TSMC mulls fab in Dresden, sources say
Teams from TSMC have visited Germany several times in the past two years to assess the feasibility of establishing a 12-inch fab there. Dresden is most likely to be the location, according to sources at fab toolmakers......»»
Old crystal, new story for enhancing deep ultraviolet laser performance
In the realm of science and technology, harnessing coherent light sources in the deep ultraviolet (DUV) region holds immense significance across various applications such as lithography, defect inspection, metrology, and spectroscopy. Traditionally,.....»»
EPA sets strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and buses in bid to fight climate change
The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday set strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, buses and other large vehicles, an action that officials said will help clean up some of the nation's largest sources of planet-warming greenhouse gas.....»»
New approach to monitoring freshwater quality can identify sources of pollution, predict their effects
The source of pollutants in rivers and freshwater lakes can now be identified using a comprehensive new water quality analysis, according to scientists at the University of Cambridge and Trent University, Canada......»»
Elephant hunting by early humans may explain proximity between extensive Paleolithic stone quarries and water sources
Archaeologists from Tel Aviv University have uncovered the mystery surrounding extensive Paleolithic stone quarrying and tool-making sites: Why did Homo erectus repeatedly revisit the very same locations for hundreds of thousands of years? The answer.....»»
Apple and China"s Baidu have not agreed to an AI deal
Despite previous reports of Apple having made a deal to use Baidu for its AI features in the region, Chinese media sources are now saying that no such deal has been made.Baidu logoThe original reports came via local media in China, with two separate.....»»
DNA nanotube rings: Research team develops important building block for artificial cells
During cell division, a ring forms around the cell equator, which contracts to divide the cell into two daughter cells. Together with researchers from Heidelberg, Dresden, Tübingen and Harvard, Professor Jan Kierfeld and Lukas Weise from the Departm.....»»
GPT-5 might arrive this summer as a “materially better” update to ChatGPT
Sources say to expect OpenAI's next major AI model mid-2024, according to a new report. Enlarge When OpenAI launched its GPT-4 AI model a year ago, it created a wave of immense hype and existential panic from its abilit.....»»
Scientists weigh up current status of blue whale populations around the world
The largest living animal, the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) which averages about 27 meters in length, has slowly recovered from whaling only to face the rising challenges of global warming, pollution, disrupted food sources, shipping, and other.....»»
Users ditch Glassdoor, stunned by site adding real names without consent
Anonymous review site Glassdoor now consults public sources to identify users. Enlarge (credit: DigiPub | Moment) Glassdoor, where employees go to leave anonymous reviews of employers, has recently begun adding real name.....»»
Ford delays 3-row EVs as focus shifts to smaller, affordable products, sources say
The automaker is expected to launch a small EV crossover by late 2026, according to a person with knowledge of the automaker's plans. Bloomberg reported it would start at around $25,000 and be the first of three affordable EVs......»»
Sources: Ford delays 3-row EVs as focus shifts to smaller, affordable products
The automaker is expected to launch a small EV crossover by late 2026, according to a person with knowledge of the automaker's plans. Bloomberg reported it would start at around $25,000 and be the first of three affordable EVs......»»
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: March 19, 2024
Central Investigations & Cybersecurity Analyst Meta | USA | On-site – View job details The successful candidate will be able to assess and analyze large amounts of data to identify sources of potential threats and abuses, operate inde.....»»
Apple expands Restore Fund with new investments from TSMC and Murata
Apple today announced that it is expanding its Restore Fund, a project that it first launched in 2021 with a $200 million investment. Through the Restore Fund, Apple backs new financially-viable initiatives to restore forest woodland areas, which rem.....»»
Geologists discover evidence of gas hydrates in the Manila Trench
Gas hydrates are great alternative energy sources but they could also harm us and the environment, note geologists from the University of the Philippines......»»
Researchers reveal ways to fine-tune nanoparticles and outline future areas of study
The demand for renewable energy sources is constantly growing fueling the development of catalytic-based technologies. By separating and forming chemical bonds, these technologies can be used to produce environmentally friendly energy......»»
Five hotspots where floating plastic litter poses the greatest risk to North Atlantic marine life
Plastic has been found in every single part of the ocean, from the surface to the seafloor and from the tropics to the poles. Land-based sources of plastic account for the majority of this pollution, with plastic bags, bottles, wrappers, food contain.....»»
Deepwatch increases flexibility with its open security data architecture
Deepwatch introduced its open security data architecture, which provides customers with their choice of cloud and local data sources, including support for a broad range of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions as well as data la.....»»
Training drones to detect greenhouse gas sources
How do you map something that is both invisible and odorless? Researchers at the University of Oslo have trained drones to find the best places to measure greenhouse gases on their own......»»
New strategy boosts direct electrolysis of dilute carbon dioxide
Converting carbon dioxide (CO2) from industrial point sources to chemicals and fuels utilizing renewable energy can help to tackle the climate crisis. CO2 electrolysis is one promising route......»»
What ended the "dark ages" in the early universe? New Webb data just brought us closer to solving the mystery
About 400,000 years after the Big Bang, the cosmos was a very dark place. The glow of the universe's explosive birth had cooled, and space was filled with dense gas —mostly hydrogen—with no sources of light......»»