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Have you ever thought about how much goes into making the smartphone that is your window to the world? Here’s some food for thought: As per a report by the White House, a semiconductor chip, that is used within the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi component of your phone, could’ve crossed international borders as many as 70 times before it reached you. And this entire process can take up to 100 days, 12 of which are spent in transit between various supply chain steps. And this is just one tiny component that makes up the lifeline of…

A new piezoelectric-based DC-DC converter, developed by researchers from UC San Diego and CEA-Leti, significantly reduces size and increases efficiency by centralizing power switches on a single chip, promising widespread applications in technology devices. Above is a die photograph of the proposed piezoelectric converter. Credit: University of California San DiegoThe ISSCC 2024 paper presents a ‘ground-breaking’ DC-DC converter that unifies power switches on a single chip.Scientists from the University of California San…

MotoGP Bharat 2023 was hosted at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida from September 22 to 24 last year. (Image: Reuters/File) The analysis report for the event showed solid attendance figures and a positive public response, with a median satisfaction score of six out of seven on the Likert ScaleIn a testament to the success of MotoGP Bharat 2023, the impact report sheds light on the event’s economic influence with a total contribution of more than Rs 392 crore – a pivotal moment in India’s motorsport…

Tesla is taking up a fight to defend Elon Musk’s tweet that threatened to remove employee stock options if they decide to unionize all the way to the Fifth Circuit court of appeal. This is coming out of an old fight dating back to the UAW’s last unsuccessful push to unionize workers at Tesla’s Fremont factory and other locations. Amid that push in 2017-2019, Tesla fought back the effort with what the union considered to be illegal tactics. They filed a complaint with the National Labor…

Blizzard has revealed the next evolution of top-level Overwatch 2 esports after the demise of the Overwatch League. The publisher has teamed up with ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) to run the new Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) under an exclusive multi-year agreement.OWCS is an open-format circuit in which teams from North America; Europe, Middle East, North Africa (EMEA); and Asia can compete without having to pay multi-million-dollar franchise fees. EFG will operate the Overwatch Champions Series in North America and EMEA,…

Washington State University researchers have discovered that cannabis stimulates appetite by activating specific hypothalamic cells in mice. This breakthrough, using calcium imaging technology, offers potential for new treatments for appetite disorders. Credit: SciTechDaily.comNew research reveals that cannabis activates certain brain cells to stimulate appetite, paving the way for potential treatments for appetite-related disorders.While it is well known that cannabis can cause the munchies, researchers have now revealed…

A decades-long court battle over a famous painting that was looted from a Jewish family by the Nazis at the dawn of World War II took a devastating turn for the family Tuesday, when a federal appellate court in the U.S. rejected their plea for the artwork’s return.The court’s decision means the painting — “Rue Saint-Honoré in the Afternoon. Effect of Rain,” by Camille Pissarro — will remain in the possession of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection, a museum owned by the Spanish government, rather than be returned to the…

The sex drives of male mice seem to arise from a single, newly identified brain circuit, a new study reveals.This circuit governs a male mouse's sex drive and its resulting behavior and reward experience, suggesting it plays a vital role in compelling them to reproduce.And while that's interesting, the US researchers are curious about more than just motivations for mouse sex. This brain circuitry is probably ancient, they note, given its apparent importance in persuading male mice to mate.A brain circuit this fundamental…

It has been two decades since Nelson Mandela hosted the first of a series of concerts to raise HIV awareness. The 46664– his prison number – shows featured global stars including Beyoncé, Bono and Queen and were the inspiration for his grandson, Kweku Mandela to produce Move Afrika, a five-year project to establish an annual music tour on the continent. The goal to “promote health and equity, defend our planet, and create jobs and economic opportunity”.“If you look at some of the largest touring artists in the world,…

Breadcrumb Trail LinksNewsCultureCelebrityCanadian PoliticsCanadaBooks'Former de facto first lady of Canada' is being represented by two firms on either side of the borderPublished Oct 30, 2023  •  Last updated Oct 31, 2023  •  3 minute read Sophie Grégoire Trudeau's photo from the websites for Keppler and Speakers Spotlight. Photo by Keppler / Speakers SpotlightArticle contentSophie Grégoire Trudeau, the recently separated wife of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has returned to the speakers’ circuit, with the Canadian…