"What a jerk!" Uncontested provocative statements can signal dominance
When people publicly agree with a statement that they privately disagree with, we infer that the speaker is dominant and likely to be in a superior hierarchical position, concludes a new study published in the scientific journal Social Psychological.....»»
China-based battery makers lead in global EV market with sales dominance
The global top 10 battery companies contributed about 71% of EV battery sales worldwide in 2022, according to South Korea-based SNE Research. Most of these major players are headquartered in China. The landscape will likely stay the same before new p.....»»
US, Japan strike deal on supply of minerals for EV batteries
The US agreed to boost cooperation with Japan on critical mineral supply chains and to expand access to tax breaks as President Joe Biden aims to counter China's dominance of the electric vehicle battery sector......»»
Biologists develop new record bright red fluorescent protein
To understand why a cell divides, secretes hormones or transmits a signal to another cell, biologists often use a trick. They attach colored lights to the proteins of interest, so that they can follow the movements and interactions of those proteins.....»»
The search for the missing gravitational signal
Every year, hundreds of thousands of pairs of black holes merge in a cosmic dance that emits gravitational waves in every direction. Since 2015, the large ground-based LIGO, Virgo and KAGRA interferometers have made it possible to detect these signal.....»»
Novatek, Sitronix to hike DDI quotes by 10-15% in April
Taiwan's main display driver IC (DDI) suppliers, including Novatek Microelectronics and Sitronix Technology, are set to raise their quotes for some new offerings by 10-15% starting in April and will increase wafer starts with foundry partners, signal.....»»
CATL’s EV battery dominance shouldn’t cause Xi undue worry
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. is truly the undisputed electric vehicle battery-making king. It supplies a roll call of carmakers — from Tesla Inc. to Ford Motor Co., Volkswagen AG to Hyundai Motor Co. and Stellantis NV — and co.....»»
UK regulator extends App Store investigation deadline to May
The UK's competition regulator is extending the deadline for its year-long investigation into App Store terms over app dominance.UK extends probeThe UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) updated its public case notes on Friday, saying it needs.....»»
US starts accepting applications for CHIPS Act incentives
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) announced at the end of February the first funding opportunity for its incentives program for the domestic semiconductor industry. Starting from Feb 28, 2023, statements of interest from all potential applicants wi.....»»
CATL"s EV battery dominance draws scrutiny from Xi
After CATL Chairman Zeng Yuqun described in a private meeting how the company commands 37 percent of the global battery market, Chinese President Xi was quoted as saying that he was "both happy and worried," glad about its leading position but conce.....»»
The colors on these ancient pots hint at the power of an empire
Color plays a huge role in our lives—the hues we wear and decorate with are a way for us to signal who we are, where we're from, and what we care about. And it's been that way for a long time. In a new study in the Journal of Archaeological Science.....»»
Researchers identify cellular mechanism that improves olfactory function
Researchers from Osaka University found that Ca2+ signaling simultaneously performed signal amplification and olfactory adaptation. The results demonstrated that this mysterious phenomenon was segregated inside the cilium. A novel system was used to.....»»
Apple pumps the brakes on artificial intelligence
Apple slapped an age restriction on an email app with ChatGPT capabilities. Does this signal a slowdown of the generative AI arms race? Given LinkedIn is overflowing with marketers, investors, and tech bros shrieking excitedly about ChatGPT like fan.....»»
Commentary: Older women are doing remarkable things—it"s time for the putdowns to end
It's not easy to claim being an old woman. To start with, how can I be 75 when I feel about 40? And isn't it shameful to be old when youth is valued? People proudly parrot statements such as, "I'm growing older but not getting old" (meaning, "How ter.....»»
Signal CEO: We “1,000% won’t participate” in UK law to weaken encryption
The UK's Safety Online Bill would require Signal to police user messages. Enlarge / Signal app on a phone. (credit: Getty Images) The nonprofit responsible for the Signal messenger app is prepared to exit the UK if the c.....»»
This cool gadget adds emergency satellite messaging to any smartphone
This cool Bluetooth gadget adds satellite connectivity to your Android or iOS phone, so you can call for help in an emergency, even without a cell signal......»»
Researchers discover mysterious source of "heartbeat-like" radio bursts in a solar fare
A solar radio burst with a signal pattern, akin to that of a heartbeat, has been pinpointed in the Sun's atmosphere, according to a new study......»»
Gen Z is key to Apple’s dominance, due to their fear of green bubbles
Gen Z is key to Apple’s dominance, according to a new report – which says that fear of being “the green bubble guy”‘ in group chats is a key motivation. The report also underlines the importance the iPhone plays in hooking people into the.....»»
Meet the 16 members of the EDA Alliance underpinning TSMC dominance
TSMC's long-standing global dominance in the foundry industry, despite challenges from the likes of Samsung and Intel, is due in large part to its success in building the TSMC Grand Alliance ecosystem. Within this alliance, the most important is the.....»»
Meet the 16 members of the EDA Alliance underpinning TSMC dominance
TSMC's long-standing global dominance in the foundry industry, despite challenges from the likes of Samsung and Intel, is due in large part to its success in building the TSMC Grand Alliance ecosystem. Within this alliance, the most important is the.....»»
One-time tax items aren"t earnings misconduct
When investors try to forecast a company's future earnings by analyzing its current financial statements, a perplexing problem is how to interpret nonrecurring income taxes......»»