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......»»
After 2nm will come TSMC 1.4nm chips, confusingly named A14
There’s no letup in the race toward ever smaller processes. It’s just a couple of days since we heard that TSMC has shown Apple test results from a 2nm chip, and the company is already discussing the next generation – using a 1.4nm process......»»
Invasive species threaten marine biodiversity in Danish waters
Not all new underwater residents are polite. Some overshadow other species or gorge themselves on food sources at the expense of the species already living there. There is little data on invasive species in the Danish waters, fjords, and streams, but.....»»
Researchers create stable hybrid laser by 3D printing micro-optics onto fibers
For the first time, researchers have shown that 3D-printed polymer-based micro-optics can withstand the heat and power levels that occur inside a laser. The advance enables inexpensive, compact, and stable laser sources that would be useful in a vari.....»»
TSMC demos its first 2nm chips to Apple, mass production slated for 2025
Apple may have just unveiled its first 3-nanometer processors with the A17 Pro and M3, but it’s also already looking toward the 2-nanometer future. A new report from the Financial Times this week says that TSMC recently showcased its new 2nm chips.....»»
iPhone 17 Pro will get TSMC"s first 2nm chips
TSMC is competing against Intel and Samsung to bring out crucial 2-nanometer chips for their clients, with TSMC on track to provide Apple the technology for the iPhone 17 Pro in 2025.The race to shrink chip architectures even smaller continues to be.....»»
The race between Intel, Samsung, and TSMC to ship the first 2 nm chip
Samsung and Intel believe this is their best chance to close the game with TSMC. Enlarge (credit: zf L via Getty) The world’s leading semiconductor companies are racing to make so-called “2 nanometer” processor chi.....»»
The race between Intel, Samsung, and TSMC to ship the first 2nm chip
Samsung and Intel believe this is their best chance to close the gap with TSMC. Enlarge (credit: zf L via Getty) The world’s leading semiconductor companies are racing to make so-called “2 nanometer” processor chip.....»»
Apple"s vice president of product design leaving in February
Tang Tan, Apple's vice president of product design, is leaving the company in February, marking another high-level departure in recent history. Apple's vice president of product design leaving in February Sources in the company say that the departure.....»»
iPhone 16 microphones, Apple Watch flashlight, and Emergency SOS on the AppleInsider Podcast
This week, we're all being spied on — a little — while some sources are hearing news about iPhone 16 microphones, and others are having their lives saved by Emergency SOS on their iPhones.Hosts William Gallagher and Wes Hilliard get into the good.....»»
Los Angeles aims to collect billions more gallons of local water by 2045
Over the next two decades, Los Angeles County will collect billions more gallons in water from local sources, especially storm and reclaimed water, shifting from its reliance on other region's water supplies as the effects of climate change make such.....»»
Novel probiotic application method shows promise as a growth promoter for chickens
Chicken and eggs are among the most popular sources of high-quality protein in the world. With a growing population, making the production of this key food source sustainable is vital......»»
Bowtie resonators that build themselves bridge the gap between nanoscopic and macroscopic
A central goal in quantum optics and photonics is to increase the strength of the interaction between light and matter to produce, for example, better photodetectors or quantum light sources. The best way to do that is to use optical resonators that.....»»
"Inert" ingredients in pesticides may be more toxic to bees than scientists thought
Bees help pollinate over a third of the world's crops, contributing an estimated US$235 billion to $577 billion in value to global agriculture. They also face a myriad of stresses, including pathogens and parasites, loss of suitable food sources and.....»»
Radio signals unveil secrets of massive galaxies
Black holes—the cosmic behemoths known for powering some of the brightest radio wave sources in the universe—were the focal point of a study led by Associate Professor Michael Brown, from the School of Physics and Astronomy at Monash University......»»
Engineering non-precious metal electrocatalysts for cost-effective and environmentally responsible water splitting
There is an ever-present struggle to reduce carbon-based energy sources and replace them with low or no-carbon alternatives. The process of splitting water could be the resolution......»»
Snake skulls show how species adapt to prey
By studying the skull shapes of dipsadine snakes, researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington have found how these species of snakes in Central and South America have evolved and adapted to meet the demands of their habitats and food sources......»»
Protecting poultry from bird flu
With winter approaching, birds are migrating south to escape the cold and take advantage of more abundant food sources......»»
New chip-packaging facility could save TSMC’s Arizona fab from “paperweight” status
Apple will be "first and largest customer" at new $2 billion packaging facility. Enlarge / Apple wants to build more of its A- and M-series chips in the United States. (credit: Apple) Late last year, Apple CEO Tim Cook a.....»»
An anisotropic density turbulence model from the sun to 1 au derived from radio observations
Density turbulence in the solar corona and solar wind is evident via the properties of solar radio bursts; angular scattering-broadening of extra-solar radio sources observed through the solar atmosphere, and can be measured in-situ in the solar wind.....»»
Apple plans to package US-fabbed Apple silicon in US, TSMC plant not a ‘paperweight’
In 2021, Apple committed to investing $430 billion in the US economy over a five year period. Now the company has detailed plans to bring Apple silicon packaging to Arizona as part of that investment. The announcement seems to refute an earlier repor.....»»