Japan to lift restrictions on chip material exports to South Korea
Japan plans to lift restrictions on exports of key semiconductor materials to South Korea, in a move toward ending a feud that has spanned several years between the two tech powerhouses......»»
Pronouns and tribal affiliations are now forbidden in South Dakota public university employee emails
Pronouns and tribal affiliations are now forbidden in South Dakota public university employee emails.....»»
Cutting-Edge Cosmic Microwave Background Observatory Hits South Pole Stumbling Block
Cosmic Microwave Background Stage 4, a top-priority project for U.S. astrophysics, was designed to make breakthrough observations of the universe’s very earliest moments. Now the U.S. government says it can’t currently support the project.....»»
The wreck of a legendary WWII US submarine has been found at the bottom of the South China Sea
The wreck of a legendary WWII US submarine has been found at the bottom of the South China Sea.....»»
Researchers reveal a new mechanism of hyaluronic acid with a specific molecular weight to improve host inflammation
Previous studies on the function of glycosaminoglycans have primarily focused on improving host physiological indices. However, little attention has been paid to the material basis and mechanism of their mediated improvement of host health by gut mic.....»»
Carbon dioxide, the main culprit of global warming, reborn as an antioxidant substance
A research team led by Dr. Lee Soo Youn at the Gwangju Clean Energy Research Center of the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has successfully converted carbon dioxide, the main culprit of global warming, into carotenoids, which possess antiox.....»»
3D-MAT, a thermal protection material for the Artemis Generation
The 3-Dimensional Multifunctional Ablative Thermal Protection System (3D-MAT) is a thermal protection material developed as a critical component of Orion, NASA's newest spacecraft built for human deep space missions. It is able to maintain a high lev.....»»
Sweat sensor wristwatch offers real time monitoring of body chemistry
Researchers have created a unique wristwatch that contains multiple modules, including a sensor array, a microfluidic chip, signal processing, and a data display system to monitor chemicals in human sweat. Their study is published in the journal ACS.....»»
Researchers create new type of composite material for shielding against neutron and gamma radiation
Recently, Dr. Huo Zhipeng and his student Lu Yidong from Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of Chinese Academy of Sciences have created a new type of composite material for shielding against neutron and gamma radiation. They used micron plate Sm2O3.....»»
Ford poised to lift restrictions on which dealers can sell EVs
Ford, after 11 meetings with dealers around the U.S., plans to undo a key element of the EV certification it launched in 2022, prompting backlash and lawsuits......»»
Man robbed, beaten while eating at south St. Louis restaurant
Man robbed, beaten while eating at south St. Louis restaurant.....»»
The Nintendo Switch’s Sales Finally Surpass the DS in Japan
It's expected to outperform the DS worldwide as well. The post The Nintendo Switch’s Sales Finally Surpass the DS in Japan appeared first on Phandroid. While the 20-year-old Nintendo DS has long reigned as one of the best-selling vid.....»»
The ROG Ally X leaks, with twice the battery of the original and way more RAM
This handheld has more RAM than my gaming PC, though the chip stays the same. Enlarge / VideoCardz' leaked image of a ROG Ally X, seemingly having gone through the JPG blender a couple times. (credit: VideoCardz) Asus' R.....»»
South Africa: Gold mine pollution is poisoning Soweto"s water and soil—study finds food gardens are at risk
For 140 years, gold mines in Johannesburg, South Africa have been leaking wastewater contaminated with heavy metals. The acid mine drainage from Johannesburg's estimated 278 abandoned mines and 200 mine dumps includes uranium (a radioactive metal), t.....»»
Exclusive-Nvidia cuts China prices in Huawei chip fight, sources say
Exclusive-Nvidia cuts China prices in Huawei chip fight, sources say.....»»
Explorers discover possible wreckage of World War II ace Richard Bong"s plane in South Pacific
Explorers discover possible wreckage of World War II ace Richard Bong"s plane in South Pacific.....»»
Researchers create new software for the new European-Japanese Earth observation satellite EarthCARE
Preparations for the launch of the new Earth observation satellite EarthCARE (Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer) at the end of May are in full swing. The joint mission of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Ag.....»»
Researchers develop framework for databasing properties of crystal defects
Point defects (e.g. missing, extra or swapped atoms) in crystalline materials often determine the actual electronic and optical response of a given material. For example, controlled substitutions in semiconductors like silicon are the backbone of mod.....»»
Snack company releases first-of-its-kind chip bag: "The potential to revolutionize packaging as we know it"
Snack company releases first-of-its-kind chip bag: "The potential to revolutionize packaging as we know it".....»»
Foldable MacBook with crease-free screen and M5 chip reportedly coming in 2026
Top insider Ming-Chi Kuo predicts a foldable MacBook might launch in 2026 as Apple ramps up this project’s development. While this device was previously rumored … The post Foldable MacBook with crease-free screen and M5 chip reportedly co.....»»
Apple may soon have to allow third-party app stores in Japan too
After European legislation forced Apple to allow third-party app stores across 27 countries, Japan is planning to introduce a similar legal requirement. The antitrust legislation is currently being debated in the Japanese parliament, but is expect.....»»