Prezygotic isolation between sympatric dioecious figs may not yet be established
Cospeciation is generally considered a key process driving the diversity of figs and their pollinating wasps. Ficus squamosa and Ficus heterostyla are two closely related dioecious figs. This pair represents a good system for gaining insights into co.....»»
ASEAN still can not replace Chinese manufacturing
Changes in the supply chain are brewing due to policy changes in China. Compared with what China was previously able to offer companies that established factories locally, strict dynamic zero-COVID policies, as well as environmental protection polici.....»»
Researchers build a working camera out of atomically thin semiconductors
Sheet of atoms works similarly to silicon but has some unique properties. Enlarge / Each one of the silvery squares includes a small sheet of an atomically thin material. (credit: Dodda, et. al.) Since the isolation of g.....»»
Air pollution high at US public schools with kids from marginalized groups, new study finds
Race- and ethnicity-based discrepancies in exposure to air pollution, especially regarding proximity to roadways and industrial zones, are well-established. A new study reports the first nationwide patterns in atmospheric fine particulate pollution a.....»»
Study: Methane emissions in Arctic diversify the diets of marine ecosystems living in productive shallow-marine areas
It is well established that deep-sea ecosystems living in natural cold seep sites around the world thrive in areas where their only food source is limited to the uptake of carbon through chemosynthesis. However, it wasn't until now that we discovered.....»»
Experiment unveils Berry curvature mechanism for linear positive magnetoresistance
A research group lead by Prof. Liu Enke from the Institute of Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has established a physical model of Berry-curvature-dominated linear positive magnetoresistance (LPMR), providing experimental evidence for.....»»
US hospitals are so overloaded that one ER called 911 on itself
Patients are reporting crowded waiting rooms and hours-long wait times. Enlarge / An isolation tent for an emergency department in Walnut Creek, California, in March 2022. (credit: Getty | Gado) Although COVID-19 remains.....»»
Games of power: Scientists decode behavioral patterns of dominance between the sexes in mammals
The stronger and more aggressive sex dominates the weaker sex. This simplistic view of male-female dominance relationships is common but falls short of the complexity of how dominance hierarchies are established in animal societies......»»
Heuristic Evaluation vs. Usability Testing: What’s the Difference and Which Should I Use?
Heuristic evaluation and usability testing are two of the most established methods to evaluate software for usability. When in doubt, one is the winner. Continue reading........»»
COP27 explained by experts: What is it and why should I care?
COP27 is the 27th Conference of the Parties (countries) that signed up to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The convention was established at the Rio Earth Summit in 1992, and has been ratified by 198 countries. They agreed t.....»»
AirPods Max noise isolation reduction may be related to ongoing court battle
A patent troll lawsuit against Apple may be the reason behind a recent reduction in active noise cancellation for AirPods Max.AirPods Max ANC reduction may be tied to patent trollActive lawsuits cannot be discussed with the public, so that could expl.....»»
BMW wants existing suppliers to provide the parts for EVs
BMW faces the task of converting its established global supply chain to also produce parts for electric vehicles......»»
Amazon Music is Now Free… with a Catch
Amazon offers a new perk for Prime members. The post Amazon Music is Now Free… with a Catch first appeared on Phandroid. Music streaming services are abundant nowadays – from established players like Spotify and YouTube, to retail g.....»»
Ultra-cold mini twisters: Quantum vortices are a strong indication of superfluidity
A team of quantum physicists from Innsbruck, Austria, led by three-time ERC laureate Francesca Ferlaino has established a new method to observe vortices in dipolar quantum gases. These quantum vortices are considered a strong indication of superfluid.....»»
Leaders in semiconductor in 2030 (8): South Korea"s role in Chip 4 alliance
It is an established national policy of the US to rebuild the local semiconductor supply chain. US secretary of state Antony Blinken and secretary of the treasury Janet Yellen have both emphasized that the reliance on Taiwan for over 90% of the most.....»»
Established and startup fashion brands are helping to make the industry inclusive and sustainable
These brands understand that fashion is more than a finished piece—it’s also about who wears it and how the industry can be more sustainable. Historically, the fashion industry has not been known for being terribly inclusive, or terrib.....»»
Henry Cavill explains why he’s waiting on the RTX 4090
It's established that the Man of Steel himself, Henry Cavill, is an avid PC gamer. And he's looking into some big upgrades for his rig in the near future......»»
The best TV crime dramas to stream now on HBO Max
The HBO brand has established itself as one of the faces of top-tier TV, and HBO Max has naturally become the best place to stream serialized crime dramas......»»
The "House of the Dragon" clue hidden in Aemond"s missing eye
It's already been clearly established that Prince Aemond Targaryen (Ewan Mitchell) is a strong contender for most dramatic character in House of the Dragon.He's sinister, he's volatile, he has a cool leather eyepatch, and he clearly takes great delig.....»»
How Covid prompted Asian startups to use tech in revolutionizing mental health support
Many Asian countries introduced tougher Covid-19 restrictions than in other continents, a reality that has caused concerns about elevated levels of stress, anxiety and isolation. Now, a number of young entrepreneurs are leveraging technology to provi.....»»
Stellantis mulls halting all carmaking in China after Jeep exit
Stellantis is mulling the potential exit as more established foreign auto brands have struggled to maintain their position in China’s market, raising questions about their long-term future in the country......»»