Witness: Challenges to Ghosn pointless
Nissan called U.S. exec Greg Kelly the "mastermind" behind the conspiracy to hide Carlos Ghosn's pay. But so far the prosecution has conjured up an image of corporate leaders failing to raise flags......»»
New generation of ecological models needed to safeguard future of biodiversity, says researcher
Protecting animals, ecosystems and biodiversity is one of the big challenges of our time. With climate change dramatically impacting the planet and transformations in society such as housing development and urbanization, protecting ecosystems and the.....»»
Wildfires are increasing toxic mercury in streams in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, study finds
Wildfires have been burning across Idaho this summer, and their list of harmful impacts is long, from worsening health conditions because of smoke to challenges recovering millions in costs to fight them......»»
The AI balancing act: Unlocking potential, dealing with security issues, complexity
The rapid integration of AI and GenAI technologies creates a complex mix of challenges and opportunities for organizations. While the potential benefits are clear, many companies struggle with AI literacy, cautious adoption, and the risks of immature.....»»
AI enhances chemical analysis at the nanoscale
EPFL scientists have developed an AI-based technique to improve the chemical analysis of nanomaterials, overcoming challenges of noisy data and mixed signals......»»
Surprising insight into cancer comes from unique plant species with different solutions to evolutionary challenges
A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has shown that different plant species tackle the same evolutionary hurdle in different ways, and the findings may give insight into aggressive forms of cancer......»»
Extreme Weather Poses a Challenge for Heat Pumps
Stronger winds, bouts of extreme low temperature, and higher humidity pose difficult but surmountable challenges for heat pumps......»»
How to watch the Men’s Marathon at the Olympics
The men’s marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics is set to take place today. The legendary Eliud Kipchoge seeks a record third consecutive gold in the event, but he’ll face stiff challenges from three-time Olympic gold medalist (in the 5,000.....»»
Top 5 stories of the week: Carlos Ghosn on alliances; Nissan buyouts
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest......»»
Unlocking the potential of rapeseed: CRISPR edits for hybrid efficiency
Hybrid production in rapeseed faces several significant challenges, primarily due to the complexities and limitations of current male sterility systems. Traditional methods often involve intricate management processes and are highly sensitive to envi.....»»
Toxic Olympics gender debate emphasizes the struggles of cis and trans women athletes, says academic
The gender firestorm that has erupted at the Paris Olympics surrounding Algerian boxer Imane Khelif only highlights the challenges all women athletes face, according to a University of South Australia academic......»»
Volcanic eruptions that warmed the planet millions of years ago shed light on how plants evolve, regulate climate
Scientists often seek answers to humanity's most pressing challenges in nature. When it comes to global warming, geological history offers a unique, long-term perspective......»»
Detecting climate change using aerosols
Climate change is one of the most significant environmental challenges of present times, leading to extreme weather events, including droughts, forest fires, and floods. The primary driver of climate change is the release of greenhouse gases into the.....»»
AI security 2024: Key insights for staying ahead of threats
In this Help Net Security interview, Kojin Oshiba, co-founder of Robust Intelligence, discusses his journey from academic research to addressing AI security challenges in the industry. Oshiba highlights vulnerabilities in technology systems and the p.....»»
New research challenges conventional wisdom on wet surface adhesion
Scientists at the University of Akron and the University of Pittsburgh have overturned long-held assumptions in new research that finds water can be a help for adhesion......»»
Newly-discovered star could provide new insights into the evolution of stars
A new study published in The Astrophysical Journal, led by Assistant Professor of Astronomy Rana Ezzeddine and UF alumnus Jeremy Kowkabany, with collaborators, reports the discovery of a star that challenges astronomers' understanding of star evoluti.....»»
Automakers, suppliers need to work together through EV transition
Automakers and suppliers have similar challenges in the bumpy EV transition, panelists said at the 2024 Car Management Briefing Seminars......»»
Domestication causes smaller brain size in dogs than in the wolf: Study challenges notion
A recent study, published in Biology Letters, challenges the long-held notion that domestication is the primary driver of reduced brain size in domesticated animals, specifically dogs......»»
Adient net income plummets 69% in fiscal Q3 amid delayed launches, Europe troubles
Despite challenges in Europe, the global seating supplier sees promising growth opportunities with Chinese automakers......»»
Researchers dig deeper into stability challenges of nuclear fusion—with mayonnaise
Mayonnaise continues to help researchers better understand the physics behind nuclear fusion......»»
Carlos Ghosn calls Nissan-Honda-Mitsubishi deal a ‘disguised takeover" by Honda
Fugitive former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn says Nissan's plan to team with Honda and Mitsubishi smells like a ‘disguised takeover' by Honda but will be a difficult partnership to pull off successfully no matter how it shapes up......»»