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.....»»
Chemists obtain derivatives of the natural polymer chitosan, which outpace existing antibiotics
RUDN University chemists and colleagues from Belarus obtained derivatives of the natural polymer chitosan, which exceeded existing antibiotics in antibacterial activity. Moreover, the new substances are non-toxic, and the production method is safe. T.....»»
Lion protection fee paid by tourists could help stop trophy hunting, says South African study
Trophy hunting is contentious. It typically involves paying for and pursuing a specific wild animal, often a large or iconic species, with the goal of killing it to obtain a trophy, such as the animal's head, horns, or hide......»»
September’s record-setting temps were “absolutely gobsmackingly bananas”
Last month was so hot, scientists are struggling to find words for it. Enlarge (credit: Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images) The global temperature numbers for September are in, and they are not good. “This month.....»»
September"s Record-Shattering Heat Was ‘Absolutely Gobsmackingly Bananas’
Last month was so hot, scientists are struggling to find words for it......»»
Apple issues second iOS 17.1, iPadOS 17.1 developer betas
Apple has shifted to the second round of developer betas, with new builds of iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 now available for testing.iOS 17Developers taking part in the testing program can obtain the latest builds by visiting the Apple Developer Center or.....»»
Google Announces Fitbit’s Newest Tracker, the Charge 6
Fitbit says that the Charge 6 features the most accurate heart rate tracking on a fitness tracker, and even comes with connectivity options for compatible gym equipment. The post Google Announces Fitbit’s Newest Tracker, the Charge 6 appeared f.....»»
Apple seeds first iOS 17.1, iPadOS 17.1 developer betas
Following the release of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, Apple has restarted its beta-testing cycle once again, with the first developer betas of iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 now available for testing.iOS 17Developers taking part in the testing program can obtain.....»»
Researchers propose 3D printing of high-performance elastomers through vat photopolymerization
Acrylate-based ultraviolet (UV)-curable resins are currently used as raw materials to obtain desired performance by adjusting the types and ratios of oligomer and reactive monomers in the resin system. However, due to low degree of free-radical polym.....»»
Apple"s long-term demand for 3nm chips may be lower than expected
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that weakness in Apple hardware demand through 2024 is causing a ripple effect that is reaching chip manufacturers, with orders for equipment falling by 30% in the next year.15-inch MacBook AirIn a post on Medium on Wedn.....»»
Farmers turn to tech as bees struggle to pollinate
With bee populations struggling, mechanical pollination may be increasingly needed as a back-up......»»
How companies are embracing generative AI...or not
Companies are struggling to deal with the rapid rise of generative AI, with some rushing to embrace the technology while others shun it -- at least for now......»»
Quiet cables set to help reveal rare physics events
Imagine trying to tune a radio to a single station but instead encountering static noise and interfering signals from your own equipment. That is the challenge facing research teams searching for evidence of extremely rare events that could help unde.....»»
Regulatory pressure complicates cybersecurity for industrial equipment manufacturers
50% of companies lack a dedicated security function for control systems and devices within their organizational structure, according to Cybellum. Security incidents involving industrial organizations have seen a sharp rise in recent years, with notab.....»»
French drillers may have stumbled upon a mammoth hydrogen deposit
A drill site in Lorraine shows rising levels of hydrogen mixed in with methane. Enlarge / The equipment needed for drilling a borehole of this type. (credit: Joey Ingelhart) On the outskirts of the small town of Folschvi.....»»
My last hope for Mac gaming is the iPhone 15 Pro
Mac gaming has been struggling to gain traction, but the iPhone 15 Pro’s crossover into console games could make everything better for players on the Mac......»»
Snag high-performance Apple gear with savings of up to $1,800 off this week at B&H
B&H Photo makes it easy to get creative with huge savings on gear, from cameras to computers and everything in between. This week, you can bring home high-performance equipment with discounts that stretch upwards of $1,700.MacBooks and iPads on sale.....»»
Fitness deals: treadmills, ellipticals, weights on sale
If you're in the market for some new fitness equipment, we've got you covered......»»
A novel method to obtain acetone in slow-cost, simple manner
Acetone is an essential chemical industry input and is used in the manufacturing of a wide array of products, such as adhesives, antibiotics, electronic components, solvents and removers, inks and vitamins, among others. Its production is complex an.....»»
Apple issues release candidates for iOS 17, iPadOS 17, tvOS 17, watchOS 10
Apple has doled out release candidate builds of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, tvOS 17, and watchOS 10 to developers, in advance of the final formal release of the operating systems to the public.iOS 17Developers taking part in the testing program can obtain the.....»»
This one thing Apple didn’t fix with the iPhone 15 Pro has me struggling to upgrade
One year on, Apple made zero improvement to the iPhone 15's battery life – that has me facing a tough upgrade decision......»»