Scientists urge quick, deep, sweeping changes to halt and reverse dangerous biodiversity loss
Halting, then reversing the dangerous, ongoing loss of Earth's plant and animal diversity requires far more than an expanded global system of protected areas of land and seas, scientists warned today......»»
EXPLAINER: Why Tonga eruption was so big and what"s next
People around the world looked on in awe at the spectacular satellite images of an undersea volcano erupting in a giant mushroom cloud in the Pacific. Many wondered why the blast was so big, how the resulting tsunami traveled so far, and what will h.....»»
Three of Tonga"s smaller islands badly damaged by tsunami
Three of Tonga's smaller islands suffered serious damage from tsunami waves, officials and the Red Cross said Wednesday, as a wider picture begins to emerge of the destruction caused by the eruption of an undersea volcano near the Pacific archipelago.....»»
"Throwaway economy" thwarting climate goals: report
Countries are neglecting the massive impact of the "throwaway" economy on planet-warming emissions, according to research published Wednesday that calculated more than half a trillion tonnes of virgin materials have been consumed since the 2015 Paris.....»»
Superior Plating obtains new orders for niche-market apps
Superior Plating Technology, dedicated to electroplating and metal surface treatments, has secured new orders for niche-market applications such as server-use cooling modules and networking connectors, according to company chairman SP Lee......»»
Hero MotoCorp injects more cash in Ather Energy and joins Gogoro"s PIPE investment
India's Hero MotoCorp, the world's largest two-wheeled vehicle brand, is investing more in Ather Energy, an Indian electric two-wheeler startup with the third highest market share in India. The two EV makers are collaborating on building a charging n.....»»
PChome Online succeeds in tapping Southeast Asia market
PChome Online, a web portal and online shopping service provider in Taiwan, has seen significant success with PChomeSEA, its online shopping platform specifically for the Southeast Asia market, according to the company......»»
Smartphone-use AMOLED panels remain expensive
Prices for smartphone-use rigid and flexible AMOLED panels remain at high levels in January 2022, mainly because demand is still strong and OLED driver ICs continue to be in short supply, according to CINNO Research......»»
Taiwan ABF substrate makers eyeing new profits with new capacities
Taiwan-based ABF substrate suppliers expect the activation of new production capacities later this year and in 2023 to boost their profits amid tight supplies, according to industry sources......»»
Leadframe suppliers gearing up for capacity expansion
Leadframe supply for IC packaging remains tight, and suppliers such as Chang Wah Technology (CWTC) have been keen to expand production capacity to satisfy strong demand for processing automotive MCUs and power management ICs (PMICs), according to ind.....»»
Handset TDDI prices falling
TDDI (touch/display driver integration) chip prices have fallen further in the first quarter of 2022, as brand handset vendors with excess inventories of such chips have slowed the rates at which they place orders, according to market sources......»»
TSMC bold capex challenging Samsung foundry biz
TSMC has outlined plans to spend a record US$40-44 billion in capital expenditure for 2022, which could further strengthen its lead as the world's largest logic IC foundry, according to Korea's local media......»»
Highlights of the day: Samsung"s foundry push
TSMC is the global leader in the semiconductor foundry sector, but Samsung is keen on challenging the Taiwanese rival. The Korean giant aims to ovetake TSMC by 2030 in the foundry sector. Taiwan-based ABF substrate suppliers expect new production cap.....»»
NASA Scientists Estimate Tonga Blast At 10 Megatons
According to NASA researchers, the power of a massive volcanic eruption that took place on Saturday near the island nation of Tonga was equivalent to around 10 megatons of TNT. "That means the explosive force was more than 500 times as powerful as th.....»»
MediaTek releases 6G white paper
MediaTek has released its 6G Vision White Paper outlining how 6G standardization will accelerate digital transformation globally. The white paper covers the timeline for 6G rollouts, the key drivers of 6G innovation and practical considerations for t.....»»
Gogoro, Poema announce additional PIPE investment from Hero MotoCorp, Engine No. 1
Gogoro, a developer of battery swapping ecosystems for urban mobility, and Poema Global Holdings, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), have announced its strategic partner, Hero MotoCorp, Engine No. 1 and another investor wil.....»»
Samsung wafer foundry aims to overtake TSMC by 2030
Samsung Electronics recently announced its wafer foundry now serves over 100 customers. Based on current conditions, the wafer foundry market in 2022 looks to be just as hot as it was in 2021. As a result, the South Korean industry is optimistic abou.....»»
Samsung intros Exynos 2200 processor with RDNA 2 Xclipse GPU
Samsung Electronics has announced its new premium mobile processor, the Exynos 2200, which is equipped with a powerful Samsung Xclipse graphics processing unit (GPU) based on AMD RDNA 2 architecture......»»
IC sales to post another double-digit hike in 2022
The IC market is forecast to rise 11% this year following a 26% surge in 2021 and a 13% increase in 2020, according to IC Insights......»»
Hyundai applies for India"s battery manufacturing subsidy
Hyundai, Ola Electric, and Reliance New Energy Solar have applied for the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme aimed for advanced battery manufacturing, according to official filing papers from India's Press Information Bureau (PIB)......»»