OSATs still uncertain about constructing facilities in US
Though TSMC is building advanced wafer fabs in the US, Taiwanese OSAT companies still have concerns about constructing facilities there to provide cutting-edge packaging services such as those for chiplets or mainstream flip-chip (FC) processes, acco.....»»
Ariane 6 cost and delays bring European launch industry to a breaking point
"I certainly expect a paradigm shift on the launcher sector." Enlarge / A pathfinder version of the Ariane 6 rocket is seen at launch facilities in Kourou, French Guiana. (credit: European Space Agency) European space of.....»»
UAW expands strike against GM to Tennessee plant
UAW Local 1853, which represents workers at GM's Spring Hill assembly plant and other facilities, posted that it was on strike as of 5 p.m. Central time Saturday......»»
UAW orders strike expansion against GM at plant in Tennessee
UAW Local 1853, which represents workers at GM's Spring Hill assembly plant and other facilities, posted that it was on strike as of 5 p.m. Central time Saturday......»»
Research highlights gender diversity problems in Australian prisons
Trans and gender diverse people housed in male or female prison facilities face dangerous and stressful daily hazards that Australia's prison systems are trying to address to raise standards......»»
New tool developed to efficiently predict relative ligand binding affinity in drug discovery
Lead optimization in drug discovery is a challenging process that heavily relies on hypotheses and the experience of medicinal chemists. This often leads to uncertain outcomes and inefficiency. Furthermore, the process is time-consuming and requires.....»»
Scientists close the cycle on recycling mixed plastics
Little of the mixed consumer plastics thrown away or placed in recycle bins actually ends up being recycled. Nearly 90% is buried in landfills or incinerated at commercial facilities that generate greenhouse gases and airborne toxins. Neither outcome.....»»
Mazda riding a wave in pursuit of 500,000 sales
Mazda is reaping the benefits of a major brand transformation it started in 2016, including new dealer facilities, hot products, a dedicated captive and reasonable plans for electrification......»»
Pathogen that plagues food processing plants eradicated by blue light
Blue light kills both dried cells and biofilms of the pathogen Listeria monocytogenes, a frequent contaminant of food processing facilities. Demise of L. monocytogenes occurred quickest when cells or biofilms were placed on polystyrene, a widely used.....»»
Constructing a global variable-resolution atmospheric physico-chemical coupling simulation framework
A research team led by Prof. Zhao Chun from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has developed a global variable-resolution modeling framework and conducted research using atmospheric sand.....»»
Kia EV5 revealed, but US future is uncertain for this electric crossover
The new compact electric SUV will go on sale in China and South Korea first. Enlarge / There's a very distinct family resemblance between the EV9 and the EV5 (pictured). (credit: Kia) Kia provided flights from Los Angele.....»»
Sweden"s Northvolt to build $5.1 billion EV battery plant in Canada
The Northvolt campus will cover 420 acres and will include a cell production plant and precursor steps such as cathode active material production and battery recycling at adjacent facilities......»»
Ancient architecture inspires a new way to work with metal-organic frameworks
A centuries-old technique for constructing arched stone windows has inspired a new way to form tailored nanoscale windows in porous functional materials called metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)......»»
Sweden"s Northvolt building $5.1 billion EV battery plant in Canada
The Northvolt campus, which will include a cell production plant and precursor steps such as cathode active material production and battery recycling at adjacent facilities, will cover 420 acres......»»
Turning mine waste into healthy soil
Tailings, the waste left after extracting precious and critical minerals, often contain harmful chemicals and heavy metals that can pollute soil, water, and even crops. There are over 1,800 tailings storage facilities around the world, and in 2019, a.....»»
High uncertainty in climate impact of global forests: Experts call for more complete estimation
Global forests are crucial in the fight against climate change, but the exact role they play remains uncertain. Estimates of their impact vary widely, with some suggesting they emit approximately 6 billion metric tons of CO2 while others indicate the.....»»
Experience The Maker Faire Shenzhen 2023 Factory Safari
This year, Maker Faire Shenzhen has an insightful tour of local manufacturing facilities and it looks like it will be incredible! The post Experience The Maker Faire Shenzhen 2023 Factory Safari appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Ma.....»»
Realistic analysis of excavation damaged zone trends in an underground research lab in Japan
To ensure the effectiveness of high-level radioactive waste (HLW) disposal facilities, the distribution of hydraulic and mechanical properties within the surrounding rock mass, acting as a natural barrier, should be evaluated......»»
Genomic insights into the past and future of the black rhinoceros
The iconic African black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) faces an uncertain future after intense poaching caused a 98% decline in wild populations from 1960 to 1995. While numbers are currently increasing, the animal remains critically endangered......»»
Urban parks built on former waste incineration sites could be lead hotspots, study finds
For much of the last century, many cities across the United States and Canada burned their trash and waste in municipal incinerators. Most of these facilities were closed by the early 1970s due to concerns about the pollution they added to the air, b.....»»
Weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy also protect your heart
Semaglutide reduces heart failure symptoms by bringing down body weight. Enlarge / An injection pen at the Novo Nordisk A/S production facilities in Hillerod, Denmark, on Monday, June 12, 2023.: (credit: Carsten Snejbjerg/Bloo.....»»