VW is on a solid footing, CEO Blume says
Oliver Blume said the group was strong after he reshuffled senior roles, defined the automaker's strategy for China and North America, and revised its software and platform strategy......»»
California Science Center starts complex process to display Space Shuttle Endeavour vertically
A highly technical process began Thursday in Los Angeles to put NASA's retired Space Shuttle Endeavour on permanent display in the vertical launch position complete with external tank and two solid rocket boosters......»»
Building a high-performance electrochemical sensor using activated biochar from pineapple peel waste
The agricultural industry produces a significant amount of food globally, but one third of the solid food produced each year goes to waste, resulting in negative environmental impacts and greenhouse gas emissions. To address this issue, researchers f.....»»
Nissan preps an old engine plant to make solid-state EV batteries
In a symbolic move for Japan's auto industry, Nissan is prepping its oldest factory, the sprawling Yokohama engine plant, for pilot production next year of cutting-edge solid-state batteries, the holy grail of next-generation EVs......»»
Threads gets big update with Follows tab, translations, and more
It’s been two weeks since Meta launched Threads, its new microblogging social network. And while version 1.0 was a pretty solid release, it lacked a lot of features that users had been asking for. Threads is now getting a major update with importa.....»»
A solid-state quantum microscope that controls the wave functions of atomic quantum dots in silicon
Over the past decades, physicists and engineers have been trying to develop various technologies that leverage quantum mechanical effects, including quantum microscopes. These are microscopy tools that can be used to study the properties of quantum p.....»»
Nothing Phone 2 vs. OnePlus 11: don’t pick the wrong phone
The Nothing Phone 2 and the OnePlus 11 are two solid Android-based smartphones. When compared, however, there are some big differences between them......»»
New findings shed light on the chemical evolution of the Earth
The sun as a source of energy, and catalysts to accelerate chemical reactions, were of critical importance in the emergence of the first biochemical molecules on Earth. A research team has now shown that a solid deposited from ammonia and methane pla.....»»
Metal Gear Solid 6 - everything we know so far
Metal Gear Solid 6 hasn't been officially confirmed but we've gathered all the rumors and news we could get our hands on......»»
Laser pulse creates exotic order in quantum material
Water flows, ice is rigid—this clear difference between the liquid and solid state of substances is part of our everyday experience. It follows from the very regular arrangement of atoms and molecules in crystalline solids, which is lost when they.....»»
Study presents ultra-low threshold continuous-wave quantum dot mini-BIC lasers
Lasers with ultra-low threshold and compact size are highly desirable components in photonic integrated circuits, aiming at the application of optical communications, chip-scale solid-state LIDAR and quantum information. The general approach to reali.....»»
Best Salesforce alternatives 2023: 7 other CRM tools worth trying
Salesforce has taken the customer relationship management world by storm. But these Salesforce alternatives are solid CRM options if you want to explore some other options......»»
The best folding phones in 2023: our 4 favorite foldables right now
The foldable smartphone was a flawed novelty only a few years ago, but recent models have truly married innovative design with solid reliability and usability......»»
Why VW Group veteran Gernot Doellner was picked to lead Audi
Audi's new CEO, Gernot Doellner, is a corporate whiz and an accomplished strategist. VW Group CEO Oliver Blume is relying on Doellner's skills to revive Audi......»»
First misinformation susceptibility test finds "very online" Gen Z and millennials are most vulnerable to fake news
University of Cambridge psychologists have developed the first validated "misinformation susceptibility test": a quick two-minute quiz that gives a solid indication of how vulnerable a person is to being duped by the kind of fabricated news that floo.....»»
Build Your First Combat Bot!
Want to build your own battle robot? Today’s the day. Kerfuffle is a mini bot designed to inflict mechanical damage to other machines in caged combat. If you’ve ever seen the show BattleBots then you already have a very solid idea of h.....»»
3D pattern generation via chemical vapor deposition of ceramic eutectic system for novel solid-state phosphors
The eutectic structure of metals and ceramics occurs when multiple solid phases solidify from a liquid phase, forming a three-dimensional (3D) pattern through a self-organizing phenomenon. Traditionally, it was believed that eutectic structures could.....»»
Solving the strength-toughness dilemma in superhard ceramics with a chemically tuned solid solution approach
Materials with superior mechanical strengths are crucial to many areas of modern industries and the scientific enterprise by providing cutting and drilling tools, structural components, protective coatings, and abrasives that find wide applications......»»
Engwe M20 ebike review: Fewer adjustment capabilities with solid motor power
The Engwe M20 electric bike is a fun ride, but the limited options for customization may not make it the perfect fit for everyone.Engwe M20While usually expensive, acquiring an e-bike has many benefits — especially if you live in the city or near a.....»»
Audi"s EVs and RS cars will revive brand, VW Group CEO says
Audi has "huge opportunities" with an upcoming product fireworks starting in 2024, VW CEO Oliver Blume said......»»
Konami website hints at Metal Gear Solid 4 releasing on other platforms
Metal Gear Solid 4 could be released on more platforms in the future according to a hint on the Konami website......»»