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.....»»
Study unveils the mechanism behind the generation of large tsunamis off the Northwest Mexican coast
The Northwest Pacific coast of Mexico is an area struck by large earthquakes and tsunamis as a result of the interaction of two tectonic plates. However, to date, the structure of the continental margin and, therefore, the causes behind the generatio.....»»
Most detailed geological model reveals Earth"s past 100 million years
Climate, tectonics and time combine to create powerful forces that craft the face of our planet. Add the gradual sculpting of the Earth's surface by rivers and what to us seems solid as rock is constantly changing......»»
New study of continental margins could provide better understanding on the way to a carbon-neutral economy
Pangaea was the name Alfred Wegener gave to the supercontinent that existed on Earth 250 million years ago. Over the course of many millions of years, this supercontinent broke into different pieces, which became the landmasses we see on the globe to.....»»
New insight into the relationship between slow slip events and the build-up and release of tectonic strain
The Japanese archipelago is actively undergoing seismic shifts due to interactions between the oceanic plate and the continental plate. At the plate boundaries located directly beneath areas of Japan (especially the Bungo Channel, Tokai and Boso-Oki.....»»
US military shoots down Chinese balloon over coastal waters
Once the object was over the ocean, US jets moved in. Enlarge (credit: Andrea Nissotti / EyeEm) On Saturday afternoon, US jets intercepted the Chinese surveillance balloon as it was leaving the continental US. Live foota.....»»
Squid skin inspires novel “liquid windows” for greater energy savings
Bio-inspired system optimizes wavelength, intensity, dispersion of light reaching interiors. Enlarge / Artist's impression of a "liquid window' prototype inspired by the structure of squid skin. (credit: Raphael Kay, Adrian So).....»»
Climate change may cut US forest inventory by a fifth this century
A study led by a North Carolina State University researcher found that under more severe climate warming scenarios, the inventory of trees used for timber in the continental United States could decline by as much as 23% by 2100. The largest inventory.....»»
Prepare now for potential FTC regs, attorney says
Dealers might find value in paring their F&I product portfolio, according to the COO of Zeigler Auto Group and the finance director of Continental Auto Group......»»
Oddities in nuclear reactor measurements not due to a new particle
An anomaly in neutrino measurements is real, but the cause isn't a new neutrino. Enlarge / A diagram of the array of detectors in STEREO (left) and its location near a nuclear reactor (right). (credit: Loris Scola - CEA).....»»
Continental and Magna move forward autonomous driving ventures at CES
Two major automotive Tier-1s last week revealed their latest moves to advance assisted and autonomous driving. Continental has partnered with Ambarella to offer energy-efficient solutions for EVs. Magna and LG will collaborate on developing autonomou.....»»
Venus may have Earth-like lithospheric thickness and heat flow
Poor old Venera 9, the Soviet Union's Venus lander, separated from its orbiter and made a hot, violent descent through the dense Venusian atmosphere on October 22, 1975, landing hard on a circular shield designed to crumple and absorb the impact. It.....»»
Planetary interiors in TRAPPIST-1 system could be affected by solar flares
In a recent study published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters, an international team of researchers led by the University of Cologne in Germany examined how solar flares erupted by the TRAPPIST-1 star could affect the interior heating of its orbit.....»»
Researchers create the world"s smallest Christmas record
Measuring only 40 micrometers in diameter, researchers at DTU Physics have made the smallest record ever cut. Featuring the first 25 seconds of the Christmas classic "Rocking Around the Christmas Tree," the single is cut using a new nano-sculpting ma.....»»
Sculpting the human body plan in a dish
Although Michelangelo's masterpiece "David" captured the magnificence of the human body—how exactly this exquisite body plan is established during human development has puzzled scientists for more than a century. This has been largely due to techni.....»»
Faurecia"s new leather-wrapping process offers new design possibilities
A new leather-wrapping solution developed by French supplier Faurecia could allow automakers to offer more unique designs in their vehicle interiors and localize more of the production process......»»
FBI joining Continental cyberattack inquiry
A theft of company data in August reportedly included budget, investment and strategy plans, as well as information related to some Continental customers......»»
Continental names Aruna Anand to lead North American business
Anand, 49, takes over for Robert Lee, who left the company in May to be president and chief strategy officer for battery maker LG Energy Solution......»»
Dezeen Agenda features "gilded age" interiors for world"s skinniest skyscraper
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features Studio Sofields' interiors for the world's skinniest skyscraper. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now! Read more The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features.....»»
The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6’s interior lighting might cheer you up
Hyundai's UX team studied the effect lighting color combinations have on mood. Enlarge / LEDs have opened up new possibilities for lighting car interiors, as seen in the new Hyundai Ioniq 6. (credit: Hyundai) The annual.....»»
Astropad Studio adds new ‘Magic Gestures’ and Apple Pencil Hover support on macOS through M2 iPad Pro
Astropad Studio has received an update today with a number of handy new features. Headlining the release is Apple Pencil Hover coming to your favorite desktop creative apps through the . There are also new Magic Gestures and 3D sculpting support in.....»»