Largan becomes largest shareholder of AOET
Smartphone-use lens module maker Largan Precision has acquired a 15.2% stake in fellow maker Ability Opto-Electronics Technology (AOET) by subscribing to new shares issued for private placement at NT$598.4 million (US$21.3 million), becoming the larg.....»»
H-E-B caves to the pressure and begins rolling out Apple Pay to all stores
After kicking off a pilot program in July, H-E-B has announced that it will roll out support for tap-to-pay platforms like Apple Pay to all of its locations. H-E-B operates over 300 locations across Texas, making it one of the largest grocery store c.....»»
American Water shuts down systems after cyberattack
American Water, the largest water and wastewater utility company in the US, has shut down some of its systems following a cyberattack. While the company confirmed that none of its water or wastewater facilities or operations have been negatively affe.....»»
Taiwan Makes the Majority of the World’s Computer Chips. Now It’s Running Out of Electricity
Highly dependent on imported fossil fuels, soon to shutter its last nuclear plant, and slow to build out renewables, the world’s largest producer of advanced computer chips is heading toward an energy crunch......»»
Sidney Wolk, roadside assistance company founder who dreamed big, dies at 89
Sidney Wolk, who founded Cross Country Motor Club in 1972 and turned it into one of the country's largest networks of independent service providers, died at age 89......»»
Closer look at New Jersey earthquake rupture could explain shaking reports
The magnitude 4.8 Tewksbury earthquake surprised millions of people on the U.S. East Coast who felt the shaking from this largest instrumentally recorded earthquake in New Jersey since 1900......»»
Iron nuggets in the Pinnacles unlock secrets of ancient and future climates
Small iron-rich formations found within Western Australia's Pinnacles, which are part of the world's largest wind-blown limestone belt spanning more than 1,000km, have provided new insights into Earth's ancient climate and changing landscape......»»
Helene takes ultrapure quartz mines offline, threatens tech supply chains
Spruce Pine, NC contains largest known deposit of high-purity quartz. Millions of people across the US South have gone without power or have been forced to evacuate following days.....»»
Veeam Recon Scanner identifies adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures
Veeam Software announced the addition of new Veeam Recon Scanner technology to Veeam Data Platform. This technology, developed by Coveware by Veeam, draws on years of experience in cyber-extortion incident response and the largest database of cyber i.....»»
Tesla, Musk beat shareholder lawsuit over self-driving promises
Tesla, Musk beat shareholder lawsuit over self-driving promises.....»»
Major AI bill vetoed by California governor, despite increased calls for regulation
California is home to many of the country’s largest AI innovators, including Apple. Today, they’re all breathing a sigh of relief. Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a major AI regulatory bill that came to his desk, while nonetheless highlighting t.....»»
New method achieves first-ever imaging of pathogens on lettuce leaves in real-time
As the global population surpasses 8 billion, the challenge of producing sufficient food becomes increasingly pressing. The Netherlands stands as the world's second-largest food exporter, efficiently cultivating a wide variety of crops. However, plan.....»»
Asteroid Ceres is a former ocean world that slowly formed into a giant, murky icy orb
Since the first sighting of the first-discovered and largest asteroid in our solar system was made in 1801 by Giuseppe Piazzi, astronomers and planetary scientists have pondered the make-up of this asteroid/dwarf planet. Its heavily battered and dimp.....»»
Ailing New Zealand butterfly collector gives away life"s work
A New Zealand enthusiast spent half a century amassing one of the world's largest private butterfly collections. As death nears, he has handed this life's work of 20,000 specimens to a museum......»»
Are branch faults the "on-ramps" that lead to great continental transform earthquakes?
The five largest continental transform earthquakes since 2000 all originated on a branch of the main fault—and two researchers predict that the next great earthquake of this type will also get its start on a branch or splay fault......»»
Gender equity paradox: Study finds sex differences in reading and science are largest in gender-equal countries
A new study reveals that sex differences in academic strengths are found throughout the world and girls' relative advantage in reading and boys' in science is largest in gender-equal countries......»»
Concern grows as bird flu outbreaks continue to rise among California dairy herds
Reports of H5N1 bird flu outbreaks at California dairy herds are continuing to rise as the nation's largest milk producer scrambles to contain the spread......»»
Volunteers help seedlings take root as New Mexico attempts to recover from historic wildfire
A small team of volunteers spent a few hours scrambling across fire-ravaged mountainsides, planting hundreds of seedlings as part of a monumental recovery effort that has been ongoing following the largest wildfire in New Mexico's recorded history......»»
Why are the violins the biggest section in the orchestra?
As the largest section of the orchestra, sitting front and center of the stage performing memorable melodies, it's easy for violinists to steal the limelight. Ask any violinist why there are so many in an orchestra, and we'll often reply, tongue-in-c.....»»
Scientists become a source of hope and information on TikTok, Instagram
Peter Neff understands the allure of the world's fifth-largest continent......»»
Austin airport proposes new plan to nearly double in size in largest expansion ever
Austin airport proposes new plan to nearly double in size in largest expansion ever.....»»