Stabilizing precipitate growth at grain boundaries in alloys
Materials are often considered to be one phase, but many engineering materials contain two or more phases, improving their properties and performance. These two-phase materials have inclusions, called precipitates, embedded in the microstructure......»»
EVs are holding strong, but U.S. elections may rock the boat, report finds
The midyear Market Outlook Report from Dave Cantin Group and Kaiser Associates found that EV sales are starting to drive steady growth. Meanwhile, a volatile political landscape and Supreme Court decisions complicate auto industry plans......»»
Analysts expect modest growth in today’s AAPL Q3 2024 earnings report
AAPL Q3 2024 earnings will be revealed by the company later today, and Wall Street expects the company to report modest year-on-year sales growth of 2.3%. As is now standard, Apple didn’t offer any official revenue guidance for the quarter, but.....»»
Drought in Sicily threatens grain fields, animal herds
A crushing drought in Sicily has withered fields of grain, deprived livestock of pasture land and fanned a spate of wildfires, causing damage already estimated at 2.7 billion euros this year......»»
Former Tesla, GM charging pros join EVgo
The new hires will position EVgo for growth in an increasingly competitive market, the company said......»»
TD Cowen raises AAPL target to $250 on AI and China sales
Investment analyst firm TD Cowen predicts that Apple Intelligence will bring a modest boost to the iPhone 16 range, but be much more significant in 2025, by when China sales are expected to have returned to growth.Render of the iPhone 16 rangeAhead o.....»»
Automakers reverse course on EV targets
Cooling sales growth, high vehicle prices and uncertain political outcomes have forced automakers to pivot......»»
An effective strategy to inhibit grain coarsening: Construction of multi-element co-segregated grain boundary complexion
To date, ceramic scientists have devised various strategies to impede grain coarsening. The utilization of nano-sized precursor powder can not only facilitate the densification process, but also yields bulk ceramics with reduced grain sizes compared.....»»
How much growth is required to achieve good lives for all while reducing environmental damage?
Ending mass human deprivation and providing good lives for the whole world's population can be accomplished while at the same time achieving ecological objectives. This is demonstrated by a new study by the Institute of Environmental Science and Tech.....»»
Volvo softens EV-or-bust strategy as hybrids show promise
Some Volvo dealers fear the consequences of sticking to the 2030 target as EV growth slows, and CEO Jim Rowan says hybrids can be a bridge for customers not ready to dump gasoline......»»
5 risks to watch as Nissan readies key earnings update
Nissan embarks on a new midterm business plan focused on growth. Here are the top risks to watch as CEO Makoto Uchida unveils the first quarterly earnings of the new era......»»
Addressing food insecurity for poor South African households
Food insecurity is a feature of life for millions of South Africans. Food insecurity refers to a lack of regular access to enough safe and nutritious food for average growth and development and an active and healthy life. This may be due to unavailab.....»»
Vanta raises $150 million accelerate its AI product innovation
Vanta announced that it has raised a $150 million Series C funding round at a valuation of $2.45 billion. The round was led by Sequoia Capital, in addition to new investors Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, J.P. Morgan and existing investo.....»»
Top five risks to watch as Nissan readies key earnings update
Nissan embarks on a new midterm business plan focused on growth. Here are the top risks to watch as CEO Makoto Uchida unveils the first quarterly earnings of the new era......»»
Battery sales keep Tesla profitable in Q2 as EV sales still slumped
Tesla's status as a growth stock will require some explaining if this keeps up. Enlarge / Will investors care that Tesla's car sales and profit margins are shrinking, not growing? (credit: Karol Serewis/SOPA Images/LightRocket v.....»»
Team develops a technique to detect nutrients in soil faster and more affordably
Every year, Missouri farmers lose millions of dollars in valuable nutrients that wash away into rivers and lakes. These nutrients—nitrates and phosphates found in fertilizers—are crucial for plant growth, but they wreak havoc on aquatic life when.....»»
Sensing ultraviolet light with the help of molecular switches
The old saying "the dose makes the poison" also holds true for ultraviolet (UV) light. While UV light is essential for vitamin D production, it is also important in phototherapy, several industrial processes, and plant growth. It also has harmful eff.....»»
Research team uncovers optimal conditions for soursop cultivation
A research team has identified the optimal edaphic and climatic conditions for the growth of soursop (Annona muricata L.), a plant with significant medicinal potential and nutritional value. Their findings provide crucial baseline information for imp.....»»
Jeep"s big Wagoneers seeing growth as Grand Cherokee, Wrangler struggle
The burly three-row Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are the only Jeep nameplates to post higher U.S. sales in the first half of 2024, nearly doubling their combined volume from a year ago......»»
Researchers zero in on the underlying mechanism that causes alloys to crack when exposed to hydrogen-rich environments
When deciding what material to use for infrastructure projects, metals are often selected for their durability. However, if placed in a hydrogen-rich environment, like water, metals can become brittle and fail. Since the mid-19th century, this phenom.....»»
A microscopic factory for small runners: New method uses magnetic loops for growth control
Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have developed a new method for controlling the growth of physical micro-runners. They used an external magnetic field to assemble paramagnetic colloidal spheres—i.e. only magnetic due to external influence.....»»