Investigations of the polysomatism of antigorite under pressure
Antigorite is a type of serpentine, which is the most abundant hydrated mineral on the Earth. It is widely believed that this mineral is the main carrier of water deep into the Earth in subducting oceanic plates. It has a wavy structure along the a-a.....»»
Eruption of Tonga underwater volcano found to disrupt satellite signals halfway around the world
An international team has used satellite- and ground-based ionospheric observations to demonstrate that an air pressure wave triggered by volcanic eruptions could produce an equatorial plasma bubble (EPB) in the ionosphere, severely disrupting satell.....»»
Gulf oil giants turn to start-ups in carbon-capture bid
Faced with mounting pressure over planet-heating pollution, Gulf Arab energy giants are turning to humble tech start-ups as they search for ways to remove emissions while keeping oil flowing......»»
Alaska scientists find novel way to aid earthquake magnitude determination
Sensors that detect changes in atmospheric pressure due to ground shaking can also obtain data about large earthquakes and explosions that exceed the upper limit of many seismometers, according to new research......»»
A strange quark matter core likely exists in neutron stars
At the end of a star's life, nuclear fusion ceases, and the resulting pressure is no longer sufficient to counteract the gravitational force. This collapse can lead to the formation of neutron stars, which are composed of the densest matter in the un.....»»
It"s impossible to compete with Apple, says third-party iPhone repair shops
Due to lengthy delays in parts processing and steep costs, third-party iPhone repair providers say that there is no practical way that they can compete with Apple's repair chain.Right-to-Repair After facing increased pressure from legislators, Apple.....»»
Edge AI chip competition heating up
The ChatGPT-triggered AI hype has attracted many IC vendors. Startup firms say they are now feeling the pressure from major IC design houses, such as MediaTek, Novatek and Realtek, who are stepping up efforts for AI chips, according to industry sour.....»»
DDR3 prices under downward pressure
DDR3 memory prices are still under downward pressure despite suppliers' output constraints, according to industry sources......»»
Elon Musk loses bid to end SEC "muzzle" over tweets
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan rejected Musk's claim that the SEC exploited his consent decree to conduct bad-faith, harassing investigations that violated his First Amendment free speech rights under the U.S. Constitution......»»
Denmark"s mystery tremors caused by acoustic waves from unknown source, officials say
A series of minor tremors recorded on the Danish Baltic island of Bornholm Saturday has puzzled scientists, who now say they were caused by "acoustic pressure waves from an unknown source.".....»»
Tesla"s presumed "rivals" are all still stranded amid struggles
US-based EV startups, including Lucid, Rivian, Fisker, and Nikola, have been gradually announcing their financial reports. The pressure of losses continues to loom, and most of them are still struggling with mass production. Except for Rivian, which.....»»
Elon Musk says he has appointed new Twitter boss
The billionaire has been under pressure to name someone else to lead the company and focus on his other firms......»»
Italy"s antitrust agency opens probe into Apple App Store dominance
Italian antitrust agency AGCM has opened an investigation into Apple, alleging that the company disadvantages third-party developers with restrictive policies.Apple is under another round of antitrust investigations, as Italy's antitrust watchdog has.....»»
Extracting the best flavor from coffee
Espresso coffee is brewed by first grinding roasted coffee beans into grains. Hot water then forces its way through a bed of coffee grains at high pressure, and the soluble content of the coffee grains dissolves into the water (extraction) to produce.....»»
TSMC"s Europe plan gives it a new global dimension: Tim Culpan
It looks increasingly likely that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. will proceed with a factory in Europe — after entering the US — as a way to meet both industry demand and political pressure. Adding a third continent would make the.....»»
FaZe Clan’s first all-female esports team is ready for the pressure
FaZe Clan's first all-female esports team is bringing confidence to their Valorant plays......»»
Pressure required to launch a rock from Mars into space much lower than thought, discovers study
In August 1865, a 10-pound rock fell from space to Earth, landing with a bang in the remote village of Sherghati, India. After being recovered by witnesses to the event, the stone passed into the possession of a local British magistrate who endeavore.....»»
Nokia’s new phone is so tough, you can almost pressure wash it
The Nokia XR21 goes beyond an IP68 rating, and also claims an IP69K rating, where it can withstand high pressure streams of water. Here's what it's all about......»»
China CE IC suppliers experience sluggish sales in 1Q23
Most China-based consumer electronics IC suppliers, including Will Semiconductor (WillSemi), Maxscend Technologies, and SG Micro, experienced disappointing sales in the first quarter of 2023 due mainly to persistent de-stocking pressure in the relate.....»»
A key safety executive at TikTok is leaving as lawmakers keep pressure on the app
TikTok is about to lose a key safety executive as the app faces growing pressure from lawmakers and threats of a ban in the United States......»»
With Redfall’s stumbles, the pressure is on for Starfield
With Redfall earning disappointing reviews, the pressure is on for Starfield as Xbox struggles to find a big-budget hit......»»