Double calixarenes bind neuromuscular blockers
Under anesthesia, patients are often given muscle-relaxing neuromuscular blockers to make intubations easier and reduce the skeletal muscle tone during surgery. Using a drug to remove the blocking agent after the operation improves patient recovery a.....»»
Mac joins decline trend; PC sector could see double-digit drop in 2023
In 3Q22 (FY 4Q22 for Apple), Apple's Mac saw record highs in sales. Yet, Apple has warned that the 4Q22 sales will see a clear decline compared to 4Q21, falling to the same fate as the others in the struggling PC sector. Supply chain sources pointed.....»»
India roundup: Apple sees double-digit sales growth, reportedly to make iPads in India
Despite a falling global smartphone shipments, Apple enjoys rapid sales growth in India, and is reportedly considering moving iPad production to the country amid China's zero-tolerance COVID-19 policy......»»
SEA roundup: Malaysia"s semiconductor industry projected to grow 8-10% in 2022
The Malaysian semiconductor industry is projected to increase by 8-10% in 2022, according to the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA). Vietnam exports recorded double-digit growth in the first nine months of 2022, with export value at a.....»»
Layered double hydroxides for oxygen evolution reactions
To guide the design and synthesis of electrocatalysts toward highly efficient oxygen evolution reactions (OER), researchers from the Beijing University of Chemical Technology have summarized four common strategies to improve the OER performance of la.....»»
Researchers unveil local electronic structure of lanthanide-doped double perovskites
Lead-free halide double perovskites (DPs) have evoked great interest due to their unique optical properties. Recently, lanthanide ion (Ln3+) with rich electronic energy levels have been proposed for tailoring the optical performance of DPs toward the.....»»
GM posts 37.5% profit growth in 3Q22 while altering EV production target
General Motors saw record revenue and double-digit EBIT-adjusted margins in the third quarter, thanks mainly to production increase and robust pricing. However, the carmaker has dialed back its EV production goal due to the delay of the battery produ.....»»
CCL equipment maker Asia Metal expects double-digit revenue gain for 2022
Taiwan's CCL (copper-clad laminate) processing equipment supplier Asia Meal Industries (AMI) expects its annual revenues for 2022 to register a double-digit growth despite a slowdown in CCL demand for PC and other consumer applications......»»
Notebook sales in China continue to heat up for Double 11, but global market remains cold
The notebook supply chain continues to stay cold despite some minor sparks from the China and Asia-Pacific markets. China's October 1st holidays and the growing demand for gaming notebooks have helped with sales and inventory clearance. However, over.....»»
Microsoft earnings hit by personal computing slowdown
Microsoft posted a double-digit profit decline in the three-month period ending in September as the company confronted a slowdown in the personal computing industry and a broader economic downturn......»»
Automakers to double spending on EVs, batteries to $1.2 trillion by 2030
The world's top automakers are planning to spend nearly $1.2 trillion through 2030 to develop and produce millions of electric vehicles, batteries and raw materials......»»
Three decades in the Arctic affirm the need for long-term monitoring
Temperatures are increasing in the Arctic at more than double that of the global average. Shrubs are getting bigger. Plant populations are changing. Animals are changing their diets......»»
PCB equipment makers remain upbeat about sales outlook
Taiwan's PCB equipment makers remain optimistic about demand prospects despite orders deferral at the request of some customers, with most of them ending the first months of the year with double-digit revenue gains, according to industry sources......»»
NASA"s Hubble spots twin tails in new image after DART impact
Two tails of dust ejected from the Didymos-Dimorphos asteroid system are seen in new images from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, documenting the lingering aftermath of NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) impact......»»
PC market yet to hit bottom, says Acer chairman
The PC market has yet to bottom out, and will likely register a double-digit on-year decline in the first half of 2023, according to Acer chairman and CEO Jason Chen......»»
This coffee robot is a one-touch espresso maker for both snobs and slobs
Terra Kaffe’s TK-02 makes pod-based coffee look like dumpster water. On a recent Tuesday morning in New York, Sahand Dilmaghani was drinking an iced latte macchiato—foamed milk topped with a double shot of espresso over a handful of ic.....»»
Confused Max Verstappen Crowned Double F1 World Champion
Verstappen was invited to enter a special “Reserved For World Champion” room in which a gaudy, throne-like red sofa, adorned in white furs, awaited his championship-winning buttocks The post Confused Max Verstappen Crowned Double F1 World Champio.....»»
Intel"s Thunderbolt 5 has twice the speed of Thunderbolt 4
Intel has previewed an early prototype for its next-generation Thunderbolt, showcasing faster speeds and improved external display support.The next generation of Thunderbolt will deliver 80 gigabits per second of bidirectional bandwidth, double that.....»»
Method for decoding asteroid interiors could help aim asteroid-deflecting missions
NASA hit a bullseye in late September with DART, the Double Asteroid Redirection Test, which flew a spacecraft straight at the heart of a nearby asteroid. The one-way kamikaze mission smashed into the stadium-sized space rock and successfully reset t.....»»
The future of MFA is passwordless
Secret Double Octopus and Dimensional Research surveyed over 300 IT professionals with responsibility for workforce identities and their security at organizations with more than 1,000 employees, in order to learn more about the state of workforce pas.....»»
A deer puppet made Megan Thee Stallion break character on "SNL"
Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion pulled double duty as a host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live, where she partook in a classic SNL tradition: breaking character. Megan couldn't quite hold it together in one of the strangest sketches.....»»