Japanese manufacturers seize the opportunities of back-end processes
Japanese semiconductor equipment suppliers Canon, Ulvac, Advantest, and material maker Sumitomo Bakelite are accelerating the R&D of back-end process products. Rapidus, a chip venture backed by the Japanese government, is also attempting to build a p.....»»
Study finds strong link between childhood opportunities and educational attainment, earnings as a young adult
The number of educational opportunities that children accrue at home, in early education and care, at school, in afterschool programs, and in their communities as they grow up are strongly linked to their educational attainment and earnings in early.....»»
Advancing green chemistry: A tandem catalyst for efficient biomass conversion
The global demand for sustainable energy sources has intensified the search for environmentally friendly alternatives to fossil fuels. Biomass waste, a byproduct of various industrial processes, presents an untapped potential for the production of bi.....»»
Ultra-high speed camera for molecules: Attosecond spectroscopy captures electron transfer dynamics
In nature, photosynthesis powers plants and bacteria; within solar panels, photovoltaics transform light into electric energy. These processes are driven by electronic motion and imply charge transfer at the molecular level. The redistribution of ele.....»»
Afar mantle plume study offers new insight into deep Earth processes
Sophisticated analysis of tiny bubbles of ancient gas trapped in volcanic rocks, combined with new geophysical modeling, has cast new light on long-held assumptions about the deep Earth......»»
Election might shrink EV subsidies, but battery manufacturing credit likely safe
Inflation Reduction Act EV consumer and lease tax credits could be at risk, but the credit for battery manufacturers is likely safe, analyst says......»»
Small tsunami waves splash ashore on remote Japanese islands
Small tsunami waves splashed ashore on remote Japanese islands Tuesday morning after an earthquake that may have been triggered by volcanic activity......»»
Future-proofing cybersecurity: Why talent development is key
In this Help Net Security interview, Jon France, CISO at ISC2, discusses cybersecurity workforce growth. He outlines organizations’ challenges, such as budget constraints and limited entry-level opportunities. France also points to the urgent n.....»»
Windows Server 2025 gets hotpatching option, without reboots
Organizations that plan to upgrade to Windows Server 2025 once it becomes generally available will be able to implement some security updates by hotpatching running processes. What is hotpatching? “Hotpatching has been around for years in Windo.....»»
Educators and parents reveal culture of fear, censorship, and loss of learning opportunities in wake of FL policies
How can a teacher discuss Jim Crow laws without breaking state law? Should a librarian stop ordering books with LGBTQ+ characters? A new white paper by UC San Diego and NYU researchers reveals the experiences of K-12 educators and parents in Florida.....»»
HomeKit’s Matter 1.2 update expands support for new devices on Apple’s smart home platform
With the release of iOS 18, HomeKit now supports Matter 1.2, which brings new opportunities for HomeKit vendors. A perfect example of this is the . It will now be fully available within HomeKit. more….....»»
Oceanic life found to be thriving thanks to Saharan dust blown from thousands of kilometers away
Iron is a micronutrient indispensable for life, enabling processes such as respiration, photosynthesis, and DNA synthesis. Iron availability is often a limiting resource in today's oceans, which means that increasing the flow of iron into them can in.....»»
Researchers explore physiological and molecular processes underlying graft healing
Grafting has long been a cornerstone in agriculture and forestry, allowing for the propagation of desirable plant traits and improved resistance to environmental challenges. Despite its widespread application, grafting still encounters obstacles, inc.....»»
New computational insights use Marcus theory to unlock the potential of photocatalysis
Dr. Albert Solé-Daura and Prof. Feliu Maseras have explored the application of the Marcus theory, traditionally used to model electron transfer, to estimate the free-energy barriers underlying energy transfer (EnT) processes. These results support t.....»»
China says carrier accused of entering Japanese waters was on routine training
China says carrier accused of entering Japanese waters was on routine training.....»»
Nintendo, The Pokemon Company sue Palworld-maker Pocketpair
Japanese patent-infringement lawsuit follows "investigation" announced in January. Enlarge / Artist's conception of Pocketpair lawyers establishing a defensive position against Nintendo's coming legal onslaught. (credit: Pocketpa.....»»
Nintendo, The Pokemon Company sue Palworld maker Pocketpair
Japanese patent infringement lawsuit follows "investigation" announced in January. Enlarge / Artist's conception of Pocketpair lawyers establishing a defensive position against Nintendo's coming legal onslaught. (credit: Pocketpa.....»»
Study explores metabolic disruptions in Artemisia annua mutant strain
Artemisia annua is celebrated for its production of artemisinin, a powerful antimalarial agent. Although its glandular secretory trichomes have been the focus of extensive research, a complete understanding of their metabolic processes remains elusiv.....»»
Is AI exacerbating disparities in education?
While much has been made of artificial intelligence's promise to improve educational opportunities and outcomes, a group of Stanford students is highlighting the importance of a different perspective on AI in education: It isn't just about using AI t.....»»
Elon Musk Owes His Success to Coming in Second Place
The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, owes his superstar success to self-satisfied competitors who blew obvious opportunities.....»»
Japan"s Sharp follows Sony in TV-to-EV shift with help of iPhone maker Foxconn
Japanese electronics giant Sharp introduces its first concept vehicle, an all-electric people mover that envisions a mobile workspace or children's playroom powered by artificial intelligence......»»