New report finds success in wild horse adoption program, critics disagree
A free-market environmental group has recommended expanding a Bureau of Land Management wild horse and burro adoption program that it says is saving taxpayers millions of dollars a year. A wild horse advocacy group has called the program a failure......»»
From pets to pests: How domestic rabbits survive the wilderness
How do rabbits go from fluffy pets to marauding invaders? Rabbits have colonized countries worldwide, often with dire economic and ecological consequences, but their secret to success has until now been a mystery......»»
Non-coding RNA acts as "superhighway" for gene expression, study finds
The function of non-coding RNA in the cell has long been a mystery to researchers. Unlike coding RNA, non-coding RNA does not produce proteins—yet it exists in large quantities......»»
Apple wants to replace 50% of iPhone final assembly line workers with automation
A new report from The Information today details Apple’s efforts to automate more of the iPhone production process. The report explains that Apple has told managers to “reduce the number of workers on iPhone final assembly lines by as much as 50%.....»»
Ethylene oxide emissions from two plants could have raised cancer risks for Illinois residents, report shows
People living near two Lake County industries could face significantly greater risks of developing certain cancers, according to a new federal study based on monitoring of ethylene oxide pollution in surrounding neighborhoods......»»
Auto industry future lies in software, electrification and recycling, EY research finds
EY identified three key value pools to maximize future revenue for a "transitioning" automotive industry......»»
Report: Cheaper ‘Apple Vision’ headset could require a tethered iPhone or Mac
Earlier this week, a report suggested that Apple has shifted its focus from developing a next-generation Vision Pro to a lower-cost version of the headset instead. A new report today sheds more light on the Apple Vision product roadmap, with some det.....»»
Late 2025 for M4 Mac Studio & Mac Pro seems more certain now
A new report detailing the migration of Apple's Mac line to M4 is out, and it doubles-down on previous rumors that it's going to take a bit longer than a year for a Mac Studio or Mac Pro upgrade.Mac Studio and Mac Pro may stick with M2 chips until 20.....»»
An Apple Vision Pro successor may need to be tethered to an iPhone or Mac
A new report says that a more mass-market and lower-cost version of the Apple Vision Pro headset won't be as much of a stand-alone device as the existing model is.Apple's headset could get a second model as soon as late 2025Apple has been working on.....»»
GM"s self-driving Cruise unit to pay $112,500 for delayed crash report
Cruise along with other self-driving vehicle companies like Alphabet's Waymo and Amazon's Zoox have come under heavy scrutiny because of safety concerns due to multiple crashes involving their vehicles......»»
Hyundai, Amazon amp up pilot, ready launch
Hyundai Motor America is opening its program to its whole dealer body ahead of its late-2024 launch, but stipulates that Amazon lacks capacity to onboard everyone right away......»»
Kangaroo teeth grow forever—and keep a record of their owner"s age and sex
How do you find out the age of a wild animal? For some Australian marsupials, we have discovered you can tell from their teeth......»»
CDK Global hackers demand tens of millions in ransom to end dealership outage, report says
CDK is planning to make the payment, a source with knowledge of the situation told Bloomberg. The hacking group behind the attack is believed to be based in eastern Europe, the source said......»»
Many more bacteria produce greenhouse gases than previously thought, study finds
Caltech researchers have discovered a new class of enzymes that enable a myriad of bacteria to "breathe" nitrate when in low-oxygen conditions. While this is an evolutionary advantage for bacterial survival, the process produces the greenhouse gas ni.....»»
New report claims the PlayStation VR2 is in serious trouble
According to a new report, Sony has cut funding for in-house PSVR2 game development......»»
No, Intel’s Lunar Lake CPUs aren’t being delayed
A new report suggests that Intel's Lunar Lake CPUs are being delayed, but Intel says that's not the case......»»
Amazon’s new AI-powered Alexa will cost up to $10/month
AI is getting infused into everything these days, and Amazon’s Alexa is the latest service to receive an AI upgrade. According to a new report, Amazon plans for its AI-powered Alexa to come with a monthly price tag for the first time: a $5-10 month.....»»
The joy of inflicting pain leads to increased prosocial behavior, study finds
Oh, the joy of inflicting pain upon others. The Germans have a word for it: "schadenfreude," meaning "malicious pleasure." And tapping into its sentiment properly can, ironically, do a lot of good by raising money for charity......»»
Saving the woodrats: Zoo raises endangered species for wild release
Inside a hallway of the veterinary hospital at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, a popular new program plays 24/7 on a computer screen......»»
Rocket Report: Electron turns 50, China’s Moon launcher breathes fire
"Most rocket startups are still stuck in the long process of reengineering." Enlarge / An up-close view of LEAP 71's autonomously designed keralox rocket engine. (credit: LEAP 71) Welcome to Edition 6.49 of the Rocket Re.....»»
Editorial: Automakers, dealers must align for EV success
The industry is changing faster than ever. Automakers need to react, but they must take dealers with them......»»