WPG sees supply chains continue digesting inventory
End-market device vendors and their supply chains are still digesting their inventories, which nevertheless should return to normal levels by the end of the second quarter of 2023, according to IC distributor WPG......»»
"Humanity is failing": Official report warns our chance to save the Great Barrier Reef is fast closing
The Great Barrier Reef will continue to deteriorate, largely due to climate change, and the window to secure its future is rapidly closing. That is the sobering conclusion of a major new report into the state of the reef......»»
Researchers discover rejuvenation mechanism in unicellular organisms
A team of scientists from the Cluster of Excellence "Balance of the Microverse" has discovered a previously unknown rejuvenation mechanism in unicellular organisms. They studied unicellular microalgae, which serve as the basis of food chains in the o.....»»
Ford emphasizes flexibility with new hybrids, expanded gas lineup
The automaker has positioned itself to continue making money on gasoline vehicles to help fund its EV ambitions, while ramping up hybrid sales for those customers not fully ready for battery power......»»
Ford lineup exudes ‘passion and purpose"
The automaker has positioned itself to continue making money on gasoline vehicles to help fund its EV ambitions, while ramping up hybrid sales for those customers not fully ready for battery power......»»
Sentinel-2C sealed in the Vega rocket fairing
As preparations continue to launch the Copernicus Sentinel-2C satellite on 4 September, the team at Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, has bid farewell to their precious satellite as it was sealed from view within the Vega rocket fairing......»»
Volvo Trucks picks Monterrey for $700 million Mexico assembly plant
Volvo AB said in April that it aimed to build a plant in Mexico to supply the group's Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks businesses in the U.S. and Canada as well as Mack Trucks in Mexico and Latin America. .....»»
Apple thinks two-thirds of iPhone 16 sales will be Pro models, says supply-chain report
Component orders placed by Apple suggest the company thinks two-thirds of iPhone 16 sales will be one of the two Pro models, according to a new supply-chain report. The clue is that the periscope lens currently exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro Max i.....»»
Apple shifts iPhone 16 production mix to greatly favor Pro models
The iPhone 16 Pro Max will be the most-produced model in the 2024 release slate, according to a report into supply chain component shipments.Cameras on an iPhone 16 Pro mock-upThe Pro models of iPhone are already the most popular option among consume.....»»
Flooding: Is it time to stop living in basements?
Repeated flooding is neither inevitable nor exceptional. Whether it's the result of a river overflowing, torrential rain or even a failure in the water supply network, flooding has become part of our daily lives......»»
GM"s Cruise agrees to supply robotaxis for Uber rides
Once the multiyear partnership between Uber and Cruise begins, an Uber rider requesting a qualifying ride will have the option of choosing a Cruise autonomous vehicle......»»
AirTags are now being used as bait to catch package thieves
AirTag owners continue to find new and valuable ways to use Apple’s tracking device. It’s become commonplace to add AirTags to luggage when traveling. But now, there’s a new use case emerging that may yet prove popular: bait for catching packag.....»»
Folding iPad and MacBook may both now be arriving in 2027 or 2028
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who previously said he expected a folding MacBook to launch in 2026, now says the timeline has been pushed back to 2027 or 2028. He also says that work on a folding iPad is “not yet visible” in Apple’s supply chai.....»»
Volcanic eruption grounds flights in New Zealand
A volcanic eruption belched a plume of ash that grounded flights in New Zealand on Thursday, with government scientists warning it could continue venting for "weeks to months" to come......»»
Opinion: Canada must continue cutting emissions regardless of the actions of other polluters
I have, over the years, lost count of the number of times I have seen or heard people say that it doesn't matter what Canada, or the more-developed world, does to reduce carbon emissions. It is argued that the main global problem is that major emitte.....»»
Sonos CEO insists iOS app cannot be rolled back to the older, better one
Sonos users will have to continue using the current and hugely disliked iOS app, with the company's CEO making it clear that it's not possible to roll back to the older app any longer.The Sonos app on an iPhoneSince its app update in May, Sonos has r.....»»
Grab Apple"s M3 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD at all-time best $1,249 price
The back-to-school MacBook Air deals continue to impress with a $250 cash discount on Apple's upgraded M3 model with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD.Save $250 on this upgraded M3 MacBook Air.A popular spec thanks to a bump up in unified memory and storage c.....»»
How does organic farming benefit honey bees?
Organic farming and flower strips promote the health of honey bees. In their vicinity, colonies grow stronger and are generally healthier. This is most likely because the insects have a diverse and continuous food supply there and are less exposed to.....»»
Veterans report underemployment, pay frustration up to four years post-service
Some veterans continue to struggle with underemployment and dissatisfaction with their pay up to four years after leaving the military, according to a recent survey study by researchers in the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State.....»»
Earth-like exoplanets might be in short supply for the Habitable Worlds Observatory
How common are Earth-like exoplanets—also called exo-Earths—and which exoplanetary systems should we target to find them?.....»»
New supramolecular polymer shows spontaneous unfolding and aggregation
In polymers, the competition between the folding and aggregation of chains, both at an individual level and between chains, can determine the mechanical, thermal, and conductive properties of such materials. Understanding the interplay of folding and.....»»