The cost of eating healthy: NZ fruit and veg prices are going up way faster than processed food
The rising price of food has been making headlines for the past decade. But prices have not been rising consistently across all food groups—and this has major health implications for New Zealanders......»»
Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, Burger King pull onions amid McDonald’s outbreak
Onions have not been confirmed as the source, but restaurants aren't taking chances. Big-name fast food chains, including Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Burger King, are reportedl.....»»
Your next Windows update should install much faster
Future Windows 11 updates won't take nearly as long to install. The 24H2 update will be up to 45.6% faster thanks to a speed boost......»»
Dell has great prices on Arcade1Up cabinets today — up to $250 off
You have to see these crazy deals on Arcade1Up cabinets available at Dell today. These are some of the best prices right now......»»
Fringe photometric stereo method improves speed and accuracy of 3D surface measurements
Researchers have developed a faster and more accurate method for acquiring and reconstructing high-quality 3D surface measurements. The approach could greatly improve the speed and accuracy of surface measurements used for industrial inspection, medi.....»»
A much faster way to encode DNA with usable digital data
An international team of molecular biologists, computer scientists and physicists has found a way to encode useable digital data onto DNA strands 350 times faster than current approaches. In their study, published in the journal Nature, the group use.....»»
Tesla posts Q3 net income of $2.2 billion, forecasts sharply higher 2025 deliveries
Tesla said it expects to launch lower-cost models next year. "Plans for new vehicles, including more affordable models, remain on track for start of production in the first half of 2025.".....»»
This might be the secret that unlocks real-life human hibernation
One way that animals like bears deal with food scarcity, especially during winter, is to hibernate. This allows them to conserve their energy by slowing … The post This might be the secret that unlocks real-life human hibernation appeared first.....»»
Lithia saved $50 million more than planned through Q3, sees another $100 million soon
Lithia Motors Inc. by the end of the third quarter reduced expenses by $50 million more than the group's original target for a cost-cutting initiative launched this year, COO Adam Chamberlain said Oct. 23 on the company's Q3 earnings call......»»
Tesla Q3 net income rises 17% to $2.2 billion; total revenue up 8% to $25.2 billion
Tesla said it expects to launch lower-cost models next year. "Plans for new vehicles, including more affordable models, remain on track for start of production in the first half of 2025.".....»»
A meteorite strike 3 billion years ago may have helped kickstart life on Earth
Three billion years ago, Earth was a lifeless husk. At least, that’s what some scientists believe. However, that lifeless husk may have found a healthy … The post A meteorite strike 3 billion years ago may have helped kickstart life on Earth.....»»
Understanding the influence of specific gene mutations on starch properties in barley
Cereals such as rice, wheat, maize, and barley are essential in the human diet and have various uses in the food industry. Their suitability for different industrial applications depends on the properties of their grains. The major component of these.....»»
Broadcasting sounds of healthy coral reefs encourages coral larvae growth, study shows
Coral reefs worldwide are in trouble. These ecosystems support a billion people and more than a quarter of marine species. Still, many have been damaged by unsustainable fishing and tourism, coastal construction, nutrient runoff, and climate change......»»
A multi-level breakthrough in optical computing—a faster, more efficient, and robust memory cell
For the first time, an international cadre of electrical engineers has developed a new method for photonic in-memory computing that could make optical computing a reality in the near future......»»
Insect and spider biodiversity increases organic nutrient availability across ecosystems, large-scale study shows
Insects and spiders are important elements in the food webs of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. With declines in their biodiversity, the food supply for birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians and small mammals is not only becoming scarcer, but also poo.....»»
Ground nesting birds declining faster than any other bird species in Europe
Ground-nesting bird populations are more likely to be in decline than any other European bird species, warns new report......»»
F&I data: Used EVs losing value faster than hybrids and gas-powered cars
A Cox Automotive analysis compares the value of used hybrid, electric and gasoline vehicles with their sticker price......»»
Why Trump"s messaging is becoming more extreme: A mathematician explains
"Talk about extreme." That was the response of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris at September's televised debate, after her rival, Donald Trump, made the baseless claim that migrants had been eating the dogs and cats of their neighbors in.....»»
Simplified menus could reduce food waste and save cafes thousands
A new Australian study of small- to medium-sized cafes has found making small changes could prevent hundreds of tons of food waste while saving struggling businesses thousands of dollars......»»
Climate change projected to deplete food sources of endangered whale sharks
As part of her Ph.D. research at The University of Queensland, lead investigator Dr. Samantha Reynolds, now a Research Fellow from Murdoch University's Harry Butler Institute, used three future climate change scenarios from CMIP6 climate models to in.....»»
“I am still alive”: Users say T-Mobile must pay for killing “lifetime” price lock
We obtained 900 complaints the FCC received about T-Mobile's infamous price hike. T-Mobile promised users who bought certain mobile plans that it would never raise their prices fo.....»»