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.....»»
Elephants are creatures of habit when it comes to finding food
Elephants are remarkably consistent in their seasonal movement patterns across multiple years, according to research by Bangor University zoologist and lecturer Dr. Rhea Burton-Roberts. Rhea's findings, published in Scientific Reports, show that elep.....»»
Tesla fined US$2.2 million in Korea for alleged false advertising
South Korea's antitrust watchdog will levy a fine of KRW2.8 billion (US$2.2 million) on Tesla for alleged violations of the nation's advertisement law, dealing a setback to the US carmaker that's seeking to expand its presence in the Asian country......»»
Why Do You Get Sick in the Winter? Blame Your Nose
A new study shows that as temperatures drop, nasal cells release fewer of the tiny protectors that bind and neutralize invading germs......»»
Taiwan PV firms under pressure from Southeast Asian modules
Taiwan-based PV modules are coming under much pressure in their domestic market from competitions imported from Southeast Asia, according to industry sources......»»
South Asian black carbon causes glacier loss on Tibetan Plateau
Black carbon aerosol is the product of incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and biomass, and has strong light absorption. Black carbon deposition in snow ice reduces the albedo of the snow ice surface, accelerating the melting of glaciers and snow c.....»»
Demand for cloud services promising in Southeast Asia
Demand for cloud services is promising in Vietnam, Thailand, and other Southeast Asian countries, according to Linda Lin, general manager of eCloudvalley's cloud business unit......»»
Samsung chairman"s Vietnam visit draws speculation about chip investment
Samsung Electronics executive chairman Jae-yong Jay Lee visited Vietnam to participate in the opening ceremony of the company's research and development center in the Southeast Asian country on December 22. He is expected to meet with Vietnamese pres.....»»
Temporary child-welfare placements target non-white children disproportionately
Nationwide, children who are removed from their homes by child protective services for fewer than 30 days are overwhelmingly Asian American, Black or Native American, raising questions about the impartiality of states' child welfare systems and polic.....»»
Study reveals the true value of elephants
New research examining the services and benefits of elephants has revealed many values are often overlooked when deciding how they should be protected......»»
US fabless chipmakers outperform Asian peers as consumer IT market weakens
In a recent ranking of global top ten IC design houses, one can see that semiconductor sectoral performances vary greatly, even though the industry in general is going through a downturn,.....»»
Study reveals that wild African elephants choose paths leading directly to their favorite food
As human-elephant conflict continues to rise across Africa, researchers are searching for new ways to keep a watchful eye on wild African elephants, even looking to space technologies for guidance......»»
Indo-Pacific Ocean warming increases the uncertainty in forecasting the onset of the South China Sea summer monsoon
The onset of the South China Sea summer monsoon (SCSSM), usually characterized by a simultaneous circulation–convection transition, marks the beginning of the East Asian summer rainy season. Thus, forecasting it at the subseasonal-to-seasonal scale.....»»
Biologists make breakthrough in fish mucosal immune system research
Researchers in the Salinas Lab in The University of New Mexico's Department of Biology have discovered an immune structure in the nasal cavities of rainbow trout that scientists previously didn't know existed. The new knowledge will allow fish immuno.....»»
Study reveals strong uplift of northeastern Tibet Plateau in late Miocene
The uplift of the Tibet Plateau is considered to be the main driving force behind the evolution of the Asian monsoon-arid climate as well as biodiversity in the region. Surface elevation is the intuitive expression of tectonic uplift, but quantitativ.....»»
Tracking an invasion: A single Asian hornet may have sparked the ongoing spread across Europe
In Europe, the Asian (or "Yellow-legged") Hornet (Vespa velutina) is a predator of insects such as honeybees, hoverflies, and other wasps, and poses serious risks to apiculture, biodiversity and pollination services. This hornet can measure up to 4 c.....»»
China-based battery makers see triple-digit growth in global installation volume
Asian EV battery companies dominate the market, with China-based manufacturers leading the pack. According to SNE Research, almost all Chinese battery makers that enjoyed the highest installation volume worldwide achieved triple-digit growth for the.....»»
Mosquito alert app: How to track invasive mosquitoes
Have you ever been bitten by a tiger? A tiger mosquito, that is. This invasive species and other close Asian species have found their way to Europe. But thanks to an ingenious smartphone app developed by the COST Action Aedes Invasive Mosquitoes (AIM.....»»
2023 outlook: US will grow to be next battery battlefield
Battery makers have fired on all cylinders with expansion this year to meet the surging demand from EV manufacturers. Looking ahead to 2023, major Asian battery companies will keep leading the pack. The competition in North America will grow tense in.....»»
Most Asian countries are far behind biodiversity targets for protected areas, finds study of 40 countries
Protected areas are one of the most effective tools for safeguarding biodiversity, but new research published today has found that most Asian countries failed to achieve a global minimum target of protecting at least 17% of land by 2020. Under curren.....»»
VinFast ships first EVs to the U.S.
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast said it shipped its first batch of 999 cars to the U.S., capping a five-year bid to develop an auto production hub in the Southeast Asian country for North American and European markets......»»