Will Turntide"s Reluctance Motor Disrupt EVs?
The company's motor offers outstanding efficiency in HVAC systems for buildings; will e-cars be next? Image: Turntide Technologies Turntide Technologies, a startup backed by Bill Gates and Amazon, originally pitched its new ve.....»»
iFixit tears down a McDonald’s ice cream machine, demands DMCA exemption for it
Public Knowledge and iFixit want the right to repair commercial kitchen gear. Enlarge / The McDonald's ice cream machine is a relatively simple machine. It has a compressor, a motor, churning and agitating elements, and a series.....»»
Qakbot botnet disrupted, malware removed from 700,000+ victim computers
The Qakbot botnet has been crippled by the US Department of Justice (DOJ): 52 of its servers have been seized and the popular malware loader has been removed from over 700,000 victim computers around the world. “To disrupt the botnet, the FBI w.....»»
Which radio waves disrupt the magnetic sense in migratory birds?
Many songbirds use the Earth's magnetic field as a guide during their migrations, but radio waves interfere with this ability. A new study published has found an upper bound for the frequency that disrupts the magnetic compass......»»
South Korea clears path for Hyundai strike, union says
If the strike goes forward, it could disrupt delivery of some popular vehicles and cause up to $755 million in losses......»»
Foxconn founder says Apple business means China can"t risk threatening him
Billionaire Foxconn founder Terry Gou is running for president of Taiwan, and says he "will not bow to China's threats," as any political pressure would disrupt sales to Apple, Tesla, and others.Foxconn founder Terry GouGou previously announced a run.....»»
Acura, Honda EVs will adopt Tesla charging port
Honda Motor Co.'s first new-era Honda and Acura electric vehicles will adopt Tesla's North American Charging Standard connectors once General Motors switches over in 2025......»»
UAW chief warns contract talks with Detroit 3 moving "too slow"
The UAW has been negotiating with General Motors, Ford Motor Co. and Stellantis for 30 days and the parties have yet to discuss economic terms, union President Shawn Fain said......»»
Extreme Australian bushfires pose serious threat to global climate, scientists warn
The increasing number of extreme bushfires around the world, as currently seen in Canada and Greece and previously during the Australian Black Summer, could exacerbate climate change and further disrupt Earth's systems, leading to devastating impacts.....»»
Changan Ford Motor to set up electric car JV with Chongqing Changan Auto
Changan Ford Motor will own a 60% stake and Chongqing Changan Automobile the remaining 40% stake......»»
Martynoside found to rescue 5-fluorouracil-impaired ribosome biogenesis by stabilizing RPL27A
Myelotoxicity is the primary dose-limiting effect of the commonly used chemotherapeutic agent 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), which may endanger the life of the patient. Ribosome biogenesis is a key pathway regulating hematopoietic stem cells, and its disrupt.....»»
Growing inventory boosts July incentives, led by EV offers
EV startup Lucid offered $12,907 per vehicle, followed by Polestar at $7,928, Motor Intelligence said. Incentives helped deliver a strong July sales report for some automakers......»»
Hyundai, Kia recall 91,000 US vehicles over fire risks, urge owners to park outside
Hyundai Motor and Kia said they are recalling more than 91,000 newer vehicles in the United States because of fire risks and urged owners to park outside and away from structures pending repairs......»»
Do smartphones belong in classrooms? Four scholars weigh in
Should smartphones be allowed in classrooms? A new report from UNESCO, the education arm of the United Nations, raises questions about the practice. Though smartphones can be used for educational purposes, the report says the devices also disrupt cla.....»»
Shedding light on the dark problem of biofilms
Bacterial biofilms are clusters of microorganisms that form on wetted surfaces virtually everywhere. They harbor pathogens that compromise water quality, and they can disrupt the operation of many different engineered systems through the corrosion, f.....»»
How a molecular motor moves in a network
A new study determines the efficiency of a single-molecule heat engine by considering a series of ratchets that transfer energy along a network......»»
Hyundai stages mobile service center to speed up anti-theft software update
Hyundai Motor Co. wants to expedite completion rates of a software patch meant to protect its vehicles from theft following a national social media-driven crime wave......»»
The next Mazda MX-5 Miata might be an electric vehicle
The next MX-5 is a couple of years away and will have some kind of e-motor. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Mazda) The fifth-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata may well be a battery-electric vehicle. Motortrend reports that th.....»»
Researchers identify motor complex of cell division as a promising target for anti-cancer drug design
A biologist at the University of Hawai'i at Hilo, who is doing research into the mechanisms of cell division to find clues for cancer treatment, has just published his most recent findings in the journal Science Signaling......»»
Redesigned Mercedes-AMG GLC is brand"s first performance hybrid crossover
The Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance pairs a 2.0-liter turbo engine with an electric motor to create a combined 671 hp......»»
Apple TV+ tech problems disrupt Lionel Messi"s MLS debut
A live stream on Apple TV+ formally revealing soccer legend Lionel Messi had joined Major League Soccer's Inter Miami team was struck by audio problems — and the Internet is mad about it.Lionel Messi [Inter Miami CF]On Sunday night, Apple TV+ hoste.....»»