IC supply constraint may limit Taiwan export growth in 2021
Whether Taiwan's IC industry supply chain can maintain its stability will play a crucial role in the country's export growth this year......»»
Researchers say life expectancy nearing its limit
Humanity is hitting the upper limit of life expectancy, according to a new study. Advances in medical technology and genetic research—not to mention larger numbers of people making it to age 100—are not not translating into marked jumps in lifesp.....»»
EU tariffs on Chinese EVs will not lead to price rises — for now
MG, BYD and VW's Cupra say they will not increase prices on EVs they export to Europe from China even after EU countries approved punitive tariffs......»»
Column: Port strike, Hurricane Helene test the auto industry"s supply chain resiliency
The auto industry avoided worst-case scenarios with the port strike's end, but the impacts of Hurricane Helene will stick around......»»
Greening of Antarctica shows how climate change affects the frozen continent
Plant growth is accelerating on the Antarctic Peninsula and nearby islands. When satellites first started peering down on the craggy, glaciated Antarctic Peninsula about 40 years.....»»
Greening of Antartica shows how climate change affects the frozen continent
Plant growth is accelerating on the Antarctic Peninsula and nearby islands. When satellites first started peering down on the craggy, glaciated Antarctic Peninsula about 40 years.....»»
Helene ravaged the NC plant that makes 60% of the country’s IV fluid supply
There is currently no timeline for when the plant will be able to reopen. Hurricane Helene's catastrophic damage and flooding to the Southeastern states may affect the country's m.....»»
Port strike"s end averts potential calamity for auto supply chain
The end of the port strike that shut down shipping on the East and Gulf coasts after three days comes as a relief to the auto industry, which had feared supply bottlenecks that could last months......»»
Does limiting iPhone charging to 80% extend battery life?
Both the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 15 before it offer the option to limit charging to 80% rather than 100%. The thinking is that many people don’t need the full battery capacity of the device in a typical day, and it reduces wear on the battery, ext.....»»
Thousands of Linux systems infected by stealthy malware since 2021
The ability to remain installed and undetected makes Perfctl hard to fight. Thousands of machines running Linux have been infected by a malware strain that’s notable for its ste.....»»
Stellantis hybrid sales in Europe constrained by transmission supply, Carlos Tavares says
The ramp-up of a dual-clutch transmission at factories in Italy and France is holding back sales of models with Stellantis' new 48-volt hybrid powetrain, which can cut emissions by up to 25 percent, CEO Carlos Tavares said......»»
Celebrating the fungus among us: How fungi support, restore ecosystems
The word "fungus" may inspire visions of an unwanted growth under your nail or maybe even of a pizza topping before thoughts of a thriving ecosystem......»»
Scientists find plant-like behavior in human cells
A team of scientists from Monash University has solved the structure of a protein known as "LYCHOS," which can detect and regulate cell growth by sensing cholesterol levels in the body......»»
Taiwan shuts down for second day as Typhoon Krathon makes landfall
Typhoon Krathon made landfall in Taiwan's south on Thursday, the island's weather agency said, after forcing schools and offices to shut for a second day amid winds and rain that have left two dead and more than 100 injured......»»
Ransomware activity shows no signs of slowing down
Ransomware attacks have seen a significant resurgence, disrupting multiple sectors and affecting global supply chains. Despite efforts to disrupt major ransomware groups, incidents continue to rise, signaling an ongoing and growing threat into 2024......»»
Hurricane Helene shuts down North Carolina facilities crucial for microchip production
Facilities in North Carolina operated by two companies that mine a crucial mineral needed for semiconductor production remain down because of the impacts of Hurricane Helene, raising worries about potential long-term effects on microchip supply......»»
As temperatures rise, researchers identify mechanisms behind plant response to warming
Microscopic pores on the surface of leaves called stomata help plants "breathe" by controlling how much water they lose due to evaporation. These stomatal pores also enable and control carbon dioxide intake for photosynthesis and growth......»»
Microsoft releases Office 2024, the latest buy-once-own-forever version of Office
Standalone apps won't get Copilot but include updates made since Office 2021. Microsoft's push to get Windows and Office users to buy Microsoft 365 subscriptions can be irritating.....»»
Chemist challenges traditional views on crystal growth
Remember that old high school chemistry experiment where salt crystals precipitate out of a saltwater solution—or maybe the one where rock candy crystals form from sugar water? It turns out that your understanding of how crystals formed in those so.....»»
New materials and techniques show promise for microelectronics and quantum technologies
As phones and computers shrink in size, our need for data storage and transfer is growing. Electronic devices have been powered by semiconductors for decades, but as the push to miniaturize continues, there's a limit to how small semiconductors can b.....»»
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......»»