To cut costs, Weddell seal pups keep swimming when trading in their fluff
Open water swimming is not for the fainthearted, especially when air and water temperatures are frigid. So how do furry Weddell seal pups born on the Antarctic sea ice keep on swimming?.....»»
Audit warns costs for NASA"s new Artemis launcher could balloon to $2.7 billion
NASA's second mobile launcher needed for future missions in the Artemis program is already years late and millions over budget, and NASA's Office of the Inspector General warns it could get even worse......»»
Konami’s next game is a chaotic ode to Grand Theft Auto 2
Deliver at All Costs pays tribute to classic Grand Theft Auto games with a healthy serving of slapstick vehicular comedy......»»
Piedmont Lithium turns to international ventures as U.S. mining plans hit snags
Permit delays and rising costs have driven U.S.-based lithium mining companies to invest in international sites......»»
Researchers dig into food waste in Canada using data-driven model
Skyrocketing food costs are uniting Canadians, as families scrutinize their budgets and try to keep grocery bills in check. A new report from the Ivey Centre for Building Sustainable Value and Western's Human Environments Analysis Laboratory (HEAL) r.....»»
New research shows that online ads have limited impact on consumer valuations for Facebook
Policymakers are increasingly debating the relative social costs and benefits of digital advertising. While ads typically benefit platforms and advertisers, do they disadvantage consumers? In a new study, researchers have analyzed advertising on Face.....»»
Canadian rail lockout called "highly problematic" for North American auto industry
A weeklong stoppage could cost about $1 billion, according to one forecast. The costs and disruptions for U.S. automakers go up the longer the disruption lasts......»»
Property insurance: Dealer hurdle over EVs
Zurich Insurance Group issues recommended best practices for dealerships servicing EVs that could add costs......»»
Apple TV Plus: how to sign up, TV shows, movies, price, devices, and more
Here's what you need to know about the Apple TV Plus streaming service, including how much it costs......»»
Study shows continuous manufacturing reduces cultivated meat costs
A new study demonstrates the first cost-effective method for producing cultivated meat. The study shows that continuous manufacturing addresses the key challenges of scalability and cost, potentially making cultivated meat accessible to everyday cons.....»»
Average DDoS attack costs $6,000 per minute
2023 saw a surge in the frequency and duration of DDoS attacks, and in the first half of 2024, it’s clear that surge has become the new normal, according to Zayo. DDoS attack duration increases DDoS attacks surged 106% from H2 2023 to H1 2024. The.....»»
Self-dealing has a long history on crypto exchanges: Researchers investigate "wash trading"
In 2019, the American tech trading company Bitwise presented to the SEC that an astounding 95% of cryptocurrency exchanges were fake. This claim may be credited to a type of market manipulation called "wash trading," which involves inflating trading.....»»
Pokémon’s new mobile trading card game is coming this October
You can wait on line to buy boosters packs or you can check out Pokémon TCG Pocket, a card-opening app out on October 30......»»
Scientists characterize shale cap rocks at tiny scales
A team of researchers is working on a multidisciplinary approach to advancing the exploration of shale rock as a suitable geological seal for resource recovery and underground storage. Given that the pore space in shale rock is predominantly sub-micr.....»»
Wildfires are increasing toxic mercury in streams in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, study finds
Wildfires have been burning across Idaho this summer, and their list of harmful impacts is long, from worsening health conditions because of smoke to challenges recovering millions in costs to fight them......»»
The best Google Pixel 9 Pro cases for 2024
The Google Pixel 9 Pro costs $1,000, so you'll need one of the best cases to help protect it from a cracked back or screen......»»
Poverty premium on energy costs impacts poorer households
People living in poorer households are more likely to face higher energy costs than those who do not, a study shows. Those in low income households are more likely to pay more for their basic energy tariff and also incur higher costs per unit of ener.....»»
VW said to delay Trinity EV flagship, may bring forward electric Golf launch
VW Group CEO Oliver Blume is reallocating product launch investments amid a slowdown in the EV market and the need for the group to cut costs to boost profitability......»»
Dealership not on the hook for customer"s repairs done at independent shop, tribunal rules
A British Columbia dealership group isn't obligated to cover the parts, labor and towing costs for a service customer who had repairs done at an independent shop, the province's Civil Resolution Tribunal has ruled......»»
Studying the skin of the great white shark could help reduce drag in aircraft
High-ridged dentricles reduce drag at low speeds; alternating ridges do so at high speeds. Enlarge / Great white sharks can reduce drag at different swimming speeds thanks to high and low ridged dentricles in its skin. (credit: T.....»»
Honda and Nissan fast-track plastics recycling to meet new EU rules
High costs of plastics recycling could ramp up expenses for automakers, as Europe demands greener vehicles......»»