Thursday, 28 April 2022

Earth's atmosphere may be source of some lunar water

Hydrogen and oxygen ions escaping from Earth's upper atmosphere and combining on the moon could be one of the sources of the known lunar water and ice, according to new research by University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute scientists.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/earths-atmosphere-may-be-source-of-some-lunar-water

New tests to decide Shanghai reopening as Beijing stocks up

Shanghai authorities said new COVID-19 testing over the next few days will determine which neighborhoods can safely start reopening, as residents in Beijing watched carefully for word for whether the capital will lock down.

Ford confirms 2022 profit outlook despite lingering semiconductor crunch

Ford confirmed its 2022 profit outlook Wednesday despite lower quarterly auto sales as strong vehicle pricing offsets the hit from higher operating costs and the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/ford-confirms-2022-profit-outlook-despite-lingering-semiconductor-crunch

Judge sides with Elon Musk in lawsuit over SolarCity

A judge in the state of Delaware on Wednesday handed Tesla chief Elon Musk a victory in a shareholder lawsuit filed over the controversial buy of solar panel maker SolarCity.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/judge-sides-with-elon-musk-in-lawsuit-over-solarcity

Samsung Electronics Q1 net profit up 58.57 percent

South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics posted a 58.57 percent rise in first-quarter net profits on Thursday, largely driven by steady memory chip demand and brisk smartphone sales.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/samsung-electronics-q1-net-profit-up-58-57-percent