Smugglers cling-film 256 CPUs to their bodies as chip shortage sees demand surge
On June 16, Hong Kong customs officials noticed the driver and co-driver of a truck crossing the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge were acting suspiciously while their vehicle was being searched. Nothing unusual was found, but officers discovered somethi.....»»
Advancing green chemistry: A tandem catalyst for efficient biomass conversion
The global demand for sustainable energy sources has intensified the search for environmentally friendly alternatives to fossil fuels. Biomass waste, a byproduct of various industrial processes, presents an untapped potential for the production of bi.....»»
Ballerina trailer: Ana de Armas becomes an elite assassin in the John Wick universe
In the first trailer for Ballerina, Ana de Armas is an assassin out for revenge in this John Wick spinoff film......»»
Tiny dancer: Ana de Armas is a fierce assassin in Ballerina trailer
"To stop the assassin, you must become the assassin." Ana de Armas stars as dancer/assassin Eve Macarro in From the World of John Wick: Ballerina. John Wick fans hoping for a fifth film in the hugely popular action franchise will at.....»»
"Unsurvivable" Hurricane Helene races towards Florida
Parts of Florida face "unsurvivable" conditions when Hurricane Helene hits later Thursday, the US weather service said, warning that howling wind will drive destructive waves and storm surge as high as 20 feet (six meters) onto the low-lying coast......»»
Jeep to study traditional hybrids as demand zooms for alternatives to plug-ins, EVs
The unveiling of the brand's debut full-electric Avenger compact crossover in Japan tests this hybrid-loving market's appetite for EVs......»»
A social media platform that is actually good for democracy?
Technology is often seen as a threat to democracy, with the surge in AI capabilities the latest big concern......»»
Activision has ‘heard the demand’ for more Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater
The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater celebrates its 25th anniversary this month, and Activision says it has heard the demand for the series' return loud and clear......»»
Key negotiator Norway sees "positive signals" ahead of plastic talks
In the single week that world leaders convened for high-level UN talks in New York, nearly 100,000 water bottles' worth of microplastics swirled through the city's air, posing known and still unknown risks to human health......»»
Climate-smart grazing: Study shows how weather mitigates nitrogen runoff
Livestock production is an important component of U.S. agriculture, with global demand for meat and dairy expected to double in the coming decades. This increase will lead to intensified grazing on U.S. grasslands, potentially exacerbating water qual.....»»
AMD vs. Intel: Who makes the best CPUs?
With AMD's Ryzen 9000 here and Intel's Arrow Lake on the way, the rivalry between Intel and AMD is only heating up......»»
Review: Intel Lunar Lake CPUs combine good battery life and x86 compatibility
But it's too bad that Intel had to turn to TSMC to make its chips competitive. An Asus Zenbook UX5406S with a Lunar Lake-based Core Ultra 7 258V inside......»»
Bottled water has a huge and growing toll on human and planetary health, experts warn
The huge and growing toll bottled water is taking on human and planetary health warrants an urgent rethink of its use as 1 million bottles are bought every minute around the globe, with that figure set to rise further still amid escalating demand, wa.....»»
Atmospheric methane increase during pandemic due primarily to wetland flooding, satellite data analysis finds
A new analysis of satellite data finds that the record surge in atmospheric methane emissions from 2020 to 2022 was driven by increased inundation and water storage in wetlands, combined with a slight decrease in atmospheric hydroxide (OH). The resul.....»»
Rivian launches pre-owned vehicle sales, joining Tesla in growing used EV market
Rivian has launched pre-owned sales of R1T and R1S models. Demand for used electric vehicles is solid because steep depreciation makes them a good value compared with gasoline cars, iSeeCars says......»»
YouTube Premium sees a price hike in multiple countries
If you’re subscribed to YouTube Premium, there could be a chance that you could be part of a recent price hike. The post YouTube Premium sees a price hike in multiple countries appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re not a fan of YouTub.....»»
Sinners trailer: Michael B. Jordan fights a mysterious evil in Ryan Coogler’s horror thriller
On Tuesday, Warner Bros. released the first trailer for Sinners, a new horror film from Ryan Coogler with Creed star Michael B. Jordan......»»
Huawei laptop teardown shows China’s steps toward tech self-sufficiency
Embargo on high-tech goods has forced China to create its own supply chain. Enlarge (credit: FT) China’s demand that the public sector step up use of domestic semiconductors can best be seen within Huawei’s Qingyun L.....»»
This forgotten Ridley Scott action thriller is better than you remember (and no, it’s not Blade Runner)
From Alien and Blade Runner to 2024's Gladiator II, Ridley Scott has directed some great movies. This 1989 film isn't one of them, but it's still worth a look......»»
Increasing protein in staple crops could help alleviate global protein shortage
A Mississippi State biologist's research in improving global nutrition and sustainability is featured this week in New Phytologist......»»
Scientists explore how indoor vertical farming could help future-proof food demand
To make sure everyone eats well in our crowded world, we need to innovate. Vertical farming systems, which grow plants intensively in an indoor setting, could be part of the answer—but to use them on a large scale we need to overcome key problems,.....»»