These three megaprojects aim to reshape Portland’s cityscape
These three megaprojects aim to reshape Portland’s cityscape.....»»
Two Supreme Court cases this week could upend the entire internet
The Supreme Court is set to hear back-to-back oral arguments this week in two cases that could significantly reshape online speech and content moderation......»»
Two coastal flood defense projects provide lessons for making future infrastructure projects more successful
More than ten years have passed since Hurricane Sandy exposed New York City to devastating coastal flooding. Several cost-effective flood megaprojects, including levees and storm surge barriers, have been presented to the NY-NJ region to prevent futu.....»»
Renault, Nissan agree to reshape alliance; Nissan to invest 15% in Ampere EV unit
Renault and Nissan signed a deal to reshape their alliance, with Nissan committing to invest in Renault's electric-vehicle business. The agreement also includes developing and working on several new models globally......»»
Renault, Nissan directors set to approve alliance deal with hours to spare
Renault's management faces "low-level" or "last minute" demands from Nissan but a deal to reshape the alliance is set to be approved just ahead of an official event to announce the details......»»
Ford, GM options for EV dealers reshape retail
While Cadillac and Buick are making dealers walk away if they don't want to sell EVs, Ford has allowed for more flexibility but received complaints from some state dealer associations......»»
Study discovers immense diversity and interdependence in high temperature deep-sea microorganism communities
A new study by researchers at Portland State University and the University of Wisconsin finds that a rich diversity of microorganisms live in interdependent communities in high-temperature geothermal environments in the deep sea. The study, which was.....»»
How supervisors can create a better work environment for deaf or hard-of-hearing employees
Hearing loss cases are climbing globally—1 in 5 adults are affected—along with a growing number of older workers who are more likely to experience hearing loss. A new study from researchers at Portland State, Oregon State and York universities sh.....»»
It is still too early to use artificial intelligence for criminal justice, claims new paper
Artificial intelligence is poised to reshape our world in countless ways and in almost every field. This includes the criminal justice system. Algorithm-based, data-driven decision-making is being increasingly used in pre-trial risk assessments in th.....»»
Planting trees can save lives, study of 30-year tree planting campaign finds
In the past 30 years, the non-profit organization Friends of Trees planted trees along the streets of Portland, Oregon. Now, a new study shows that each tree planted was associated with significant reductions in non-accidental and cardiovascular mort.....»»
Local newspapers are vital for disadvantaged communities, but they"re struggling too
As residents in the small Victorian city of Portland voiced concerns about the loss of vital healthcare services in their area, the local newspaper—The Portland Observer—was there to cover the story. It produced a series of reports highlighting t.....»»
Father of the Prius still has hand in Toyota"s hybrid strategy
The father of Toyota's Prius 25 years ago, chief engineer Takeshi Uchiyamada, is now chairman of the company. And he's still helping to reshape the car......»»
Father of the Prius still has his hand in Toyota"s hybrid strategy
The father of Toyota's Prius 25 years ago, chief engineer Takeshi Uchiyamada, is now chairman of the company. And he's still helping to reshape the car......»»
VETRO and Vitruvi™ Announce Integration Partnership
VETRO and Vitruvi™ Announce Integration Partnership October 27, 2022 – Portland, ME – VETRO, a leading provider of map-based fiber management and broadband infrastructure intelligence solutions, and Vitruvi™ Software, makers of a leading.....»»
Researchers design soil-inspired multifunctional chemical system
Soil is a dynamic system of microbe-material interactions and environmental responsiveness. The soil-microbe complex is an integrated and adaptable system that can reshape its state according to the external environment......»»
Research team investigates factors influencing bike share among underserved populations
Researchers Jennifer Dill, Jiahui Ma, Nathan McNeil, Joseph Broach and John MacArthur of Portland State University have published a new article in the November 2022 issue of Transportation Part D: Transport and Environment. The open-access article, ".....»»
Baby stroller recall: Parents should stop using this stroller right away
After the UPPAbaby stroller recall, parents must now be made aware of a similar recall from a different company. Baby Trend issued a recall for Cityscape Travel Jogger Strollers that might cause injuries to children. Like the strollers from the UPPAb.....»»
Wildfires reshape forests and change the behavior of animals that live there
In the arid American West, wildfires now define summer. Recent years have seen some of the worst wildfires in recorded history. Climate change, the loss of Indigenous burning practices and a century of fire suppression are increasing the risk of larg.....»»
Nissan sees a chance to reshape its alliance with Renault by backing new EV business
Nissan sees Renault's reorganization as a chance to change an ownership imbalance that has been a source of friction between the automakers for years......»»
Florida asks Supreme Court to rule on its controversial social media law
Florida has asked the Supreme Court to rule on whether states may force social media companies to host content they would rather remove — setting up a potential landmark battle over digital speech rights and content moderation that could reshape th.....»»
EV tax credit restrictions could reshape automakers" supply chains, battery strategies
EV manufacturers now must decide whether they'll chase all, some or none of the revamped tax credit. Depending on their strategies, it could mean reshaping their supply chains sooner than anticipated......»»