Rising pension age will cut volunteering
Every year about 6 million Australian volunteers chip in more than 500 million hours of unpaid labor but raising the retirement age will reduce people's ability to contribute their free time and efforts, a Flinders University study warns......»»
Astronomers discover 12 new long-rising Type II supernovae
An international team of astronomers reports the detection of 12 new long-rising Type II supernovae as part of the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF) Census of the Local Universe (CLU). The discovery, published June 1 on the arXiv pre-print repository,.....»»
Catcher sees rising May revenues; volumes in January-May still shrink from year ago
Metal chassis maker Catcher Technology saw May consolidated revenues pick up 19.3% on month and 33.2% on year to come to NT$2.6 billion (US$83.8 million) with the combined amount for the first five months of 2023 at NT$8.32 billion, down 19.2% on yea.....»»
In conversation with Tata"s Tejas Networks: a deep dive into 5G innovations and global telecom ambitions
As technologies continue to evolve, there is a rising need for quick and economical deployment of mobile and fixed broadband networks across the globe. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the existing urban-rural "digital divide," magnifying the ur.....»»
Panel price increases come one wave after another
Driven by the expectation of rising prices, LCD TV panels have maintained a healthy inventory. The stable stock demand has pushed up price quotes in June, which continue to rise. As for IT panels, LCD monitor panel price increases have been expanding.....»»
Rising Demand, chiplet and 3DIC trends offer bright outlook for CHPT
In a media debrief following the shareholder meeting, Huang Shui-Ke, president of Chunghwa Precision Test (CHPT), outlined the company's struggle in the previous year. The first quarter of 2023 was particularly challenging, resulting in minor losses......»»
Raspberry Pi shipments are rising, but prices aren"t
Eben Upton shares details about plans to reach one million shipments per month, maintaining rock-bottom pricing......»»
Homo naledi were burying their dead at least 100,000 years before humans
Lee Berger: "We feel [this meets] the litmus test of the most ancient human burials." Enlarge / Exploration team members Megan Berger and Rick Hunter navigate the narrow chutes leading to the Dinaledi Chamber of the Rising Star c.....»»
Rising incentives, inventory propel May sales
May marked the industry's 10th consecutive monthly sales increase as an industrywide inventory recovery continued......»»
F1: Finding Vettels of the future on the eSports circuit
The virtual track is helping the world's biggest racing teams spot rising talent and win new fans......»»
Panel output value to drop in 2023 despite price recovery
The global LCD panel industry will likely see its output value continue to decline in 2023 after suffering a setback in the previous year when the industry's capacity utilization fell sharply due to the impacts of the pandemic, war and rising inflati.....»»
NASA’s June skywatching tips include Mars in the Beehive
NASA's skywatching tips for June include the spectacle of Mars among the Beehive Cluster, and Saturn and Jupiter rising with the crescent moon......»»
Despite cutbacks, IT salaries expected to rise
Despite rising labor costs, economic inflation, and companies making an effort to cut back, the salary outlook for IT professionals is positive, according to InformationWeek. Work-life balance and base pay top the list as what matters most to IT prof.....»»
Supermicro expanding output to meet robust AI server demand
Supermicro is expanding production capacity at its factory sites in the US, Taiwan, and the Netherlands to meet the rising demand for AI servers, according to founder and company CEO Charles Liang......»»
Xiaomi will source bluetooth device from India-based Optiemus in made-in-India push
Xiaomi announced it would source its Bluetooth audio device to India-based EMS provider Optiemus, highlighting the emergence of India's local giants as India has been encouraging electronics manufacturing through incentives and rising import duties......»»
Attackers leave organizations with no recovery option
Organizations of all sizes are increasingly falling victim to ransomware attacks and inadequately protecting against this rising cyberthreat, according to Veeam. One in seven organizations will see almost all (>80%) data affected as a result of a ran.....»»
Canada Pension fund increases held Apple shares by 50%, slashes Tesla stake by 53%
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board boosted its held Apple shares by 50% in the first quarter of 2023, just after slashing held EV stocks like Tesla at the end of 2022.CPP sells Tesla, buys Apple stockApple continues to be a strong stock to hold.....»»
As rising oceans threaten NYC, study documents another risk: The city is sinking
If rising oceans aren't worry enough, add this to the risks New York City faces: The metropolis is slowly sinking under the weight of its skyscrapers, homes, asphalt and humanity itself......»»
Indonesia phone shipments face slight headwind; mid-to-high tier models are slacking while entry models rising
According to Counterpoint's monthly Indonesia smartphone tracker, Indonesia's smartphone shipment for the first quarter of 2023 saw a 7.6% YoY decrease. The reason is a 25.8% YoY decrease for mid-to-high-end models. Meanwhile, entry-level models expe.....»»
Increasing heat likely a major factor in human migration
Rising temperatures due to climate change are likely influencing human migration patterns, according to a new study by Rita Issa of University College London and colleagues, published May 24 in the open-access journal PLOS Climate......»»
NHTSA to measure pedestrian safety to combat rising fatalities
Updates to NHTSA's assessments would add tests that measure pedestrian protection in collisions and the ability of advanced driver-assistance systems to prevent crashes......»»