Importance of Southeast Asia semiconductor industry highlighted by COVID-19
The impact of COVID-19 on the global semiconductor industry has varied by region, as main chip production bases such as Taiwan and South Korea have dealt well with the pandemic. However, supply disruptions from semiconductor companies in Southeast As.....»»
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Research suggests hate speech experiences drop when schools offer structure and adult support
Asian Americans have been the targets of hate speech for generations, particularly during the COVID pandemic. But new research by the University of California, Davis, suggests that Asian American adolescents experience fewer incidents of hate speech.....»»
Top AI tablets: iPad Pro with M4 versus Microsoft"s new Surface Pro
Microsoft updated its Surface Pro with more AI smarts as it tries to push forward in the machine learning industry. Here's how the Surfaace Pro compares versus Apple's new iPad Pro.Apple's iPad Pro [left], Microsoft's Surface Pro [right]Microsoft's l.....»»
Asian forests show resilience despite rising disturbances from climate change and human activities
Since 1850, global temperatures have been steadily rising. Human activities have significantly increased the emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, exacerbating the greenhouse effect and global warming. Forests in Asia have faced numerous.....»»
From leaf to cup: Decoding the biochemical dance of black tea"s fragrance
The journey from tea leaf to infusion is a complex one, with a multitude of factors influencing the final taste and aroma. Despite its importance, the precise biochemical mechanisms at play have been shrouded in mystery. Addressing this knowledge gap.....»»
Sweet secrets of the bayberry: Genetic insights set to transform fruit quality
The Chinese bayberry, Myrica rubra, is a subtropical fruit highly valued for its distinctive flavor, nutritional benefits, and economic importance. However, previous genome assemblies lacked sequence continuity, hindering comprehensive genetic studie.....»»
Toyota, Mazda, Subaru debut high-tech engines in fight against carbon
Toyota and Japanese car-making allies Mazda and Subaru are doubling down on a new generation of internal combustion as a weapon in the fight against carbon emissions, even as the auto industry enters the age of EVs......»»
US Offshore Wind Farms Are Being Strangled With Red Tape
This year has seen wind farm costs rise and many projects canceled as developers struggle with opaque regulations and determined opposition—but the industry is far from dead......»»
How the agri-food industry tried to influence revamp of Canada"s Food Guide
In 2019, Health Canada published an updated version of Canada's Food Guide. Its recommendations include drinking more water, eating more plant-based proteins, limiting the intake of highly processed foods, and cooking more meals at home......»»
Early signs of rising COVID in California as new FLiRT subvariants dominate
Early signs of rising COVID in California as new FLiRT subvariants dominate.....»»
Chinese chip industry leader asks companies to focus on building innovations using mature nodes
Chinese chip industry leader asks companies to focus on building innovations using mature nodes.....»»
The best free music download sites that are totally legal
Even in the streaming era, it can be tough to find free music without breaking the law. Here, we've highlighted a few places where you can pick up free tunes......»»
AI Tool Predicts Whether Online Health Misinformation Will Cause Real-World Harm
A new AI-based analytical technique reveals that specific language phrasing in Reddit misinformation posts foretold people rejecting COVID vaccinations.....»»
The Cockroach’s Surprisingly Recent Path to Global Domination
A common species of cockroach hails from Asia, according to new research that tracks its spread around the globe.....»»
The Sordid History of U.S. Food Safety Highlights the Importance of Regulation
Author and science journalist Deborah Blum describes how an Indiana chemist kicked off the first major food regulation in the U.S......»»
Could Putting Neosporin in Your Nose Fend Off COVID?
People may someday have a surprisingly familiar tool to prevent viral infections: one of the antibiotics found in a common ointment.....»»
We Must Face Down the Expanding Anti-Reality Industry
Exposing the antiscience playbook reveals the antiregulatory motives of its deep-pocketed bankrollers.....»»
Biden’s new import rules will hit e-bike batteries too
The tariffs’ effects on the bike industry are still up in the air. Enlarge (credit: RyanLJane via Getty) Last week, the Biden administration announced it would levy dramatic new tariffs on electric vehicles, electric v.....»»
New findings on fertility: Sperm can adapt to sexually transmitted microbes
Researchers from Dresden University of Technology (TUD) and the University of Sheffield have discovered that male fertility can adapt to microbes. These findings shed new light on the importance of sperm ecology and might have significant implication.....»»
Epigenetic insights: How hybrid poplar regenerates shoots
Understanding plant regeneration at the molecular level is pivotal for advancements in genetic transformation and genome editing. Previous studies have underscored the importance of DNA methylation in model organisms, yet the specific mechanisms in w.....»»
Desert poplar"s genetic blueprint: Insights into adaptation and survival mechanisms
Populus pruinosa is a relic species surviving in the harsh desert environments of western China and Central Asia. As global warming and desertification intensify, understanding the genetic mechanisms behind its ecological adaptation is crucial. Previ.....»»