Worker death forces Subaru to suspend output in Japan
A worker’s death in Japan spurred Subaru to temporarily halt production at three plants, including two that make popular nameplates for export to the U.S......»»
New mirror that can be flexibly shaped improves X-ray microscopes
A team of researchers in Japan has engineered a mirror for X-rays that can be flexibly shaped, resulting in remarkable precision at the atomic level and increased stability......»»
Blue Screen of Death: What it means and what to do if you get one
The Blue Screen of Death, or BSOD, is a common Windows error faced by many people over the years. Here's what to do if this appears on your screen......»»
Rivian taps Volvo executive as COO ahead of new-model launch
Rivian Automotive Inc. hired Javier Varela as its new chief operations officer to help the electric-vehicle maker scale output as it prepares to roll out a lower-cost model geared for the mass market......»»
Kenya floods death toll tops 200 as cyclone approaches
The death toll from flood-related incidents in Kenya has crossed 200 since March, the interior ministry said Friday, as a cyclone barrelled towards the Tanzanian coast......»»
Kenya floods death toll rises to 188 as heavy rains persist
The number of people who have lost their lives in devastating floods in Kenya since March has risen to 188, with dozens still missing, the interior ministry said on Thursday......»»
Floods strand dozens of tourists in Kenya"s Maasai Mara
Nearly 100 tourists were among people marooned after a river overflowed in Kenya's famed Maasai Mara wildlife reserve following a heavy downpour, a local administrator said Wednesday, as the death toll from flood-related disasters neared 180......»»
Kenya"s devastating floods expose decades of poor urban planning and bad land management
Floods in Kenya killed at least 169 people between March and April 2024. The most catastrophic of these deaths occurred after a flash flood swept through a rural village killing 42 people. Death and destruction have also occurred in the capital, Nair.....»»
NASA/JAXA"s XRISM mission captures unmatched data with just 36 pixels
At a time when phone cameras are capable of taking snapshots with millions of pixels, an instrument on the Japan-led XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission) satellite captures revolutionary science with just 36 of them......»»
New 6G test reveals insanely fast transfer speeds
A consortium in Japan has built a 6G device that managed to transmit data at a whopping 100Gbps, 20 times faster than 5G. The post New 6G test reveals insanely fast transfer speeds appeared first on Phandroid. The 5G connectivity standard.....»»
Apple Vision Pro could launch in Japan very soon
A reference to Apple Vision Pro accessories being excluded from a limited-time promotion in Japan hints that there may be an early May launch for the headset there.Apple Vision Pro might come to Japan soonThe Apple Vision Pro will obviously go on sal.....»»
Two giants in the satellite telecom industry join forces to counter Starlink
SES is buying Intelsat, the world's first commercial satellite operator, for $3.1 billion. Enlarge / The Intelsat 901 satellite is seen by a Northrop Grumman servicing vehicle in 2020. (credit: Northrop Grumman) Facing c.....»»
Study explores biology, impact, management and potential distribution of destructive longhorn beetle
A new study published in the Journal of Pest Science explores the biology, impact, management and potential distribution of the invasive, red-necked longhorn beetle (Aromia bungii) which has recently invaded Japan, Germany, and Italy......»»
The academic sleuth facing death threats and ingratitude
Lonni Besançon devotes evenings and weekends to rarely appreciated sanitation work. By examining scientific articles after they are published and exposing shortcomings, he has made himself an enemy of both researchers and publishers. It has gone so.....»»
Cats suffer H5N1 brain infections, blindness, death after drinking raw milk
Mammal-to-mammal transmission raises new concerns about the virus's ability to spread. Enlarge / Farm cats drinking from a trough of milk from cows that were just milked. (credit: Getty | ) On March 16, cows on a Texas d.....»»
New report explores worker experiences with climate-friendly New York state solar jobs
New York state solar construction workers—whose numbers are expected to grow rapidly to meet climate goals—are transient, may not receive benefits and are subject to racial disparities in pay, finds a new report from the Climate Jobs Institute (C.....»»
Tradition with a Twist at Maker Faire Kyoto
Maker Faire Kyoto returns on April 27 + 28, 2024 with a curated look at Japan's always interesting and eclectic maker community. The post Tradition with a Twist at Maker Faire Kyoto appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
After a new Intel CPU for less? Try your luck with a Japanese Gachapon
A viral video has surfaced of a Gachapon in Japan which dispenses Intel CPUs for as little as 500 yen (around $3)......»»
Most people still rely on memory or pen and paper for password management
Bitwarden surveyed 2,400 individuals from the US, UK, Australia, France, Germany, and Japan to investigate current user password practices. The survey shows that 25% of respondents globally reuse passwords across 11-20+ accounts, and 36% admit to usi.....»»
Making sustainable biotechnology a reality: Joined forces aim to improve biocatalysts
Everything biobased: plastic, medicine, and fuel. It seems like a futuristic utopia. But for how long? A collaboration of researchers now proposes an idea to accelerate the development process. By combining machine learning and laboratory automation,.....»»
Honda unveils $11B investment for EV assembly, battery output in Canada
The company’s leadership was joined by a wide range of government officials, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, for the announcement......»»