Many hybrids rank as most reliable of all vehicles, Consumer Reports finds
Many hybrid vehicles stand out as the most reliable vehicles offered on the market, according to Consumer Reports' year-end survey......»»
Waze incident reports are now appearing in Google Maps
Incident reports contributed by Waze users are appearing inside Google Maps. This cross-platform report-sharing update is available for users globally......»»
Quick Phrases won’t go away on your Pixel? You aren’t alone
The Quick Phrases prompts are overstaying their welcome on Pixels, according to reports from dozens of users across the web......»»
Ending EV tax rebate could seriously harm Tesla, Chevrolet, and Volkswagen sales, study finds
Volkswagen, Chevrolet, and Tesla buyers are heavily influenced by federal tax incentives, according to a J.D. Power survey......»»
2026 World Cup sites pose heat stress risk for soccer players, study warns
Soccer players competing in the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup may be at risk of severe heat stress and dehydration, according to a study published in Scientific Reports. Ten of the 16 sites set to host the upcoming World Cup in North America could put co.....»»
Prusa’s New CORE One 3D Printer Is Fast, Stable, and Open Enough
Make bigger 3D prints faster with the new Prusa CORE One 3D printer. It's reliable, repairable, and works fine offline. The post Prusa’s New CORE One 3D Printer Is Fast, Stable, and Open Enough appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas fo.....»»
Study of coping strategies shows anti-bullying support within organizations empowers victims to take action
Victims of workplace bullying whose organizations are supportive are less likely to seek help from a trade union or a court of law, a new study finds......»»
Artificial intelligence finds previously undetected historical climate extremes
There are over 30,000 weather stations in the world, measuring temperature, precipitation and other indicators often on a daily basis. That's a massive amount of data for climate researchers to compile and analyze to produce the monthly and annual gl.....»»
Car tires shed a quarter of all microplastics in the environment. Urgent action is needed
Every year, billions of vehicles worldwide shed an estimated 6 million tons of tire fragments. These tiny flakes of plastic, generated by the wear and tear of normal driving, eventually accumulate in the soil, in rivers and lakes, and even in our foo.....»»
Researcher studies shifting craft beer industry: Artisanal businesses should innovate to remain competitive
The craft beer industry, once the darling of consumers and entrepreneurs alike, has faced unprecedented challenges in recent years. Closed taprooms, canceled festivals, and changing consumer habits have led many to declare the end of its golden era......»»
GM’s mission to eliminate Android Auto and CarPlay has been thwarted by this clever third-party kit [Gallery]
GM has made its stance clear on the future of equipping its vehicles with Android Auto and CarPlay. It won’t be. However, a clever third-party kit promises to restore the functionality. more….....»»
Colorado investigates reports of falsified data on cleanup of about 350 oil, gas sites
State oil and gas regulators are investigating reports that environmental consultants falsified results of tests on soil, groundwater and contamination at about 350 locations in Weld County between 2021 and this summer......»»
Same plant, different tactic: Habitat determines response to climate, thale cress study finds
Plants need light to grow, but too much light can induce damage to the photosynthetic complex known as photosystem II. It is known that plants adapted to growing under full sun repair this light-induced damage more. But this repair activity slows dow.....»»
Brains grew faster as humans evolved, study finds
Modern humans, Neanderthals, and other recent relatives on our human family tree evolved bigger brains much more rapidly than earlier species, a new study of human brain evolution has found......»»
Apple fails to ride global 2024 smartphone boom with Apple Intelligence
Despite the launch of Apple Intelligence, Apple has not seen the same growth in the recovering smartphone market as other players — but that's expected to change in 2025.Apple Intelligence's Siri animation on an iPhoneThroughout 2024, reports of sm.....»»
Cobalt ions, not covalent organic frameworks themselves, drive catalytic activity, study finds
Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are less stable as catalysts than previously thought but remain highly active. COFs are promising designer catalysts, for example for the sustainable production of chemicals and fuels. Their properties can be adjust.....»»
iPhone 16 DXOMARK camera tests rank the base model #20, against #4 for the Pro Max
Following tests of the Pro Max model back in September, the base model iPhone 16 DXOMARK camera results are out, and the smartphone has been ranked #20. The organization notes that while the camera hardware is almost identical to the base model iP.....»»
Sony Could be Working on a True PS Vita Successor, Reports Claim
It might be a while before we see it, however. The post Sony Could be Working on a True PS Vita Successor, Reports Claim appeared first on Phandroid. Sony’s debut of the PlayStation Portal a while back wasn’t exactly the revolu.....»»
Researchers develop light-guided siRNA delivery system based on cyanobacteria
In a study published in Cell Reports Physical Science on Nov. 25, a research team reported the development of an innovative intelligent light-guided biohybrid system, the CTPA/siCSF1R system, to target tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs), thus enabli.....»»
Study finds opposing effects of short-term and continuous noise on western bluebird parental care
Research led by Kerstin Ozkan and published in PeerJ has uncovered the complex and contrasting effects of human-generated noise on Western Bluebird (Sialia mexicana) parental behavior, raising critical questions about how anthropogenic noise affects.....»»
Companies that self-regulate to curb harmful practices increase profits, finds study
Companies in China that self-regulate to reduce harmful social practices—an increasingly prevalent strategy—are more likely to attract reputation-sensitive buyers and increase their exports to the Western world, new Cornell research finds......»»