Rosemary compound may help postpartum dairy cows
Rosemary and dairy cows could be a winning combination......»»
Compound semiconductor critical to expected 5G mmWave demand spurt
5G, a technology deemed as fundamental to Industry 4.0, began to see large-scale commercial application around the world in 2020. However, 5G still faces problems related to difficulties in penetration and indoor coverage. Consequently, 5G millimeter.....»»
Robust PA demand for defense apps buoys Transcom 2022 revenue, profits
Niche-market compound semiconductor IDM Transcom has reported record-high revenue and net profits of NT$1.035 billion and NT$249 million, respectively, for 2022, buoyed by strong power amplifier (PA) shipments for defense and other high-end and niche.....»»
Male-sterile sorghum may offer dairy cows needed energy with less water use
With dairy cattle numbers increasing in Texas, especially over the Ogallala Aquifer where water resources are limited, producers and researchers are seeking drought-tolerant, quality forages to meet the demand for cattle feed......»»
Production yield matters for GaN applications and penetration
The application benefits are getting clear for third-generation compound semiconductor GaN (gallium nitride) as it is increasingly adopted for charging piles, in-vehicle DC-DC power conversion, and on-board chargers (OBC), with the prospect of penetr.....»»
Neolithic ceramics reveal dairy processing from milk of multiple species
A new study has found evidence of cheesemaking, using milk from multiple animals, in Late Neolithic Poland......»»
Biochemical synthesis discovery could unlock new drug development breakthroughs
A mystery about how a chemical compound found in nature could be synthesized in the lab may have been solved, scientists say—a breakthrough that could unlock new developments in medicine......»»
Researchers uncover causes for increased compound droughts and heatwaves in East Asia
With global warming on the rise, the severity and frequency of extreme weather events are also rising dramatically; this includes an increase in the number of compound extreme events. The latter term describes scenarios in which bad weather and clima.....»»
Soil bacteria as biocatalysts for producing pharmaceutical ingredients
Researchers from Bochum and Leipzig have successfully used a soil bacterium to specifically produce prodrugs. The key to this step was a detailed understanding of the metabolization of indole. The natural compound is first activated in microorganisms.....»»
First synthesis of a compound with aromatic nitrogen rings
An international team with researchers from the University of Bayreuth presents a potentially groundbreaking discovery for nitrogen chemistry in Nature Chemistry: For the first time, a compound containing aromatic rings of nitrogen atoms has been syn.....»»
TSMC, VIS, UMC poised to gain from rising GaN penetration for EVs
Third-generation compound semiconductor market conditions are expected to change in the wake of Tesla announcing a 75% cut in the use of SiC components for its next-generation EV powertrain systems, with GaN believed to embrace the subsequent substit.....»»
Additive reduces methane during long-term storage of dairy cattle and fattening pig slurry
Livestock farming produces large quantities of greenhouse gases, especially methane, which is particularly harmful to the climate. Among other things, it escapes during the storage of animal excrement, the slurry. A study by the University of Bonn no.....»»
How jasmonate signaling is enhanced under phosphorous-deficient conditions in plant physiology
Phosphorus (P) is a macronutrient essential for various biological processes in plants. Inorganic phosphate (Pi) deficiency modulates the signaling pathway of the phytohormone jasmonate (a fatty acid compound ubiquitous in the plant kingdom and cruci.....»»
Technique captures and separates benzene air pollution
Led by scientists at the University of Manchester, a series of new stable, porous materials that capture and separate benzene have been developed. Benzene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) and is an important feedstock for the production of many f.....»»
European ICT spending to reach US$1.2 trillion in 2023 despite fear of recession, says IDC
According to the IDC's Worldwide ICT Spending Guide: Enterprise and SMB by Industry, ICT spending in Europe will reach US$1.2 trillion in 2023 and will surpass US$1.4 trillion by 2026, posting a 5.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the 2021-2.....»»
Mapping DNA damage from exposure to a compound in cigarette, industrial smoke
People are occasionally exposed to potentially harmful substances in the environment or through their diets or habits. For example, a compound found in cigarette and industrial smoke, benzo(a)pyrene (BaP), is known to damage DNA. Now, researchers rep.....»»
Researchers uncover how photosynthetic organisms regulate and synthesize ATP
ATP, the compound essential for the functioning of photosynthetic organisms such as plants, algae, and cyanobacteria, is produced by an enzyme called "chloroplast ATP synthase" (CFoCF1). To control ATP production under varying light conditions, the e.....»»
Human contact makes for happier and healthier dairy calves
Calves' well-being, including their physical and emotional health, is always top of mind for those in the dairy industry, particularly during the weaning stage. In a recent study appearing in JDS Communications, researchers from the University of Flo.....»»
Spraying compound probiotics improves growth performance, modulates gut microbiota of suckling piglets
One factor that shapes the establishment of early neonatal intestinal microbiota is environmental microbial exposure, and probiotic application has been shown to promote health and growth of piglets, but inferences drawn from different studies are la.....»»
A Novel Male Birth Control Could Be an ‘On-Off Switch for Sperm’
A new compound halts sperm in their tracks. It’s fast-acting, temporary, hormone-free, and highly effective—in mice......»»
New Zealand wants to tax cow burps—here"s why that"s not the best climate solution
New Zealand, where agriculture is one of the largest contributors to climate change, is proposing a tax on cow burps. The reason seems simple enough: Cows release methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and New Zealand has a goal of reaching net-zero emiss.....»»