extreme heat and drought, some of the worst wildfires in living memory raged across Mexico and Central America through April and May 2024......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Cybersecurity hiring slows, pros’ stress levels rise

66% of cybersecurity professionals say their role is more stressful now than it was five years ago, according to ISACA. Major contributors to rising stress levels among cybersecurity professionals According to the data, the top reasons for increased.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Q&A: UN security council needs major changes—permanent seats for African countries is just one

Recently, the US ambassador to the United Nations announced America's support for the creation of two new permanent UN security council seats for African states. Gary Wilson, a scholar of international law and relations—specifically issues related.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 1st, 2024

Opinion: Harris is wrong about Project 2025. Our plan is good for America.

Opinion: Harris is wrong about Project 2025. Our plan is good for America......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 1st, 2024

October"s "ring of fire" solar eclipse will dazzle parts of South America and the Pacific

A "ring of fire" eclipse of the sun is coming. But only a lucky few will be in the path......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 30th, 2024