Aquaculture blessing in disguise for migratory waders fueling up in China
On the mudflats along the Chinese coasts where benign forms of aquaculture are practiced, shorebirds like knots and bar-tailed godwits are doing relatively well. That is shown in the dissertation that NIOZ Ph.D. candidate and biologist He-Bo Peng wil.....»»
Geologists uncover how tectonic shifts reshaped prehistoric China"s climate
Geologists have for the first time determined how coastal mountains in eastern Asia formed, resulting in significant changes to the continent's climate more than 100 million years ago......»»
Land use in tropical regions: Biodiversity loss due to agricultural trade three times higher than thought
Exporting agricultural products from tropical regions to China, the U.S., the Middle East, and Europe is three times more harmful to biodiversity than previously assumed......»»
Apple looking at expanding AirPods manufacture to India to help avoid tariffs
Apple is continuing to find a way to work around impending tariffs on imports from China, with AirPods said to be the latest product to benefit from India assembly.AirPods are soon to be refreshedFoxconn has been Apple's assembly partner for years, a.....»»
Conservation leads to benefits: Large marine protected areas are boosting fish catch rates
Increases in catch rates for fish such as tuna have been demonstrated near recently created Large-Scale Marine Protected Areas (LSMPAs), including Revillagigedo in Mexico. This shows that LSPMAs are large enough to protect highly migratory species su.....»»
New insights into the evolution and paleoecology of mosasaurs
Mosasaurs are extinct marine lizards, spectacular examples of which were first discovered in 1766 near Maastricht in the Netherlands, fueling the rise of the field of vertebrate paleontology. Paleontologist Michael Polcyn presented the most comprehen.....»»
Surprising rumor says new HomePod will get high-quality OLED screen
South Korean press unexpectedly claims that Apple's anticipated new HomePod with a display will use high-quality OLED screens, all of which are to be manufactured in China.An artist's rendition of a HomePod with a displayThe much-rumored HomePod with.....»»
US Appeals Court upholds law requiring TikTok sale
China-based Bytedance has one last avenue to avoid the sale of its TikTok social media service after losing a court appeal to invalidate a US law that requires the service be sold by January 19, 2025.TikTok's issues with the US government and courts.....»»
Climate patterns from cave mineral deposits linked to Chinese dynasty collapses
China's dynastic history spans 13 periods of rule from 2070 BC until the last emperor abdicated in 1912. While factors leading to the transitions between dynasties are a complex mixture of environmental, social and economic issues, the role of climat.....»»
China plans to retrieve Mars samples by 2031
China's growing presence in space has been undeniable since the turn of the century. Between sending the first "taikonaut" to space in 2003 (Yang Liwei), launching the first Chinese robotic mission to the moon (Chang'e-1) in 2007, and the deployment.....»»
Q&A: How China tariffs could backfire on US—scholar says higher prices, supply-chain disruptions for Americans
President-elect Donald Trump's longstanding plans to hit China with stiff tariffs would likely deal a blow to China's already faltering economy, but it could also trigger some unintended negative consequences for the U.S. economy and foreign relation.....»»
A PC ‘recession’ could make hardware way more expensive, says researcher
Proposed tariffs on China and Mexico could lead to a PC market recession, according to a GPU market researcher......»»
Baidu confirmed as China Apple Intelligence model provider, but privacy concerns mount
Apple hopes to bring its Apple Intelligence suite of AI features to China in 2025, but the company has reportedly clashed with its partner Baidu over technical and privacy issues. more….....»»
FBI suggests use of encrypted messaging apps while US faces huge cyberattack from China
The FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency say that Americans should use encrypted apps such as iMessage and FaceTime to be safe from foreign hackers.Image credit: Elchinator on PixabayIt's an about-face for the FBI, which has for y.....»»
Apple is struggling to make Apple Intelligence comply with China"s demands
The deal between Apple and local firm Baidu to bring a form of Apple Intelligence to China is reportedly faltering because of technical and philosophical privacy issues.Apple Intelligence faces delays in ChinaApple Intelligence could provide the boos.....»»
China hits US with ban on critical minerals used in tech manufacturing
China bans US exports of gallium, germanium, antimony, and superhard materials. China has immediately retaliated against the US following new export curbs that the Biden administr.....»»
Warmer winters are fueling a growth in algal blooms across the Great Lakes
While commonly associated with the summer, algal blooms can also persist into the fall. As of late October 2024, blooms were still present along the southern shores of Lake Erie......»»
Over the weekend, China debuted a new rocket on the nation’s path to the Moon
Depending on how you count them, China now has roughly 18 types of active space launchers. China's new Long March 12 rocket made a successful inaugural flight Saturday, placing tw.....»»
US blocks China from foreign exports with even a single US-made chip
New China export curbs could hurt US chipmakers, allies more than Huawei. Joe Biden's final move to stop China from racing ahead of the US in AI may be too little too late, report.....»»
The farm fires helping to fuel India"s deadly air
Blazing flames light the sky as Indian farmer Ali Sher burns his fields to clear them for new crops, a common but illegal practice that is fueling deadly pollution killing millions......»»
OnePlus teases a budget phone that outpaces a flagship
It’s been a few weeks since the was officially introduced back in China. It, however, seems that the smartphone maker isn’t quite done yet. An upcoming OnePlus smartphone with the model number CPH2645 and “pineapple” as the motherboard identi.....»»