Pang Pha, the Asian elephant, taught herself how to peel a banana
The elephant only peels yellow-brown bananas when alone, and can do so faster than humans. An elephant named Pang Pha learned how to peel a banana with her trunk—but only yellow-brown bananas. Credit: Kaufmann et al., 2023/Current.....»»
Researchers use nanoparticles to increase light frequency and resolution of imaging systems
Physicists at the Australian National University (ANU) are using nanoparticles to develop new sources of light that will allow us to "peel back the curtain" into the world of extremely small objects—thousands of times smaller than a human hair—wi.....»»
Netflix to invest $2.5bn in new South Korea films and TV shows
The firm's co-CEO said the money will be spent on making TV shows and movies in the Asian country......»»
What are the challenges Apple faces in its shift to India?
Apple has embarked on massive investments in India, the world's most populous country with high economic growth potential. However, the protectionist mindset rooted in the South Asian country may pose a risk for Apple in the long term......»»
The Milky Way has trapped the Large Magellanic Cloud with its gravity. What comes next?
Our galaxy's largest nearby companion is the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), a dwarf galaxy visible to the naked eye in the Southern Hemisphere. In recent years, new theoretical research and better observational capabilities have taught astronomers a g.....»»
Secrets of the Elephants series reveals a unique, dynamic animal culture
Ars chats with wildlife conservationist Paula Kahumbu about her experience making the series. Enlarge / An African Savannah elephant roams through Kimana Sanctuary in Kenya in the new documentary series Secrets of the Elephants......»»
Elephants must adapt to a rapidly changing world in Secrets of the Elephants
Ars chats with wildlife conservationist Paula Kahumbu about her experience making the series. Enlarge / An African Savannah elephant roams through Kimana Sanctuary in Kenya in the new documentary series Secrets of the Elephants......»»
Newly sequenced hornet genomes could help explain invasion success
The genomes of two hornet species, the European hornet and the Asian hornet (or yellow-legged hornet) have been sequenced for the first time by a team led by UCL (University College London) scientists......»»
Elephant seals drift off to sleep while diving far below the ocean surface
For the first time, scientists have recorded brain activity in a free-ranging, wild marine mammal, revealing the sleep habits of elephant seals during the months they spend at sea......»»
Restoring Asia"s roar: Researcher outlines plan to see tigers flourish again
Dr. Thomas Gray is a conservation biologist and Tiger Recovery Lead at the WWF Tigers Alive Initiative. His current research focuses on the active recovery of threatened Asian species and sustainable financing for landscape-scale conservation. In thi.....»»
The one thing the next version of macOS needs to address
WWDC 2023 is on its way, and macOS 14 will likely get announced. But AI is the elephant in the room......»»
IRA and CHIPS Act bringing manufacturing back to the US
Since the onset of the US-China trade war, Washington has launched a series of initiatives to bring manufacturing back to India, especially the strategically significant semiconductors. Asian manufacturers, except for China, are also building manufac.....»»
Enset, Ethiopia"s remarkable "tree against hunger" flowers at Kew Gardens for the first time
Enset (Ensete ventricosum), an African relative of the much-beloved banana plant, is flowering inside of Kew Gardens' Temperate House, marking the very first time this extraordinary plant has produced an inflorescence at the botanic garden. Royal Bot.....»»
Pang Pha, the Asian elephant, taught herself how to peel a banana
The elephant only peels yellow-brown bananas when alone, and can do so faster than humans. An elephant named Pang Pha learned how to peel a banana with her trunk—but only yellow-brown bananas. Credit: Kaufmann et al., 2023/Current.....»»
Black and Asian people can suffer prejudice and insults from members of their families with lighter skin, says research
Black and Asian people with darker skin shades can be the subject of prejudice and insults from lighter skin members of their families, new research shows......»»
India: What Taiwan should look out for in South Asian politics
The economic reform in China has prompted India to follow suit. In April 1992, I arrived in Delhi at the invitation of Vittle, then secretary of India's Department of Electronics. I visited major electronics firms in India during my one-week stay. I.....»»
Ram readies for EV shift, but costs are ‘elephant in the room"
Stellantis executives at the New York International Auto Show talked about the need to fund the shift to EVs by boosting profitability, cutting costs and confronting sliding sales of today's combustion lineup......»»
Four Asian countries lead in US chip diversification move
Thailand, Vietnam, India and Cambodia have emerged as early winners this year as semiconductor production begins to move away from traditional centers such as Taiwan and China......»»
Laboratory solar flares reveal clues to mechanism behind bursts of high-energy particles
Simulating solar flares on a scale the size of a banana, researchers at Caltech have parsed out the process by which these massive explosions blast potentially harmful energetic particles and X-rays into the cosmos. Their research is published in the.....»»
Growing rice and raising animals together creates a synergistic ecosystem, but is underutilized
A traditional Southeast Asian rice farming technique of raising fish and other aquatic livestock in paddies has potential to meet global food demands, improve the health of both people and the environment and earn producers an additional $150 billion.....»»
Apple was wrong on AR, says Tim Cook; Steve taught him to admit it
Apple was wrong about the potential of augmented reality headsets and glasses, says CEO Tim Cook, adding that Steve Jobs taught him to be willing to admit mistakes. The rest of the lengthy GQ profile and interview covers familiar ground, and Cook’.....»»