India eastern state eyes electronics and semiconductor manufacturing
As central and state governments in India are wooing investments from electronics manufacturers, the eastern state of Odisha is trying to catch up and build a local electronics ecosystem......»»
Victoria has implemented all 227 recommendations from its Royal Commission into family violence. So was it a success?
In 2016, the Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence released its findings following an exhaustive 13-month inquiry. In it were 227 recommendations to completely transform the state's family violence services......»»
Ukraine war: Attitudes to women in the military are changing as thousands serve on front lines
Thousands of women have voluntarily joined Ukraine's armed forces since 2014, when Russia's occupation of Crimea and territories in eastern Ukraine began. Over the past nine years, the number of women serving in the Ukrainian military has more than d.....»»
Will recent storms save California from a brutal fire season?
It's something of a Golden State paradox: Dry winters can pave the way for dangerous fire seasons fueled by dead vegetation, but wet winters—like the one the state has seen so far—can also spell danger by spurring heaps of new growth that can lat.....»»
Climate change may cut US forest inventory by a fifth this century
A study led by a North Carolina State University researcher found that under more severe climate warming scenarios, the inventory of trees used for timber in the continental United States could decline by as much as 23% by 2100. The largest inventory.....»»
First maps of the fens of eastern England reveal saltwater that could threaten food production
The first ever maps of the shallow groundwater of the Fens of eastern England show that salt water is relatively close beneath the surface, meaning that if sea-levels rise, then salt content would affect the ability of the area to grow food......»»
Deer browsing is just one of many factors shaping North American forests
In a new study, a Penn State-led research team discovered evidence that browsing by white-tailed deer had relatively little long-term impact on two tree species in a northern forest......»»
Study finds timing of drought is more damaging to invertebrates than severity
Populations of various species of aquatic insects and other invertebrates respond to flooding and waterway drying due to drought in different ways that can be anticipated, according to a new Penn State-led study that employed a novel method to assess.....»»
iPhone 14 Crash Detection helped rapid police response to crash that left victims unconscious
The iPhone 14 Crash Detection feature has been credited with helping bring about a rapid police response to a pickup truck crash in the early hours of the morning, which left one or more occupants unconscious. The crash happened on the island state.....»»
Generations of semiconductor talent give Taiwan an edge as global competition intensifies
The regionalization of semiconductor production has become a clear trend, which may even result in many 'semiconductor powers' rising simultaneously around the world. However, Taiwan will not lose its core advantage in the global semiconductor arena.....»»
India"s Anand Group attracts suppliers for EV platform Anevolve
India's auto component and system maker Anand Group launched a new platform, Anevolve, earlier this month to develope cleantech in India. According to different media reports, Anevolve has recruited multiple EV component and vehicle manufacturing com.....»»
Samsung Electronics Achieves Life Cycle Assessment Verification on Product Carbon Footprint for Semiconductors
Samsung Electronics Co. announced on January 30 that it has established a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) on the product carbon footprint of its semiconductor business and achieved verification from DNV, one of the world's leading independent certificat.....»»
China CIS suppliers stepping up deployment in automotive sector
In the face of still-sluggish demand for consumer electronics, China-based CMOS image sensor (CIS) manufacturers are turning their attention to the automotive sector, according to industry sources......»»
Samsung"s operating profit drops 70%, sales for foundry service breaks record
Due to a weak economy that leads to low demand for electronics, Samsung Electronics posted a sharp fall in its operating profit and expects the business environment to improve in the second half of 2023......»»
eSIM smartphone market: the next battleground between Apple and Samsung?
Samsung Electronics and its rival Apple are expected to compete in the eSIM smartphone market in 2023, a market which is expected to grow from 986 million units in 2023 to 3.5 billion units in 2027......»»
Auto chips retain importance in global IC market in 2023
In 2023, automotive chips will continue to play an important role in global semiconductor trade, but both mainstream automakers and EV startups are making a strategic turnaround due to their different demand scales, yet with a common goal to consolid.....»»
Manu Jain, leader behind Xiaomi India"s growth, departs
Manu Kumar Jain, the poster boy of Xiaomi India's rise to the top in the world's second-largest smartphone market, has confirmed his leaving Xiaomi when the company faces a series of challenges in India......»»
US-based SIA wants to facilitate the growth of Indian semiconductor companies
India's semiconductor story has gathered interest worldwide, especially given its massive labor pool and the current geopolitical situation. A major organization that has shown significant interest recently is the Semiconductor Industry Association (.....»»
Realtek remains focused on high-end ICs
Realtek Semiconductor will remain focused on its high-end offerings to avoid price competition from peers focusing on mass-market device applications, according to the Taiwan-based network IC specialist......»»
Samsung Display reportedly supplies LG with OLED panels
LG Electronics has sourced OLED panels from Samsung Display for its new Gram Style notebooks, marking the first time Samsung has supplied LG with OLED panels, according to Korean media reports......»»
AirPods made in India closer to reality, as enclosure manufacturing begins
One of the steps Apple is expected to take in reducing its dependence on China is to have some AirPods made in India – in addition to those already made in Vietnam. The company has already asked two of its AirPods suppliers to move some of that wo.....»»