The greening of planes, trains, and automobiles
We need new fuels as society moves away from coal, natural gas and oil. Enlarge (credit: Petmal / Getty Images) As the world races to decarbonize everything from the electricity grid to industry, it faces particular prob.....»»
Trains were designed to break down after third-party repairs, hackers find
The train manufacturer accused the hackers of slander. Enlarge / Dragon Sector uploaded a video to social media after discovering an "undocumented ‘unlock code’ which you could enter from the train driver’s panel" fixed "my.....»»
5 great movies to watch this Thanksgiving
For the holiday, check out these five great movies to watch for Thanksgiving, including Home Alone and Planes, Trains and Automobiles......»»
Liquid metals shake up century-old chemical engineering processes
Liquid metals could be the long-awaited solution to "greening" the chemical industry, according to researchers who tested a new technique they hope can replace energy-intensive chemical engineering processes harking back to the early 20th century......»»
Measuring the impact of desert greening
Long-term satellite data shows a significant cooling effect of vegetation on land surface temperature. The searing heat of the Arabian Peninsula translates to a population vulnerable to heat stress. As temperatures continue to rise, effective strateg.....»»
Wobbly gel mat trains muscle cells to work together
There's no doubt that exercise does a body good, including strengthening and toning our muscles. But how exactly does exercise make this happen?.....»»
Historians race to find Great Lakes shipwrecks before quagga mussels destroy the sites
The Great Lakes' frigid fresh water used to keep shipwrecks so well preserved that divers could see dishes in the cupboards. Downed planes that spent decades underwater were left so pristine they could practically fly again when archaeologists finall.....»»
We could sequester CO2 by "re-greening" arid lands, plant scientists say
Reducing CO2 levels in the atmosphere will take more than cutting emissions—we will also need to capture and store the excessive volumes of already-emitted carbon. In an opinion paper published in the journal Trends in Plant Science on September 21.....»»
Researchers develop standards to help eliminate "forever chemicals" in firefighting foams
In movies, when we see fiery car crashes or flaming planes on runways, we know they are not real. But in the real world, fuel fires must be quenched with special kinds of chemicals, and the ones that have been most commonly used are known as aqueous.....»»
Connected cars are a “privacy nightmare,” Mozilla Foundation says
Data privacy protections are almost nonexistent when it comes to automobiles. Enlarge / Your car's maker can collect data on you from many different sources. (credit: Getty Images) Today, the Mozilla Foundation published.....»»
Typhoon Saola churns toward south China, suspending transport and delaying the school year
Chinese state media report at least 121 passenger trains are suspending service in anticipation of the arrival of Typhoon Saola. People in areas of southern China were warned to stay away from the coastline and several cities delayed the start of the.....»»
Trains suspended, people warned away from the coastline as Typhoon Saola churns toward south China
Chinese state media report at least 121 passenger trains are suspending service in anticipation of the arrival of Typhoon Saola, while people in coastal areas of southern China were being warned to stay away from the coastline......»»
They sense electric fields, tolerate snow and have "mating trains": 4 reasons echidnas really are remarkable
Many of us love seeing an echidna. Their shuffling walk, inquisitive gaze and protective spines are unmistakable, coupled with the coarse hair and stubby beak......»»
The best travel deals of the week include a Labor Day sale with flights to Europe under $200
UPDATE: Aug. 25, 2023, 5:00 a.m. EDT This post has been updated with the latest travel deals on flights, trains, luggage, and more. Summer isn't over yet! There's still time to book some fun in the sun with this week's best travel deals. As Augu.....»»
Small urban greening projects can dramatically increase number of insect species in cities
By increasing the diversity of indigenous plants in urban areas, researchers from the University of Melbourne have seen a seven-fold increase in the number of insect species in just three years, confirming the ecological benefits of urban greening pr.....»»
Cellebrite trains law enforcement to maintain iPhone-hacking secrets
Cellebrite, the firm behind forensic devices used by law enforcement agencies to access data on seized iPhones, attempted to keep its technology secrets hidden, by telling its users to keep the hardware's existence as "hush hush as possible."Law enfo.....»»
Capturing the evolution of complex quantum systems
Through a new survey, researchers show how mathematical representations named 'tensor trains' can help to capture and simulate the dynamics of evolving quantum systems across a range of different scenarios......»»
Hydrogen-powered planes almost ready for takeoff
Companies are readying hardware but differ dramatically in how they're testing it. Enlarge / Airbus will be testing hydrogen power on a commercial airliner modified to carry an additional engine. (credit: Airbus) A compl.....»»
Firefighters contain wildfire near Spanish-French border
Firefighters from Spain and France succeeded on Saturday in containing a wildfire near the countries' shared Mediterranean coastal border, after winds dropped enough to allow water bomber planes to fly......»»
System that uses magnetic levitation enables early airborne virus detection
Researchers from Michigan State University and the University of British Columbia have invented a system that can quickly and inexpensively detect airborne viruses using the same technology that enables high-speed trains......»»
Airlines Grapple with Flights Delayed by Climate-Fueled Heat
Longer, more intense heat waves fueled by climate change could make it harder for planes to get off the ground.....»»