Quanta, Compal remain conservative about notebook shipments
ODMs Quanta Computer and Compal Electronics remain cautious about their near-term shipment prospects, as the notebook market is still in the doldrums......»»
Mopar ramps up shipments from new $25M automated distribution center in Ont.
Stellantis' parts division Mopar is ramping up shipments from its newly opened parts distribution center in Brampton, Ont., as the automaker puts its fully automated parts storage and retrieval system to work in North America for the first time. .....»»
Egg cell maintenance: Long-lived proteins may be essential for fertility
Female mammals—including humans—are born with all of their egg cells. Of a woman's one to two million egg cells, about 400 mature before menopause and can be fertilized. Some egg cells therefore survive for several decades—and need to remain fu.....»»
Mississippi lacks Black doctors, even as lawmakers increasingly target diversity programs
Medical schools around the country are trying to recruit Black, Hispanic, and Native American students, all of whom remain disproportionately underrepresented in the field of medicine. Research has shown that patients of color prefer seeing doctors o.....»»
Apple loses to Samsung in Q1 global smartphone shipments
Apple isn't on top of the worldwide smartphone market in 2024 so far, though the iPhone did benefit from customers buying more premium models.iPhone 15 Pro MaxThe holiday shopping season is an important one for many companies, including Apple. Howeve.....»»
The numbers are in. Is AMD abandoning gamers for AI?
The latest report on GPU shipments tells us that things aren't going well -- especially for AMD......»»
59% of public sector apps carry long-standing security flaws
Applications developed by public sector organizations have more security debt than those created by the private sector, according to Veracode. Security debt, defined for this report as flaws that remain unfixed for longer than a year, exists in 59% o.....»»
Bacterial model helps reveal how our bodies prevent population explosions—and cancer
For the size of any population to remain stable over time, its birth and death rates must be balanced. If the birthrate is too high, there could be a population explosion; if it is too low, the population will shrink. This kind of balance exists, for.....»»
Sturgeon remain rare in Great Lakes, but Detroit River"s population thrives
A pair of federal fish experts braced themselves as they cradled a hulking fish over the side of their boat just north of the Grosse Ile Toll Bridge. Its kick would be strong enough to unhorse a novice angler, but the duo had performed this routine 3.....»»
OLED iPad Pro screens could hit 9 million shipments in 2024
Apple is anticipating a large number of orders for its OLED iPad Pro, with shipments now anticipated to reach over 9 million.iPad Pro M4 with Nano-textureThe launch of the new iPad Pro with Tandem OLED is set to make a big mark on the OLED market as.....»»
China"s rejection of Guatemalan shipments could be related to Taiwan ties, Guatemala president says
China"s rejection of Guatemalan shipments could be related to Taiwan ties, Guatemala president says.....»»
Toyota Camry stays in midsize sedan game while competitors fold
Toyota executives say they will remain steadfast in sedans because they see opportunity there — even as others exit car segments......»»
Worried about job security, cyber teams hide security incidents
The frequency and severity of cyberattacks are increasing—yet most businesses remain unprepared, according to VikingCloud. Between a growing talent shortage, alert fatigue, and new sophisticated attack methods, companies are more susceptible than e.....»»
Many microplastics in the world"s oceans have likely escaped detection, researchers say
Chemicals within microplastics that are found in our world's oceans and waterways, and in drinking water sources, remain of concern to scientists and public health officials. A new study that investigated the presence of the smallest particles of mic.....»»
Chickens, ducks, seals and cows: A dangerous bird flu strain is knocking on Australia"s door
A dangerous strain of avian influenza (bird flu) is now wreaking havoc on every continent except Australia and the rest of Oceania. While we remain free from this strain for now, it's only a matter of time before it arrives......»»
Gender gaps remain for many women scientists, study finds
As more women have entered the biomedical field, they're getting a bigger share of research grants, and the gender gap in research funding appears to be narrowing, but the gains have been uneven......»»
Despite Bird Flu Risk, Raw-Milk Drinkers Are Undaunted
As H5N1 continues its spread among US cow herds, raw milk enthusiasts remain utterly unfazed......»»
Report reveals peer review capacity not used to its full potential
A new global study from IOP Publishing (IOPP) has found that certain peer review communities continue to feel overburdened by reviewer requests, while others remain underrepresented......»»
Brazil"s flooded south paralyzed as waters remain high
Brazil's flooded south remained paralyzed Monday, with schools and health centers shut and streets cut off as overflowing rivers showed no sign of receding after torrential rains in a disaster that has left 147 dead......»»
Reducing prejudice in war zones proves challenging
There are 62.5 million internally displaced persons worldwide, according to 2022 data by the UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency. These individuals were forced to leave their homes but remain in the same country......»»
Apple maintains US market share as smartphone demand continues to weaken
New research claims that US smartphone shipments have declined 8% year over year, yet Apple's iPhone has stayed steady at 52% of the market.Delays over Apple's iPhone 14 saw its sales boost come late, which has now affected yearly comparisonsEven if.....»»