UMC makes progress in new fab establishment
Pure-play foundry United Microelectronics (UMC) is making progress in the establishment of new 12-inch fabs at its manufacturing sites in southern Taiwan and Singapore, according to its recent company filings with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE)......»»
Team makes progress with fluorescent dyes to better visualize lipid membrane order in live cells
A new solvatochromic probe could help shed light on the relationship between lipid membrane fluidity and various cellular functions, report scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology and Kyushu University. Thanks to an innovative design, the propose.....»»
Reduced red meat intake could hit Scotland climate goals
Scotland could make significant progress towards its climate change targets by reducing meat consumption in line with existing dietary advice, research shows......»»
Research progress in the scientific investigation of the Yarlung Tsangbo Grand Canyon
The Second Tibetan Plateau Scientific Expedition and Research Program (STEP) established a scientific expedition team for the water vapor channel of the Yarlung Tsangbo Grand Canyon in the southeast of the Tibetan Plateau. In the past five years, the.....»»
Big Pharma is “coming to the table” on price negotiations as it loses in court
Negotiating prices is not a "gun to the head," judge rules. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Bodo Marks) Federal health officials this week trumpeted progress in negotiating lower Medicare drug prices as big pharmaceutical compa.....»»
Deciphering the fragrance code: High-quality sequencing and analysis of the "XiangQingCai" (XQC) genome
'Vanilla' (XQC, brassica variety chinensis), a Brassica rapa subspecies chinensis, is a vital vegetable crop in the Brassicaceae family, renowned for its intense volatile fragrance. Despite the significant progress that has been made in understanding.....»»
European crash tester says carmakers must bring back physical controls
In 2026, Euro NCAP points will be deducted if some controls aren't physical. Enlarge / A car's hazard warning lights will need a physical control to get a five-star EuroNCAP score in 2026. Some progress in the automotiv.....»»
Metal-based electrocatalysts for ammonia electro-oxidation reaction to nitrate/nitrite: Past, present and future
Recently, a research team led by Prof. Ji Liang from Tianjin University, China, systematically introduced the research progress on the preparation of nitrate/nitrite by ammonia electro-oxidation reaction and proposed different strategies to enhance t.....»»
AutoNation, Lithia making progress with captive finance companies
AutoNation and Lithia Motors, the two public franchise auto retailers with the ability to approve car loans for their own customers, said on fourth-quarter 2023 earnings calls they are making progress building those fledgling captive finance companie.....»»
Research progress of layered double hydroxide-based electrocatalyst for water splitting
In the context of the gradual depletion of fossil fuels and the energy crisis, hydrogen energy has attracted widespread attention due to its ultra-high energy density and eco-friendly properties. However, most of the hydrogen production still relies.....»»
US Cities Could Be Capturing Billions of Gallons of Rain a Day
With better infrastructure and “spongy” green spaces, urban areas have made progress but should be soaking up way more free stormwater......»»
Why AI progress doesn’t have to come at an environmental cost
Why AI progress doesn’t have to come at an environmental cost.....»»
Rivian updates iPhone app with support for Live Activities while charging
Rivian is rolling out an update to its iPhone app with support for Live Activities. This lets Rivian drivers track their car’s charging progress right from their iPhone’s Lock Screen or the Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15. more.....»»
EU countries have seen a decade of progress towards their 2030 sustainable energy goal
Countries in the European Union (EU) have made progress over the past decade toward Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7), which calls for "access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all" by 2030, according to a study publishe.....»»
Enterprises’ progress in digital trust implementation is far from great
A growing divide separates leaders with a firm grasp on digital trust from those at the bottom of the pool, according to DigiCert. While digital trust overwhelmingly remains a critical focus for all enterprises, the latest report from DigiCert shines.....»»
Generative AI can accelerate study time, research shows
Time plays a crucial role in higher education learning and influences learning progress and the achievement of academic goals. Shortening learning time through AI-supported, personalized approaches can help to reduce drop-out rates and increase enrol.....»»
New technique for sorting micro-particles uses sound waves
Thanks to the rapid progress in tiny tech, we've been mainly using microfluidics to sort tiny particles by size. But now, there's a new way to sort them by shape, which could be a big deal for medical tests and chemistry. A recent study introduces a.....»»
Assessment of China"s protected areas needs refining, study finds
The urgency of conserving biodiversity and natural habitats is critical worldwide. Balancing human needs with a growing recognition of the need to conserve and protect diversity is challenging. Despite positive progress, China's protected areas (PAs).....»»
Imageomics poised to enable new understanding of life
Imageomics, a new field of science, has made stunning progress in the past year and is on the verge of major discoveries about life on Earth, according to one of the founders of the discipline......»»
Q&A: Pork, pathogens and progress—a close look at PRRSV research
The pork industry provides people across different cultures a considerable source of protein, essential nutrients and a versatile ingredient for diverse culinary traditions. So, when the problem of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus.....»»
New study describes how chemical composition of US air pollution has changed over time
A new study published in Atmospheric Environment by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has analyzed space and time trends for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the continental United States to track the progress of regula.....»»