Japanese semiconductor equipment makers worse hit by export controls than western peers
Japan is set to officially tighten export controls on 23 semiconductor equipment items to China, starting in July, following the US-led containment against Chinese semiconductor industry. The decision not only meets strong repercussions from Beijing,.....»»
Ammonia-free gallium nitride semiconductor production found to improve crystal quality, reduce environmental impact
Gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors can now be grown without ammonia, a toxic chemical that needs a sophisticated detoxifying system before it can be released into the atmosphere. The new technique is not only more environmentally friendly but also.....»»
Open Source Hardware Certifications for June 2024
Take a look at open source certifications for the month of June. The post Open Source Hardware Certifications for June 2024 appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Hulu is streaming one of the best films of the year, a dreamy Japanese drama about mindfulness
Hulu is streaming one of the best films of the year, a dreamy Japanese drama about mindfulness.....»»
The storm clouds for another GPU shortage are brewing
Although GPUs are mostly readily available right now, a new rumor hints that the supply of Nvidia cards might get worse soon enough......»»
Researchers identify unique phenomenon in Kagome metal
In traditional Japanese basket-weaving, the ancient "Kagome" design seen in many handcrafted creations is characterized by a symmetrical pattern of interlaced triangles with shared corners. In quantum physics, the Kagome name has been borrowed by sci.....»»
Apple expands Emergency SOS via satellite on iPhone to Japan
Introduced alongside the iPhone 14, Apple is now expanding Emergency SOS via satellite feature to Japan. Japanese iPhone owners will now be able to make … The post Apple expands Emergency SOS via satellite on iPhone to Japan appeared first on B.....»»
Our beef with "Big Meat": The power perpetuating Australia"s live export trade is at play elsewhere
Australia was once the world's largest exporter of live animals. But exports have declined in recent years......»»
Environmental conditions and cultivation practices when agriculture first emerged in Western Europe
About 7,000 years ago, the first farmers in the western Mediterranean selected the most fertile land available, cultivated cereal varieties very similar to today's, and made sparing use of domestic animal feces, as they do today. These are some of th.....»»
Injury dressings in first-aid kits reveal shark species
Scientists have revealed that injury dressings found in first-aid kits can reliably be used to identify shark species involved in bite incidents by deploying medical gauze to gather DNA samples from aquatic equipment, such as surfboards......»»
Review: Action1 – Simple and powerful patch management
Although endpoint anti-malware and other security controls are now standard at the operating system level, keeping all endpoint software up-to-date and secure remains an open issue for many organizations. Patch management is not yet a commodity, and.....»»
Q&A: Why wildfires don"t just burn, but can also pollute aquatic ecosystems
Last week, wildfires blazed across western Canada, turning the town of Jasper, located near Alberta's Jasper National Park, into ashes. The local government estimated that the fire damaged or destroyed up to half of the town's structures......»»
Great news for the endangered tiger: A 250% increase in tiger numbers recorded in Thailand
There's phenomenal news for the Endangered tiger: There's been a 250% increase in tiger numbers in Thailand's Western Forest Complex (WEFCOM) over a 15-year period from 2007 to 2023......»»
Wind, temperatures pick up as fire scorches northern California
Crews continued to fight a massive fire in northern California on Sunday, as authorities in the western US state warned of increasing winds and rising daytime temperatures......»»
Japanese partners enter a brave new world of EVs
Toyota, Subaru and Mazda are leaning into their cooperative agreements, and it's beginning to show in their lineups......»»
California fire rapidly reaches state"s top 10 biggest ever
A fire raging out of control in northern California has rapidly become among the biggest ever in the western US state, authorities said Saturday......»»
Emotion in Robot Motion
An interview with choreoboticist Catie Cuan, Ph.D about teaching robots to move more naturally. The post Emotion in Robot Motion appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Build a PC From Scratch
The old-school tower PC is modular, sustainable — and cool looking! The post Build a PC From Scratch appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
YouTube is getting throttled in Russia – here"s how to unblock it
YouTube is currently the last Western social media platform to work in Russia. Yet, you may soon need a VPN app to keep accessing the video-sharing service too......»»
New clam species discovered in South Africa"s kelp forest
A new study sheds light on the unexplored diversity of galeommatoidean bivalves, a little-known group of marine mollusks, from the western coast of South Africa......»»
Exploring the effects of initial microbiota on microbial succession during eggplant fermentation
Shibazuke is a traditional Japanese eggplant pickle produced by the process of fermentation using lactic acid bacteria (LAB). LAB which are commonly present in vegetables cause the spontaneous fermentation of vegetables, resulting in the distinctive.....»»