This micro-LED advancement is exactly what AR and VR needs
MIT researchers are stacking microLEDs for super dense displays that will significantly improve future AR glasses and VR headsets......»»
Frog with baggage: Invasive species do not arrive alone
Senckenberg researchers have introduced a new invasion biology concept, so-called "nested invasions." Using Johnstone's whistling frog as an example, they show that this amphibian not only colonizes foreign regions, but it also carries invasive micro.....»»
Significant presence of cesium-rich microparticles in an abandoned school close to the Fukushima nuclear power plant
Work recently published in the journal Chemosphere has documented the presence of large amounts of highly radioactive, poorly soluble cesium rich micro-particles (CsMPs) in an abandoned school building close to the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Pla.....»»
Scientists propose revolution in complex systems modeling with quantum technologies
Scientists have made a significant advancement with quantum technologies that could transform complex systems modeling with an accurate and effective approach that requires significantly reduced memory......»»
Researchers review AI advantages in drug research and development
Scientists have long been challenged by the complex process of drug discovery and development, with investments that often go unrewarded. However, with the advancement of experimental technology and computer hardware, artificial intelligence (AI) has.....»»
Compound from magnolia tree bark found to impede SARS-CoV-2 replication in certain cells
A compound called honokiol, which is found in the bark of multiple species of magnolia tree, inhibits replication of SARS-CoV-2 virus in several types of cells, according to a team of researchers in the Netherlands. The research is published in Micro.....»»
Panasonic rugged laptop supplier sees FPC shipment recovery in Q3 2023
Taiwan-based Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC) manufacturer Complex Micro Interconnection Co. expects that FPC shipment momentum in third-quarter 2023 will gradually recover as customer inventory levels decrease. The company is also stepping up the cons.....»»
Plastic pervasive in food supply, says new study
Micro and nanoplastics are pervasive in our food supply and may be affecting food safety and security on a global scale, a new study led by CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has found......»»
Apple bets big on micro-LED tech to eventually reduce reliance on Samsung for iPhone screens
We’ve known for a while that Apple has been investing into research and development of micro-LED screen technology, which looks to be the best of both worlds of current-tech OLED and mini-LED displays. Today, Nikkei says that Apple has even desig.....»»
Apple continues work on micro LED technology for more control over displays
Apple has been working to mass-produce its own advanced micro-LED displays so it has more control over such a critical component of its products while also easing its reliance on rivals like Samsung.Apple continues work on micro-LED displaysSources i.....»»
Titanium dioxide: E171 first enters the blood via the mouth
E171, a food additive, has been used until recently as a whitening and opacifying agent in many products such as pastries, sweets, sauces and ice cream. It is composed of micro- and nanoparticles of titanium dioxide, or TiO2......»»
Threatened turtle relocation project demonstrates importance of micro-climate conditions
One of the world's first attempts to relocate an animal species threatened by climate change—Western Australia's critically endangered Western Swamp Turtle—has delivered early findings about the importance of replicating the natural micro-climate.....»»
Micron intros new datacenter SSD featuring 232-layer NAND
Micron Technology has released two SSDs: the Micron 6500 ION NVMe SSD and the Micron XTR NVMe SSD. These drives, designed to keep up with the accelerating growth of data, provide a major advancement for data centers by cutting operating costs and enh.....»»
Samsung develops DRAM supporting CXL 2.0
Samsung Electronics has developed what the company claims is the industry's first 128-gigabyte (GB) DRAM to support Compute Express Link (CXL) 2.0. Intel and Samsung collaborated closely on this revolutionary advancement on an Intel Xeon platform, ac.....»»
Co-packaged optics market to grow sharply on AI/ML advancement
The overall data communication optics market is expected to grow sharply in the next decade, driven by the ever-larger dataset of AI and machine learning (ML) models, with co-packaged optics (CPO) solutions to play a crucial role in the market expans.....»»
Leak of MSI UEFI signing keys stokes fears of “doomsday” supply chain attack
With no easy way to revoke compromised key, MSI is in a real pickle. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) A ransomware intrusion on hardware manufacturer Micro-Star International, better known as MSI, is stoking concerns of d.....»»
MSI’s firmware, Intel Boot Guard private keys leaked
The cybercriminals who breached Taiwanese multinational MSI last month have apparently leaked the company’s private code signing keys on their dark web site. The breach MSI (Micro-Star International) is a corporation that develops and sells com.....»»
WT Micro expects sales recovery in 2H23
IC distributor WT Microelectronics expects its revenue to hit bottom for 2023 in the second quarter before growing sequentially in the third and fourth quarters......»»
Organizations brace for cyber attacks despite improved preparedness
Cyber-risk levels have improved from “elevated” to “moderate” for the first time, but insiders represent a persistent threat for global organizations, according to Trend Micro. Jon Clay, VP of threat intelligence at Trend Micr.....»»
China CE IC suppliers experience sluggish sales in 1Q23
Most China-based consumer electronics IC suppliers, including Will Semiconductor (WillSemi), Maxscend Technologies, and SG Micro, experienced disappointing sales in the first quarter of 2023 due mainly to persistent de-stocking pressure in the relate.....»»
New processors supporting DDR5 to stimulate PMIC demand in 2024
The latest Intel and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) processors supporting the DDR5 memory specification are unlikely to stimulate related power management IC (PMIC) demand until 2024, according to industry sources......»»