Asian elephants have a nasal pronunciation
With the help of an acoustic camera that visualizes sound pressure, researchers from the University of Vienna investigated the calls of Asian elephants. The elephants emitted their low frequency "rumbles" mainly through their trunk or through their m.....»»
Foxconn to invest in Telanagana, reportedly to expands iPhone and EV parts production in Karnataka
Foxconn announced an expansion in its investments in India, signing an MoU with the government of Telangana for electronics manufacturing amid its accelerated diversification efforts into the South Asian country. On the other hand, the world's larges.....»»
Foxconn to build electronics manufacturing facility and prototyping center in Telangana
Foxconn announced an expansion in its investments in India, signing an MoU with the government of Telangana for electronics manufacturing amid its accelerated diversification efforts into the South Asian country......»»
Could the background circulation of the record-breaking rainfall in July 2021 in East-central China have been predicted?
In July 2021, unprecedented heavy rainfall occurred in Zhengzhou (east-central China) against a background of a northward shift in the western Pacific subtropical high (WPSH), which is a key atmospheric circulation system affecting the East Asian sum.....»»
Elephants in US zoos? Without breeding, future is uncertain
Mabu saunters across a grassy field and raises his long, gray trunk to wrangle food from a hole carved inside a large boulder, captivating the attention of a girl propped up on her father's shoulders......»»
Scientists reveal influence of Asian summer monsoon on volcanic aerosol transport
Aerosols transported to the upper troposphere/lower stratosphere (UTLS) region potentially reduce average global surface temperatures and alter atmospheric circulation. Although large volcanic eruptions are rare in recent decades, small and medium vo.....»»
Racial stereotypes vary in digital interactions
Racial stereotypes were upended during a recent study that involved artificial intelligence. New research from the University of Georgia found that Black bots were considered more competent and more human than white or Asian bots used in the same stu.....»»
Turkey tragedy jolts quake-prone Central Asia
When a devastating earthquake and aftershocks struck Turkey and Syria this month, Klara Imangalieva—who lives in the Central Asian country of Kazakhstan—realized she had to move......»»
Study finds endangered elephants regularly leaving protected area
For the sake of shielding vulnerable and endangered wildlife from the existential risks posed by people, some governments and agencies have established so-called protected areas that are designed to be free of human encroachment and development......»»
Taiwanese makers interested in making EV components in Southeast Asia
Taiwan-based ICT and electronic component makers, in a bid to enter EV (electric vehicle) supply chains, are interested in setting up factories in Southeast Asian countries, especially Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia which are likely to become new pr.....»»
Fighting bias with bias: Same-race reviews shown to reduce Airbnb booking inequality
White guests favor Airbnb properties with white hosts but are more inclined to rent from Black or Asian hosts if they see featured reviews from previous white guests, new research finds......»»
Apple increases orders from Taiwanese supplier to reduce dependence on China
Apple and many other companies rely heavily on China to make their products, but this has become a problem recently as the Asian country has been imposing lockdowns and other political restrictions that affect the production of these companies. In a.....»»
Researchers have determined what African elephants can hear
With an electrode adhered to one fan-shaped ear, another on the back of the neck and a ground wire at its hip, an African elephant munches on a snack as it is presented with a sound, over and over again. A team of University of Cincinnati researchers.....»»
NextUp Care hopes to expand its algorithm-based healthcare scheduling platform to Asian markets
Canadian digital health company NextUp Care is focusing on automating healthcare appointments, specifically for booking advanced medical imaging services such as MRI, CT scans, and nuclear medicine. Through its cloud-based AI algorithms, NextUp Care.....»»
Neanderthals hunted, butchered massive elephants: study
Neanderthals may have lived in larger groups than previously believed, hunting massive elephants that were up to three times bigger than those of today, according to a new study......»»
NextUp Care hopes to expand its algorithm-based healthcare booking service to Asian markets
Canadian digital health company NextUp Care is focusing on automating healthcare appointments, specifically for booking advanced medical imaging services such as MRI, CT scans, and nuclear medicine. Through its cloud-based AI algorithms, NextUp Care.....»»
Asian American shootings: This is "not an exception" and other issues need to be discussed, says professor
Days after two California massacres involving the Asian American community, many are seeking to understand what drove two men to commit these crimes. Primary among questions are the role of culture and society, and whether mental health is a pressing.....»»
Researchers discover elephant extinction could have major impact on atmospheric carbon levels
In findings published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), Saint Louis University researchers and colleagues report that elephants play a key role in creating forests which store more atmospheric carbon and maintaining the biodi.....»»
What makes brown rice healthy? Decoding the chemistry of its nutritional wealth
Asian diets feature rice as a staple grain, contributing towards nearly 90% of the world's rice consumption. Brown rice, in particular, is known to have several health benefits. As a regular addition to the diet, it can help reduce body weight, lower.....»»
Among less-educated young workers, women and Black men are paid far less
Less-educated U.S. workers often face a lifetime of financial challenges, but some among them are more disadvantaged than others: Young Asian and white men without college education are paid more—sometimes far more—than both Black men and women o.....»»
Climate change is leaving African elephants desperate for water
African elephant numbers have dropped from about 26 million in the 1800s to 415,000 today. While this is largely due to European colonisation, poaching and habitat loss, these majestic animals now face another grave challenge......»»