Southeast Europe heat wave seen as among worst in decades
A heat wave scorched southeast Europe on Thursday, sending residents flocking to the coast, public fountains and air-conditioned locations to find some relief......»»
Laifen Wave review: the electric toothbrush of the future
An electric toothbrush is a good and efficient way of getting your teeth cleaned, and the Laifen Wave is a great place to start. The post Laifen Wave review: the electric toothbrush of the future appeared first on Phandroid. Most of us kno.....»»
After decades of Mario, how do developers bridge a widening generation gap?
Tezuka: "The secret to having a long-tenured staff is that people don't quit." Enlarge / A prototype wonder effect—featuring Mario's head turned into blocks that could be eaten by enemies—didn't make it into the final game. (.....»»
Tesla asks shareholders to approve Texas move and restore Elon Musk’s $56B pay
Tesla board calls June 13 shareholder vote on Musk's pay and move to Texas. Enlarge / Tesla CEO Elon Musk at an opening event for Tesla's Gigafactory on March 22, 2022, in Gruenheide, southeast of Berlin. (credit: Getty Images |.....»»
The beginnings of modern science shaped how philosophers saw alien life—and how we understand it today
Speculation about extraterrestrials is not all that new. There was a vibrant debate in 17th-century Europe about the existence of life on other planets......»»
Solero Technologies, former BorgWarner controls unit, expands into Europe, EVs with acquisition
The acquisition of Kendrion's automotive business will double the company's annual revenue to about $500 million and open up new markets for the supplier......»»
EVs get efficiency boost from new heat pump technology
While improving electric vehicle range usually focuses on battery pack size, power electronics, curb weight and aerodynamics, a heat pump bolsters EV efficiency, especially in cold weather......»»
Birds of a feather flocking together: Research shows storks prefer to fly with conspecifics during migration
With long legs and large wings, the white stork is a prominent star of the pageant that is animal migration. Flying from Europe towards Africa in autumn, and then back again in spring, birds can be seen taking to the sky in conspicuous flocks that he.....»»
NASA observations find what helps heat roots of "moss" on sun
Did you know the sun has moss? Due to its resemblance to the earthly plants, scientists have named a small-scale, bright, patchy structure made of plasma in the solar atmosphere "moss." This moss, which was first identified in 1999 by NASA's TRACE mi.....»»
Discovery of bacterial proteins that induce asexual reproduction in insects
From microbes in the human gut to symbiotic algae in coral reefs, research in recent decades has increasingly revealed the pivotal roles that microorganisms (or microbial species) play in shaping the biology of host organisms and of broader ecosystem.....»»
Plant sensors could act as an early warning system for farmers
Using a pair of sensors made from carbon nanotubes, researchers from MIT and the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) have discovered signals that reveal when plans are experiencing stresses such as heat, light, or attack from i.....»»
Cold Coulomb crystals, cosmic clues: Unraveling the mysteries of space chemistry
While it may not look like it, the interstellar space between stars is far from empty. Atoms, ions, molecules, and more reside in this ethereal environment known as the Interstellar Medium (ISM). The ISM has fascinated scientists for decades, as at l.....»»
Canada follows Europe with digital services tax likely to hit Apple
Canada is introducing a new digital services tax starting this year, which will see foreign tech giants like Apple and Google receive tax demands for income earned in Canada but not currently taxed there. This follows the example of several Europe.....»»
Aston Martin hires Pedro Mota to lead Americas region
As Aston Martin begins the move away from gasoline engines and revamps its lineup, the British automaker is leaning on veteran executives with decades of experience at ultraluxury brands......»»
Industry can benefit when AI melds with physical world, researcher says
The auto industry can position itself to benefit from the next wave of artificial intelligence advances, said Avinash Balachandran, a senior director at the Toyota Research Institute......»»
Fires pose growing worldwide threat to wildland-urban interface
Fires that blaze through the wildland-urban interface (WUI) are becoming more common around the globe, a trend that is likely to continue for at least the next two decades, new research finds......»»
Surf clams off the coast of Virginia reappear and rebound
The Atlantic surf clam, an economically valuable species that is the main ingredient in clam chowder and fried clam strips, has returned to Virginia waters in a big way, reversing a die-off that started more than two decades ago......»»
Apple accepting political ads without complying with the law, says Mozilla report
Apple is accepting political ads without properly complying with legal requirements in Europe, says a new report, which also scored the compliance of 11 other tech companies. Five companies – including social network X and Microsoft’s Bing sea.....»»
First-of-its-kind study shows Florida Wildlife Corridor eases worst impacts of climate change
From rising temperatures and altered precipitation patterns to intense weather events such as hurricanes, Florida is experiencing significant climate-related challenges in tandem with skyrocketing insurance rates. As the state's population continues.....»»
America’s ‘God of War’ is now many decades old. The US Army can’t replace it
America’s ‘God of War’ is now many decades old. The US Army can’t replace it.....»»
Florida joins Texas in banning local heat protections for outdoor workers
Florida joins Texas in banning local heat protections for outdoor workers.....»»