Polestar posts $242M loss amid EV demand slowdown
The automaker expects the Polestar 3 and 4 will help boost sales in the second half of the year, particularly in the last few months when demand for the two premium crossovers should grow......»»
Whole genome duplications linked to higher oil yields in key crops
Oil crops are pivotal for human nutrition and industry due to their ability to produce and store large amounts of oil in seeds. With the global demand for vegetable oils steadily rising, there is an urgent need to discover new high-yielding oil plant.....»»
From wild relatives to super tomatoes: Unearthing new genetic potential
Tomato breeding has historically depended on a narrow genetic pool, leading to decreased diversity and loss of valuable traits. Traditional methods and biparental populations fall short in harnessing the full potential of wild relatives, posing chall.....»»
Double-peaked supernovae offer clues to pre-supernova outbursts
New research helps in understanding the evolution and final stages of massive stars, the role of binary interactions, and the mechanisms behind mass loss, which ultimately affect the properties of the resulting supernova and its remnant. This work al.....»»
Companies are crafting new ways to grow cocoa, and chocolate alternatives, to keep up with demand
Climate change is stressing rainforests where the highly sensitive cocoa bean grows, but chocolate lovers need not despair, say companies that are researching other ways to grow cocoa or develop cocoa substitutes......»»
Biodiversity loss: Many students of environment-related subjects are partly unaware of the causes
As far as the causes of global biodiversity loss are concerned, there are evidently perception gaps among students of environment-related subjects worldwide, as a survey conducted by Goethe University Frankfurt with more than 4,000 students from 37 c.....»»
Study uses a gambling framework to show how past regrets can be viewed differently moving forward
When reflecting on one's life, it is not uncommon to say something along the lines of, "No regrets." It's seen routinely in popular culture, and the social media hashtag #noregrets is featured on millions of posts across Instagram and X, formerly kno.....»»
Diverse crop rotations reduce risk of crop loss under poor growing conditions
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are responding to the increasingly uncertain climate. The warmer and more unpredictable weather has been a source of instability on U.S. farms. ARS agroecologists.....»»
Political posts on X could harm academics" credibility, new study finds
New research, published in a CESifo working paper reveals that expressing political views on social media can erode public trust in academics. The paper is a collaboration from Dr. Eleonora Alabrese from the University of Bath; Francesco Capozza, Res.....»»
Hyundai’s new extended-range tech will bridge the gap to EVs
Concerned about slowing demand for EVs, Hyundai will launch an extended-range gasoline-electric drivetrain in the coming years......»»
Polestar posts $242M loss amid EV demand slowdown
The automaker expects the Polestar 3 and 4 will help boost sales in the second half of the year, particularly in the last few months when demand for the two premium crossovers should grow......»»
Arctic heat waves linked to sea ice loss, new study reveals
Amid global warming, heat waves are striking even the Arctic, a region once considered immune to such extreme weather events. Recent research reveals that these heat waves, particularly in the Barents-Kara Sea (BKS) during the boreal autumn, are not.....»»
Do cats grieve? Research suggests they do
As we grieve the loss of a pet, we may not be the only ones feeling the pain. Research is showing that cats who are left behind when another animal in their home dies could be mourning along with us......»»
Hyundai turns to new hybrid tech to power growth amid "slowdown" in EV demand
Hyundai is leaning heavily into hybrids, citing ‘the recent slowdown’ in EV demand, and expects its sales of the gasoline-electric vehicles to more than double as it rolls out new electrified powertrain technologies and extends them to the Genesi.....»»
Polestar names former Opel, VinFast boss Michael Lohscheller as new CEO
Industry veteran Michael Lohscheller joins Polestar as it struggles financially. He replaces Thomas Ingenlath, who has resigned from the Geely-owned company......»»
Authors propose multi-method framework for climate event attribution
At the two most recent meetings of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, delegates agreed to establish a fund to help developing nations suffering loss and damage due to events linked to climate change, such as floods, heat waves.....»»
Unlocking crop yield potential: New modeling approach for sustainable agriculture
Predicting crop yields is a significant challenge in modern agriculture, especially under fluctuating environmental conditions. With the escalating demand for sustainable food production, understanding the complex interplay between environmental fact.....»»
Threads testing new option for temporary 24 hour posts
Meta began experimenting with an option for auto-archiving posts back in April, but the feature never came to fruition in that form. However, the company has now confirmed that they’re experimenting with a new ephemeral post format, where users can.....»»
Save Big on the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K!
It's going for a lot less at the moment. The post Save Big on the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K! appeared first on Phandroid. While smart TVs are an awesome way to stream shows and movies on demand, they are pretty expensive and might be beyond.....»»
As EV sales slump, Volkswagen scales back battery factories buildout
VW might only need 170 GWh of cells in 2030 if demand stays depressed. Enlarge / A VW worker on the assembly line at Emden in Germany. (credit: Volkswagen) Volkswagen will wait to see what electric car demand is like be.....»»
Stranded student helps design synthetic polymers to combat fungal infections
Every year, more than 2 million people are affected by invasive fungal infections, which are often caused by Candida species and are associated with high mortality rates. The development of new therapies is progressing very slowly. Demand is increasi.....»»