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.....»»
Indian Ocean warming could weaken summer monsoon rainfall in South Asia
The South Asian monsoon, also known as Indian summer monsoon (ISM), is crucial for the food security and socioeconomic well-being of 40% of the world's population. From a historical perspective, fluctuations in monsoon rainfall have been linked to th.....»»
QIC ESG Series (1): Should companies invest in ESG?
ESG stands for "Environment, Social Impact and Governance", which has become a standard for ethical operations in the view of global investors. ESG deserves more attention from Asian supply chain companies. To give our readers a more in-depth and com.....»»
Asian startups shaping trends in AI, health, and other areas
The number of unicorns across the Asia-Pacific region has neared 200 - second only to the US' number, and their growth is built on AI, decentralized finance (DeFi), fintech/e-commerce, health tech, and sustainability-related solutions, Google Taiwan.....»»
ASEAN auto industry status, 2021
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the seventh largest automotive manufacturing hub worldwide, produced a total of 3.5 million vehicles in 2021, exceeding the volume of 2.85 million units in 2020......»»
Orphaned elephants struggle to assess the threat posed by roaring lions
Traumatic events coupled with the lack of experienced adults in elephant family groups can affect the ecological knowledge of younger animals, and ultimately their ability to make crucial decisions when faced with threatening situations......»»
New varanid fossil from China supports Asian origin of Varanidae
A study based on a new varanid fossil species from China shows that the transition from the ancient Varaniformes to Varanus occurred in Asia and supports the Asian origin of Varanidae......»»
How to correct Siri"s pronunciation
As hard as Siri may try, Apple's digital assistant just can't get the hang of some names.As someone with a difficult-to-pronounce last name, I understand. But you can give Siri a helping hand.If you already know that the iPhone's AI struggles with ce.....»»
Study finds global media reported pandemic xenophobia, but also emphasized global efforts to fight it
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chinese and Asian communities have faced violence, harassment and discrimination on top of the threat of the virus itself. China was blamed for the virus with terms such as "Wuhan virus" and "kung flu" us.....»»
India roundup: Bosch to invest US$133 million in local EV ecosystem
Bosch is planning to inject a substantial amount into the automotive industry in India in the next fur to five years, while the South Asian country has rejected Tesla's call for reduced EV import tariffs......»»
Body Odor May Have Smelled Much Worse To Your Ancient Ancestors
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The New York Times: When you take a whiff of something, odor molecules sail inside your nose where they bind to proteins -- called olfactory receptors -- on cells that line your nasal cavity. These receptors t.....»»
Asian scientists are underrepresented in top biomedical research prizes, analysis finds
In the United States, Asian researchers are awarded top research prizes far less frequently than their white colleagues, finds a commentary publishing in the journal Cell on February 3. The field of biomedical research in the U.S. is made up of 20% A.....»»
Highlights of the day: Market Cap 100 highlights strong outlook for Asia semiconductor firms
According to the latest data collected by DIGITIMES concerning the market cap rankings of Asia's top-100 companies, the Asian semiconductor industry is worth US$1,159 billion in total, with Taiwanese firms alone accounting for US$705.3 billion. Altho.....»»
Highlights of the day: Martket Cap 100 highlights strong outlook for Asia semiconductor firms
According to the latest data collected by DIGITIMES concerning the market cap rankings of Asia's top-100 companies, the Asian semiconductor industry is worth US$1,159 billion in total, with Taiwanese firms alone accounting for US$705.3 billion. Altho.....»»
Industry watch: ICT business opportunities and challenges in 2022
The supply chain of Asia's ICT industry has evolved from a PC-driven era to an era led by mobile communication over the past 30 years. The smartphone and notebook markets have driven the ups and downs of the Asian supply chain. Ushering in the boomin.....»»
Market Cap 100: 2021 shows golden age of Asian semiconductor industry
According to the latest Asia Supply Chain Market Cap 100 ranking, the Asian semiconductor industry is worth a total of US$1,156.9 billion by market cap. Taiwanese companies alone, in aggregate, make up US$705.3 billion, which is more than the other 3.....»»
Study demonstrates accuracy of less invasive technique for monitoring wildlife health
A recent study from North Carolina State University finds a technique that uses dried spots of blood to measure health indicators in elephants is comparable to techniques that use larger blood samples and require immediate cold storage—technology t.....»»
Rhino horn consumers reveal why a legal trade alone won"t save rhinos
Demand for rhino horn in Asian markets, especially Vietnam and China, has pushed the remaining rhino populations to the brink of extinction. In the past decade, nearly 10,000 rhinos were killed by poachers in Africa. The remaining rhino populations i.....»»
Elephants dying from eating plastic waste in Sri Lankan dump
Conservationists and veterinarians are warning that plastic waste in an open landfill in eastern Sri Lanka is killing elephants in the region, after two more were found dead over the weekend......»»
Ambitious tree planting goals in Asia lack diverse tree seeds from native species
Four Asian countries—the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and India—aim to restore 47.5 million hectares of degraded land by 2030. This is roughly equal to the size of Sumatra, Indonesia's third biggest island......»»
Turkmenistan plans to close its "Gateway to Hell"
Turkmenistan's strongman leader has ordered experts to find a way to finally extinguish a massive five-decade old fire in a giant natural gas crater in the Central Asian country, dubbed the "Gateway to Hell"......»»