Yet another omicron subvariant is raising concern as BA.5 sweeps the US
BA.2.75 is spreading quickly and widely. Three cases detected in US so far. Enlarge / MUMBAI, INDIA JUNE 7: A health worker collects swab samples of a citizen for Covid-19 test after cases are on the rise in the city, at TMC's C.R. Wa.....»»
TSMC reportedly mulls raising quotes for specific processes
TSMC reportedly is looking to raise pricing for specific orders and processes in the second half of this year or in 2024 in order to maintain stability and profitability, according to industry sources......»»
Auto lenders fear worsening economy could lead to more fraud
Income misrepresentation is auto lender's biggest fraud concern this year......»»
South Korea badger farming linked to illegal wildlife trade and disease concerns
Poorly monitored badger farming and illegal poaching in South Korea is a cause for concern for wildlife and human health, with regulation of the trade urgently needed, according to a new study involving UCL researchers......»»
Micron may see server SSD sales hit first by China ban
China has launched a cybersecurity investigation into Micron Technology, raising the possibility of a ban on the US memory vendor's product sales in the country......»»
OSAT companies raise concern about India"s policy consistency
As the Indian government is trying to woo global semiconductor manufacturers to set up their facilities in India, global OSAT providers are reportedly worried about a consistent policy from the Indian government before investing in the South Asian co.....»»
Phosphorus runoff studies show importance of stable banks, cover crops
Spring rains are great for flowers and kayakers, but the season also prompts concern about algae bloom-causing phosphorus runoff into drinking water sources......»»
Soybean crops can take advantage of climate change to increase productivity
As the climate continues to warm, atmospheric drying—the reduction of the amount of water the air can hold—is becoming a major concern for crop producers around the world. Atmospheric drying is typically associated with crop productivity declines.....»»
Life on land and water teeters between haves and have-nots
In the race to make the world more livable for people and nature, progress on land outpaced successes in the seas, raising red flags that wealthier countries' advantages may be upsetting a balance, a Michigan State University study shows......»»
Researchers explain origins of dangerous coronavirus variants
HSE researchers, in collaboration with their colleagues from Skoltech and the Central Research Institute for Epidemiology, have uncovered the mechanisms behind the emergence of new and dangerous coronavirus variants, such as alpha, delta, omicron, an.....»»
Apple accused of stalling union negotiations with Apple Towson employees
Representatives of the new Apple worker's union at the Towson retail store are publicly expressing concern that Apple may not be bargaining with unionized employees in good faith.Apple Towson Town CenterWorkers at the Towson store successfully unioni.....»»
Climate change raising incidents of maritime piracy
Climate change is raising the risk of extreme weather, causing food shortages and threatening the existence of myriad species—and if that weren't enough, it's now prompting pirates to plague the world's oceans and seas......»»
Snapchat"s new AI chatbot is already raising alarms among teens and parents
Less than a few hours after Snapchat rolled out its My AI chatbot to all users last week, Lyndsi Lee, a mother from East Prairie, Missouri, told her 13-year-old daughter to stay away from the feature......»»
New research suggests that health is a larger concern for Indian voters than previously believed
A long-held belief among scholars and observers of Indian elections has been that voters in India do not view health as an important electoral issue......»»
As digital activists, teens of color turn to social media to fight for a more just world
When it comes to social media use among young people, very often the concern is about potential harm......»»
Tier-1 automotive suppliers see recent EV price cuts as a localized concern
Tesla cut prices for electric vehicles sold in China, Japan, and South Korea earlier this year, and has recently initiated price cuts in additional markets including Germany, France, Singapore, and Israel, raising industry concerns about whether Tesl.....»»
Secondhand routers may be a serious security concern
Security researchers revealed that enterprise routers purchased on eBay were chock-full of company data and could be a security risk for many institutions......»»
Better bracket: GPU sagging really does ruin your graphics card
An emerging concern for graphics cards is sagging, which can damage them over time and cause them to fail......»»
TSMC still mulling raising foundry quotes in 2H23, sources say
TSMC has revised the company's blueprint for capacity expansion, reducing its scale and slowing down its pace. However, the pure-play foundry is still evaluating the feasibility of raising quotes in the second half of the year, according to sources a.....»»
5 steps to building NSA-level access control for your app
Access control has become a main concern when it comes to developing secure web applications, and the NSA has a lot to say about it. Especially when it comes to the biggest access management pitfall developers make. In 2021 OWASP listed ‘Broken Acc.....»»
Tesla’s close ties to China draw scrutiny of GOP lawmaker
Tesla's plan to build a massive new battery factory in China sparked the concern. Enlarge / Tesla CEO Elon Musk poses with Tesla China-made Model 3 vehicle owners during a ceremony in Shanghai, east China, on January 7, 2020. (cr.....»»