XONA raises $18 million to accelerate product development
XONA announced the close of an $18 million strategic funding round led by established cyber investor Energy Impact Partners (EIP), bringing the company’s total funding to $32 million. The funding will allow the company to enhance its OT enterpr.....»»
Auto supplier ZF launches $62M expansion in suburban Detroit
ZF North America Inc. is working on a $62 million expansion in Macomb County in Michigan, where the automotive supplier is building out its international R&D base for airbag, seat belt and steering wheel systems. ZF LIFETEC, the company’s passiv.....»»
Most Ukrainians displaced by the war plan to return home when it is safe, research shows
More than 4 million Ukrainians were forced to flee following the invasion of their homeland by Russian forces in February 2022, with the vast majority heading to neighboring countries and other European nations......»»
Stealing the spotlight: Auto industry dominates 2023 movie product placements
Concave Brand Tracking's 2023 movie product placement report showed that automakers consistently came up in top spots. Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, and Jeep took second, third, fourth and fifth place, respectively......»»
A simple, fast, and versatile method for selective bromination of indole alkaloids
The development of drugs through chemical modifications of naturally occurring indole alkaloids has emerged as an attractive research area. However, due to their reactivity, the selective functionalization at the C5 position of the indole ring has be.....»»
Researchers uncover enzyme communication mechanism that could aid drug development
A mechanism that could help scientists harness enzymes for use in drug discovery has been discovered in a research breakthrough at the University of Birmingham......»»
Transcriptomic insights into Chinese cabbage"s unique morphology
Understanding the genetic mechanisms behind leaf development is crucial for improving crop yields and resilience. In Chinese cabbage, the formation of leafy heads involves complex gene interactions that determine leaf shape and orientation. Despite p.....»»
Study uncovers genetic key to overcoming water stress in cucumbers
Waterlogged conditions, a consequence of heavy rainfall or inadequate drainage, disproportionately affect crops with delicate root systems like cucumbers. These conditions not only impede root respiration and plant development but also threaten agric.....»»
No-cause evictions have the potential to hurt renters—with little gain for good landlords
Housing security for New Zealand's 1.7 million renters could be threatened if the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill becomes law......»»
The ornate horns of ancient marvel Lokiceratops point to evolutionary insights
What do you get when you cross Norse mythology with a 78-million-year-old ancestor to the Triceratops? Answer: Lokiceratops rangiformis, a plant-eating dinosaur with a very fancy set of horns......»»
LA Laker"s $1M Ferrari deal with reality TV auto shop goes bad
Spencer Dinwiddie is suing Wires Only, which was featured on the reality show "Million Dollar Wheels," over a deal involving a 2022 Ferrari SF90 and a 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby......»»
Most cybersecurity pros took time off due to mental health issues
Cybersecurity and infosecurity professionals say that work-related stress, fatigue, and burnout are making them less productive, including taking extended sick leave – costing US enterprises almost $626 million in lost productivity every year, acco.....»»
Apply now for the 2025 Automotive News PACE Awards and PACE Pilot
Companies are welcome to submit their innovations in product and process for the 2025 Automotive News PACE Awards and PACE Pilot......»»
Using soil bacteria to help accelerate discovery of new antibiotics
Northeastern researcher Kim Lewis is spearheading an effort to accelerate discovery of new antibiotics as part of a multi-institutional project to tackle the growing problem of antibiotic resistance......»»
Electric fields boost graphene"s potential, study shows
Researchers at the National Graphene Institute have made a discovery that could revolutionize energy harnessing and information computing. Their study, published in Nature, reveals how electric field effects can selectively accelerate coupled electro.....»»
Why advertisers pay more to reach viewers who watch less
A new study finds that viewers' income and likelihood of buying a product are not the factors that determine how much it costs to reach them— it's how active they are on the platforms where the ads run......»»
Southern Africa drought crisis demands fresh solutions
Innovative solutions and emergency funding are critical to help the more than 30 million people in Southern Africa affected by drought who now face severe food insecurity and humanitarian challenges, UN agencies and governments warn......»»
The design of a photonic alloy with topological properties
Photonic alloys, alloy-like materials combining two or more photonic crystals, are promising candidates for the development of structures that control the propagation of electromagnetic waves, also known as waveguides. Despite their potential, these.....»»
Product planning to be "uncertain and volatile" over next 4 years, annual Car Wars report predicts
"The powertrain conundrum is causing problems that we have never seen before," says Bank of America auto analyst John Murphy......»»
U.S. House Appropriations Committee OKs budget bill with CARS Rule ban
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee's approval gives the Federal Trade Commission $388.7 million in funding but blocks the agency from using that money to roll out or enforce the CARS Rule on auto dealerships......»»
New study finds at least 1 in 4 US residential yards exceeds new EPA lead soil level guideline
Roughly one in four U.S. households have soil exceeding the new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's lead screening levels of 200 parts per million (ppm), halved from the previous level of 400 ppm, a new study found. For households with exposure fr.....»»