Twenty years ago, Oliver Blume received his PhD in Shanghai under the supervision of Wan Gang, who later, as China’s minister of science and technology, became the driving force behind the country’s electric vehicle revolution. Blume, chairman of both Volkswagen and Porsche, must now protect two of Germany’s biggest industrial names from the achievements of … Read more
Source: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A study led by a UC Riverside atmospheric scientist predicts that uncontrolled carbon emissions will cause tropical rainstorms to move north in the coming decades. This would have a major impact on agriculture and economies in the equatorial areas. The northward rainfall shift would be caused by complex changes in the … Read more
The philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder told Sky’s The World With Yalda Hakim that artificial intelligence would make innovation “much easier to achieve”. But he also warned of the dangers of the technology used in cyber attacks and political interference. Wednesday June 26, 2024 10:17 PM, UK Bill Gates has said artificial intelligence (AI) will speed … Read more
China’s Chang’e 6 mission has successfully delivered the very first samples from the far side of the moon to Earth. But what happened to the lander that collected the lunar material? Change 6 launched on May 3. The mission consisted of four spacecraft: an orbiter, a lander, an ascent vehicle, and a return capsule. The … Read more
MCDONALD’S is set to make a major menu shake-up in just hours. The fast food giant is adding a never-before-seen drink to its offering, meaning it’s leaving behind another fan favorite. The Oreo Frappe will replace the Biscoff FrappeCredit: McDonald’s UK Today is the last day to pick up the Biscoff FrappeCredit: McDonald’s UK As … Read more
Higher ambient temperatures can cause mutations in fungi that lead to increased infectivity, more aggressive growth, or resistance to multiple antifungal drugs. Microbiologist examines mold and fungal cultures in petri dishes. Getty Public health officials have long been concerned that rising global temperatures could make mold more harmful to humans. Sure, some people get ringworm … Read more
I remember learning about weather forecasting in college in the late 2000s. My classmates and I hand-drew maps showing current weather systems and then we looked at the satellite data to paint a picture of what would happen in the coming hours and days. NOAA’s weather satellites were good back then, but compared to what … Read more
Scientists think they’ve found a window into the dawn of time on Earth, and it’s hidden beneath the Pacific Ocean. A team led by geophysicist Simon Lamb of the University of Wellington and scientist Cornel de Ronde of GNS Science said the key to our past lies in a remote corner of South Africa, far … Read more
Increases in the state pension age have contributed to a rise in the number of Brits claiming working age benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), new research shows. The Resolution Foundation’s ‘Under Strain’ report shows that real spending on these payments has risen by a third over the past decade and disability … Read more
AMAZON has increased the minimum amount for free deliveries from £25 to £35, sparking outrage from customers. The updated threshold means shoppers will have to pay 40% more to avoid delivery fees if they want the goods delivered to their home. Amazon has made a huge change to its deliveries and customers are not happyCredit: … Read more