Friday, February 3, 2023

Treasury makes more electric SUVs eligible for tax credits

The Treasury Department said Friday it is making more electric vehicles—including SUVs made by Tesla, Ford and General Motors—eligible for tax credits of up to $7,500 under new vehicle classification definitions.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/treasury-makes-more-electric-suvs-eligible-for-tax-credits

Jury mulls whether Musk's 2018 Tesla tweet was fraud

Jurors on Friday began deliberating whether Elon Musk committed fraud and should pay dearly for 2018 tweets falsely claiming that he had funding in place to take Tesla private.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/jury-mulls-whether-musks-2018-tesla-tweet-was-fraud

New England knows winter, but why so dangerously cold?

New Englanders are used to cold temperatures, but a combination of extreme cold accompanied by powerful winds is downright dangerous, and enough to send even bundled-up skiers scampering indoors.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/new-england-knows-winter-but-why-so-dangerously-cold

Jupiter's moon count jumps to 92, most in solar system

Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/jupiters-moon-count-jumps-to-92-most-in-solar-system

OHSU neuroscientist: Grammy nominees are a brainy bunch

The Grammy Awards on Sunday will celebrate the most accomplished musicians of our time, although a neuroscientist at Oregon Health & Science University says music is a boon for virtually anyone who can carry a tune. In fact, he says our brains are hard-wired to the benefits of music.

Researchers identify oldest bone spear point In the Americas

A team of researchers led by a Texas A&M University professor has identified the Manis bone projectile point as the oldest weapon made of bone ever found in the Americas at 13,900 years.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/researchers-identify-oldest-bone-spear-point-in-the-americas