Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda: California, U.S. EV targets will be hard to achieve
Toyoda, who met with dealers and journalists in Las Vegas to discuss carbon neutrality and the auto industry’s role in slowing global warming, says EVs “are just going to take longer than the media would like us to believe.".....»»
Grüner Veltliner white wine could be the toast of Pennsylvania, study suggests
States that are associated with signature varietals of wine can realize an economic benefit—some examples are regions in California linked with zinfandel, cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay, Oregon with pinot noir and the Finger Lakes region of New.....»»
New evidence found for Planet 9
A small team of planetary scientists from the California Institute of Technology, Université Côte d'Azur and Southwest Research Institute reports possible new evidence of Planet 9. They have published their paper on the arXiv preprint server, and i.....»»
Hunting for the elusive: IceCube observes seven potential tau neutrinos
Researchers at the IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica have found seven signals that could potentially indicate tau neutrinos—which are famously hard to detect—from astrophysical objects......»»
2024 Toyota Tacoma"s hybrid boosts performance, price by $3,700
On sale later this spring, the 2024 Toyota Tacoma's optional i-Force Max powertrain boosts power to 326 hp, fuel economy to up to 24 mpg combined, but also raises price by $3,700......»»
Home Assistant has a new foundation and a goal to become a consumer brand
Can a non-profit foundation get Home Assistant to the point of Home Depot boxes? Enlarge (credit: Open Home Foundation) Home Assistant, until recently, has been a wide-ranging and hard-to-define project. The open smart h.....»»
Home Assistant’s new foundation focused on “privacy, choice, and sustainability”
Can a non-profit foundation get Home Assistant to the point of Home Depot boxes? Enlarge (credit: Open Home Foundation) Home Assistant, until recently, has been a wide-ranging and hard-to-define project. The open smart h.....»»
7 cool things about the Honda Prologue
Honda designers and engineers worked hard to make the brand's first new-era EV stand out in a sea of sameness without losing its distinctly Honda appeal......»»
Mojave desert tortoise officially joins California"s endangered list
The California Fish and Game Commission has formally recognized the Mojave desert tortoise as endangered......»»
How hot is too hot for your CPU?
How hot should your processor be running? If it's working hard, close to 100 degrees isn't the end of the world. Here's how hot it can really run......»»
How to convert a PDF to JPG on Mac, Windows, and web
Converting a PDF to a JPG isn’t a hard task, and there are several ways to complete the transformation. Plus, we made this guide to help you......»»
How to Force Restart or Hard Reset Galaxy S20
If your Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, or Galaxy S20 Ultra suddenly locks up, you will likely need to perform a hard reset, also known as a force restart. Lockups and freezes are among the most common problems impacting the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+,.....»»
Many prisoners go years without touching a smartphone—it means they struggle to navigate life on the outside
You'd be hard pressed to find any aspect of daily life that doesn't require some form of digital literacy. We need only to look back 10 years to realize how quickly things have changed......»»
Scotland is ditching its flagship 2030 climate goal—why legally binding targets really matter
The Scottish government has rescinded its 2030 target of a 75% emissions cut to greenhouse gas emissions, relative to 1990. The target was statutory, meaning it had been set in law in the Emissions Reduction Targets Act of 2019......»»
This AI-controlled jet fighter has now flown against human pilots
After flying against simulated opponents, the AI agent has taken on humans. Enlarge / The X-62A VISTA Aircraft flying above Edwards Air Force Base, California. (credit: Kyle Brasier, U.S. Air Force) An AI test pilot has.....»»
Unraveling the mysteries of consecutive atmospheric river events
In California's 2022-2023 winter season, the state faced nine atmospheric rivers (ARs) that led to extreme flooding, landslides, and power outages—the longest duration of continuous AR conditions in the past 70 years. Scientists at Lawrence Berkele.....»»
LastPass users targeted in phishing attacks good enough to trick even the savvy
Campaign used email, SMS, and voice calls to trick targets into divulging master passwords. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Password-manager LastPass users were recently targeted by a convincing phishing campaign that use.....»»
SpaceX and Northrop are working on a constellation of spy satellites
First launch of these operational vehicles may occur next month from California. Enlarge / A Falcon 9 rocket launches a Starlink mission in January 2020. (credit: SpaceX) SpaceX is reportedly working with at least one ma.....»»
Coal train pollution increases health risks and disparities, research warns
Trains carrying loads of coal bring with them higher rates of asthma, heart disease, hospitalization and death for residents living nearest the rail lines, according to a new study from the University of California, Davis......»»
LA"s water supplies are in good shape: But is the city ready for the next drought?
California's second wet winter in a row has left L.A's water supplies in good shape for at least another year, but the inevitable return to dry conditions could once again put the city's residents in a precarious position......»»
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend, but it may be hard to see it
The Lyrid meteor shower is underway. But with a nearly full moon in the sky during the peak, it might be tough to see clearly......»»