Noise, light and electricity may be keeping a shark trapped in a South Korea canal, expert says
A dusky shark nicknamed Bukangi remains trapped in a Busan canal, with noise, bright lights and electrical activity from nearby ships and facilities possibly disrupting its senses. A South Korean fisheries expert warned that worsening abrasions and falling water temperatures could threaten its health. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com ThisContinue Reading
After 22 Years Of Fighting, Emirates Suddenly Puts Its Berlin Plans On Ice
Emirates has spent 22 years fighting for permission to fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), but the Dubai-based airline has unexpectedly put its plans on ice. Despite Germany’s September decision to permit a fifth UAE airline destination, President Sir Tim Clark says unresolved conditions mean Emirates will not launch theContinue Reading
Boeing 737-800BCF Vs. Airbus A321 P2F: Which Freighter Is More Efficient?
Despite being the superior platform on paper, the Airbus A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion program has struggled to break the market stranglehold of the Boeing 737-800 Converted Freighter (BCF). Due to the poor sales debut, this has left Airbus with many idle airframes waiting for buyers. The barrier to the A321Continue Reading
Ferrstron road-tests a 150 kW ferrite-magnet motor that uses no rare earths
Indian electric powertrain developer Ferrstron Powertrains has road-tested a prototype 150 kW, 400 Nm powertrain in a 2.3-ton multi-utility vehicle. The powertrain’s motor uses ferrite magnets instead of rare earth magnets. Ferrstron is developing electric powertrains for heavy-duty trucks and buses, high-speed trains and marine vessels, plus generators for direct-driveContinue Reading
Plugit and Volvo demonstrate Megawatt Charging System in Finland
EV charging provider Plugit has conducted what it calls Finland’s first public Megawatt Charging System (MCS) charging session. MCS is a charging standard developed for heavy-duty vehicles. It enables electric trucks’ large batteries to be charged during a driver’s scheduled break. Plugit charged a Volvo FH Aero Electric truck atContinue Reading
The projected fallout from The Traitor vaccine changes. Plus, AI predicts cancer survival and hidden chemicals in dental floss
Some brands are removing PFAS-related materials. Here’s what evidence shows, plus new research on hepB vaccines and AI cancer predictions.Continue Reading
Ask Abdul El-Sayed a question. He might ask you one back. Let’s go Off Script
Plus, she was building her dream home. Then came plans for a massive AI data center across the street. Energy Reporter Keaton Peters uncovers how a permitting shortcut is fueling a neighborhood fight.Continue Reading
Inequality Is A Choice
Poverty is a policy decision. Concentrated wealth is a policy decision. Inequality is a policy decision. Remember this.Continue Reading
France investigates suspected Islamophobic shooting as terrorism
A gunman, who officials suspect may have been motivated by Islamophobic hatred, opened fire from a car west of Paris, killing one person and wounding four others, including a 12-year-old girl. Officials said the 39-year-old suspect, who has not been named, drove through the town of Trappes, where he firedContinue Reading
Europe’s heat claims 50,000 lives. Climate change blamed for two-thirds of deaths
Blistering record heat in Europe this summer helped kill more than 50,000 people, with nearly two-thirds of that death toll blamed on human-caused climate change, a new study found. (Image credit: Gregorio Borgia)Continue Reading
Carrick accepts blame for Man United slump, but ‘confident’ of a turnaround
Manchester United make worst start to a season in 40 years, but Michael Carrick ‘confident’ ahead of Bournemouth game., Manchester United make worst start to a season in 40 years, but Michael Carrick ‘confident’ ahead of Bournemouth game. Manchester United manager Michael Carrick mounted an impassioned defence of his leadershipContinue Reading
What to know as Brazil prepares for tense presidential run-off
Polls show leftist incumbent Lula closing gap on right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of second round of voting., Voters in Brazil are headed to the polls for the second time in one month, as Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva square off in a run-off electionContinue Reading
I thought I was dying but it was health anxiety – here’s how to recognise the signs
Image source, Hollie Sharman Image caption, Hollie Sharman spent hours searching symptoms, feeling panicked and isolated Hollie Sharman was convinced she was dying. She would go to hospital “four to five times a week” complaining of excruciating chest pain. “I think the longest I spent in A&E was 13 hours,”Continue Reading