An Icelandic sheepdog.Photo: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) A new study may help us understand our canine companions a bit better. Scientists at the National Institutes of Health say they’ve uncovered some of the ways that genes can influence the behaviors of certain breeds, such as dogs meant to herd livestock. For about two decades, a team led …
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Scientists may have just identified the culprit behind the signs of recently active volcanism on Mars. Beneath a broad plain called the Elysium Planitia, a colossal, 4,000-kilometer (roughly 2,500-mile) wide convection plume in the Martian mantle could be driving molten magma up as far as the surface. This could explain multiple lines of evidence that …
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Intel Corp. INTC -3.45% has embarked on an aggressive cost-cutting push as the chip maker tries to navigate a sharp plunge in demand for PCs that has weighed on the company’s earnings. Intel posted a 20% drop in third-quarter sales, issued a forecast for even weaker revenue in the current quarter and lowered its full-year …
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Photo: Toyota It’s a big day for them Toyota Corolla Hybrid. Not only will the company now offer all-wheel drive on the model, there are now also five trim levels swear a lower starting price. Oh, and it’s got even more power than before. None of that is to mention a general refresh the car …
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It took a long time, but finally the Denver Broncos could feel OK about their Russell Wilson trade. Not great, but at least better than they would have felt without a late surge that led to a win. The Broncos had five points in the fourth quarter and were staring down a 1-2 start to …
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2024 Ford Mustang Source: Ford Convertibles — once a sign of open-air freedom, road trips and summer adventures — are fading away as the auto industry shifts to all-electric cars and more rugged sport utility vehicles. Sales of traditional drop-tops such as the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang, as well as roadsters such as the …
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Kite_rin/Shutterstock.com Whether you’re new to vinyl or looking to upgrade your current setup, you should be aware that there are two main types of turntable: belt drive and direct drive. What’s the difference? Is one better than the other? We’ve got everything you need to know. What Is a Belt Drive Turntable? In the case …
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The loss of the protein pigment epithelium-derived factor, the study discovered, is a driver of aging-related changes in the retina. Mice without a protective protein in their eyes have symptoms resembling age-related macular degeneration. According to a recent National Eye Institute (NEI) study in mice, loss of the protein pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF), which protects …
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Production of electric Rivian R1T pickup trucks on April 11, 2022 at the company’s plant in Normal, Ill. Michael Wayland/CNBC In the transition from gas-powered vehicles to electric, the fuel every automaker is after these days is cold hard cash. Established automakers and startups alike are rolling out new battery-powered models in an effort to …
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The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept is shown. Gas-powered muscle cars will be closing in on their final Saturday-night cruises in the coming years as automakers begin replacing them with super-fast cars that run on batteries. (Stellantis via Associated Press) Estimated reading time: 4-5 minutes PONTIAC, Mich. — Thundering gas-powered muscle cars, for decades a …
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