UAW leaders visit Detroit 3 plants to begin bargaining
UAW President Shawn Fain said members want him to fight for an end to the two-tiered wage system and to temporary workers, and for reinstatement of benefits like cost-of-living adjustments and pensions......»»
In Bradenton visit, Gov. Ron DeSantis announces major upgrades coming to I-75 highway
In Bradenton visit, Gov. Ron DeSantis announces major upgrades coming to I-75 highway.....»»
Scientists may soon be able to translate the languages plants use to communicate
We may very well be able to translate plant languages soon, scientists claim. While you might think of plants as passive objects just existing on … The post Scientists may soon be able to translate the languages plants use to communicate appear.....»»
Headlamp tech that doesn’t blind oncoming drivers—where is it?
The US is a bit of a backwater for automotive lighting technology. Enlarge / No one likes being dazzled by an oncoming car at night. (credit: Getty Images) Magna provided flights from Washington, DC, to Detroit and a.....»»
Auto supplier plans to invest $78.8M at former Stellantis plant in Detroit
Laepple Automotive plans to invest $78.8 million into the former Stellantis Mount Elliott Tool and Die site on Detroit' east side......»»
Lucid eyes Detroit engineering talent ahead of EV launches, powertrain supply agreements
Lucid Motors opened a hub near Detroit to attract vehicle engineers. It also wants to provide its powertrain tech to more automakers......»»
New database covers distribution and evolutionary history of megadiverse flowering plant family on isolated islands
Asteraceae, a family of flowering plants, are the most diverse group of flowering plants in the world. This plant family comprises about 34,000 species. An international research team with the participation of the University of Göttingen has now com.....»»
Plants could still grow well under alien skies
Photosynthesis changed Earth in powerful ways. When photosynthetic organisms appeared, it led to the Great Oxygenation Event. That allowed multicellular life to evolve and resulted in the ozone layer. Life could venture onto land, protected from the.....»»
Forever chemicals persist through waste incineration, researcher finds
PFAS, often called "forever chemicals," present in municipal solid waste can survive the high temperatures of waste incineration and continue to spread into the environment via residues from waste-to-energy plants......»»
Exploring the interplay between phosphate signaling and jasmonate pathways in tea plants
Catechins, the key active components in tea, are known for their protective effects against conditions like diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. However, their biosynthesis is highly sensitive to environmental factors, particularly phosphat.....»»
UAW talks with VW over first contract could be long, contentious
Negotiations over a first contract with Volkswagen will be different from the usual talks with the Detroit 3, but the union will be seeking to match many of its wins from last fall......»»
Supply issue halting production at Chevy Silverado plant
GM didn't provide details about the supply issue, which will shut Fort Wayne Assembly and three components plants in Michigan and Indiana for the week of Sept. 23......»»
Research predicts rise in tropical hydraulic failure
Hydraulic failure in tropical environments is expected to increase, according to new research published in New Phytologist. As weather patterns change and temperatures rise, plants will need to adapt in order to survive. Hydraulic failure occurs when.....»»
How plants keep viruses from passing to their progeny
Scientists have learned how plants keep viruses from being passed to their offspring, a finding that could ensure healthier crops. The discovery could also help reduce the transmission of diseases from mothers to human children......»»
The memory in seeds: How plants carry environmental clues across generations
Phenotypic plasticity enables plants to adjust their physical traits in response to environmental variations, playing a vital role in their survival and adaptability. While past research has primarily focused on how these traits manifest within a sin.....»»
Security leaders consider banning AI coding due to security risks
92% of security leaders have concerns about the use of AI-generated code within their organization, according to Venafi. Tension between security and developer teams 83% of security leaders say their developers currently use AI to generate code, with.....»»
No charges will be pursued in shooting that killed 2 after Detroit Lions game
No charges will be pursued in shooting that killed 2 after Detroit Lions game.....»»
How scientists are keeping the Orion spacecraft safe from radiation
NASA's Orion spacecraft will need to protect astronauts from dangerous radiation when they visit the moon in the upcoming Artemis missions......»»
Quantum ‘Ghost Imaging’ Reveals the Dark Side of Plants
Entanglement lets researchers watch plants in action without disruptive visible light.....»»
Daily 5 report for Sept. 17: Bollinger production begins
Welcome to today's edition of the Daily 5 Remember electric vehicle maker Bollinger's big, brawny off-road vehicles? The ones that launched the brand almost eight years ago? Well, the first Bollinger trucks rolling out of a suburban Detroit plant.....»»
Eight steps for making schools inclusive and safe for everyone
Education is the bedrock of a just and diverse society, but only if it is equitable and inclusive. To foster an inclusive educational environment, leaders and teachers have to understand and value diversity in all its forms, including diversity of cu.....»»