Highlights of the day: Foundry houses unlikely to raise quotes in 2Q22
Taiwan-based foundries are likely to avoid raising IC manufacturing service quotes in the second quarter of 2022, as their fabless clients are finding it more and more difficult to pass on the increases in costs onto their own customers. Meanwhile, t.....»»
Study highlights urgency of parasitic wasp release to save native bird
Researchers with the University of Minnesota hope to release highly specialized parasitic wasps to serve as a biological control method to save Darwin's finches from a dire threat: the invasive avian vampire fly, Philornis downsi......»»
Review highlights gender gap on Wikipedia
Since it was created in 2001, Wikipedia has become a key element of the modern public sphere, which has revolutionized the way we create and share information. However, it has defects when it comes to its decentralization and flexibility, especially.....»»
Dutch people adapt their climate beliefs more easily than their behavior, find researchers
Climate interventions do not lead to more climate action among Dutch, but they do raise awareness about climate change. That can be derived from the Climate Intervention Webapp, a database that has mapped the most effective strategies for promoting c.....»»
What’s new on Paramount+ in March 2024
A Gentleman in Moscow, War Pony, The Thundermans Return, and more are among the streaming highlights of what's new on Paramount+ in March......»»
AI-generated articles prompt Wikipedia to downgrade CNET’s reliability rating
Futurism report highlights the reputational cost of publishing AI-generated content. Enlarge (credit: Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto/Getty Images) Wikipedia has downgraded tech website CNET's reliability rating following extensiv.....»»
Stop trying to raise the perfect child, says new parenting book
Two University of the Sunshine education experts are calling for more parents to "ground" their children—but not as punishment for misdeeds......»»
Texas springs in crisis: New study highlights overwhelming increase in dry springs
New research from The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University uncovers a concerning decline in the state's groundwater resources, finding that the number of dry springs has nearly tripled since the early 1980s......»»
Study reveals accelerated soil priming under climate warming
A first-of-its-kind study led by researchers at the University of Oklahoma highlights a crucial biosphere feedback mechanism and its effects on releasing soil carbon into the atmosphere......»»
Leak backs up obvious news that Apple is designing 2nm processors
With chip manufacturer TSMC's 2 nanometer foundry technology nearly ready, a new — and obvious — leak says that Apple is already designing iPhone processors using it.TSMC processorsIt would be bigger news if Apple weren't working on 2nm designs......»»
Highlights of results from space station science in 2023
The International Space Station is a microgravity research lab hosting groundbreaking technology demonstrations and scientific investigations. More than 3,700 investigations conducted to date have generated roughly 500 research articles published in.....»»
Researchers find three companies own more than 19,000 rental houses in metro Atlanta
Three corporate landlords control nearly 11% of the single-family homes available for rent in metro Atlanta's core counties, according to a new analysis led by Taylor Shelton, a geographer at Georgia State University......»»
Apple @ Work: T-Mobile’s Meraki deployment highlights a continued missed opportunity for Apple
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & pr.....»»
Research project on the Atlantic highlights worldwide efforts to preserve marine biodiversity
When it comes to life on Earth, the importance of the Atlantic Ocean may be bigger even than its size. The world's second-largest body of water after the Pacific, the Atlantic is unique because of its large-scale ocean circulation. This movement of w.....»»
Experience MLS on Apple Vision Pro, including a 3D special
As the MLS season starts, Apple has announced that Season Pass users can watch on Apple Vision Pro — and will soon also get a 3D immersive film of the highlights of 2023's championship games.Mockup of MLS Season Pass on Apple Vision ProFollowing it.....»»
Researcher: A long voyage to Mars in a confined space could raise stress levels and make the journey more challenging
Within the next few decades, NASA aims to land humans on the moon, set up a lunar colony and use the lessons learned to send people to Mars as part of its Artemis program......»»
Research highlights power of interactive, gesture-based lessons when teaching abstract math concepts
Researchers at Colorado State University are exploring how non-verbal communication could be leveraged by faculty to reach educational goals and support individual learning around abstract math concepts......»»
Watch SpaceX highlights of Falcon 9’s 300th successful mission
SpaceX has completed the 300th successful mission involving its trusty Falcon 9 rocket in a launch on Tuesday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida......»»
Research highlights link between school shootings and violence against women
A new study of school shooters over the past 50 years found that 70% had perpetrated violence against women (VAW), either before or during their attacks......»»
Audi union in Mexico agrees to salary hike, ending strike
The vote passed with 66.3 percent of employees backing the raise, Mexico's labor ministry said......»»
Economists have proposed a $100 billion-a-year fossil fuel tax: A debate Australia should embrace
Leading Australian economists Ross Garnaut and Rod Sims this week sought to shake up the carbon policy debate in Australia, by proposing a tax on the nation's fossil fuel production. They claim it could raise A$100 billion in its first year and posit.....»»