BCG: Death of globalization? No, its "re-globalization"
Although TSMC founder Morris Chang said "globalization is almost dead" at the first-tool-in ceremony of TSMC's Arizona factory the day before, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has different thoughts. "Many people talk about de-globalization, actually it.....»»
Kiwi Farms: The Slippery Slope of Curating the Web
Despite broad public protests, Cloudflare initially declined to cut its ties with Kiwi Farms. When death threats came into play, the company quickly changed its position. The removal of Kiwi Farms will likely increase calls for voluntary curation of.....»»
PDGFR kinase inhibitor found to protect against septic death via regulation of BTLA
In a study was led by Dr. Jianxin Jiang (Institute of Department of Trauma Medical Center, Daping Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Army Medical University), a team screened a highly selective kinase inhibitor libra.....»»
Understanding how a cell becomes a person, with math
We all start from a single cell, the fertilized egg. From this cell, through a process involving cell division, cell differentiation and cell death a human being takes shape, ultimately made up of over 37 trillion cells across hundreds or thousands o.....»»
From the London subway strike to the Black Death: What past crises can teach us about the future of work
By analyzing how leaders have reacted to past crises, a new University at Buffalo School of Management study reveals what the workplace of the future might look like......»»
Invasive reptile and amphibian species are causing billions of dollars in damages globally
Economic growth and globalization have connected the world's most distant places. Rapid trade and transport have boosted economic growth globally, but not without consequences: many species have been introduced to new regions, far from where they evo.....»»
"Glass bubble" nanocarrier boosts effects of combination therapy for pancreatic cancer
Over the past 30 years, progress in early detection and treatment of cancer has helped reduce the overall death rate by more than 30%. Pancreatic cancer, however, has remained difficult to treat. Only 1 in 9 people survive five years after diagnosis,.....»»
Remembering the strange tale of Queen Elizabeth II and the golden Nintendo Wii
Gold-plated 2009 marketing stunt is now a $36,000, one-of-a-kind collectible. Enlarge / A console fit for a queen? (credit: Console Variations) The 70-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II, which ended yesterday with her death, wil.....»»
Entering an age of vertical globalization: Q&A with geopolitical futurist Abishur Prakash
The fresh US export restrictions on chips to China and Russia seem to have pushed the decoupling of the semiconductor technology a step further. DIGITIMES Asia had an exclusive interview with Abishur Prakash, co-founder and geopolitical futurist at t.....»»
First US death linked to monkeypox reported in immunocompromised adult in Texas
Officials are still determining the exact cause of death, which occurred August 28. Enlarge / A sign announcing monkeypox vaccination is set up in Tropical Park by Miami-Dade County and Nomi Health on August 15, 2022, in Miami......»»
Where Do High-Energy Cosmic Rays Come From? A Star’s Last Gasp
Researchers compiled data from several telescopes to show that explosive stellar death can generate some of the fastest particles in the universe......»»
Doctors Need to Learn to Talk about Suicide
Medical schools have neglected suicide, one of the leading causes of death. Teaching specific skills, including empathy, can help doctors save lives.....»»
An herbal remedy caused the death of CA congressman’s wife
A bit of undigested white mulberry leaf was found in the woman's stomach. Enlarge / Tom McClintock speaks to reporters with his wife Lori after participating in a debate at California State University, Sacramento September 24, 2003 in.....»»
The road to Steve Jobs" resignation, and the rise of Tim Cook as his successor
On August 24, 2011 Apple cofounder Steve Jobs announced his resignation as Apple CEO, six weeks before his death. Tim Cook now seems to have been his obvious successor, but back then, he was an unexpected and even controversial choice.Steve Jobs' res.....»»
Better Call Saul was a profound meditation on the passing of time
With its slow burn approach to storytelling and complex characterizations of very bad people, Better Call Saul explored issues of time, death, and regret......»»
Ancient frogs in mass grave died from too much sex, new research says
Frogs once lived alongside dinosaurs. About 45 million years ago, the North Sea covered half of Germany. It's incredible to think these little creatures survived the dinosaurs' extinction. But a lower level mass death did take place in what is now ca.....»»
Manatee death toll in past dozen years equals current population
Florida's 7,444 recorded manatees deaths in the last dozen years nearly matches the number thought to be surviving today......»»
Once a PlayStation exclusive, Death Stranding is coming to Game Pass next week
Death Stranding isn't on Xbox consoles, but it will be coming to Microsoft's PC Game Pass service......»»
Once PlayStation exclusive, Death Stranding is coming to Game Pass next week
Death Stranding isn't on Xbox consoles, but it will be coming to Microsoft's PC Game Pass service......»»
Apple reportedly plans iPhone and Apple Watch event for September 7
New chips, new cameras, and the death of the iPhone mini are all possibilities. Enlarge / The iPhone 13 Pro Max. (credit: Samuel Axon) Three things in life are certain: death, taxes, and new iPhones in September. Bloomberg's M.....»»
Seven years later, Apple was right to kill off the 3.5mm headphone jack
Seven years later, it's more clear than ever that the days of the headphone jack on mobile devices are numbered. Here's how Apple was the vanguard for the death of the port — and what might be next for the connector.Headphone JackSince the iPhone 7.....»»