UAW says it signed majority of workers at VW plant in Tenn.
VW’s Chattanooga factory is the first of 13 non-union targets in the U.S. where the UAW says it’s secured over 50 percent support......»»
Popular office app may have exposed details of thousands of workers
Employee details at Dell, Verizon, Capital One, and others exposed via popular office app......»»
Subaru production, profits undercut in latest quarter by fatal plant accident in Japan
The export-dependent carmaker still managed to eke out a profit thanks to hefty windfall gains from favorable foreign currency fluctuations......»»
Streetlights running all night makes leaves so tough that insects can"t eat them, threatening the food chain
Light pollution disrupts circadian rhythms and ecosystems worldwide—but for plants, dependent on light for photosynthesis, its effects could be profound. Now scientists writing in Frontiers in Plant Science have found that exposure to high levels o.....»»
Seating supplier to cut jobs in Detroit after truck discontinuation
Bridgewater Interiors LLC is planning to lay off 63 employees at its Detroit plant after Stellantis NV discontinues the Ram 1500 Classic. The seating supplier said it expects to make the permanent cuts by the end of September, according to a WARN.....»»
The effects of whole genome duplication on the plant metabolome
Whole genome duplication (WGD) is a common mutation in plants with profound evolutionary potential. While it is well-known that an increase in genetic material can lead to larger cell sizes, the impact of gene dosage multiplication on the metabolome.....»»
Troubling bird flu study suggests human cases are going undetected
A small sample of farm workers is enough to confirm fears about H5N1 outbreak. Enlarge (credit: Tony C. French/Getty) A small study in Texas suggests that human bird flu cases are being missed on dairy farms where the H5.....»»
Plant biologists discover an ancient gene family is responsible for plant prickles across species
According to Greek mythology, red roses first appeared when Aphrodite pricked her foot on a thorn, spilling blood on a white rose. Since then, roses' thorns have captured the imaginations of countless poets and forlorn lovers......»»
Breakthrough in plant disease: New enzyme could lead to anti-bacterial pesticides
Plant diseases pose significant challenges to agricultural productivity, presenting formidable hurdles that require urgent attention. Left unchecked, these diseases can spread rapidly, inflicting widespread damage on crops and leading to reduced yiel.....»»
Getting to the root of a plant"s success
Plants are powerful factories—they can turn basic ingredients like carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight into oxygen, sugars, and plant mass. But plants don't do all of this work on their own......»»
How duplicated genomes helped grasses diversify and thrive
Grasses cover about 40% of the Earth's land surface, thriving in a multitude of environments. The evolutionary success of this plant family, which includes rice, maize, wheat and bamboo, likely results from a history of whole-genome duplications, acc.....»»
As workers return to the office, residents are moving back to Chicago and other cities, driving up home prices
As workers return to the office, residents are moving back to Chicago and other cities, driving up home prices.....»»
To cut costs and keep vehicle prices down, Stellantis makes buyout offers to US white-collar workers
To cut costs and keep vehicle prices down, Stellantis makes buyout offers to US white-collar workers.....»»
AI search engine accused of plagiarism announces publisher revenue-sharing plan
Perplexity says WordPress.com, TIME, Der Spiegel, and Fortune have already signed up. Enlarge (credit: Moor Studio via Getty Images) On Tuesday, AI-powered search engine Perplexity unveiled a new revenue-sharing program.....»»
Cadillac to launch track-focused package on CT5-V Blackwing
The Cadillac CT5 and V-Series variants, including Blackwing, are built at GM's Lansing Grand River assembly plant in Michigan. The Precision Package will launch early next year......»»
Stem cell harmony: How solanaceae plants maintain homeostasis through receptor compensation
A pivotal study sheds light on the evolutionary conservation of stem cell homeostasis in Solanaceae, revealing how receptor compensation mechanisms ensure the continuous and orderly formation of plant organs. This research uncovers the genetic interp.....»»
Hidden gatekeepers: How hiring bias affects workers in the food service industry
Businesses across Canada have been bemoaning the lack of qualified workers across numerous industries, including those traditionally viewed as lower-skill occupations......»»
The right to disconnect is coming to Australia—what does this mean for you?
Next month, changes to the Australian Fair Work Act will give workers the formal right to disconnect from all work communication outside their usual work hours......»»
Study reveals the Southwest Tianshan Mountains contribute the majority of the Kyzylkum desert sand and river system
Arid Central Asia is an important dust source in the northern hemisphere, which has a significant impact on the ecological environment of Central Asia, Northwest China and even the East Asian monsoon region. The Kyzylkum Desert is one of the biggest.....»»
Bosses are increasingly forcing workers back into the office—but evidence suggests it could backfire
Tesco, Boots and Barclays have joined the growing number of companies trying to force employees back to the office after several years of remote working that began with the pandemic. They're likely to be in for a battle......»»
The first farmers often made landscapes more biodiverse, providing lessons for rewilding today
You don't need to read the news or scroll through Instagram for long to stumble across the latest example of a rare and beautiful species that has gone extinct. Since AD1500, at least 705 vertebrate species and 571 plant species have died out......»»