UK pet owners face grim choices amid soaring costs
Unable to afford the cost of cremation for his much-loved dog Khan under the weight of sharply increasing living costs, David Mcauliffe turned to a social media group offering help for under-pressure pet owners......»»
Rivian CEO Scaringe expects U.S. EV growth to pick up with more model choices
RJ Scaringe, speaking at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference, said there aren't enough compelling electric vehicles to get more U.S. customers out of their internal combustion models......»»
The 6 best digital photo frames in 2024
A digital photo frame can put all of your pics on display. Check out our choices for the best digital photo frames for showing off all of your digital photos......»»
Toyota, Mazda, Subaru face questions about their next-gen EV-fighting engines
Toyota, Mazda and Subaru make a persuasive case that next-generation internal combustion engines will play a key role in fighting carbon. But the argument they presented left plenty of questions......»»
Spotify won’t open-source Car Thing, but starts refund process
Spotify will brick the hardware it released in 2022 this December. Enlarge / Spotify's Car Thing thing in a car. (credit: Spotify) Spotify will refund owners of Car Thing, its Spotify-playing device that mounts to car.....»»
When to say goodbye? Survey sheds light on difficult decisions for dog owners
Deciding when it's time to say goodbye to a beloved furry friend is never easy, even when the animal in question may be suffering from low quality of life due to age or illness. The question for many dog owners remains—how do you know when it's tim.....»»
Ecuador Is Literally Powerless in the Face of Drought
Drought-stricken hydro dams have led to daily electricity cuts in Ecuador. As weather becomes less predictable die to climate change, experts say other countries need to take notice......»»
EV switch will be "burden" on suppliers, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares says
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said the need to cut EV costs could mean that the supplier base will shift to lower-cost countries from the West......»»
Abandoned farmlands could play a role in fighting climate change. A study shows exactly where they are
Farmland is often a battleground in the fight against climate change. Solar panels and energy crops are pitted against food production, while well-intended policy choices can create incentives for farmers to till up new lands, releasing even more hea.....»»
New sensing techniques can detect drought tolerance in ancient crops, may inform new breeding programs
Drought is the most devastating environmental stress that farmers face worldwide. With the added pressures of climate change, drought years have become less predictable, more frequent and more severe......»»
U.S. tells owners to stop driving older Nissan vehicles over air bag concerns
Owners of nearly 84,000 older Nissan vehicles in the United States equipped with recalled, unrepaired Takata air bags should immediately stop driving them due to a safety hazard, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesd.....»»
Enabling face to face collaboration in a hybrid era
Enabling face to face collaboration in a hybrid era.....»»
Why do dyeing poison frogs tap dance?
The toe tapping behavior of various amphibians has long attracted attention from researchers and pet owners. Despite being widely documented, the underlying functional role is poorly understood. In a new paper, researchers demonstrate that dyeing poi.....»»
Customizing iOS app icons could be more impactful than it seems
Mark Gurman reported over the weekend that customizing iOS app icons will be one of the new features we can expect to see in iOS 18. On the face of it, that seems a relatively minor cosmetic change, but I think it does open the door to using it in.....»»
Small birds boast range of flight styles thanks to evolutionary edge
Small birds have explored a wide variety of styles of flight, ranging from hovering hummingbirds to bounding sparrows to soaring swifts and swallows. A new Cornell University study could explain why......»»
You’ll soon be able to control your Chromebook with just your face
Google's Project Gameface got an update that lets you control your Chromebook only with your face and gestures......»»
Only the Hardiest Trees Can Survive Today’s Urban Inferno
In a rapidly warming world, cities need more tree cover to stay cool—but only certain species can handle soaring temperatures, and often they aren’t native species......»»
US Offshore Wind Farms Are Being Strangled With Red Tape
This year has seen wind farm costs rise and many projects canceled as developers struggle with opaque regulations and determined opposition—but the industry is far from dead......»»
Why are grocery bills so high? A new study looks at the science behind food price reporting
Rising food costs are squeezing Canadians around the country. Nearly everyone is feeling the pinch, and it's not just an inconvenience—high food prices are a major threat to food security for many Canadians. Understanding why food prices are so hig.....»»
‘Foul language’: Plymouth residents, business owners say they’re fed up with young bike gangs
‘Foul language’: Plymouth residents, business owners say they’re fed up with young bike gangs.....»»
Homeowners hit pause on remodels as costs get "just ridiculous"
Homeowners hit pause on remodels as costs get "just ridiculous".....»»