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What Year Was It?
The day was Apr 26. What year was it?
Polio Vaccine Trials Begin
The Salk polio vaccine field trials, involving 1.8 million children, begin at the Franklin Sherman Elementary School in McLean, Virginia
See the answer below.
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What Year Was It Answer
Polio Vaccine Trials Begin
Answer: April 26, 1954
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April 26, 2024
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ASE Technology to Raise Its Capex Budget by 10%
ASE Technology Holding Co boosts equipment capital expenditure by 10% to meet rising demand for AI and high-performance computing chips. With a focus on advanced packaging and testing, ASE expects significant growth in revenue and gross margin expansion this year.
Taipei Times
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The 3D-IC Multiphysics Challenge Dictates A Shift-Left Strategy
Addressing the complexity of 3D ICs, experts advocate for a 'shift-left' approach, emphasizing early design optimization and simulation to mitigate multiphysics challenges. Proactive strategies are crucial for overcoming hurdles in next-gen semiconductor technologies.
Semiconductor Engineering
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IR Laser Cleave Technology for 3D Packaging and Logic Scaling
Revolutionary layer transfer approach that enables nanometer-precision release of ultra-thin bonded, deposited or grown layers from silicon carrier substrates using an IR laser and specially formulated inorganic release materials.
Technical Paper
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SK Hynix Inc announces US$15bn chip expansion
SK Hynix Inc is investing $14.6 billion to construct a new memory chip complex in South Korea, addressing the surging demand for semiconductors in AI development. Leading in high-bandwidth memory (HBM), it's also expanding in the US and Vietnam, shaping the global tech landscape.
Taipei Times
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UMC reports lowest profit in three years
UMC, reporting its weakest quarterly net profit in three years due to inventory corrections, anticipates a 3% growth in wafer shipments this quarter. Despite a 35.4% profit drop, it foresees increased demand in communication and computer segments.
Taipei Times
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'A16' chipmaking tech to arrive in 2026, TSMC says
TSMC unveils "A16" chip tech, targeting production by late 2026, intensifying rivalry with Intel. AI chipmakers likely first adopters. A16's speed potential challenges Intel's "14A." TSMC's innovative power supply tech further heats up competition. Analysts skeptical of Intel's claims.
Taipei Times
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Is There Any Hope For Asynchronous Design?
Amidst the challenges of synchronous design, engineers explore the promise of asynchronous design in semiconductor technology. With limited tools and expertise, it remains a niche area, awaiting a breakthrough to fulfill its potential in power-efficient computing
Semiconductor Engineering
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SK hynix returns to profit in Q1 on solid demand for AI chips
SK hynix rebounded strongly in Q1, turning a profit of $2.09B from a $3.4B loss last year. Sales surged 144.3%, hitting $12.42T, driven by AI chip demand. HBM3E chips propel growth, solidifying SK hynix's position in the AI semiconductor sector.
The Korea Times
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Test Your Knowledge
Mount Elbert is the highest peak in which mountain range?
See answer below.
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Quote of the Day
Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life.
Burton Hills
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"We outsourced it to India who outsourced it to China who outsourced it to Korea who outsourced it to Mexico who outsourced it back to us."
Copyright © Randy Glasbergen
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Test Your Knowledge Answer
Mount Elbert is the highest peak in which mountain range?
Answer: The Rockies (USA), which stretch more than 3,000 miles (4,800 km) from the northernmost part of British Columbia, in western Canada, to New Mexico, in the Southwestern United States. Mount Elbert is in west-central Colorado.
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