Polar Bears That Persist
A new subpopulation of Greenland polar bears offers insights into how this species might hang on as Arctic ice disappears......»»
Study finds topography is key factor in where Andean bear mothers make their dens
Compared to most other bear species, very little is known about how female Andean bears choose where they give birth to cubs. As a critical component of the reproductive cycle, birthing dens are essential to the survival of South America's only bear.....»»
Indigenous forest gardens remain productive and diverse for over a century
Gardens persist for 150 years after those who planted them were removed. Enlarge / From some perspectives, the forest garden doesn't stand out from the landscape. (credit: Chelsey Armstrong) In the 1930s, an archeologist from the Smithsonian w.....»»
Indigenous co-management essential for protecting, restoring Bears Ears region
Indigenous people have lived in the Bears Ears region of southeastern Utah for millennia. Ancestral Pueblos built elaborate houses, check dams, agricultural terraces and other modifications of the landscape, leaving ecological legacies that persist t.....»»
Ennostar to maintain full capacity utilization for miniLED through 2021
Ennostar has sustained full capacity utilization for miniLED chips since the start of May to support shipments for new 12.9-inch iPad Pro devices, with the shipment momentum likely to persist into the fourth quarter of the year, according to industry.....»»
Global chip shortage to persist until 2Q22, says Gartner
The worldwide semiconductor shortage will persist through 2021, and is expected to recover to normal levels by the second quarter of 2022, according to Gartner......»»
Component shortages in networking sector to last till year-end 2021
The shortages of crucial parts and materials in the networking industry are likely to persist till the end of 2021, affecting the sales performance of related makers for the year, according to sources at Wistron Neweb......»»
Bears that mark more trees may be more successful in mating
Brown bears that are more inclined to grate and rub against trees have more offspring and more mates, according to a new study. The results suggest there might be a fitness component to the poorly understood behavior......»»
Bears that mark more trees may be more successful in mating
Brown bears that are more inclined to grate and rub against trees have more offspring and more mates, according to a University of Alberta study. The results suggest there might be a fitness component to the poorly understood behavior......»»
Better integrated circuits with glide symmetry
Surface plasmon polaritons (SPPs) are highly localized surface waves on the interface between metal and dielectric in the optical frequency band. SPPs do not naturally exist in the microwave and terahertz frequencies, so "spoof" surface plasmon polar.....»»
Scientists observe rapid ozone fluctuations over the Antarctic polar vortex edge area
The polar vortex is a large area of upper-atmosphere cyclonic air circulation surrounding both poles. It is bounded by the polar jet stream and its associated cold air is usually confined to the polar regions. Within the Antarctic circle, and souther.....»»
New ant species named in recognition of gender diversity
A newly discovered miniature trap jaw ant from the evergreen tropical forests of Ecuador bears the curious Latin name Strumigenys ayersthey, among hundreds, which are also named in honor of people, but end with -ae (after females) and -i (after males.....»»
Polar Australia and In2Adventure Announce Exciting New Partnership
Polar MTB Polar Trail Runner In2Adventure Polar Challenge Australia’s leader in wearable sports and fitness technology have joined forces with Asia-Pacific’s premier adventure event specialists. BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, May 3, 2021 /EINPr.....»»
The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: GM bears the brunt
Fallout worsened last week, knocking 121,000 vehicles out of North America’s production schedule, most of them GM vehicles......»»
Intel CEO says chip shortage will persist for ‘couple of years’
The company is reworking some of its factories to increase production and address the chip shortage in the auto industry, new CEO Pat Gelsinger said......»»
A third of kids develop a mental health problem after concussion
A third of children and adolescents develop a mental health problem after a concussion, which could persist for several years post-injury, according to a new literature review......»»
Antarctic Study Shows How Much Space Dust Hits Earth Every Year
A tally of pristine micrometeorites locked in polar ice gives the best-yet look at the origin and amount of extraterrestrial material reaching our planet -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Team improves polar direct drive fusion neutron sources for use in laser experiments
Scientists from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and the Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) are working to improve polar direct drive (PDD) neutron sources on the National Ignition Facility (NIF), the world's most energetic laser......»»
Foundries see prices bullish through 2022
Tight foundry capacity is expected to persist through 2022, encouraging foundry chipmakers to continue raising their quotes, according to industry sources......»»
Stone Age black bears didn"t just defecate in the woods—they did it in a cave too
Scientists have sequenced ancient DNA from soil for the first time and the advance will transform what is known about everything from evolution to climate change......»»
On the pulse of pulsars and polar light
Faced with the tragic loss of the Arecibo observatory in Puerto Rico and the often prohibitive cost of satellite missions, astronomers are searching for savvy alternatives to continue answering fundamental questions in physics......»»