Strengthening the second law of thermodynamics
According to the second law of thermodynamics, the total entropy of a closed process can increase or stay the same, but never decrease. The second law guarantees, for example, that an egg can wobble off a table and leave a mess on the floor but that.....»»
Study determines effective time of diffusion source in pack cementation of Mg alloy
Powder thermal diffusion alloying is an important surface strengthening method that can fabricate an anticorrosion coating on magnesium alloys......»»
Sega is acquiring Angry Birds developer Rovio for $776 million
Sega is set to acquire Angry Birds studio Rovio for $776 million, strengthening its foothold in the mobile gaming space......»»
Absolute zero in the quantum computer: Formulation for the third law of thermodynamics
When many quantum particles interact, complex systems can be formed. And this complexity allows reaching a temperature of absolute zero—at least in principle......»»
Personal relationships could be key to ending distracted driving
A multifaceted approach — including strengthening laws and the use of interpersonal relationships to remind people of the dangers of not being attentive behind the wheel — could help put an end to the behavior......»»
Advisory role: New research suggests peer-advisor relationship is key to success
Collaborative research across the country has shown that strengthening the relationship between the student and advisor can increase retention rates in engineering doctoral studies......»»
IC Design White Paper (1): Navigating policy options for strengthening Taiwan"s IC design industry
The estimated revenue of Taiwan's IC design industry in 2022 totalled at a commanding US$40 billion. The sector has proven itself to be eminently high-yielding with an enviable average profit margin of 20%. Whereas the Taiwanese semiconductor industr.....»»
Tokyo Electron broadens talent investment in Taiwan with new training center
Japan-based semiconductor equipment maker Tokyo Electron (TEL) is strengthening its investment in Taiwan, expecting to complete the construction of its operation office in Tainan, southern Taiwan in the latter half of 2024, focusing on software and h.....»»
EPA proposes stricter limits on coal plant water pollution
The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed strengthening a rule aimed at reducing polluted wastewater from coal-burning power plants that has contaminated streams, lakes and underground aquifers across the nation......»»
Physicists give the first law of thermodynamics a makeover
West Virginia University physicists have made a breakthrough on an age-old limitation of the first law of thermodynamics......»»
SAS partners with AUO to build strategic alliance for strengthening local green energy supply chain
To seize the possibilities of the global Net Zero pledges as well as the renewable energy policy launched by Taiwan government, SAS and AU Optronics (AUO) have joined hands to enter into a long-term cell supply agreement with SAS to supply large-size.....»»
Strengthening ecology and conservation in the Global South
The tropics hold most of the planet's biodiversity. In order to preserve this fragile and valuable asset, many individuals and communities need to get involved and be well informed. However, tropical ecology and conservation sciences are still often.....»»
Bosch signs with Beijing Automotive to deliver high-end automotive products
Bosch China signed a strategic partnership with China's state-owned Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC) on Feb 1, strengthening ties with the leading supplier in the space of smart cockpit, smart driving, and automotive connectivity, according to the Gro.....»»
Week in review: ChatGPT cybersecurity, critical RCE vulnerabilities found in git, Riot Games breached
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: BSidesZG 2023: Strengthening the infosec community in Croatia’s capital In March 2023, Zagreb will be added to the (already long) list of cities w.....»»
No "second law of entanglement" after all, claims study
The second law of thermodynamics is often considered to be one of only a few physical laws that is absolutely and unquestionably true. The law states that the amount of 'entropy'—a physical property—of any closed system can never decrease. It add.....»»
Exploring the thermodynamics of quantum computing
Heat and computers do not mix well. If computers overheat, they do not work well or may even crash. But what about the quantum computers of the future? These high-performance devices are even more sensitive to heat. This is because their basic comput.....»»
Demixing behavior of disks rotating in opposite directions can be explained by turbulent effects
As anyone who drinks their coffee with milk knows, it's much easier to mix liquids together than to separate them. In fact, the second law of thermodynamics would seem to dictate that a mixture would never be able to separate again if there are no at.....»»
PCB equipment maker Taliang strengthening deployment in high-end segment
PCB equipment maker Taliang Technology has said it will deepen its deployment in the high-end PCB and ABF substrate manufacturing equipment in 2023, thanks to clear order visibility......»»
Scientists describe 146 new species in 2022
During 2022, researchers at the California Academy of Sciences have added 146 new animal, plant, and fungi species to the tree of life, enriching our understanding of Earth's biodiversity and strengthening our ability to regenerate the natural world......»»
How chaos theory mediates between quantum theory and thermodynamics
A single particle has no temperature. It has a certain energy or a certain speed—but it is not possible to translate that into a temperature. Only when dealing with random velocity distributions of many particles does a well-defined temperature eme.....»»
Japan demanded to join US sanction, says Jiji and Sankei
Japan is strengthening ties with the US and Taiwan for semiconductor cooperation and development. In addition to developing advanced semiconductor technology with the US, Japan is discussing joint efforts to strengthen controls on exports of semicond.....»»