Last week, reports indicated that Tesla was working on a smaller, more affordable model again. Even though it is reportedly in the initial stages of development, people got excited at the prospect of a more affordable Tesla. The share price was up for the week. Also last week, China’s Ministry ... [continued] The post Is XPENG Building A Better “Tesla”? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

A Gallatin city leader wants the city to stop new construction

Researchers from the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (DIfE) and other partner institutions of the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) have now identified a previously unknown function of the PICALM protein in skeletal muscle: The protein responds sensitively to physical activity and intermittent fasting. It also plays a decisive role in the formation of new muscle fibers.

A new study finds that the most intense and destructive rainstorms in Portugal, particularly those fueled by atmospheric rivers, are not the most chaotic but are among the most predictable. These events form within large, well-organized atmospheric systems that strengthen winds and channel moisture efficiently, producing significantly heavier rainfall while also creating clearer, more coherent signals in the atmosphere. As a result, the very storms that pose the greatest risk to infrastructure and public safety may also offer the best opportunity for earlier and more reliable forecasts.

Archaeologists have investigated genetic relationships between individuals buried in Neolithic chambered tombs in northern Scotland, suggesting monumental tombs may have been physical embodiments of prehistoric kinship, tracing lineages over centuries.

Congratulations to this week’s winners of our Play of the Week poll, Columbia's Callie Ryan and Sienna Randall!

The incoming prime minister of Hungary struck a hopeful tone on Monday. Peter Magyar called for a swift transition of power and began to chart an ambitious course to reverse central pillars of Viktor Orbán's rule. Stephanie Sy discussed how the results could reverberate around the globe with Kim Lane Scheppele, a professor at Princeton University who lived and worked in Hungary.

Researchers from National Taiwan University and Chulalongkorn University developed a copper-based catalyst system that improves low-temperature methanol synthesis from carbon dioxide hydrogenation by balancing two key steps in the reaction.

The city of Burbank launched a new trail accessibility program to help nature-lovers of all abilities enjoy dignified access to a popular hiking trail with the help of two mobility devices. As the San Fernando Valley’s first trail accessibility program, the initiative features the use of two Action Trackchair AXIS 40, a mobility device designed to navigate through outdoor terrains. Individuals who use wheelchairs will be able to make reservations for one of the two Trackchairs available at the Stough Canyon Fire Trail. “There are programs like this, maybe one can be found up in Northern California, but in terms of the level of accessibility and the level of support that we were given from the community to launch this program, this is the only one of its kind in this area,” said Sam Cohen-Suelter, Senior Recreation Leader for the city of Burbank. Among those who’ve enjoyed the new program already is Joci Scott, who said she was blown away by the launch. “I showed up thinking

New head coach John Harbaugh enjoys having top players at the back end of his defense. He had Ed Reed in his early head coaching days with the Ravens and, more recently, relied on Kyle Hamilton in Baltimore.

Records are ahead for mornings and an afternoon ahead this week. We will have on and off rain and storm chances too, big changes by Sunday.