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A study in Nature Communications identifies five recurring 'mega-climate' states spanning the 539-million-year Phanerozoic Eon.
The team, including UNM paleobiologist Corinne "Cori" Myers, found CO2 and temperature behavior can be approximated as transitions between these states.
Periods of elevated extinction, including all five major mass extinctions, frequently occurred as the planet shifted between states.
Vulnerability scores above zero indicate biosphere stress, and the mass extinctions all plot within that stressed region.

DT Editorial Team·Sep 23, 2026·via phys.org

Nissan has revealed the Pixo, an all-electric city cruiser positioned as its most affordable EV.
The vehicle is quoted at 259 kilometers (about 161 miles) of range on a single charge.
Nissan says the Pixo will start under $25,000, with images released alongside the announcement.
The Pixo nameplate is a returning badge rather than a new one, now applied to an electric drivetrain.

DT Editorial Team·Sep 23, 2026·via electrek.co

Hydrazine freezes near 1.6°C, and the resulting phase transition is a documented risk to flight hardware in propulsion and auxiliary systems.
NASA cites Space Shuttle APU lines that could burst from freeze-induced contraction and thaw-induced over-expansion, with flight rules limiting systems to two freeze–thaw cycles before being considered degraded or failed.
Voyager thermal analyses showed that temperatures approaching 0.1–1.6°C risked line freezing, blockage, and thruster malfunction, requiring detailed modeling rather than simple temperature reads.
The bulletin identifies six risk categories: structural damage from superpacking, valve and seal compromise, slush-driven blockage, hazardous leaks, lost reliability, and uncertain thermal margins.

DT Editorial Team·Sep 23, 2026·via nasa.gov

An Automotive News letter argues JLR risks brand dilution as Stellantis parts appear in more JLR products.
A Land Rover Defender pickup is framed as a particularly sensitive case for shared components.
The debate centers on whether parts sharing erodes the premium pricing power behind the Defender nameplate.
Counterarguments note that most shared components are invisible to buyers and that scale aids affordability.

DT Editorial Team·Sep 23, 2026·via autonews.com

YouTube is preparing to let users generate their own custom feeds rather than relying solely on algorithmic recommendations.
The platform will also add support for GIFs in comment threads, changing how viewers respond beneath videos.
The report notes that microdrama fans may find it easier to follow their favorite shows once custom feeds arrive.
Details on timing, platform availability, customization depth and moderation of animated comments have not been specified.

DT Editorial Team·Sep 23, 2026·via engadget.com

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