Panel makers remain cautious about ramping utilization rates
LCD panel makers remain cautious about ramping up the utilization rates of their LCD fabs, although TV panel prices have begun bouncing up, and quotes for IT applications show signs of recovery......»»
Column: From atop the Mitten, suppliers" world looks challenging in 2024
Shifting customer plans, high interest rates and tight labor markets make it a tough world for suppliers......»»
Flow of sweetness: Key sugar transporters identified for enhanced camellia seed growth
Seed development is crucial for plant reproduction and crop yield, largely dependent on efficient sugar transport and metabolism. In many plants, the detailed mechanisms of sugar import remain unclear, despite extensive research on model species......»»
Cancer Case Rates Are Rising Across Generations, and a SpaceX Private Spacewalk Is Delayed
A new blood test for cancer, helpful cat parasites and a new kind of wood are featured in this week’s news roundup......»»
Fed"s Powell doesn"t rule out small rate cut in September
Investors foresee and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell hasn't ruled out a cut to the Fed's benchmark rate target in September, a move that could lower the interest rates on car loans......»»
Fungi adapt cell walls to evade antifungal drugs
Every year, life-threatening invasive fungal infections afflict more than 2 million individuals globally. Mortality rates for these infections are high, even when patients receive treatment......»»
Toy Inventor’s Notebook: Talking Zombie Needle-Felt Doll Maker
Needle-felt these mini zombie dolls — and make them yelp! The post Toy Inventor’s Notebook: Talking Zombie Needle-Felt Doll Maker appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Big utilization drop for North American auto factories on the horizon as EV production begins
Automakers will build less than two-thirds of their vehicle assembly capacity in 2030, according to GlobalData......»»
China begins launching a megaconstellation, and it sounds a lot like Starlink
Like Starlink, China's Qianfan satellites have an easy-to-pack flat-panel design. Enlarge / A Long March 6A rocket launches the first 18 Internet satellites for China's Qianfan, or Thousand Sails, broadband network. (credit: VCG.....»»
MagSafe Monday: Looking for the perfect travel charger? Check out the MagFusion Z 3-in-1 charging station
If you’re looking for the best travel charger for your Apple gear, consider the MagFusion Z 3-in-1 Charging Station. A well-designed travel charger offers functionality and portability, ensuring you remain productive and connected without the burde.....»»
Chrome’s Manifest V3, and its changes for ad blocking, are coming real soon
Chrome is warning users that their extension makers need to update soon. Enlarge (credit: Ron Amadeo) Google Chrome's long, long project to implement a new browser extension platform is seemingly going to happen, for rea.....»»
How life sciences companies use AI to fill the cybersecurity skills gap
In this Help Net Security video, Beth Miller, Field CISO at Code42, highlights a significant trend: 73% of life sciences companies turn to AI to address the cybersecurity skills gap, surpassing adoption rates in other industries. Underresourced secur.....»»
CleanMyMac X: a Mac caring app to help you boost your Mac’s performance
As you use your Mac every day, it can become sluggish due to the accumulation of cache, preference files, and unused apps that remain on the system. That’s where CleanMyMac X comes in. With CleanMyMac X, Mac users can delete system junk and even re.....»»
Organizations fail to log 44% of cyber attacks, major exposure gaps remain
40% of tested environments allowed attack paths that lead to domain admin access, according to Picus Security. Achieving domain admin access is particularly concerning because it is the highest level of access within an organization’s IT infrastruc.....»»
How America"s elites may hold the key to lowering murder rates
New crime laws, police funding and similar efforts may have some effect on homicide rates in the United States—but the biggest impact will come from the actions of our political and economic elites......»»
Scientists discuss why we might not spot solar panel technosignatures
One of NASA's key priorities is understanding the potential for life elsewhere in the universe. NASA has not found any credible evidence of extraterrestrial life—but NASA is exploring the solar system and beyond to help us answer fundamental questi.....»»
Improving cat food flavors with the help of feline taste-testers
Cats are notoriously picky eaters. But what if we could design their foods around flavors that they're scientifically proven to enjoy? Researchers publishing in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry used a panel of feline taste-testers to i.....»»
NordPass review: a free password manager with premium support
I reviewed NordPass, the password manager from the makers of the popular NordVPN, to check its quality and value on multiple devices......»»
Pricing, interest rates temper sales rebound
Overall growth is expected to slow in the second half after sales rose 2.2 percent in the first six months of 2024. Analysts say high interest rates and borrowing costs as well as elevated prices are preventing more robust demand......»»
Researchers demonstrate mechanism that may have stabilized the first RNA molecules
The origins of life remain a major mystery. How were complex molecules able to form and remain intact for prolonged periods without disintegrating? A team at ORIGINS, a Munich-based Cluster of Excellence, has demonstrated a mechanism that could have.....»»
How large turkey vultures remain aloft in thin air
Mountain hikes are invigorating. Crisp air and clear views can refresh the soul, but thin air presents an additional challenge for high-altitude birds. "All else being equal, bird wings produce less lift in low density air," says Jonathan Rader from.....»»