An exploration of global patterns of trade in arachnids reveals 1,264 species from 66 families
A small team of researchers with members from Thailand, Finland and China, has found that there is a very large and active trade in arachnids across the internet. In their paper published in the journal Communications Biology, the group describes the.....»»
Toyota Indonesia in "luckier conditions" amid chip shortages
Toyota's official data showed that the Japanese carmaker missed its global production target in May. However, Toyota's production in Indonesia seems to be in "luckier conditions," the marketing director at Toyota Indonesia was cited by Indonesian-lan.....»»
Google considering having future Pixel phones made in Vietnam
Google, which is having a majority of its Pixel 6 smartphone made in China, is considering shifting orders for its future phones to its manufacturing partners' plants in Vietnam to avoid the risks from the ongoing US-China trade tensions and China's.....»»
How the Yurok Tribe is bringing back the California Condor
Birds' reintroduction offered insight into importance of parenting in species. Enlarge / The California condor is a New World vulture, the largest North American land bird. This condor became extinct in the wild in 1987, but the specie.....»»
Will Apple lead global supply chain to grow again with new product offering?
Apple CEO Tim Cook has been hinting at Apple's work on augmented reality (AR) in an interview with media, telling fans to "stay tuned" and see what they have to offer. Something is already in the making, is it? Then observations from suppliers of App.....»»
AEM to create over 300 jobs in Singapore, Malaysia, US expansion
AEM, a global leader in test innovation, expands its operation by having a new site in Malaysia and the US. AEM will also expand its R&D centers in the aforementioned countries and Singapore. The new facilities are scheduled to start operating by the.....»»
Semiconductor equipment makers to see slipping sales in upcoming years
With several wafer foundries considering postponing or canceling their capacity expansion plans as a result of the weakening global economy and rising inflation, semiconductor equipment makers' sales in the next few years are expected to be undermine.....»»
Fossil discovery solves mystery of how pandas became vegetarian
The discovery of panda fossils in China has helped researchers solve the mystery of how the giant species developed a "false thumb" and became the only dedicated vegetarian in the bear family......»»
130-Year-Old Menus Show How Climate Change Affects What We Eat
By studying the so-called mean temperature of restaurant seafood, scientists have shown how the species that fill our plates have changed with time......»»
Study reveals an unprecedented change in Europe"s fire regime
A study reveals an unprecedented change in the fire regime in Europe which is related to climate change. The affected areas are in Southern, Central and Northern Europe but this historical change in Europe's fire regime is more intense in the Mediter.....»»
New study reveals impact of plastic on small mammals, as four out of seven species identified as "plastic positive"
Researchers investigating the exposure of small mammals to plastics in England and Wales have found traces in the feces of more than half of the species examined......»»
Review of technologies that boost potential for carbon dioxide conversion to useful products
The excessive emission of greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide, is rapidly raising the average global temperature. Capturing the carbon dioxide and converting it to useful fuels and chemicals can be an ideal way to reduce carbon dioxide concen.....»»
Dinosaurs took over amid ice, not warmth, says a new study of ancient mass extinction
Many of us know the conventional theory of how the dinosaurs died 66 million years ago: in Earth's fiery collision with a meteorite, and a following global winter as dust and debris choked the atmosphere. But there was a previous extinction, far more.....»»
"Soft" CRISPR may offer a new fix for genetic defects
Curing debilitating genetic diseases is one of the great challenges of modern medicine. During the past decade, development of CRISPR technologies and advancements in genetics research brought new hope for patients and their families, although the sa.....»»
What the FTC"s proposals on car dealer ads, F&I mean
The proposed Federal Trade Commission regulations on car dealers go beyond existing federal law and offer more specificity than the law that forbids unfair and deceptive dealership practices......»»
Historical irrigation leaves long-lasting legacies on the prairie
A hallmark of environmental science is understanding how ecosystems respond to global change. Much of this research focuses on short-term ecosystem responses, such as how an ecosystem responds to a sudden onset of drought. But previous conditions can.....»»
Decrease in CO2 emissions during pandemic shutdown shows it is possible to reach Paris Agreement goals
An international team of researchers has found that the sudden drop in CO2 emissions during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates that it is possible to reduce emissions enough to meet the 1.5 degrees Celsius global temperature increas.....»»
Research reveals the complexity of loneliness during lockdown
A study exploring loneliness and solitude during lockdown highlights how different people experienced social restrictions as either "hell or bliss.".....»»
Which rules evolutionary change: Life or climate?
The fossil record over the last half a billion years shows biodiversity as a zigzagging pattern of species births and extinctions. For decades scientist have attempted to answer the question: Which rules supreme—life or the environment? To explain.....»»
Global microprocessor sales to rise 12% in 2022, says IC Insights
Worldwide microprocessor sales are expected to maintain double-digit percentage growth in 2022, despite economic troubles brewing this year, according to IC Insights......»»
Walking a tightrope (2): Climate risks
According to the Global Risk Report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in 2020 and 2021, if the global temperature rises by 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2030, wildfires, storms, and famine will follow......»»