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.....»»
Slippery toilet bowl treatment causes bacteria to slide right off
When entering public restrooms, it's hard not to dwell on what germs previous users have left behind in the toilet bowl. Imagine, instead, a self-cleaning system that doesn't require a brightly colored gel. Researchers reporting in ACS Applied Materi.....»»
New price drop: loaded M1 Max MacBook Pro 16-inch for as low as $2,099 today only
A pair of Cyber Monday deals on the M1 Max versions of 16-inch MacBook Pro offer substantial savings of up to $1,800, but quantities may be limited.Two 16-inch MacBook Pro models are entering the B&H Deal Zone, delivering outstanding savings for Cybe.....»»
A new map points at the impacts of rare earth elements
A map created by the Debt Observatory in Globalization in collaboration with the EJAtlas of Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB), the Institute for Policy Studies and CRAAD-OI Madagasc.....»»
loaded M1 Max MacBook Pro 16-inch for as low as $2,199 this Cyber Monday
A pair of Cyber Monday deals on the M1 Max versions of 16-inch MacBook Pro offer substantial savings of up to $1,800, but quantities may be limited.Two 16-inch MacBook Pro models are entering the B&H Deal Zone, delivering outstanding savings for Cybe.....»»
AI and contextual threat intelligence reshape defense strategies
AI continues to evolve to improve both cyber defense and cyber criminal activities, while regulatory pressures, continued consolidation, and geopolitical concerns will drive more proactive cybersecurity efforts with contextual threat intelligence, ac.....»»
Fly larvae: Costa Rica"s sustainable protein for animal feed
Raised in vertical farms and stuffed with fruit waste, fly larvae have been turned into animal feed, as a new Costa Rican venture in sustainability is demonstrating......»»
Fungal hybrids study finds climate crisis could trigger outbreak of new and lethal infectious diseases
The climate emergency poses a major threat to human health. Rising temperatures and changes in ecosystem conditions, coupled with globalization and human action, such as the extensive use of fungicides and antibiotics in agriculture, can favor the em.....»»
1.5C goal on the line as countries gear up for key climate talks
Facing record-shattering temperatures and a geopolitical tinderbox, countries are scrambling to lay the groundwork for crucial UN climate talks next month tasked with salvaging global warming goals laid out in the landmark Paris deal......»»
We’re entering a pretty strong El Niño—here’s what that means for a US winter
The southern United States should see some beneficial rain. Enlarge / The 2023-2024 US Winter Outlook map for precipitation. (credit: NOAA) As its name implies, the jet stream is essentially a river of fast-moving air in.....»»
Why NASA’s return to the Moon will likely succeed this time
For the first time in six decades, geopolitics and deep-space exploration align. Enlarge / Once again, the Moon is the high ground in a geopolitical competition. (credit: NASA) During the height of the Cold War, the Unit.....»»
Realizing vertical ultraviolet-B semiconductor laser diodes for high optical output
Ultraviolet (UV) rays are electromagnetic waves with wavelengths ranging from 100 to 380 nanometers (nm). These wavelengths can be classified into three regions: UV-A (315–380 nm), UV-B (280–315 nm), and UV-C (100–280 nm), with the latter two c.....»»
Legacy authentication leads to growing consumer frustration
Despite widespread usage of passwords lingering on, consumers want to use stronger, more user-friendly alternatives, according to FIDO Alliance. Entering a password manually without any form of additional authentication was the most commonly used aut.....»»
Quantum computers in 2023: How they work, what they do, and where they"re heading
In June, an IBM computing executive claimed quantum computers were entering the "utility" phase, in which high-tech experimental devices become useful. In September, Australia's Chief Scientist Cathy Foley went so far as to declare "the dawn of the q.....»»
Rivian"s bond issue does not reflect concerns around EV maker"s financial health, CEO says
Rivian's earlier-than-expected bond issuance this month was meant to strengthen the EV maker's balance sheet before geopolitical risks tighten capital markets and does not reflect any concerns around its cash and operations, its CEO told Reuters on T.....»»
Rivian"s bond issue does not reflect concerns around EV maker"s financial health -CEO
Rivian's earlier-than-expected bond issuance this month was meant to strengthen the EV maker's balance sheet before geopolitical risks tighten capital markets and does not reflect any concerns around its cash and operations, its CEO told Reuters on T.....»»
iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma automatically generate Apple ID passkeys
Now that iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma are available, you can forgo entering your password on icloud.com and apple.com domains thanks to newly added passkey support. Any Apple site on the web can rely instead on Face ID or Touch ID to authenticate your log.....»»
mophie’s new 15W 3-in-1 MagSafe charger stands out with telescoping design
mophie today is out with an all-new MagSafe charging station, and it’s taking an entirely different approach to powering your iPhone 15. The refreshed 3-in-1 design takes a far more vertical approach with a telescoping mount that that can extend ou.....»»
Opinion: China"s youth unemployment problem has become a crisis we can no longer ignore
Youth unemployment is a global problem, but in China the rate—21.3%—is particularly alarming, not just because it's high, but because it could affect other economies and geopolitical relations......»»
Meta-learning helps to estimate oceanic barrier layer structure
The oceanic barrier layer is situated between the base of the ocean's density mixed layer and the top of the isothermal layer, with its thickness fluctuations directly influencing the ocean's vertical mixing process. Changes in the barrier layer impa.....»»
Riskier times on campuses mean we need a tool for prevention and intervention of sexual assaults, researchers say
The excitement of entering a new academic year for university and college students can be palpable and filled with hope. But the start of the school year in post-secondary settings also has a shadow side, known as the red zone......»»