IC backend houses brace for poor 1Q23
As a result of continuing inventory adjustments at clients, IC backend firms such as King Yuan Electronics (KYEC) and Sigurd Microelectronics are bracing for poor sales results for the first quarter of 2023, according to industry sources......»»
Fining big polluters can reduce environmental damage, but only if the fines match the crimes
Some of Canada's biggest employers have a poor track record of abiding by environmental laws. When laws are broken corporate leaders don't go to prison; instead, the company is fined. But the fines are rarely severe enough to scare them into changing.....»»
Addressing the needs of Australians with intellectual disability
People with intellectual disability experience some of the greatest health disparities in Australia due to mainstream health services being ill-equipped to meet their needs. The poor health profile and health disparities experienced by this vulnerabl.....»»
73% brace for cybersecurity impact on business in the next year or two
Only 3% of organizations across the globe have the ‘mature’ level of readiness needed to be resilient against modern cybersecurity risks, according to Cisco. The 2024 Cisco Cybersecurity Readiness Index highlights that readiness is down significa.....»»
El Niño disasters: Governments know what"s coming, but are unprepared. Here"s what must change
Drought disasters in southern Africa are mainly attributed to a lack of preparedness, inadequate response and mitigation and poor risk reduction measures. With little to no preparation for drought disasters, such as the failure of the staple maize cr.....»»
The entire state of Illinois is going to be crawling with cicadas
And the land shall feast on their dead. Enlarge (credit: Ed Reschke via Getty) Brace yourselves, Illinoisans: A truly shocking number of cicadas are about to live, make sweet love, and die in a tree near you. Two broods.....»»
Finding software flaws early in the development process provides ROI
Enterprises spend enormous effort fixing software vulnerabilities that make their way into their publicly-facing applications. The Consortium for Information and Software Quality estimates that the cost of poor software quality in the United States r.....»»
How to fix the most common Blink Mini 2 problems
Here's a look at how to fix the most common Blink Mini 2 problems, including poor video quality, inaccurate motion detection, and red indicator LED lights......»»
Rural residents feel less lonely than their urban neighbors, Scottish study finds
People living in rural communities in Scotland are less likely to experience loneliness and poor well-being than those living in urban areas, according to new research from the University of Glasgow......»»
This Lenovo model made me a believer in cheaper laptops
The Lenovo Slim 7i Gen 9 is one of a growing number of excellent OLED laptops in the $1,000 price range. It's fast and well-built, but has poor battery life......»»
Astronomers explore stellar populations of an extremely metal-poor dwarf galaxy
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have conducted near- and mid-infrared observations of an extremely metal-poor blue compact dwarf galaxy known as I Zwicky 18. Results of the observational campaign, presented in a paper published Marc.....»»
Brace Yourself For the Comeback of Citizen Scientists
From water-testing polluted rivers to measuring radiation levels, ordinary people are taking environmental research into their own hands......»»
The best movies on Hulu right now (March 2024)
The best movies on Hulu include Poor Things, Anatomy of a Fall, Inception, Life of Pi, Suncoast, Heat, 12 Years a Slave, The Lost City, Uncharted, and more......»»
Analyzing impact of climate flooding images and political cues in news coverage
According to a Rutgers study, news stories that include vivid photos of episodic climate change-related flooding (specifically flooded houses) significantly increase Americans' perception of such flooding as a threat......»»
Large old trees are vital for Australian birds. Their long branches and hollows can"t be replaced by saplings
When we make roads, houses or farmland, we often find large old trees in the way. Our response is often to lop off offending branches or even cut the tree down......»»
13 of 14 driver-assist systems rated ‘marginal" or ‘poor" in IIHS test
Driver-assist systems were tested for driver monitoring, involvement and encouragement of safety feature usage. The Teammate with Advanced Drive was the only system out of fourteen tested to receive an "acceptable rating" from the IIHS......»»
13 of 14 automated driving systems rated ‘marginal" or ‘poor" in IIHS test
Automated driving systems were tested for driver monitoring, involvement and encouragement of safety feature usage. The Teammate with Advanced Drive was the only system out of fourteen tested to receive an "acceptable rating" from the IIHS......»»
2024 Oscar winners: Oppenheimer wins 7 awards, including Best Picture
Oppenheimer, Poor Things, and Barbie dominated the 2024 Oscars and we're sharing every winner from the 96th Academy Awards......»»
Nordic microalgae: Potential superstars in the green transition
The carbon dioxide emissions of the growing human population have a massive impact on the climate. While many are seeking solutions, researchers in Umeå, Sweden, might have found one right in front of their houses: Nordic microalgae. A thesis from t.....»»
Targeting seed microbes to improve seed resilience
Fonio (Digitaria exilis), a type of millet, is the oldest indigenous crop in West Africa and one of the fastest-maturing cereals. Despite its low yield, the combination of quick maturation and drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in poor soils.....»»
Oscar-darling Poor Things is coming to Hulu next week
You'll soon be able to stream Yorgos Lanthimos' masterpiece on Hulu in the US......»»