Abstract: The formation of cone defects is a side effect of the shallow trench isolation (STI) etching process, caused by the redeposition of residue from silicon nitride, silicon dioxide, or ...

All eyes are on California this fall as voters decide whether to approve Proposition 50, which would temporarily set aside the state’s nonpartisan citizen redistricting commission and adopt new ...

WASHINGTON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer spending increased slightly more than expected in August as households went on vacation and dined out, keeping the economy on solid ground as the third ...

In response to Texas' mid-decade partisan congressional redistricting, this measure temporarily requires new congressional district maps, as passed by the Legislature in August 2025, to be used in ...

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Scientists have developed a lens-free mid-infrared camera using a modern twist on pinhole imaging. The system uses nonlinear crystals to convert infrared light into visible, allowing standard sensors ...

“House of Guinness” begins amid death and rebellion. It’s May 27, 1868, and Sir. Benjamin Guinness has died, leaving chaos and his towering brewery behind. His passing isn’t exactly a moment of ...

Sept. 25 (UPI) --The White House has warned federal workers there will be more mass firings if Congress is unable to agree on a stopgap funding measure by the end of the month. The warning came in the ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Surveys on Proposition 50, the redistricting measure on California’s November ballot, give different signals on ...

Adelita Grijalva’s victory in a special election for a House seat in Arizona appears to give backers of a so-called discharge petition enough signatures to compel action. By Michael Gold Reporting ...