Southeast Asia roundup: COVID surge disrupts car production, prompts new rail route for cargo
A surge in COVID infections in Southeast Asia is hitting Japanese carmakers' production in the region. And COVID-inflicted disruptions to logistics services have prompted Vietnam to introduce a new rail transport route to Europe......»»
Research: Technology is changing how companies do business
In the fast-paced world of modern business, technology plays a crucial role in shaping how companies operate. One area where this impact is particularly significant is in the organization of production chains—specifically the way goods are made and.....»»
New feather mite species discovered on the endangered Okinawa rail
A research group led by Dr. Tsukasa Waki of Toho University and Professor Satoshi Shimanono of Hosei University have discovered a new mite species, Metanalges agachi, which is thought to clean the feathers of the endangered Okinawa rail, endemic to t.....»»
Study reveals how a sugar-sensing protein acts as a "machine" to switch plant growth—and oil production—on and off
Proteins are molecular machines, with flexible pieces and moving parts. Understanding how these parts move helps scientists unravel the function a protein plays in living things—and potentially how to change its effects. Biochemists at the U.S. Dep.....»»
iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Pro on Track for September
According to respected analyst, iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro display production will start soon which means the next iPhone’s release is right on schedule. In a tweet to his subscribers on X, Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) analyst Ross.....»»
iPhone 16 launch on track with production starting soon
Apple's suppliers are preparing to start production of displays for the iPhone 16 in June, a report claims, indicating things are still on schedule for a September launch.iPhone 16 displays will probably be produced from June. The supply chain is ver.....»»
More efficient bioethanol production might be possible using persimmon tannin to help yeast thrive
While ethanol in alcoholic beverages impairs drinkers' motor functions, it is that same substance that can power motor vehicles in a cleaner, more sustainable manner. What is necessary for the production of ethanol is yeast, but ethanol is among the.....»»
Mahindra moves Roxor, tractor production to Detroit suburb
Mahindra moves Roxor, tractor production to Pontiac as the India-based vehicle manufacturer tries for stronger traction in North America......»»
Ford issues "call to action" for EV suppliers
Ford's memo offers a look into how heavily the automaker is leaning on suppliers for help with EVs. It comes even as many of those suppliers grapple with dramatically lower volumes and production delays......»»
Google unveils Veo, a high-definition AI video generator that may rival Sora
Google's video synthesis model creates minute-long 1080p videos from written prompts. Enlarge / Still images taken from videos generated by Google Veo. (credit: Google / Benj Edwards) On Tuesday at Google I/O 2024, Googl.....»»
Mahindra moves Roxor, tractor production to Pontiac
Mahindra has moved production of its tractor and Roxor side-by-side vehicle to Pontiac, 30 miles North of Detroit ,in a consolidation move as the India-based vehicle manufacturer tries for stronger traction in North America. The company has inves.....»»
App Store emulator surge continues, this time for PlayStation Portable games
PPSSPP, a popular emulator for PlayStation Portable games, is now available for gamers to play their nostalgic favorites from years past.PPSSPP on the App StoreApple has officially welcomed PPSSPP, a popular PSP emulator (and not the sound to summon.....»»
Sweltering heat across Asia was 45 times more likely because of climate change, study finds
Sizzling heat across Asia and the Middle East in late April that echoed last year's destructive swelter was made 45 times more likely in some parts of the continent because of human-caused climate change, a study Tuesday found......»»
Fetal cells can be traced back to the first day of embryonic development
Though more than 8 million babies have been born through in vitro fertilization (IVF), 70% of IVF implantations fail. As IVF is becoming a more common route to pregnancy in cases of infertility, there is a need for better understanding of embryonic d.....»»
Finding the chink in coronavirus"s armor—experiment reveals how the main protease of SARS-CoV-2 protects itself
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in millions of deaths. Despite an unparalleled collaborative research effort that led to effective vaccines and therapies being produced in record-breaking time, a complete understanding of the structure and lifecycle o.....»»
Wildlife traffickers carried on their illegal trade during COVID lockdown—what can we learn from their resilience?
The world literally stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic. But while countries locked down to keep coronavirus at bay, wildlife traffickers carried on their illegal activities. Global risk governance and criminology academics Annette Hübschle and Mer.....»»
How do we reduce pesticide use while empowering farmers? A more nuanced approach could help
Pesticides threaten humans, wildlife and our environment. Food production must change......»»
New iPad Air review roundup: Screen and Apple Pencil Pro are standouts
The first reviews of the iPad Air are in, and while there is a lot of focus on how there's now a larger-screen version, all also wonder how this will affect sales of the iPad Pro.The 11-inch and 13-inch iPad AirIt doesn't seem possible to review any.....»»
New iPad Pro review roundup: impressive performance held back by iPadOS
The initial reviews of Apple's new iPad Pro have arrived, with the impressive Tandem OLED screen and the upgrade to M4 catching the most attention from reviewers.The 13-inch and 11-inch iPad Pro with M4Before the release of many major products, Apple.....»»
New M4 iPad Pro $50 off, M2 iPad Air deals, Beats Solo 4 now down at $150, and more
With new Apple gear about to get unleashed into the wild, and the recent debut of the 2024 Beats Solo headphones, today’s roundup of deals is loaded with the first price drops on the latest and greatest. Amazon has now knocked $50 off Apple’s new.....»»
Indian Ocean sea-surface temperatures found to be accurate predictor of dengue outbreaks
A team of Earth scientists, health care workers and meteorologists affiliated with several institutions in China, and working with several international partners, reports that global dengue severity in Asia and South America can be predicted by sea-s.....»»