Nissan"s Datsun comeback comes to a close
The last plant churning out Datsun vehicles has ceased production, less than a decade after former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn resurrected the brand with grand visions of mass volume......»»
Hubble images a pair of galaxies caught in the process of merging
The two galaxies shown in the image, NGC 6040 and LEDA 59642, are so close that they are interacting and have a shared name as a pair, Arp 122......»»
2023 Was the Hottest Year on Record by a Long Shot
The year 2023 is officially the hottest on record, edging close to the mark of 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. But that doesn’t mean that the goals of the Paris climate accord are out of reach.....»»
AI news curation service Artifact is closing down very soon
After less than a year of operation there appears to be no profitable way forward for AI news aggregator Artifact, and the service will close completely in the end of February.Artifact interface on iPhoneArtifact launched in late February 2023 by Ins.....»»
Belkin launches two new 15W Qi2 chargers to end CES 2024 week
Belkin has been soaking in the spotlight all week as one of the first brands at CES 2024 to reveal an updated charger lineup featuring Qi2 tech. Now to close out the week, the company is bookending all of the reveals by launching a pair of new magnet.....»»
Nissan delays start of EV output in Canton, Miss. — for second time
Nissan pinned the pushback on ‘the need to enhance product competitiveness.'.....»»
Communicating about climate change more effective when stories of displaced hit "close to home"
Concern for climate change grows—along with support for policies to reduce emissions—when people read about Americans being forced to move within the U.S. because of it......»»
Global heating may breach 1.5°C in 2024—here"s what that could look like
It's official: 2023 was Earth's hottest year ever recorded, beating the previous record set in 2016 by a huge margin. Last year was also the first in which the world was close to 1.5°C (1.48°C) hotter than the pre-industrial average (1850-1900). We.....»»
Joking apart: What men and women find funny
Men rate visual jokes more highly than women do, whereas women prefer jokes that involve political commentary or the dynamics of close relationships, a new study of print cartoons dating from 1930-2010 finds......»»
Centaurs gain comet-like characteristics through close encounters with Jupiter, Saturn
A rapid reshaping of orbits resulting from a close encounter with Jupiter or Saturn can lead Centaurs to exhibit comet-like activity, according to a Planetary Science Institute Senior Scientist Eva Lilly paper......»»
New study uses machine learning to bridge the reality gap in quantum devices
A study led by the University of Oxford has used the power of machine learning to overcome a key challenge affecting quantum devices. For the first time, the findings reveal a way to close the "reality gap": the difference between predicted and obser.....»»
NASA"s Parker Solar Probe completes 18th close approach to the sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe completed its 18th close approach to the sun on Dec. 28, 2023, matching its own distance record by skimming just about 4.51 million miles (7.26 million kilometers) from the solar surface......»»
A colossal star erupts: Examining one of the largest stars in the Milky Way as it fades from view
Astronomers from Georgia State University's CHARA Array have captured the first close-up images of a massive star known as RW Cephei that recently experienced a strange fading event. The images are providing new clues about what's happening around th.....»»
One of my favorite iPhone accessories just made a comeback
Mophie has just announced at CES 2024 that it's bringing back one of its fan-favorite accessories for the iPhone 15 lineup......»»
See the dramatic, volcanic moon Io in new Juno images
NASA's Juno spacecraft recently made a close flyby of the solar system's most volcanic body, the Jovian moon of Io......»»
Dogs can terrify (and even kill) wildlife. How to be a responsible owner this summer
In Australia, dog ownership often goes hand-in-hand with a love for the great outdoors. Whether it's walking on the beach, going camping, or having a barbecue in the park, we tend to keep our canine companions close as we soak up the sun......»»
Discontinued and unreleased Microsoft peripherals revived by licensing deal
Classics like the Ergonomic Keyboard should be available again this year. Enlarge / The Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard is making a comeback. (credit: Microsoft) In April, Microsoft announced that it would stop selling Micr.....»»
FTC, Connecticut: Nissan dealership didn"t certify CPO vehicles, inflated state fees
The Manchester City Nissan dealership in Connecticut charged customers unadvertised and unauthorized certified pre-owned fees, failed to obtain the certification advertised, put finance-and-insurance products into deals without consumer consent, and.....»»
Holman to acquire Leith Automotive Group
The deal, slated to close by the end of the first quarter, would follow another large dealership group consolidation. Asbury Automotive Group Inc. bought Jim Koons Automotive Cos. in December......»»
Apple Arcade Guide: Here’s everything available [New: Tamagotchi Adventure Kingdom, more]
Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added almost every week with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on all the available Apple Arcade games plus the latest releases. more.....»»
When newspapers close, nonprofit executive salaries go up. Way up
Local newspapers are key to keeping residents informed about civic affairs, and the threat of negative media coverage keeps nonprofit leadership salaries in check, according to new University at Buffalo School of Management research......»»