Researchers in Germany discover a new species of otter

Researchers from the Universities of Tübingen and Zaragoza have discovered a previously unknown species of otter from 11.4-million-year-old strata at the Hammerschmiede fossil site.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-09-germany-species-otter.html

Researchers in Germany discover a new species of otter

Researchers from the Universities of Tübingen and Zaragoza have discovered a previously unknown species of otter from 11.4-million-year-old strata at the Hammerschmiede fossil site.

How climate change could impact algae in the global ocean

Global warming is likely to cause abrupt changes to important algal communities because of shifting biodiversity 'break point' boundaries in the oceans—according to research from the University of East Anglia and the Earlham Institute.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-09-climate-impact-algae-global-ocean.html

Australia approves new coal project as climate warnings grow

Australia on Thursday approved a controversial coal mine extension, doubling down on a commitment to continue extracting fossil fuels despite growing pressure to cut carbon emissions.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-09-australia-coal-climate.html

US regulators wary of Big Tech swallowing startups

US anti-trust regulators signalled Wednesday greater scrutiny of Big Tech giants' smaller acquisitions, a potential new avenue in efforts to curb the dominance of the companies.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-09-wary-big-tech-swallowing-startups.html

DoorDash sues to stop New York data-sharing measure

DoorDash on Wednesday sued New York City over a measure requiring it and meal delivery rivals to share customer data with restaurants.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-09-doordash-sues-york-data-sharing.html

Bumpy road as ageing Japan bets on self-driving cars

With an ageing population in need of transport, Japan is betting on autonomous cars, but an accident involving a self-driving showcase at the Paralympics illustrates the challenges ahead.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-09-bumpy-road-ageing-japan-self-driving.html

How climate change could impact algae in the global ocean

Global warming is likely to cause abrupt changes to important algal communities because of shifting biodiversity 'break point' boundaries in the oceans—according to research from the University of East Anglia and the Earlham Institute.

3 crew leave China's space station for Earth after 90 days

Three astronauts who lived for 90 days on China's space station departed Thursday in preparation for returning to Earth.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-09-chinese-astronauts-three-month-space-mission.html

Tesla builds 1st store on tribal land, dodges state car laws

Carmaker Tesla has opened a store and repair shop on Native American land for the first time, marking a new approach to its yearslong fight to sell cars directly to consumers and cut car dealerships out of the process.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-09-tesla-1st-tribal-dodges-state.html

Contest winners, health worker orbiting world in SpaceX 1st

The four people on SpaceX's first private flight are fairly ordinary, down-to-Earth types brought together by chance.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-09-contest-winners-health-worker-orbiting.html

Southwest China earthquake collapses homes, kills at least 3

An earthquake destroyed houses, killed at least three people and injured dozens Thursday in southwest China's Sichuan province.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-09-southwest-china-earthquake-collapses-homes.html

SpaceX launches 4 amateurs on private Earth-circling trip

SpaceX's first private flight streaked into orbit Wednesday night with two contest winners, a health care worker and their rich sponsor, the most ambitious leap yet in space tourism.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-09-spacex-amateurs-private-earth-circling.html

Australia approves new coal project as climate warnings grow

Australia on Thursday approved a controversial coal mine extension, doubling down on a commitment to continue extracting fossil fuels despite growing pressure to cut carbon emissions.

Chinese astronauts complete three-month space mission

Three astronauts who lived for 90 days on China's space station departed Thursday in preparation for returning to Earth.

Contest winners, health worker orbiting world in SpaceX 1st

The four people on SpaceX's first private flight are fairly ordinary, down-to-Earth types brought together by chance.

Southwest China earthquake collapses homes, kills at least 3

An earthquake destroyed houses, killed at least three people and injured dozens Thursday in southwest China's Sichuan province.

SpaceX launches 4 amateurs on private Earth-circling trip

SpaceX's first private flight streaked into orbit Wednesday night with two contest winners, a health care worker and their rich sponsor, the most ambitious leap yet in space tourism.