VW to stay course on EVs in U.S.; studying hybrids
The head of VW Group of America echoed comments made by VW Group's CEO regarding EVs......»»
Hyundai doubles down on hybrids after Q1 profit slips 2.4%
After posting a 2.4 percent drop in quarterly profit, Hyundai said it will continue to expand its electrified model lineups globally by introducing more hybrids and new Ioniq models......»»
How studying trends in human lifespans can measure progress in addressing inequality
People are living longer lives compared to previous generations but, over the last few decades, there has been a hidden shift—they are passing away at increasingly similar ages......»»
Why are groups of university students modifying Cadillac Lyriq EVs?
The competition provides a steady stream of experienced graduates to the auto industry. Enlarge / For the previous EcoCar 3 competition, student teams turned Camaro sportscars into hybrids. For the EcoCar EV challenge, their job.....»»
Lemur"s lament: When one vulnerable species stalks another
What can be done when one threatened animal kills another? Scientists studying critically endangered lemurs in Madagascar confronted this difficult reality when they witnessed attacks on lemurs by another vulnerable species, a carnivore called a fosa.....»»
Scientists trigger mini-earthquakes in the lab
Earthquakes and landslides are famously difficult to predict and prepare for. By studying a miniature version of the ground in the lab, scientists at the UvA Institute of Physics have demonstrated how these events can be triggered by a small external.....»»
Dual-beamline photoelectron momentum microscopy upgrade advances valence orbital analysis
The world's first dual-beamline photoelectron momentum microscope has been developed at the UVSOR Synchrotron Facility, Japan. This innovative experimental station brings breakthroughs in studying the behavior of electrons in materials governing mate.....»»
Studying spaceflight atrophy with machine learning
Even intense exercise by astronauts cannot compensate for muscle atrophy caused by microgravity. Atrophy occurs, in part, by way of an underlying mechanism that regulates calcium uptake. Recent research has shown exposure to spaceflight alters the up.....»»
Researchers uncover human DNA repair by nuclear metamorphosis
Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered a DNA repair mechanism that advances understanding of how human cells stay healthy, and which could lead to new treatments for cancer and premature aging......»»
Dubai reels from floods chaos after record rains
Dubai's giant highways were clogged by flooding and airport passengers were urged to stay away on Wednesday as the glitzy financial center reeled from record rains......»»
The great tits in this Oxford wood are adapting their breeding times as climate changes
As part of a team of ecologists, I've been studying aspects of great tit biology at Wytham Woods near Oxford. One aspect of our research is how climate change affects their breeding behavior. So far, our research suggests that these great tits have b.....»»
Tons of robot vacuums also mop, but only these 4 hybrids actually ace the job
The best 2-in-1 robot vacuums and mops do more than drag a damp cloth across the floor. We tested and loved these hybrids from iRobot, Shark, and Narwal. UPDATE: Apr. 13, 2024, 5:00 a.m. EDT Roborock, Ecovacs, Eufy, and Samsung debuted new.....»»
The Apple Watch 10 needs a better battery life to stay relevant in 2024
Apple Watch 10 needs those better battery life rumors to be true because 18 hours isn’t good enough anymore......»»
Counter-Strike 2 performance guide: best settings, fps boost, and more
Counter-Strike 2 is here and although some miss the original, it's here to stay. Here's everything you need to know to boost your fps for max performance......»»
6 Benefits of Outsourcing Software Development to Poland
The demand for software developers is at an all-time high, presenting a significant challenge for tech enterprises striving to stay ahead in the competitive market. To overcome this obstacle, an increasing number of software product companies are tur.....»»
Google Cloud Next 2024 day two — all the news and updates live
Day two of Google Cloud Next 2024 is here - stay tuned for the keynote, news and more......»»
Post mergers and acquisitions, will employees leave or stay? Researchers say "just ask AI"
Within knowledge-intensive industries like tech, there is an almost insatiable demand for highly skilled employees, such as software engineers and app developers. Need for talent often motivates mergers and acquisitions (M&A), in a process colloquial.....»»
Republicans who support childhood vaccine mandates often stay silent, research suggests
Most Republican voters support childhood vaccine mandates, yet may be discouraged from publicly expressing these views, a new study suggests......»»
Google Cloud Next 2024 day one — all the latest news and updates live
We're in Las Vegas for Google Cloud Next 2024 - stay tuned for the first day keynote, news and more......»»
Cracking the code of flash floods: New insights from China"s mountainous regions
Recently, researchers have made breakthroughs in flash flood forecasting by studying how different rainfall patterns affect flash floods in China's mountainous regions. This research leads to the possibility of more accurate and localized flood warni.....»»
The sun was born when a dense gas cloud collapsed 4.6 billion years ago
While the upcoming total solar eclipse is a special moment to reflect on our place in the universe, scientists have been studying the birth of the sun and the formation of our solar system for a long time......»»