2024 Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to scientists who revealed a 'completely new world of protein structures'
David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper shared the Nobel prize in chemistry for work that revolutionized our understanding of protein structure.
GM adopting LFP batteries, could cut $6,000 from EVs
General Motors on Tuesday filled in some details on plans to use cost-cutting lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells in future EVs. Now it has a number for the level of cost-cutting that's potentially gone into the next Bolt EV.
Uber adds EV-only preference for riders, AI chat for drivers
Uber is looking to increase utilization of EVs for its ride-sharing service, in part by updating its app to help get riders matched with EV drivers more easily. That starts with making the Uber Green option all-electric—in some cities, at
Tesla Cybertruck reports for police duty in California
The Tesla Cybertruck's been turned into a police car The Irvine Police Department took delivery of its police-spec Cybertruck The conversion to police spec was handled by UP.FIT The world hasn't gotten quite bad enough for the emergence of RoboCop,
Families criticise redacted report into disgraced surgeon
A heavily-redacted report on cases linked to surgeon Yaser Jabbar should be released in full, parents say.
Tatis homer, 6-run inning helps Padres beat Dodgers for NLDS lead
Fernando Tatis Jr. belted a 396-foot, two-run homer to highlight a six-run second inning and help the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 2-1 lead in the National League Division Series.
Circle K's parent ups bid for 7-Eleven chain to $47 billion
The parent of the Canadian-based convenience store chain Circle K has increased its buyout offer to purchase the iconic 7-Eleven stores from its Japanese owner this week.
Movie review: 'Terrifier 3' increases shocks with surprising restraint
"Terrifier 3," in theaters Friday, ramps up the gore and shock value, but shows restraint in other areas.
Biden Taps A Former Top Scientist At NOAA To Lead The Weather And Climate Agency
The logo of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seen at the Nation Hurricane Center in Miami on Aug. 29, 2019. President Biden has nominated Rick Spinrad to head NOAA.; Credit: Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty Images Eric McDaniel | NPRPresident Biden
GM ditches failed Ultium battery branding as its EV sales soar
General Motors is shaking up its electric vehicle strategy once again. Despite bumper EV sales in 2024, the US automaker told investors yesterday that it will stop branding its batteries under the Ultium name. Perhaps more consequentially, it's also abandoning
NOAA drops scientist’s ashes into the eye of Category 5 Milton
On Tuesday evening during a measurement flight, the NOAA Aircraft Operations Center dropped the ashes of Peter Dodge, a longtime radar scientist and hurricane hunter, in the eye of Hurricane Milton. The drop honored Dodge's 44-year career and his contributions
Can Your Electric Vehicle Catch Fire During a Hurricane?
E.V. batteries that are submerged in saltwater can catch fire after the floods subside, but experts say it’s a rarity.
The 91-year-old African president who keeps defying obituary-writers
Cameroon's Paul Biya, 91, has not been seen for about a month, sending the rumour mill into overdrive.
Eurovision failed to support us amid rows, winner says
Swiss singer Nemo says tensions over Israel's participation overshadowed the song contest in May.
