TSMC gearing up for 3nm capacity expansion, 2nm fab construction
In southern Taiwan, TSMC is constructing phase-8 facilities at Fab 18 for additional 3nm capacity, while in the northern and central regions of the country, 2nm fabs are being prepared in six phases, according to the pure-play foundry......»»
NASA"s Dragonfly rotorcraft mission to Saturn"s moon Titan confirmed
NASA has confirmed its Dragonfly rotorcraft mission to Saturn's organic-rich moon Titan. The decision allows the mission to progress to the completion of the final design, followed by the construction and testing of the entire spacecraft and science.....»»
Study finds patterns of crop-specific fertilizer-nitrogen losses, opportunities for sustainable mitigation
Nitrogen fertilizers play an essential role in ensuring global food security. However, the applied fertilizer-nitrogen, particularly that exceeding crop demand and soil N retention capacity, can potentially escape into the environment and lead to a v.....»»
Study uses thermodynamics to describe expansion of the universe
The idea that the universe is expanding dates from almost a century ago. It was first put forward by Belgian cosmologist Georges Lemaître (1894–1966) in 1927 and confirmed observationally by American astronomer Edwin Hubble (1889-1953) two years l.....»»
Victorian London was a city in flux: Architectural models helped the public visualize the changes
In 1848, the British government decided to draw up a precisely measured map of London. Imperial expansion had seen the city develop quickly, particularly around the docks and the City of London......»»
This 10.1-inch Android tablet is only $120
Save 51% on this Android tablet with a 10.1-inch display, 32GB of storage, and 8,000mAh battery capacity. TL;DR: Save $129 on this new TCL Tab 10 tablet with a 10.1-inch display, 32GB of storage, 8,000mAh battery capacity, and Android 12 OS. Ge.....»»
TSMC’s $65 billion bet still leaves US missing piece of chip puzzle
TSMC will begin making 2 nm chips in Arizona starting in 2028. Enlarge / President Biden speaking at the official opening of TSMC’s first Arizona fabrication plant in December 2022. The Taiwanese chipmaker plans to start manufa.....»»
ProtoDUNE"s argon filling underway, a significant step toward next era of neutrino research
CERN's Neutrino Platform houses a prototype of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) known as ProtoDUNE, which is designed to test and validate the technologies that will be applied to the construction of the DUNE experiment in the United S.....»»
Ivanti empowers IT and security teams with new solutions and enhancements
Ivanti released Ivanti Neurons for External Attack Surface management (EASM), which helps combat attack surface expansion with full visibility of external-facing assets and actionable intelligence on exposures. With the evolution of Everywhere Work c.....»»
Wind energy and bat conservation: Scientists call for the global application of measures to reduce fatalities
The construction of wind turbines as a cornerstone for the production of climate-friendly electricity is rapidly increasing all over the world—and everywhere this results in major challenges for bats, which die directly at the turbines or lose valu.....»»
2nm chip for iPhone 17 Pro on track despite twin challenges
Apple chipmaker TSMC appears to be on track with its work on a 2nm chip destined for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max in 2025 – as well as for the 1.4nm chips beyond that. A new supply-chain report said TSMC has faced two challenges, but indication.....»»
TSMC 2nm processor won"t arrive until iPhone 17 Pro
A new report says that almost two years in to its program for developing 2 nanometer processors, TSMC is on schedule for Apple to use the technology in its mid- and late- 2025 devices like the iPhone 17 Pro.Back in 2022, Apple's processor manufacture.....»»
Apple"s expansion in India now includes building houses for workers
With India accounting for an ever greater proportion of iPhone manufacturing, Apple and its suppliers are planning to build residential accommodation by the thousands.Mumbai, IndiaIndia is becoming progressively more important to Apple as the company.....»»
U.S. Department of Commerce Enters into Preliminary agreement with TSMC
TSMC will also construct an additional facility in Phoenix. The post U.S. Department of Commerce Enters into Preliminary agreement with TSMC appeared first on Phandroid. In what could be seen as one of the more interesting developments wit.....»»
TSMC gets $11.6B in US grants and loans; will open 3rd Arizona chip plant
Apple chipmaker TSMC has announced plans to open a third Arizona chip plant, in addition to the two already under construction. This will be the most advanced of the three plants, making 2nm chips. The expansion plan appears to have been part of a.....»»
TSMC will build third Arizona fab after winning $6.6B in CHIPS funding
Funding comes after significant delays at Arizona's other fabs. Enlarge / The TSMC facility in Phoenix, Arizona. (credit: The Washington Post / Contributor | The Washington Post) The US Department of Commerce has propos.....»»
Apple chip maker TSMC wins $6.6 billion US subsidy
The US Commerce Department is awarding iPhone processor manufacturer TSMC $6.6 billion and providing low-cost loans, for a third fabrication plant in Arizona.TSMC's headquarters in Hsinchu, TaiwanTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) is the ma.....»»
Citizen science group plans to use the 2024 eclipse for ionospheric discovery
As the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, draws closer, a vibrant community of enthusiastic amateur radio operators, known as "hams," is gearing up for an exciting project with the Ham Radio Science Citizen Investigation (HamSCI) group. Our goal i.....»»
New iPad Pro and iPad Air launch likely set for second week of May, expect iPad Pro price increases
In the latest edition of Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman reports that he is hearing Apple is gearing up to launch the new iPad Pro and iPad Air during the week of May 6. The launch will include new 11-inch and 13-inch OLED iPad Pro.....»»
The universe"s accelerated expansion might be slowing down
The universe is still expanding at an accelerating rate, but it may have slowed down recently compared to a few billion years ago, early results from the most precise measurement of its evolution yet suggested Thursday......»»
Apple chip production largely back on track thanks to advanced building designs
Apple chip production is largely back on track following the major earthquake in Taiwan, thanks in part due to “world-class seismic mitigation measures” in TSMC’s plants. Some plants were temporarily evacuated to ensure the safety of employe.....»»