A novel method implementing investment decision-making of prospect theory utility toward stock markets
Prospect theory, proposed by Kahneman and Tversky in 1979, has been acknowledged as an excellent decision-making theory for the bounded rationality of investors tending to show cognitive bias under conditions of uncertainty. In terms of gains and los.....»»
Dual-comb method achieves first precise absolute distance measurement over 100 km
A team of physicists and engineers at China's Hefei National Laboratory has succeeded in conducting the first instance of precise absolute distance measurement over a path exceeding 100 km. The group has written a paper describing how they achieved s.....»»
Growing safer spuds: Removing toxins from potatoes
Scientists have discovered a way to remove toxic compounds from potatoes, making them safer to eat and easier to store. The breakthrough could cut food waste and enhance crop farming in space and other extreme environments......»»
New synthesis technique cuts drug development time and cost
A team of chemists from Scripps Research and Rice University has unveiled a novel method to simplify the synthesis of piperidines, a key structural component in many pharmaceuticals. The study, published in Science, combines biocatalytic carbon-hydro.....»»
As firms abandon VMware, Broadcom is laughing all the way to the bank
Ingram Micro the latest to ditch VMware, but VMware's still making money. Another company has publicly cut ties with Broadcom's VMware. This time, it's Ingram Micro, one of the w.....»»
Examination of political investments reveals democrat involvement spooks corporate raiders
Stock investments by politicians have long drawn public scrutiny. Under a 2012 law, members of the U.S. Congress must disclose transactions over a $1,000 threshold. Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle were criticized.....»»
One in five AirTags to be made in Indonesia to resolve iPhone 16 sales ban
AirTags will be made in Indonesia for the first time, and production will ramp up to 20% of global production over time, according to a new report. The plan is Apple’s way to meet a government requirement for a billion dollar investment in the e.....»»
macOS 15.2 Sequoia backup bug(s) affecting Time Machine, CCC, and more
One or more backup bugs in macOS 15.2 Sequoia is affecting Apple’s own Time Machine utility, as well as third-party apps SuperDuper and CarbonCopyCloner. Initially the problem appeared to affect bootable backups only, but it now appears that it.....»»
Apple"s Indonesia iPhone 16 ban drama will probably end with $1 billion investment
Indonesia's president has agreed to a $1 billion deal with Apple that if approved, will build two factories that will ultimately produce 20% of the world's AirTag supply.iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus — still banned in IndonesiaSources familiar with th.....»»
A family reunion 150 million years in making: Paleontologists identify nearly 50 hidden relatives of Pterodactylus
Christmas is the time for families to come together, and in the midst of the festive season, University of Leicester paleontologists have announced that they have reunited a family that has been separated for 150 million years......»»
Android answer to Apple’s Handoff feature is rolling out to more devices
Google has started to push out its answer to Apple’s Handoff feature to more devices after making it available for Pixel and Samsung phones. The post Android answer to Apple’s Handoff feature is rolling out to more devices appeared first on Phand.....»»
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The Bluetti EB3A power station is currently on sale on Amazon where it’s enjoying a $70 discount, making it cheaper than ever. The post DEAL: Save $70 on the Bluetti EB3A power station in this INCREDIBLE DEAL! appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Ataccama ONE platform enhancements accelerate enterprise data quality initiatives
Ataccama announced enhancements to the Ataccama ONE unified data trust platform v15.4 that enable customers to have confidence in using their data for business-critical decision-making. In this latest release, enhancements include augmenting its AI c.....»»
EU wants Apple to ensure ‘effective interoperability’ of iOS with other platforms
Apple this year was forced to drastically change how iOS works in the EU due to the Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust law, which establishes a series of rules to prevent big techs from engaging in anti-competitive practices. However, it seems that.....»»
The Backbone One would be an ideal game controller—if the iPhone had more games
It works well, but there still aren't enough modern, console-style games. In theory, it ought to be as good a time as ever to be a gamer on the iPhone. Classic console emulators h.....»»
Researchers explore, sample and interpret lunar volatiles in polar cold traps
The moon has both a South and North Pole, but just how cold are they? For context, Antarctica's coastal temperatures average around 14°F (-10°C), while the interior drops to -76°F (-60°C), making Earth's South Pole one of the coldest places on th.....»»
New method maps hundreds of proteins in cell nuclei simultaneously
Caltech researchers have developed a new method to map the positions of hundreds of DNA-associated proteins within cell nuclei all at the same time. The method, called ChIP–DIP (Chromatin ImmunoPrecipitation Done In Parallel), is a versatile tool f.....»»
Household slavery: "An overlooked method of enslaving people"
When discussing enslavement, attention often focuses on Africans forcibly shipped to South America. Researcher Timo McGregor's new Veni research sheds light on a lesser-known method, whereby indigenous populations were enslaved through the households.....»»
Q&A: How to reduce food waste and feast sustainably this holiday season
The holiday season is upon us, complete with multiple occasions for eating, drinking and making merry—which means multiple occasions for wasted food and drink......»»
Analyst: Trump will waive Apple’s China tariffs so it doesn’t ‘lose to Samsung’
President-elect Donald Trump has proposed sweeping tariffs on China, where Apple manufactures many of its products. Yet Apple’s stock is hitting all-time highs. Here’s why. more….....»»
Model captures energy return on global agriculture investment
A primary output of agriculture is food, an energy source for the human body. But agriculture also requires energy inputs......»»