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.....»»
FBI arrests Republican lawmaker who stormed Capitol with pro-Trump mob
W.V. lawmaker Derrick Evans charged with entering restricted area of US Capitol. Derrick Evans shouts on his Facebook livestream as a mob enters the US Capitol. (credit: Derrick Evans)The West Virginia state lawmaker who was part of a pro-.....»»
New analysis highlights importance of groundwater discharge into oceans
An invisible flow of groundwater seeps into the ocean along coastlines all over the world. Scientists have tended to disregard its contributions to ocean chemistry, focusing on the far greater volumes of water and dissolved material entering the sea.....»»
The empire strikes back: Resurging imperialism threatens geopolitical stability
In recent years, nationalist leaders have staked claims on lost territories in order to restore the glory of former empires. Lars-Erik Cederman believes that this rise in revanchist nationalism poses a threat to geopolitical stability......»»
Today is the last day to add to our record Charity Drive sweepstakes haul
Join over 700 Ars readers who have given over $51,000 so far. Enlarge / Just some of the prizes you could win by entering this year's sweepstakes. Just before the holiday break, I implored you all to donate to the 2020 Ars Charity Drive swee.....»»
Bright Silicon LED Brings Light And Chips Closer
Vertical stacking of diode components opens door to on-chip infrared—and, possibly one day, a phone that senses distance For decades, researchers have tried to fashion an effective silicon LED, one that could be fabricated together with its.....»»
2-Acre Vertical Farm Run By AI and Robots Out-Produces 720-Acre Flat Farm
schwit1 quotes Intelligent Living: Plenty is an ag-tech startup in San Francisco, co-founded by Nate Storey, that is reinventing farms and farming. Storey, who is also the company's chief science officer, says the future of farms is vertical and indo.....»»
Quantum wave in helium dimer filmed for the first time
Anyone entering the world of quantum physics must prepare themself for quite a few things unknown in the everyday world: Noble gases form compounds, atoms behave like particles and waves at the same time and events that in the macroscopic world exclu.....»»
TikTok parent ByteDance hiring for AI drug discovery team
ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, is entering the health industry as it seeks to diversify a business dependent on advertising and livestreaming sales. The company, which prides itself on content algorithms, has started seeking talent.....»»
Polysilicon market to see dynamic growth, says Bernreuter Research
After three years of nearly stagnant demand, the polysilicon industry is entering a new phase of dynamic growth. As photovoltaic power plants have become the cheapest source of energy, global PV installations will increase in the coming years rapidly.....»»
World"s shortest wavelength for a vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser demonstrated
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, with collaborators at Technische Universität Berlin, have demonstrated the shortest wavelength ever reported of a vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL). This can pave the way for future use.....»»
Qualcomm’s new chipset for wireless earbuds promises improved noise cancellation, all-day battery life
There are now so many wireless earbuds, it’s hard to keep track, but one of the reasons why we’ve seen this explosion in new and existing manufacturers entering this business is the availability of Bluetooth Audio SoCs from Qualcomm, incl.....»»
Chinese tech companies bet big on India. Now they"re being shut out
India and China's fast-growing tech sectors have been caught in the crossfire of an intense geopolitical standoff this year. While both will suffer from the showdown, Chinese tech companies have more to lose......»»