Taiwan chipmakers gearing up for WBG semiconductors
Taiwan-based chipmakers, led by foundry TSMC and silicon wafer supplier GlobalWafers, are gearing up to tap into the market for gallium nitride (GaN), silicon carbide (SiC) and other compound semiconductors with high bandgaps......»»
Second radio relic discovered in the galaxy cluster Abell 2108
Astronomers from India and Taiwan have used the upgraded Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (uGMRT) to perform radio observations of a galaxy cluster known as Abell 2108. As a result, they detected a second radio relic, which is much larger and differs.....»»
Drones capture new clues about how water shapes mountain ranges over time
Drones flying along miles of rivers in the steep, mountainous terrain of central Taiwan and mapping the rock properties have revealed new clues about how water helps shape mountains over geological time, according to a team led by Penn State scientis.....»»
Fear of cheap Chinese EVs spurs automaker dash for affordable cars
Legacy automakers have turned to suppliers, from battery materials makers to chipmakers, to squeeze out costs and develop affordable EVs quicker than previously planned to match Chinese vehicles on cost......»»
Chemists create organic molecules in a rainbow of colors that could be useful as organic light-emitting diodes
Chains of fused carbon-containing rings have unique optoelectronic properties that make them useful as semiconductors. These chains, known as acenes, can also be tuned to emit different colors of light, which makes them good candidates for use in org.....»»
Engineers tackle hard-to-map class of materials
The properties that make materials like semiconductors so sought after result from the way their atoms are connected, and insight into these atomic configurations can help scientists design new materials or use existing materials in new, unforeseen w.....»»
Europe is working on a multi-purpose habitat for the moon
With NASA gearing up to send humans back to the moon in the next few years with the Artemis missions with the goal of establishing a permanent outpost at the lunar south pole, nations are making efforts to contribute to Artemis and a permanent presen.....»»
From decarbonization to electric cars, California hopes to showcase climate leadership at COP28 summit
World leaders are gearing up for COP28, an annual U.N. climate conference that will begin this week in Dubai, and California is expected to play a sizable role in the proceedings......»»
Applying semiconductor manufacturing principles to optoelectronic devices
Optoelectronics detect or emit light and are used in a variety of devices in many different industries. These devices have historically relied on thin transistors, which are small semiconductors that control the movement of electrons and photons made.....»»
Pressure-cooking birch leaves to produce raw material for organic semiconductors
Today, petrochemical compounds and rare metals such as platinum and iridium are used to produce semiconductors for optoelectronics, such as organic LEDs for super-thin TV and mobile phone screens. Physicists at Umeå University in collaboration with.....»»
Researchers hijack solar cell technology to develop a simple spray test for lead
AMOLF researchers have used the special properties of perovskite semiconductors to develop a simple spray test to demonstrate the presence of lead. Perovskite is a material suitable for use in LEDs and solar cells, for example. A lead-containing surf.....»»
Foxconn founder Terry Gou withdraws Taiwanese presidential bid, to likely relief of Apple
Foxconn founder Terry Gou has withdrawn his bid to become the next president of Taiwan, issuing a somewhat opaque statement which included the phrase “stop, reset, restart.” Whatever Gou’s exact meaning, it seems that he is out of the race f.....»»
Crowd-sourced fact-checking fights misinformation in Taiwan
New Cornell University research finds while journalists and professional fact-checkers struggle to keep up with the deluge of misinformation online, sites that rely on loosely coordinated contributions from volunteers, such as Wikipedia, can help fil.....»»
Unearthing how a carnivorous fungus traps and digests worms
A new analysis sheds light on the molecular processes involved when a carnivorous species of fungus known as Arthrobotrys oligospora senses, traps and consumes a worm. Hung-Che Lin of Academia Sinica in Taipei, Taiwan, and colleagues present these fi.....»»
Honda lifts full-year earnings forecast on good foreign exchange, higher U.S. sales, better pricing
Honda's Executive Vice President Shinji Aoyama says a free-flowing supply of semiconductors is fueling production and sales while boosting profits......»»
As first Vulcan flight nears, new space plane Dream Chaser preps for launch No. 2
The Sierra Space Dream Chaser looks like a mini space shuttle, and it's gearing up for its first trip to space atop United Launch Alliance's new Vulcan Centaur rocket in 2024......»»
Apple set to release "The Pirate of Prague" podcast series detailing life of famous financial fugitive
Apple is gearing up to roll out another Apple Original podcast, "The Pirate of Prague," a limited series that tells the story of fugitive financier Viktor Kozeny.Image Credit: AppleViktor Kozeny is a notorious figure who conducted a large scam in the.....»»
Scientists demonstrate the existence of a universal lower bound on topological entanglement entropy
In a new study, scientists from the US and Taiwan have theoretically demonstrated the existence of a universal lower bound on topological entanglement entropy, which is always non-negative. The findings are published in the journal Physical Review Le.....»»
Superatomic semiconductor sets a speed record for ballistic flow
Semiconductors—most notably, silicon—underpin the computers, cellphones, and other electronic devices that power our daily lives, including the device on which you are reading this article......»»
How to watch Apple"s "Scary Fast" Mac event on October 30
Apple is gearing up to announce its new M3 Mac lineup. Here's how you can tune in to watch the "Scary Fast" event when it goes live.October 30 'Scary Fast' Apple event inviteOn Monday, Apple announced "Scary Fast," an event on October 30 that will li.....»»
China denies Taiwan election interference, then interferes anyway
Chinese authorities say their tax and land use probe into iPhone maker Foxconn is unrelated to forthcoming elections, but then cautions firms over "social responsibilities."A Foxconn facilityFoxconn is being investigated by two different Chinese auth.....»»