Sonic appears to close all Northwest Motorsport used-vehicle stores
Last year, Sonic Automotive closed three of Northwest Motorsport's 11 locations......»»
Japan billionaire Maezawa cancels moon trip due to uncertainty over SpaceX rocket development
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa on Saturday canceled his planned flight around the moon on a SpaceX vehicle because of uncertainty about when it may be possible......»»
Webb telescope finds most distant galaxy ever observed, again
The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered what appears to be a new record-holder for the most distant known galaxy, a remarkably bright star system that existed just 290 million years after the Big Bang, NASA said Thursday......»»
Five indicted in $12M fake Apple devices fraud case in southern California
A scam involving "returning" some 16,000 counterfeit iPhones and iPads to Apple stores has resulted in five arrests that could lead to decades behind bars.Several crime rings have returned fake iPhones for genuine replacementsA criminal ring operatin.....»»
Gene-Edited Salad Greens Are Coming to US Stores This Fall
Biotech giant Bayer plans to distribute mustard greens that have been genetically altered to make them less bitter to grocery stores across the country......»»
Unveiling sea country management monitoring trends in Australia
AIMS scientists have partnered with Indigenous communities in the remote Kimberley region of Australia's northwest to monitor culturally important fish populations on coral reefs and incorporate the variability in data to better inform sea country ma.....»»
Novel nematode species, a relative of model organisms, discovered
A new nematode species has been discovered in soil-dwelling bees at the University of Tsukuba's Sugadaira Research Station. This species shares a close relationship with a model nematode Pristionchus pacificus used in developmental and evolutionary b.....»»
3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (May 31-June 2)
Need a way to close out May and welcome June this weekend? Then watch these three great Netflix shows, which star Aubrey Plaza, Chris Evans, Omar Sy, and more......»»
TikTok algorithm could have US-only version; company demurs
The TikTok algorithm could be split, claims a report, with a US-only version used for the hugely popular app to try to avoid a ban. Developer Bytedance has tweeted that the report is not accurate, but its message appears to be more a repetition of.....»»
GM has "solid plan" for plug-in hybrids in 2027
GM CEO Mary Barra said at an investor conference that the automaker also is focusing on making sure vehicle software works consistently and creates additional revenue opportunities......»»
Trout in mine-polluted rivers are genetically "isolated," new study shows
Trout living in rivers polluted by metal from old mines across the British Isles are genetically "isolated" from other trout, new research shows. The work appears in Diversity and Distributions......»»
Was Seahenge created for a ritual to extend the summer during climate change battle?
New research into an ancient timber circle discovered on a Norfolk beach and dubbed "Seahenge" suggests it was created in response to a period of extreme climatic deterioration at the close of the third millennium BC......»»
As bird flu spreads in cows, US close to funding Moderna’s mRNA H5 vaccine
If trials are successful, US government likely to buy doses for vaccine stockpile. Enlarge (credit: Digicom Photo/Science Photo Library via Getty) The US government is nearing an agreement to bankroll a late-stage trial.....»»
The decline of the midsize sedan: Why there will soon be just 5 nameplates in U.S.
The once-hypercompetitive segment has shrunk rapidly, falling victim to innovations in vehicle packaging and changing consumer tastes......»»
Instagram Limits tool offering increased harassment protection for teens
Meta is offering teenagers a strengthened version of its Instagram Limits tool. When set to its highest level, only Close Friends will be able to comment, reply, tag, mention, or message them. It’s the latest development in the company’s prote.....»»
Europe seeks to emulate NASA’s revolutionary commercial cargo program
European governments must commit more funding for the program to achieve its goals. Enlarge / A rendering of the European cargo reentry vehicle proposed by Thales Alenia Space. (credit: Thales Alecia Space) The European.....»»
Apple offers peek at how it stress tests the iPhone
Apple has invited popular tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee to see up close how it tests the durability of the iPhone before launch......»»
Alpacas in Idaho test positive for H5N1 bird flu in another world first
The alpacas were known to be in close contact with infected birds. Enlarge / Suri alpacas on a farm in Pennsylvania. (credit: Getty | Susan L. Angstadt) Four backyard alpacas in southern Idaho have tested positive for hi.....»»
Used Teslas are getting very cheap, but buying one can be risky
As used Teslas drop in price, are they a bargain or buyer beware? Enlarge / Used Tesla Model 3s can be had for less than $20,000 now. (credit: Getty Images) The launch of a new electric vehicle these days is invariably m.....»»
Volkswagen ID7 EV, with a likely high price tag, would be tough sell, dealers say
2024 was supposed to be the year in which Volkswagen's U.S. electric vehicle offerings would have expanded from just the ID4 compact crossover to a trio of EVs. A delay is changing that......»»
LG Teams up with Kia for In-vehicle Smart Features
Car rides are about to get less boring. The post LG Teams up with Kia for In-vehicle Smart Features appeared first on Phandroid. LG Electronics recently announced that it’s collaborated with auto veteran Kia to bring its Automotive C.....»»