Lithospheric oddities may be sculpting continental interiors
Interactions between neighboring tectonic plates can push parts of Earth's surface up or down to form notable features, such as the Andes and the Himalayas. The forces that sculpt the Earth's surface far from plate edges are less well understood. For.....»»
Some of today"s earthquakes may be aftershocks from quakes in the 1800s
In the 1800s, some of the strongest earthquakes in recorded U.S. history struck North America's continental interior. Almost two centuries later, the central and eastern United States may still be experiencing aftershocks from those events, a study p.....»»
Continental to cut thousands of jobs globally at auto unit
Continental is fighting to stem a slide in profitability at its automotive unit, which has started to fall behind peers as the industry transitions to electric vehicles......»»
Kia uses fungus root, ocean trash in eco-friendly EV interiors
Kia's latest EV concept cars, the recently revealed EV3 crossover and EV4 sedan, showcase the South Korean automaker's push to generate an eco-friendly brand image through interiors using natural materials, plant matter and even recycled ocean trash......»»
Quantum Physics Isn"t as Weird as You Think. It"s Weirder
Quantum physics’ oddities seem less surprising if you stop thinking of atoms as tennis balls, and instead more like waves pushing through water.....»»
With bid for Vitesco, Schaeffler confronts EV transition
Schaeffler, already the main shareholder in Vitesco and Continental, will add electrification expertise and more scale to manage its declining combustion-engine business......»»
Newly-discovered "margarita snails" from the Florida Keys
The "Margaritaville" in Jimmy Buffett's famous song isn't a real place, but it's long been associated with the Florida Keys. This string of tropical islands is home to the only living coral barrier reef in the continental US, along with many animals.....»»
Scientists gain powerful tool to scrutinize changing US weather patterns
An extraordinary new dataset of high-resolution weather simulations that span more than four decades over the continental United States is now available to the Earth system science community......»»
3D sculpting tool ZBrush will get native iPad app in 2024
Popular sculpting software ZBrush is set to get an iPad version for 2024, as revealed during the company's 2023 Summit.Image Credit: PixologicZBrush is a digital sculpting and modeling software widely used in the entertainment and gaming industries......»»
Everything coming to Peacock in October 2023
Peacock's exciting October 2023 schedule includes the debuts of Five Nights at Freddy's, Wolf Like Me season 2, and the conclusion to The Continental......»»
The Continental review: John Wick is less fun without John Wick
Keanu Reeves is sorely missed in Peacock's unsatisfactory TV prequel to John Wick, The Continental......»»
What’s new on Peacock in September 2023
Peacock is getting a jump on Halloween in September with tons of horror flicks, as well as the premiere of The Continental: From the World of John Wick......»»
2025 Minis feature new EV powertrains and wild interiors
Mini's going almost all-in on electrification. Enlarge / It's recognizably a mini, but with a bold, modern look. (credit: Mini) BMW provided flights from Albany to Munich and back, and three nights in a hotel so we could.....»»
Why Today’s Chatbots Are Weird, Argumentative, and Wrong
Long before most people began playing around with generative AI models like ChatGPT and DALL-E, Janelle Shane started documenting AI oddities. An optics researcher by training, she’s also held a long fascination in testing AIs’ ability to be, we.....»»
Everything coming to Peacock in September 2023
Peacock's blockbuster September 2023 schedule includes the streaming debut of the 2023 hit Fast X and the premiere of the John Wick series The Continental......»»
Continental considers sale of ContiTech auto unit amid broader reorganization, report says
The possible sale would be part of a wider reorganization of the company being planned by Chairman Wolfgang Reitzle and CEO Nikolai Setzer, the report said. .....»»
Winston battles the underworld in John Wick’s The Continental trailer
Winston Scott aims to seize control of the famous hotel for assassins in the latest trailer for Peacock's The Continental: From the World of John Wick......»»
Measuring the extent of global droughts in unprecedented detail
While some parts of the world suffer extreme heat and persistent drought, others are being flooded. Overall, continental water volumes vary so much over time that global sea levels fluctuate significantly too......»»
Nitrogen runoff strategies complicated by climate change
As climate change progresses, rising temperatures may impact nitrogen runoff from land to lakes and streams more than projected increases in total and extreme precipitation for most of the continental United States, according to new research from a t.....»»
Greenland has greener history than previously thought
New analysis of samples collected from underneath Greenland's ice sheet reveal the Arctic island was much greener as recently as 416,000 years ago. The findings overturn previous views that Greenland's continental glacier, which covers about 80 perce.....»»
Peacock brings Twisted Metal and The Continental to San Diego Comic-Con 2023
Fans at San Diego Comic-Con will get the first chance to see new previews from Peacock's Twisted Metal and The Continental......»»