SMIC struggling to obtain EUV litho equipment
China's SMIC is struggling to obtain crucial EUV lithography equipment for the development of its sub-7nm process technologies, and will be seeking a dialogue with ASML with the help of its newly-appointed vice chairman, according to industry observe.....»»
Webasto sells majority stake in struggling EV charging unit
Webasto today closed on the sale of a majority stake in its EV charger business as the German supplier eyes a financial turnaround......»»
Looking to photograph a solar eclipse with your smartphone? Try these features and think about creative angles
As the moon casts its shadow across the Earth during the upcoming solar eclipse, cameras of all kinds will turn skyward. While professional photographers with specialized equipment will aim to capture the perfect shot, others will reach for their sma.....»»
Researchers study rate of stuttering in adult struggling readers
Adults who struggle to read often read at a slower pace and with lower accuracy compared to their peers. They can also have difficulties with spoken language skills, such as difficulties with understanding and using words, and recognizing and working.....»»
For struggling organizations, fostering social connections can help recruit and retain scarce volunteers
At a time when America needs volunteers more than ever, to tackle social problems from homelessness to disaster recovery, fewer people have been volunteering......»»
Attitudes to adulthood are shifting as traditional milestones become out of reach, new study finds
According to the study, people aged 18–30 have the most negative attitudes towards adulthood, which could be due to them spending their early adult years struggling to "get ahead" amid the challenges of a pandemic and cost of living crisis......»»
Researchers obtain promising results for control of pollutants in water
An article published in the journal Catalysis Communications describes a simple, efficient and sustainable approach to the degradation and quantitative monitoring of a mixture of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), emerging pollutants that conta.....»»
EV, hybrid owners are increasingly pleased with home chargers, J.D. Power says
Equipment has improved and, compared with public charging, charging at home is convenient and cost-effective......»»
Lack of resources threatens research in the Amazon
Teaching and research institutions in the Amazon say they are struggling to maintain their output due to dwindling financial resources despite Brazil's climate promises on the global stage......»»
Pickup slowdown: 5 key trends from January EV registration data
Rivian's R1T pickup is losing traction, startups are struggling, and Tesla's growth is cooling. But German luxury makers and Hyundai brands find a sweet spot in the U.S......»»
Europe Is Struggling to Coexist With Wild Bears
A fatal bear attack in Slovakia reignited accusations that conservationists are protecting the animals at the expense of human safety. Experts argue it's a people problem, not a bear problem......»»
NIST’s NVD has encountered a problem
Whether the cause is insurmountable technical debt, lack of funds, a third reason or all of them, NIST’s National Vulnerability Database (NVD) is struggling, and it’s affecting vulnerability management efforts. What happened? Anyone who r.....»»
The Super Mario Maker community faces its final boss
"Team 0%" is struggling to clear "Trimming the Herbs" before an April 8 server shutdown. Enlarge / "Trimming the Herbs," mapped above, is all that stands between "Team 0%" and its ultimate goal of clearing every Super Mario Make.....»»
Nissan offers some U.S. dealers cash to take inventory in 11th-hour wholesale push
Nissan retailers began receiving emails and calls from factory reps offering $500 to $2,000 for every vehicle they accept. But dealers are already struggling with a triple-digit days' supply......»»
Apple researchers reveal new AI breakthrough for training LLMs on images and text
In a new paper published this month, Apple researchers reveal that they have developed new methods for training large language models using both text and visual information. According to Apple’s researchers, this represents a way to obtain state-of.....»»
Netflix Plans: Which Should You Pick?
With Netflix constantly changing its plans and pricing, we get lots of questions from friends, family, and readers about the best one to pick. Everyone’s needs and budgets are a bit different, but if you’re struggling with this decision,.....»»
New simpler and cost-effective forensics test helps identify touch DNA
Television dramas like CSI and NCIS make criminal investigations look easy. In real life, DNA testing can be challenging and requires expensive equipment, special facilities, and extensive training to identify DNA from a crime scene and determine whi.....»»
Fisker has reportedly hired restructuring advisers for a possible bankruptcy filing
The Wall Street Journal reports the struggling EV startup hired financial adviser FTI Consulting and law firm Davis Polk to work on a potential filing. Fisker said it had no comment on the report......»»
Fisker has hired restructuring advisors for a possible bankruptcy filing — report
The Wall Street Journal reports the struggling EV startup hired financial adviser FTI Consulting and law firm Davis Polk to work on a potential filing. Fisker said it had no comment on the report......»»
During the 2024 solar eclipse, Texans will aid a national research effort to study the sun
On a sunny February day at Dallas' Frontiers of Flight Museum, a cluster of students lifted telescope equipment out of a bulky briefcase. A sticker on the case read: "stand back—we're going to science!".....»»
Apple TV+ movies struggling to prevail in theaters still considered "profitable"
Apple TV+ appears to be pulling some accounting magic after its latest $700 million run of films, which captured only $466 million in revenue, but the company still considers two of them profitable.'Killers of the Flower Moon'Streaming services are a.....»»