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.....»»
Alaska"s top-heavy glaciers are approaching an irreversible tipping point
The melting of one of North America's largest icefields has accelerated and could soon reach an irreversible tipping point. That's the conclusion of new research colleagues and I have published on the Juneau Icefield, which straddles the Alaska-Canad.....»»
Sicily"s Catania airport reopens after Mount Etna eruption
Sicily's Catania airport reopened Friday after a temporary suspension of flights earlier in the day caused by an eruption from Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano......»»
Flights slowly resume at Sicily"s Catania airport as volcano erupts
Sicily's Catania airport began gradually reopening for flights Friday after they were temporarily suspended following an eruption from Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano......»»
FaceTime on Apple TV is getting one key upgrade in tvOS 18
The hallmark feature of last year’s tvOS 17 update was FaceTime support on the Apple TV 4K. For the first time, you could FaceTime using the largest screen in your home. Now, tvOS 18 is set to take greater advantage of that large screen with one.....»»
New study challenges drought theory for Cahokia exodus
Nine hundred years ago, the Cahokia Mounds settlement just across the Mississippi River from present-day St. Louis bustled with roughly 50,000 people in the metropolitan area, making it one of the largest communities in the world. By 1400, however, t.....»»
Overheated EV market evaporates 95% of Polestar"s shareholder value
Polestar's stock price has dropped below a dollar, putting the Swedish automaker's listing on the Nasdaq in jeopardy......»»
2025 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator front styling come into focus
The newest versions of Ford's largest utilities were recently spied with what appeared to be updated grille designs. They are expected to be revealed later in the year......»»
Scientists count emperor penguins in the Antarctic to investigate factors affecting population
Emperor penguins are an endangered species. Scientists are protecting the largest of all penguins by monitoring their numbers precisely and investigating which factors affect their population. A team led by researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universi.....»»
T-Mobile is buying one of the largest carriers in the U.S.
T-Mobile has just announced a $4.4 billion deal to acquire one of the biggest carriers in the U.S. Here's what that might mean for customers......»»
Buried kelp: Seaweed carried to the deep sea stores more carbon than we thought
Deep in the ocean lies the world's largest active carbon reservoir, which plays a pivotal role in buffering our planet's climate. Of the roughly 10 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide we emit each year, about 3 billion metric tons are taken up and.....»»
Apple Hearing Study shares initial findings on tinnitus; company shares tips
University of Michigan researchers have today shared some initial findings from the Apple Hearing Study launched back in 2019 – one of the largest studies of tinnitus ever carried out. The data will help us gain a better understanding of the cau.....»»
Column: In the land of giant sequoias, the largest tree in the world gets a checkup
Column: In the land of giant sequoias, the largest tree in the world gets a checkup.....»»
Here"s My Largest Stock Investment Now -- and Why I Don"t Plan to Sell a Single Share
Here"s My Largest Stock Investment Now -- and Why I Don"t Plan to Sell a Single Share.....»»
Kenyan fishers face increased drowning risk from climate change
Fatal drownings are a big risk for small-scale fishers on Africa's largest lake, with many of those deaths attributed to bad weather—conditions that are likely to worsen with climate change, according to a new study......»»
Youths" attitudes in post-conflict Colombia reflect both cynicism and hope for peace, research finds
Following numerous attempts at peace, in 2016, the Colombian government and the FARC, the largest left-wing guerilla group, signed a peace treaty. Although Colombians were deeply divided about the treaty's prospects when it was first signed, the agre.....»»
Tesla shareholder group opposes Musk’s $46B pay, slams board “dysfunction”
Letter urges shareholders to reject CEO pay plan and boot two board members. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Duncan Hull / Getty) A Tesla shareholder group yesterday urged other shareholders to vote against Elon Musk's.....»»
The first Honor flip phone will have the largest screen amongst its peers
It seems that the upcoming Honor flip foldable phone could beat the competition by having the largest screen available. The post The first Honor flip phone will have the largest screen amongst its peers appeared first on Phandroid. Honor i.....»»
Study finds evidence that subduction zone splay faults compound hazards of great earthquakes
Research has provided new insight into the tectonic plate shifts that create some of the Earth's largest earthquakes and tsunamis......»»
Six public franchised dealership groups sweeten 2023 CEO pay with extras as Lithia"s DeBoer sees largest gain
Lithia, AutoNation, Asbury, Penske, Sonic and Group 1 pay a relatively modest base CEO salary but then sweeten compensation with other incentives. DeBoer's 2023 total jumps 73 percent......»»
The iPhone 16 Pro Max could set a new record for the iPhone
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is likely to feature the largest display ever on an Apple handset. How big could it be? A new leak tells the story. Yes, it's bigger!.....»»