Dutch to shoot paintball pellets at wolf to scare it away
Dutch authorities plan to shoot paintball pellets at a young wolf to teach it to stay away from people, after it got too close to visitors at a national park......»»
Webb captures rarely seen prelude to a supernova
A Wolf-Rayet star is a rare prelude to the famous final act of a massive star: the supernova. As one of its first observations in 2022, the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope captured the Wolf-Rayet star WR 124 in unprecedented detail. A distinc.....»»
US-China chip war: Netherlands moves to restrict some tech exports
The measures will affect Dutch firm ASML, which is a key part of the global microchip supply chain......»»
US-China chip war: Netherlands moves to restrict some exports
The measures will affect Dutch firm ASML, which is a key part of the global microchip supply chain......»»
Dutch to restrict semiconductor tech exports to China, joining US effort
The Netherlands' government on Wednesday said it plans new restrictions on exports of semiconductor technology to protect national security, joining the US effort to curb chip exports to China......»»
Here"s Why The Price Of Classic Scouts Could Go Through The Roof
With the Scout brand getting rebooted under Volkswagen, old-school Scout vehicles of the '60s International Harvester variety may shoot up in value. With the Sco.....»»
Law enforcement teams score major win against DoppelPaymer ransomware gang
In a joint effort, the German Regional Police, Ukrainian National Police, Europol, Dutch Police, and FBI joined forces on February 28, 2023, to take down the masterminds behind a notorious criminal organization responsible for unleashing devastating.....»»
Is the Alpha Wolf Idea a Myth?
The idea that wolf packs are led by a merciless dictator, or alpha wolf, comes from old studies of captive wolves. In the wild, wolf packs are simply families.....»»
Mahogany trees affect the right-forewing shape and size of the mahogany shoot borer, shows study
The mahogany trees Cedro and Caoba (Cedrela odorata and Swietenia macrophylla) affect the right-forewing of their unwelcome guest, the mahogany shoot borer, which could later influence its flying abilities and help with pest management, a new study s.....»»
Single gene causes stinging cell to lose its sting
When scientists disabled a single regulatory gene in a species of sea anemone, a stinging cell that shoots a venomous miniature harpoon for hunting and self-defense shifted to shoot a sticky thread that entangles prey instead, according to a new stud.....»»
Feral cattle roam New Mexico"s wilderness. Federal agents plan to hunt them from the sky
In the skies above the New Mexico wilderness, federal agents in helicopters this week plan to shoot and kill dozens of feral cattle, which officials say threaten protected lands and the public's safety......»»
Adobe rolls out updates to Premiere Pro, expands speech-to-text language support
Adobe has updated Premiere, its popular video editing app, adding support for Dutch, Norwegian, and Swedish speech-to-text, bringing the total supported languages to 16.Image Credit: AdobeIn addition to the updated speech-to-text tool, Premiere also.....»»
Dog puppies spontaneously match human actions, while kittens and wolf pups don"t
According to a new study published in Scientific Reports puppies—but not kittens and wolf pups—tend to spontaneously imitate human actions, even when they are not rewarded with food (or toys). The researchers of the Department of Ethology at Eöt.....»»
Dutch chip firm ASML says former China employee stole data
ASML, the Dutch chip equipment maker, has accused a former employee in China of stealing data related to its proprietary technology, in a case that highlights its importance in the global semiconductor supply chain as tension grows between the United.....»»
Astrophysicists propose cooling Earth by using Moon dust as ‘sunscreen’
A wild new research proposal aims to shoot clouds of lunar dust off the moon into a stable orbit to block a small amount of sunlight to keep the Earth cool......»»
Light pollution has cut humanity"s ancient connection with the stars—but we can restore it
Humans are naturally afraid of the dark. We sometimes imagine monsters under the bed and walk faster down unlit streets at night. To conquer our fears, we may leave a night light on to scare away the monsters and a light over the porch to deter break.....»»
China-based Kaimeite Gases becomes qualified supplier of ASML subsidiary
A subsidiary of China-based Hunan Kaimeite Gases has recently announced that its lithography gas product has been certified as a qualified supplier of Cymer, a subsidiary of Dutch chipmaking equipment manufacturer ASML. This announcement, dated Feb......»»
Canon’s newest budget full-frame mirrorless camera will shoot 60 fps 4K video
And the EOS R50 camera is the cheapest way to buy into the RF lens family. Enlarge / Canon's new EOS R8 full-frame mirrorless camera. (credit: Canon) Canon is introducing a pair of budget-minded mirrorless cameras for pe.....»»
Astronomers find rare Earth-mass rocky planet suitable for the search for signs of life
A newly discovered exoplanet could be worth searching for signs of life. Analyses by a team led by astronomer Diana Kossakowski of the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy describe a planet that orbits its home star, the red dwarf Wolf 1069, in the hab.....»»
Japanese chip equipment makers closely watch new export bans on China; Canon sees limited impacts
With US officials acknowledging that Washington has indeed been in talks with the Japanese and Dutch governments regarding new restrictions on semiconductor equipment exports to China, many have speculated how such a deal would impact chip equipment.....»»
Google isn’t moving Legacy G Suite users again, despite admin console warnings
Google accidentally published a bunch of beta messages about last year's transition. Enlarge (credit: Google) Grandfathered-in "Legacy G Suite" users got a scare recently when another new "transition" message started pop.....»»