This spring, China will attempt its first Mars landing. But in anticipation of that milestone, scientists are wondering whether the Tianwen-1 rover may carry Earthly contamination with it to the surface.
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The first organism to use oxygen may have appeared surprisingly early
The first organisms to “breathe” oxygen—or at least use it—appeared 3.1 billion years ago, according to a new genetic analysis of dozens of families of microbes. The find is surprising because the Great Oxidation Event, which filled Earth’s atmosphere with the precious gas, didn’t occur until some 500 million years […]
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This complex microbial warfare is taking place in a single drop of water
Deep in the churning pools of a wastewater treatment plant, microbiologists have uncovered stealth alliances and intrigue that rival human guerilla warfare. The instigator is a microscopic fungus, and its target is rotifers, tiny common aquatic animals that also thrive in wastewater sludge.
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Computer company Framework wants you to upgrade and repair your laptop
Built around a right-to-repair philosophy, the 13.5-inch Framework Laptop can swap out its main board, battery or even keyboard and ports.
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USPS’ new mail trucks appear at odds with Biden administration’s EV agenda
President Biden has said the federal fleet will go 100% electric. The new mail trucks fall incredibly short of that.
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Cadillac XT5 and XT6 SUVs get a little boost from mild-hybrid powertrains in China
Cadillac said fuel efficiency increases by 5% for the XT5 and 6% for the XT6.
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Archer eVTOL startup partners with LA to launch flying taxis in 3 years
Los Angeles and Archer want to set up an Urban Air Mobility network for the city to help alleviate congestion problems.
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Certain Mazda CX-30s recalled for sagging hatches
Nearly 14,000 affected vehicles have rear liftgates that could unexpectedly lower, particularly when parked facing uphill, which can lead to injury.
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Whatever happened to Buell Motorcycles?
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The VW Tiguan R is now on sale
316bhp hot crossover goes on sale in Britain for £46k