The Arabian plate is holding steady
A comprehensive study suggests the Arabian plate is geologically stable and capable of withstanding long-term forces from surrounding tectonic activity......»»
Plug-in powertrain is an efficiency win for the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime
Toyota has helpfully increased the size of the battery pack. Enlarge / After a confusing mess for the last generation, Toyota's stylists have done a decent job with the new Prius. I think it needs a front plate if you're going to.....»»
Investigating a recently discovered Arabian Partridge population in Saudi Arabia"s Harrat Uwayrid Biosphere Reserve
Forming a land bridge between Asia, Europe and Africa, the Arabian Desert hosts a distinctive wildlife community adapted to extreme conditions. Many of the rare, threatened and endemic species inhabiting this region have received little study or cons.....»»
Plate tectonic surprise: Geologist unexpectedly finds remnants of a lost mega-plate
Utrecht University geologist Suzanna van de Lagemaat has reconstructed a massive and previously unknown tectonic plate that was once one-quarter the size of the Pacific Ocean. Her colleagues in Utrecht had predicted its existence over 10 years ago ba.....»»
Aston Martin Chairman Stroll raised stake after investor sought sale
Stroll said his consortium raised its stake in the British luxury-car maker after another major shareholder wanted to cut its holding......»»
Facebook’s new AI stickers can generate Mickey Mouse holding a machine gun
Instagram, Messenger AI feature goes viral for offensive user-created stickers. Enlarge / A selection of AI-generated stickers created in Facebook Messenger and shared on social media site X. (credit: Meta) Less than a w.....»»
Apple now selling refurb HomePod 2 with a $50 discount
If you’ve been holding out for a deal on a refurbished second-generation HomePod, today is your lucky day. Apple has started selling the second-generation HomePod via its Certified Refurbished store, offering a $50 discount compared to when buying.....»»
Why You Don’t Need the New Pixel 8
Will you be holding onto your new Pixel, or will you be grabbing the Pixel 8 series? The post Why You Don’t Need the New Pixel 8 appeared first on Phandroid. For a lot of folks, there’s an unexplainable thrill that usually come.....»»
The clock is ticking. Can "scientific diplomacy" save the world"s hottest sea?
Already the world's hottest coastal environment in the summer, the shallow sea between the Arabian peninsula and southwestern Iran continues to heat at a breathtaking pace......»»
Report: Ten billion mouths to feed by 2050
When it comes to feeding a growing population at a time of conflict and climate change, Mother Earth has a lot on her plate. To build a sustainable future we'll need to return to a farm-to-table model, and that's opening up vast and exciting avenues.....»»
National emergency alert test will affect all U.S. iPhones on Wednesday
FEMA and the FCC will be holding a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on October 4, with test messages sent to all iPhones, TVs, and radios.The test, set to take place at 2:20p.m. Eastern on Wednes.....»»
As the strike expands, UAW and Detroit 3 insults intensify
Ford's CEO accused the union of holding the Detroit 3 hostage over unaffordable demands, as the UAW ordered 7,000 more workers onto picket lines......»»
Ford says UAW holding talks hostage
About 7,000 workers at a GM plant in Lansing, Mich., and Ford's Chicago Assembly Plant are joining the strike Friday. They build the Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator......»»
Balancing cybersecurity with convenience and progress
Changing approaches to cybersecurity have led to slow but steady progress in defense and protection. Still, competing interests create a growing challenge for cybersecurity decision makers and practitioners, according to CompTIA. The state of cyberse.....»»
Holding your iPhone 15 Pro without a case may temporarily change its color, says Apple
iPhone 15 Pro was announced last week and is now available in stores in more than 40 countries around the world. As people are finally getting their hands on the new phones, Apple has updated its website with more information about them. And interest.....»»
Biologists in slow and steady race to help North America"s largest and rarest tortoise species
While the average lifespan of North America's largest and most rare tortoise species is unknown, biologists have said it could span upward of a century......»»
A possible explanation for an increasing trend in the cyclone Genesis Potential Index in the Arabian Sea
A team of Earth scientists and oceanographers affiliated with several institutions in India, working with a colleague from the U.S., has developed possible explanations for some of the factors involved in the observed increasing trend in the cyclone.....»»
The Pixel Fold’s screen repair will cost $900
All the displays, cameras, batteries, and back plate are now for sale. The front of the Pixel Fold display. [credit: iF.....»»
Fast-track strain engineering for speedy biomanufacturing
Using engineered microbes as microscopic factories has given the world steady sources of life-saving drugs, revolutionized the food industry, and allowed us to make sustainable versions of valuable chemicals previously made from petroleum......»»
Satechi’s new MagSafe Wallet doubles as a stand and holds 4 cards in its vegan leather build
Not even Satechi could resist launching a new iPhone 15 accessory, and today, the brand is out with its all-new vegan leather MagSafe Wallet Stand. The new release not only breaks the mold by holding four IDs or credit cards, but it also steps up to.....»»
For the first time, research reveals crows use statistical logic
The birds can associate images with distinct reward probabilities. Enlarge (credit: John Dreyer) Whether playing tricks, mimicking speech, or holding “funerals,” crows and ravens (collectively known as corvids) have.....»»