Induced-fit adsorbent for acetylene
We often say that a substrate fits into its enzyme like a key in a lock, but this metaphor is imperfect. Substrate binding can also change the lock (the structure of the enzyme) to induce a perfect fit. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, an internatio.....»»
China COVID lockdowns may defer upcoming notebook rollouts
Just before the COVID-induced lockdowns imposed in several major Chinese cities, brand notebook vendors were about to step up their pace of orders as component shortages started easing. But the ongoing lockdowns and restrictions in Shenzhen, Shanghai.....»»
AUO highlights uncertainties caused by China lockdown
COVID-induced lockdowns in China will trigger a global supply chain disruption, and it will take at least a quarter for the industry to recover when the lockdowns are lifted, according to AU Optronics (AUO) chairman Paul Peng......»»
CuInS2/TiO2 photoanode composites perform well in photo-induced cathodic protection
Photogenerated cathodic protection technology as a valuable branch of photocatalysis and photoelectrochemistry has played a pivotal role in mitigating marine corrosion......»»
OSATs say production remains normal in Suzhou amid semi-lockdown
Taiwan-based OSATs including ASE Technology have said their local manufacturing operations in Suzhou remain normal despite the city entering a COVID-induced semi-lockdown, but they are more concerned about the impact of logistics bottlenecks on their.....»»
These VCs and CVCs are diving into Industry 4.0; and you?
The post-pandemic world is seeing an increase in investment in industrial and supply chain technologies. Induced by the pandemic and other factors, the drive for supply chain resilience has prompted more funds to look into the sector. Some venture ca.....»»
Demand for LCD panels under negative impacts in 2Q22
Persistent impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on transportation and logistics, worsening inflation, Russia's invasion of Ukraine on the Europe market, and China's COVID-induced lockdowns are looming over global demand for LCD panels in second-quarte.....»»
Manufacturers in Kunshan unnerved about lockdown extensions
Taiwan-based companies with plants in China's Kunshan City, such as ODMs Compal Electronics and Wistron, will have to keep their facilities there closed for at least two more days, as the city's COVID-induced lockdown has extended......»»
AUO plant in China affected by lockdown
TFT-LCD panel maker AU Optronics (AUO) has indicated that operation of its factory in Kunshan, China has been affected by the local COVID-induced lockdown, which will remain until April 8......»»
IC prices under increasing downward pressure
IC design houses are under increasing pressure to adjust downward their quotes amid the rising war-induced political and economic risks that are eroding terminal marker demand, according to industry sources......»»
Scientific consortium provides real-time risk assessment of SARS-CoV-2 variants on immune protection
A new program has been set up to provide a real-time risk assessment of variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The program assesses how the variants might affect transmission, virulence, and resistance to both disease-induced (conval.....»»
Spotted hyenas adjust their foraging behavior in response to climate change
Spotted hyenas adjust to a decreased presence of migratory prey in their territories induced by climate change. This is the key result of a paper recently published in the scientific journal Ecosphere. A team of researchers from the Leibniz Institute.....»»
The mechanism of trichome formation in response to stress-induced jasmonic acid signaling in tomatoes
As a plant stress hormone, jasmonic acid (JA) plays an important role in mediating the resistance of plants against mechanical stress, pest attack, and pathogenic infection. The biosynthesis of JA and the expression of JA signaling genes are activa.....»»
Researchers explain formation of millisecond pulsars with long orbital periods
A research team led by Prof. Wang Bo from Yunnan Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has explained the formation of millisecond pulsars (MSPs) with long orbital periods by accretion-induced collapse of white dwarfs......»»
Proteins control light-induced seed germination in Arabidopsis thaliana
The seeds of a plant are relatively well protected against harmful environmental influences, while a seedling is very vulnerable. Therefore, plants in the early stage of development must closely control their seed germination: In time windows with go.....»»
New approach needed for forecasting corrosion within bridges, concrete structures
The most common cause of degradation and failures of reinforced concrete structures is chloride-induced corrosion of its embedded steel. This is a pervasive, urgent problem that requires immediate attention and public awareness......»»
Pegatron silent about lockdown impact on iPhone production
Pegatron has declined to comment on the impact of the ongoing coronavirus-induced lockdown on its iPhone production plant in Pudong, Shanghai. But industry observers said the plant is still maintaining normal operations but how its deliveries of ship.....»»
A perspective on post-disaster and conflict-induced displacement
A collaborative research project led by the University of Huddersfield's Global Disaster Resilience Center and titled "REGARD (REbuildinG AfteR Displacement)," set out to investigate the role of built environment in the context of displacement. Now,.....»»
All-optical attoclock for imaging tunnelling wavepackets
Physicists can study the possible time delays of light-induced tunneling of an electron from an atom after conducting measurements of time delays when cold atoms tunnel through an optically created potential barrier. In a new report now published in.....»»
Chip shipments for consumer devices back to seasonal pattern in 1Q22
With pandemic-induced stay-at-home economy gradually subsiding, IC designers are seeing their shipments for consumer electronics return to traditional sales pattern in the first quarter of 2022, with their business operations for the quarter to hit t.....»»
Study maps stress changes around fault activated by hydraulic fracturing
Researchers were able to observe stress changes before and during an earthquake induced by hydraulic fracturing in Alberta, Canada, with the help of a phenomenon called seismic anisotropy......»»