Hurricane Helene Will Send Shockwaves Through the Semiconductor Industry
Downpours at Spruce Pine, North Carolina, have taken the biggest known deposit of high-purity quartz offline, leaving the global tech supply chain potentially starved of an ingredient vital for making microchips......»»
Kia America COO says ending EV tax credit ‘would just be dumb’
Kia America COO says ending tax incentives on EVs would have a negative impact on U.S. jobs and the whole auto industry......»»
You can now send higher-quality photos in RCS Google Messages chats. Here’s how
You will soon be able to send messages in their original quality and resolution through Google Messages. Here's how it works......»»
Capturing the turbulence of landfalling hurricane winds
When Hurricane Milton roared onshore in Florida last month, its powerful winds shredded the roof of Tropicana Field in Tampa, which had originally been planned as a staging area for emergency responders. Other parts of the city, however, suffered muc.....»»
Journals co-publish call to action for collaborative microbiological research to combat climate change
Researchers and 14 scientific journals worldwide are calling on governments and industry to take coordinated action to collaboratively counter climate change by harnessing microbiological research. They propose six areas of action that promise quick.....»»
Indonesia rejects Apple"s $100 million bid to lift the iPhone 16 ban
Indonesia's government has considered Apple's increased offer of $100 million of investment in the country, but reportedly wants more before it will lift its ban on the iPhone 16 range.Jakarta - Image credit: Tom Fisk/Pexels"Industry Minister Agus Gu.....»»
Infrastructure and communication challenges can be barriers to food safety in the low-moisture food industry
Low-moisture foods such as dried fruits, seeds, tree nuts and wheat flour were once considered to carry minimal microbial risks. However, the increased number of outbreaks linked to bacteria-contaminated low-moisture foods has resulted in product rec.....»»
Google is pissed that the DOJ may make it sell off Chrome
You'll all pay for this, just you wait and see, says a petulant Google as the US Department of Justice is rumored to make it sell off its Chrome browser.Google Chrome on an iPhoneChrome is the darling of the technology industry because technical peop.....»»
Google is pissed that the DOJ may make it sell Chrome
You'll all pay for this, just you wait and see, says a petulant Google as the US Department of Justice is rumored to make it sell off its Chrome browser.Google Chrome on an iPhoneChrome is the darling of the technology industry because technical peop.....»»
When picking schools, don"t get stuck on single-sex vs. co-ed—ask whether all students supported and included
If parents have a choice, the decision about where to send a child to school and what will be best for them can be a really difficult one......»»
Sneak Into the Movie Industry With Makers Turned Pro
In this video, hear from makers who went from 3D printing props in their garages to working on major Hollywood films. The post Sneak Into the Movie Industry With Makers Turned Pro appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Climate change goosed hurricane wind strength by 18 mph since 2019, study says
Human-caused climate change made Atlantic hurricanes about 18 miles per hour (29 kilometers per hour) stronger in the last six years, a new scientific study found Wednesday......»»
Self-assembling proteins can be used for higher performance, more sustainable skincare products
If you have a meticulous skincare routine, you know that personal skincare products (PSCPs) are a big business. The PSCP industry will reach $74.12 billion USD by 2027, with an annual growth rate of 8.64%. With such competition, companies are always.....»»
Allyship efforts can face pushback in the workplace—here"s why it happens and what leaders can do about it
When leaders visibly champion diversity and equality in the workplace, they send a clear message that such values are not only encouraged, but integral to their organization's culture. Allyship can significantly improve workplace experiences for marg.....»»
Automatic braking systems save lives. Now they’ll need to work at 62 mph.
Regulators have ordered an expansion of the tech, but the auto industry says the upgrade won’t be easy. The world is full of feel-bad news. Here’s something to feel good about.....»»
Fossil Fuels Are Not Essential
The fossil-fuel industry argues that we can’t live without its deadly products. It is wrong.....»»
Improving hurricane modeling with physics-informed machine learning
Hurricanes, or tropical cyclones, can be devastating natural disasters, leveling entire cities and claiming hundreds or thousands of lives. A key aspect of their destructive potential is their unpredictability. Hurricanes are complex weather phenomen.....»»
You Can Now Buy Lab-Grown Foie Gras
A lab-grown alternative to fattened duck liver offers an controversial future for the cultivated meat industry: as a luxury product for the few......»»
Apple to increase Indonesia investment tenfold to appeal iPhone 16 ban
Indonesia hasn't budged on Apple's $10 million investment offer to lift an iPhone 16 sales ban, so the company has reportedly increased its offer to $100 million.iPhone 16 has been banned from sale in IndonesiaIndonesia Ministry of Industry blocked A.....»»
Team creates world"s first tunable-wavelength blue semiconductor laser
In a new study, researchers at Osaka University have created the world's first compact, tunable-wavelength blue semiconductor laser, a significant advancement for far-ultraviolet light technology with promising applications in sterilization and disin.....»»
Fermenting a future for food in Australia
Forming a National Food Plan and appointing a food minister are among the key recommendations of a white paper into growing a precision fermentation industry in Australia......»»