Playbook notes 6 regions advancing EV equity
The "Equitable Electric Mobility Playbook" developed by Enterprise Holdings and the National League of Cities cites the following regions that it says is making progress toward electric vehicle equity......»»
Netflix, which trained us all to binge, is about to open a (checks notes) pop-up restaurant
Netflix, which trained us all to binge, is about to open a (checks notes) pop-up restaurant.....»»
Instagram"s new music-sharing status feels like the return of MySpace
Share your favorite musical artists on Instagram's Notes.....»»
Instagram goes full 2000s with new music status feature in Notes
Instagram continues to have fun with its status feature called Notes. A new update to Notes is adding the ability to set your status to a song – just like instant messenger away messages in the 2000s. more… The post Instagram goes full 2000s wi.....»»
Apple adds iOS 17 Notes feature to Pages alongside Keynote ProRes and Numbers SVG updates
One new feature in iOS 17 is the ability to start formatting a document in Notes then opening it in Pages for even more formatting capabilities. Apple released Pages, Keynote, and Numbers 13.1 today, and release notes specifically call out the iOS 1.....»»
Advancing material innovation to address the polymer waste crisis
Products made from polymers—ranging from plastic bags to clothing to cookware to electronics—provide many comforts and support today's standard of living, but since they do not decompose easily, they pose long-term environmental challenges. Devel.....»»
Plant ecology study shows dominant influence of climate on vegetation
For several years, ecological research has argued that climate often has no determining influence on the distribution of forests and savannas in tropical regions. However, an international research team led by Prof. Dr. Steven Higgins at the Universi.....»»
How to check your air quality as wildfire smoke pours into the U.S.
Wildfire smoke has been rushing into the U.S. like an avalanche. Seen on satellites, it looks like an unstoppable force.Now that the thick smoke — filled with tiny particles that are unhealthy to breathe — is blanketing different regions.....»»
iOS 17: Apple Notes adds a hard-to-find way to link other notes, wiki style
Apple Notes gains a few new useful features in iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma. One is the ability to add links to other notes, but it can be a bit tricky to track down. more… The post iOS 17: Apple Notes adds a hard-to-find way to link other.....»»
One man’s nearly 40-year, 8-bit quest to finish his teenage Commodore 64 RPG
Disks and tapes are fallible, so it's back to assembly code and pencil notes. Enlarge / The disks and diagrams Mike Brixius has to work with in finishing his 1984 CRPG project. (credit: YouTube/RavenWolf Retro Tech) Ther.....»»
Canada"s Quebec expects thousands more to flee wildfires
Canada's Quebec province, now the epicenter of a devastating wildfire season that has ravaged the country, expects thousands more people to be forced to flee advancing fires, its leader said Wednesday......»»
Unraveling the historic journey of the mung bean: A tale of evolution, migration and climate adaptation
The mung bean, commonly known as green gram, has played a pivotal role as a cheap protein source in regions where access to meat is limited. Spanning over 4,500 years, the cultivation of this humble legume has sustained civilizations throughout its h.....»»
Auto File: Shhh! Don’t say that "R" word!
A gaggle of May sales reports from different regions and companies affirm that the slump in demand for new vehicles that at least some industry executives feared has not happened – so far......»»
Introducing super drought: A new framework and web service
In recent years, the world has witnessed an alarming increase in the occurrence and severity of catastrophic droughts across various regions. While extensive research has been dedicated to understanding extreme droughts, a fundamental question has re.....»»
3D printing, motion-tracking technology create new treatment options for veterinary orthopedic patients
When you walk into a veterinarian's office, you expect to see photos of furry friends, anatomy charts, and a computer upon which your doctor will make notes about your pet. When you walk into Dr. Kate Barnes' office, you see all of this with a futuri.....»»
Franchise Equity Partners reveals $55M minority stake in Parks Automotive Group
Franchise Equity Partners invested $55 million in Parks Automotive Group, to acquire a minority stake in the group. The announcement comes months after Parks Automotive, with the investment firm, bought two Stellantis stores near Charlotte, N.C......»»
Thousands ordered to flee advancing wildfires in Quebec
Some 10,000 people on Friday were ordered to evacuate from a city in the Canadian province of Quebec in the face of advancing wildfires, officials said......»»
Europe has lost over a half-billion birds in 40 years. The single biggest cause? Pesticides and fertilizers
A trickle of studies warning that the enormous variety of living things on Earth is diminishing has turned into a flood. The evidence for these losses within regions and globally is undeniable. But data on biodiversity, and what is causing its declin.....»»
Arm highlights Neoverse advantage and innovations in computing infrastructure at Computex
Arm's senior vice president and general manager of infrastructure business, Mohamed Awad, delivered a keynote speech titled "Freedom to Innovate - The Arm Neoverse Advantage" at Computex 2023, sharing insights on advancing computing infrastructure in.....»»
Secret industry documents reveal that makers of PFAS "forever chemicals" covered up their health dangers
The chemical industry took a page out of the tobacco playbook when they discovered and suppressed their knowledge of health harms caused by exposure to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), according to an analysis of previously secret industry.....»»
Study uncovers key details of fat cells, advancing potential treatments for obesity, diabetes
New research has unlocked insights into how "good fat" tissue could potentially be harnessed to combat obesity and remove glucose from the blood, helping to control diabetes. Published today in Science Advances, the work is a collaboration between re.....»»