Circular economy is not the panacea many had hoped for
In recent years, the circular economy has become a guiding principle in industrial and environmental policies. But how good is it really? The definition of a circular economy is unclear and lacks substance, according to a team of researchers from Lun.....»»
New study demonstrates wild sea otters could help generate millions of dollars for local communities
A new study led by researchers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Middlebury Institute of International Studies' Center for the Blue Economy finds that sea otters attract recreational visitors to Elkhorn Slough, generating more than $3 million in reven.....»»
Why you’ll never fly in an airplane with those double-decker seats
Yet again, a designer proposes cramming way more people into airliners. Enlarge / You can explore a 3D model of the Chaise Longue Economy Seat. (credit: Chaise Longue Economy Seat) Regular travelers know all too well ju.....»»
The Nothing Phone 2 just leaked, and it’s not what I expected
The first Nothing Phone 2 renders just leaked. The phone looks good, though it's not what I had hoped for......»»
Stellantis, GM pay $363 million in U.S. fuel economy penalties
The record-setting penalties include $235.5 million for Stellantis for the 2018 and 2019 model years and $128.2 million for GM covering 2016 and 2017......»»
Researchers offer new guide to the future of plastics
How does a future-proof, circular and sustainable plastics economy look like? The answer is a balance ranging from plastics reduction to a sustainable use of recyclable plastics. After all, the increasing demand for plastics in high-value application.....»»
Robots in orbit are becoming even more popular, but there are still many technical challenges ahead
Robots will be one of the keys to the expanding in-space economy. As launch costs decrease—hopefully significantly when Starship and other massive lift systems come online—the most significant barrier to entry for the space economy will finally c.....»»
Billions of devices will be trading with each other by 2030
Vodafone expects the Economy of Things to explode in popularity by the end of the decade......»»
The Moto Razr 40 Ultra might not be as water-resistant as we hoped
The Moto Razr 40 Ultra might not be as water-resistant as we hoped.....»»
Study argues "girly economics" data necessary for full picture of economy, equitable policy
Any parent can tell you that work doesn't stop when you leave the office and go home. Yet national and international economic statistics only consider the work that happens "at the market," or outside the home—not caring for children, cooking, clea.....»»
Dealer-backed VC fund raises $13 million, lower than target
Automotive Ventures had hoped to raise as much as $50 million for its DealerFund, but economic trends left investors more cautious......»»
Biodegradable plastic in clothing doesn"t break down nearly as quickly as hoped—new research
Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Over 100 million tons of plastic enters the environment each year, with more than 10 million tons ending up in our oceans. These plastics break down into.....»»
2023 Lexus ES 300h F Sport Handling Review: Float (And Sting) Like A Butterfly
Lexus' ES is a luxury mainstay these days, but can it deliver both the rewarding drive the F Sport Handling badge promises, plus the fuel economy of a hybrid? Le.....»»
The New Aston Martin DB12 Is Everything We Hoped It Would Be
Aston Martin took the wraps off its new 2024 DB12 and it puts together a very compelling package. But will it measure up to the already great DB11? Aston Martin took.....»»
Xi"s Micron ban shows his limited options to hit back at US
China's move to ban Micron Technology Inc.'s products marked its most meaningful retaliation yet against US export controls. Now the question is whether President Xi Jinping will go after even bigger targets, risking blowback to his own economy......»»
Electricity costs for wafer foundries in Europe and Japan double those in Taiwan, U.S., and South Korea
Semiconductor foundries in Japan and Europe spend at least double the amount of what similar establishments in the U.S., South Korea, and Taiwan do on electricity, according to a strategic proposal submitted to the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade.....»»
Japan to restrict the export of advanced chip manufacturing equipment from July 23
According to a report by Nikkei, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan announced today (May 23) the amendment to the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, adding 23 categories including advanced chip manufacturing equipment to.....»»
Novel tin-based metal–organic frameworks for reducing carbon dioxide to formate
The never-ending demand for carbon-rich fuels to drive the economy keeps adding more and more carbon dioxide (CO2) to the atmosphere. While efforts are being made to reduce CO2 emissions, that alone cannot counter the adverse effects of the gas alrea.....»»
In years after El Niño, global economy loses trillions
In the years it strikes, the band of warm ocean water spanning from South America to Asia known as El Niño triggers far-reaching changes in weather that result in devastating floods, crop-killing droughts, plummeting fish populations, and an uptick.....»»
Inventory of South Korean semiconductor suppliers soared US$15 billion on stagnant end demand
As the global economy remains in a trough, unsold semiconductor inventory of Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and DB HiTek hit nearly KRW50 trillion (US$37.5 billion) in total in end-1Q23, the highest in record......»»
China"s rising production and falling imports of chips indicate increasing self-reliance
Amid the US's efforts to contain China's semiconductor ambitions, China has seen its production of integrated circuits begin to recover, implying both the stabilized Chinese economy as well as the chip manufacturing industry that is eager to decouple.....»»