Vietnam’s ambitions to become a prominent player in the global semiconductor industry have been increasingly apparent. With a growing market for semiconductors and a push to attract foreign investors, the country has set its sights on transforming its economy and climbing up the global supply chain. However, the journey towards achieving this goal is riddled
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In a landmark ruling, the UK court announced that Australian computer scientist Craig Wright is not the famed “Satoshi Nakamoto,” the mysterious creator of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. The decision came after a lengthy trial in London’s High Court where the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) sued Wright, alleging that he falsely claimed to be the
Creators on the popular social media platform TikTok have expressed their outrage over proposed legislation that could potentially ban the app in the United States. Many creators feel that the proposed legislation lacks common sense and financial wisdom, as it could have far-reaching consequences for both the platform and its users. The House of Representatives
The British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, announced the government’s intention to construct new gas-fired power stations in order to enhance energy security in the country. This decision has sparked criticism due to concerns over the impact on climate policies, especially as the UK aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. While the government
A recent incident on a LATAM flight from Sydney to Auckland has left passengers with harrowing tales of fear and injury. According to reports, the Boeing-made plane experienced a technical problem that caused it to dip violently, resulting in twelve passengers being hospitalized. One passenger recounted how people were flung towards the ceiling of the
The chemical industry is at a pivotal point in addressing its environmental impact, with one of Europe’s largest chemical complexes, Covestro, at the forefront of innovation. Covestro is currently conducting a pilot project to manufacture aniline, a key chemical used in foam production, using sugar as a base material instead of oil. This shift is
The rise in popularity of remote work in the United States has led to a significant decrease in the occupancy of office buildings. This trend has caused concern among property owners and investors as the value of these buildings continues to fall. With fewer people returning to work in cities like San Francisco, Washington, and
While Bitcoin has been dominating the headlines with its record-breaking highs, Ether, also known as Ethereum, has quietly been making its own significant gains. Launched in 2015, Ether currently holds the spot as the second-largest digital currency with a total value exceeding $460 billion. Recent regulatory approvals in the United States for new bitcoin investment
Robots that are capable of imitating human actions and movements in real-time have the potential to revolutionize the way in which they interact with their environment. This ability could enable robots to learn how to perform everyday tasks without the need for extensive pre-programming. However, one of the major challenges in achieving this goal is
On Friday, Apple made a surprising decision to allow Epic Games to develop a competing European app store for iPhones. This decision came after a heated feud between the two companies and was influenced by a new law in Europe that aims to regulate big tech companies on the continent. Apple spokesperson confirmed that Epic
Swarming behavior in nature has fascinated physicists for years, as schools of fish and colonies of bees move in synchronized patterns that resemble the flow of a liquid. Physicists like Heinrich Jaeger and Baudouin Saintyves are particularly intrigued by this phenomenon and have applied fluid mechanics principles to the development of modular, adaptive robotics. Their
In recent years, advancements in materials science and engineering have paved the way for the development of sophisticated materials tailored for robotic and prosthetic applications. One such innovation is the electronic skin, or e-skin, which is designed to mimic the sense of touch by sensing the surrounding environment. Recently, researchers at Tsinghua University have introduced
The world of FemTech, which encompasses a wide range of digital technologies focusing on women’s health, is not as rosy as it may seem. Recent research conducted by experts at Royal Holloway, University of London, Newcastle University, University of London, and ETH Zurich has shed light on significant security, privacy, and safety issues surrounding FemTech.
In recent years, deep learning tools have completely transformed the field of aerodynamic engineering, allowing for significant advancements in the design and optimization of planes, cars, and ships. By leveraging neural network architecture, researchers have been able to develop new computational models that not only improve accuracy in predicting aerodynamic drag but also drastically reduce
The University of Florida has made groundbreaking strides in the field of semiconductor technology, with their latest innovation featured on the cover of Nature Electronics. This new method, developed by a team of researchers led by Dr. Roozbeh Tabrizian, has the potential to revolutionize wireless communication as we know it. As the demand for efficient
