Toyota chief scientist wants industry to fight the "real common enemy"
Gill Pratt says cutting global carbon emissions should be the goal and that a mix of powertrains will be needed to achieve success......»»
Kia America COO says ending EV tax credit would be dumb
Kia America COO says ending tax incentives on EVs would have a negative impact on U.S. jobs and the whole auto industry......»»
Kia America COO says ending EV tax credit ‘would just be dumb’
Kia America COO says ending tax incentives on EVs would have a negative impact on U.S. jobs and the whole auto industry......»»
Study: Brilliant white male characters more believable, some viewers say
Brilliant characters often play key roles in movies and TV shows. However, when these characters are played by women and people of color, some audience members dismiss them as unrealistic, even if they portray real people and events, a recent study f.....»»
Novel fluorescent materials developed for real-time visualization of multi-component solvents and temperature
Recently, a research team led by Professor Jiang Changlong at Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, developed a new donor-acceptor (D-A) type fluorescent dye called AFL. This dye changes its fluorescence col.....»»
New technique points to unexpected uses for snoRNA across many cell types
Dynamic, reversible modifications of DNA and RNA regulate how genes are expressed and transcribed, which can influence cellular processes, disease development, and overall organismal health. Small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs) are a common but overlooked.....»»
Journals co-publish call to action for collaborative microbiological research to combat climate change
Researchers and 14 scientific journals worldwide are calling on governments and industry to take coordinated action to collaboratively counter climate change by harnessing microbiological research. They propose six areas of action that promise quick.....»»
Indonesia rejects Apple"s $100 million bid to lift the iPhone 16 ban
Indonesia's government has considered Apple's increased offer of $100 million of investment in the country, but reportedly wants more before it will lift its ban on the iPhone 16 range.Jakarta - Image credit: Tom Fisk/Pexels"Industry Minister Agus Gu.....»»
Low levels of common contaminants but high levels of other elements in waters linked to abandoned lithium mine
Lithium ore and mining waste from a historic lithium mine located west of Charlotte, North Carolina, are unlikely to contaminate surrounding waters with common pollutants such as arsenic and lead, according to a new study......»»
Child safety org flags new CSAM with AI trained on real child sex abuse images
AI will make it harder to spread CSAM online, child safety org says. For years, hashing technology has made it possible for platforms to automatically detect known child sexual ab.....»»
Infrastructure and communication challenges can be barriers to food safety in the low-moisture food industry
Low-moisture foods such as dried fruits, seeds, tree nuts and wheat flour were once considered to carry minimal microbial risks. However, the increased number of outbreaks linked to bacteria-contaminated low-moisture foods has resulted in product rec.....»»
Gene expression shifts help explain how a shrew changes brain size to match the seasons
New research shows how the Eurasian common shrew (Sorex araneus) changes its brain and bodily size throughout the year. The study, published online in eLife, reveals how changes in gene expression enable these small mammals to shrink their brain in.....»»
Spatial interactomics tool maps protein interactions to fight lung cancer
As Ahmet F. Coskun and his team of researchers continue their mission to create a 3D atlas of the human body, mapping cells and tissues, they're making discoveries that could lead to better treatments for the most common type of lung cancer......»»
Child safety org launches AI model trained on real child sex abuse images
AI will make it harder to spread CSAM online, child safety org says. For years, hashing technology has made it possible for platforms to automatically detect known child sexual ab.....»»
CWE top 25 most dangerous software weaknesses
The CWE list of the 25 most dangerous software weaknesses demonstrates the currently most common and impactful software flaws. Identifying the root causes of these vulnerabilities provides insights to shape investments, policies, and practices that p.....»»
Google is pissed that the DOJ may make it sell off Chrome
You'll all pay for this, just you wait and see, says a petulant Google as the US Department of Justice is rumored to make it sell off its Chrome browser.Google Chrome on an iPhoneChrome is the darling of the technology industry because technical peop.....»»
The Windows 11 24H2 update is causing even more problems
Microsoft confirms that the Windows 11 24H2 update is giving users a real headache with various problems including trashing game audio for gamers......»»
Google is pissed that the DOJ may make it sell Chrome
You'll all pay for this, just you wait and see, says a petulant Google as the US Department of Justice is rumored to make it sell off its Chrome browser.Google Chrome on an iPhoneChrome is the darling of the technology industry because technical peop.....»»
New research could help nonprofits attract millions of online donors
When you're checking out at an online store, it's increasingly common to get a prompt inviting you to toss in a few bucks to a good cause. Your decision to give (or not) may feel like a reflection of how generous you're feeling in the moment. Yet how.....»»
Curiosity, images, and scientific exploration: New book by physicist explores remarkable phenomena
When we gaze at nature's remarkable phenomena, we might feel a mix of awe, curiosity, and determination to understand what we are looking at. That is certainly a common response for MIT's Alan Lightman, a trained physicist and prolific author of book.....»»
Why people would rather clean the toilet than check their bank balance—and the spending problems this leads to
"One in three people would rather deep clean their bathroom—deep clean with rubber gloves and everything—rather than check their savings," according to AJ Coyne, chief marketing officer at online bank Monzo. While this might sound like marketing.....»»