ASC 100: Hana Microelectronics branches out to 5G, SiC industries
For years, the business of Hana Microelectronics, the leading EMS provider in the Southeast Asia region, took off as orders divert from, to, or within China. Its business in China is expected to further benefit from China's new self-reliance policy......»»
Study of 34 countries finds ocean protection delivers overlooked economic benefits to fishing, tourism
In the most comprehensive assessment of its kind to date, a new study released today reveals that marine protected areas (MPAs, national parks at sea) deliver a range of economic benefits to the fishing and tourism industries. The study examined more.....»»
Severe hurricanes boost influx of juveniles and gene flow in a coral reef sponge
Named for its ropy-looking long branches, Aplysina cauliformis, a coral reef sponge, provides a critical 3D habitat for marine organisms and helps to stabilize the foundation of coral reefs. However, these upright-branching sponges are highly suscept.....»»
Alternative proteins are here. The next 30 years could be crucial for NZ"s meat and dairy sectors
The history of farming is seeded with technological "big bang" moments that have changed the trajectory of whole industries and countries......»»
Cybercriminals use ChatGPT’s prompts as weapons
Developed by OpenAI, ChatGPT has garnered attention across industries for its ability to generate relevant responses to various queries. However, as the adoption of ChatGPT accelerates, so do discussions surrounding its ethical and security implicati.....»»
The best skills in Rise of the Ronin
You have multiple branches of skills spread across the four main categories in Rise of the Ronin. We'll tell you which skills are the best......»»
How flowers maintain water balance across different angiosperm branches
Flowers play an essential role in maintaining a species' genetic stability. Understanding how flowers regulate water use strategies to adapt to their environment is crucial for better understanding floral evolution and plant-pollinator-environment in.....»»
Scientists develop catalyst designed to make ammonia production more sustainable
Ammonia is one of the most widely produced chemicals in the world, and is used in a great many manufacturing and service industries. The conventional production technology is the Haber-Bosch process, which combines nitrogen gas (N2) and hydrogen gas.....»»
Rose essential oil: A safe pesticide for organic agriculture
Plant-derived essential oils (EOs) find applications in various industries, such as detergents, cosmetics, pharmacology, and food additives. Moreover, EOs have an exceptional safety profile, and their numerous bioactivities greatly benefit human heal.....»»
Apricorn releases 24TB hardware encrypted USB drive
Apricorn released a 24TB version of its Aegis Padlock DT and Padlock DT FIPS Desktop Drives. Apricorn brings a 24TB encrypted drive to market, delivering high performance and mass capacity to industries such as healthcare, financial services, educati.....»»
Why do tree frogs lay their eggs on the ground?
When it comes to laying eggs, tree frogs have some unusual habits. Instead of always laying their eggs on tree branches where they usually live, they often lay their eggs on the ground. But why would a tree frog do this, especially when it puts its e.....»»
Aiming at the industrial use of clay column chromatography for optical resolution
A recent study, published in Applied Clay Science, could have applications in clay column chromatography for obtaining enantiomeric compounds in industries......»»
Space company develops centrifuge to test impact of gravity on crystalline-structured drug molecules
Kanjakha Pal and Adrian Radocea, a pair of engineers at Varda Space Industries, a company working to develop space-based drug facilities, has developed a centrifuge-based device to test the impact of gravity on crystalline-structured drug molecules a.....»»
Large old trees are vital for Australian birds. Their long branches and hollows can"t be replaced by saplings
When we make roads, houses or farmland, we often find large old trees in the way. Our response is often to lop off offending branches or even cut the tree down......»»
Calls for reform to manage potential risks of modern slavery in the UK"s hospitality industry
The UK's tourism and hospitality industries, having a high concentration of migrant workers, face complex challenges in managing the risks of labor exploitation and modern slavery—according to a study from the University of Surrey......»»
Powerful new tool ushers in new era of quantum materials research
Research in quantum materials is paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries and is poised to drive technological advancements that will redefine the landscapes of industries like mining, energy, transportation, and medtech......»»
Introducing multi-component liquid-infused surfaces for adaptive and functional coatings
Surface coatings have long been essential in various industries, offering protection and functionality. In recent years, liquid-infused surfaces (LIS) have emerged as a groundbreaking technology, revolutionizing how we approach surface coatings......»»
Apple fixes two actively exploited iOS zero-days (CVE-2024-23225, CVE-2024-23296)
Apple has fixed two iOS zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-23225, CVE-2024-23296) exploited by attackers in the wild. CVE-2024-23225 and CVE-2024-23296 On Tuesday, Apple released security updates for all three supported branches of iOS and iPadOS. iO.....»»
Lumpy skin disease is a threat to Australian cattle industries. We need to know how it could enter and spread
Australian authorities are on high alert amid the spread of lumpy skin disease in cattle and buffalo across South-East Asia. While Australia remains free of the disease, the virus is likely to breach our borders at some stage......»»
Silobreaker enhances threat intelligence platform with MITRE ATT&CK TTP detection capabilities
Silobreaker announced an integration with MITRE ATT&CK Matrix for Enterprise, Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Mobile, to help organizations better understand threats associated with malware, threat actors and industries. This latest enhancement.....»»
Footage shows capsule diving through Earth"s atmosphere at blazing speed
A Varda Space Industries’ spacecraft, W-1, recently plummeted to Earth. Here's dramatic footage the capsule filmed as it sped through our planet's atmosphere at Mach 25, which is about 25 times the speed of sound. A well-fortified capsule whi.....»»