Bridging traditional economics and econophysics
In a new study, researchers of the Complexity Science Hub highlight the connecting elements between traditional financial market research and econophysics. "We want to create an overview of the models that exist in financial economics and those that.....»»
Economics propelling population shifts in spite of climate-driven risks: Study
People are willing to live in locations where there is a greater risk of climate-driven extreme weather and natural disasters if there is an increase to their overall economic well-being, according to a study by Douglas Wrenn......»»
Researcher: Mothers are more likely to work worse jobs—while fathers thrive in careers
Having a child is bad for a woman's earnings. This is not only in the immediate period after the birth, but across her lifetime—as shown in research by recent economics Nobel prize-winner Claudia Goldin......»»
These Shokz bone conduction headphones are 31% off right now
The Shokz OpenMove bone conduction headphones, which offer a lot of benefits compared to traditional wireless headphones, are on sale for only $55 from Amazon......»»
OtterBox leads green tech accessories with cactus leather iPhone 15 cases
OtterBox has introduced its Symmetry Series Cactus Leather, a sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional leather cases. It's available for iPhone 15 models and Apple Watch.Symmetry Series Cactus LeatherThe innovative product is made from the.....»»
EV demand hinges on reduced operating costs, Deloitte finds
Economics are the primary motivator for EV purchases in the U.S., beating out environmental motivations, according to Deloitte's 2024 Global Automotive Consumer study......»»
Yanfeng shows a futuristic EV interior concept in its first CES appearance
A new interior design concept by Yanfeng eliminates a traditional center console and places many crucial components into the driver's seat......»»
Uncovering the hidden dangers of email-based attacks
Email-based attacks have evolved beyond traditional spam and phishing attempts. Cybercriminals now employ sophisticated tactics such as spear-phishing, whaling, and business email compromise (BEC), posing a significant threat to businesses of all siz.....»»
The best live TV streaming services for cord cutters in 2024
Ditching cable? To demystify the journey to independence from traditional cable and satellite providers, we present the very best live TV streaming services......»»
Report highlights farmers" concerns about cultured meat
While some U.K. farmers see the advances in the development of cultured, or cell-based meat, as potential competition to traditional meat production, others from the farming community have suggested it could create a premium for pasture-reared meat......»»
Nanostructured flat lens uses machine learning to "see" more clearly, while using less power
A front-end lens, or meta-imager, created at Vanderbilt University can potentially replace traditional imaging optics in machine-vision applications, producing images at higher speed and using less power......»»
Examining the effects of ultrasound-assisted fermentation on Chinese rice wine
Traditional Chinese rice wine (RW) has been popular in China for thousands of years. The brewing process involves simultaneous saccharification and solid-state fermentation using mixed saccharifying starters, such as wheat starter and distiller's yea.....»»
Revolutionizing plant phenotyping: 3D plant shoot segmentation with deep learning
The quest for efficient 3D plant shoot segmentation, vital for extracting plant phenotypic traits, has driven the integration of deep learning with point clouds. Traditional 2D methods, while prevalent, encounter challenges in depth perception and st.....»»
Advanced CNN techniques for accurate detection and reconstruction of passion fruit branches
In traditional fruit production, formidable challenges arise from labor costs and shortages, prompting extensive research into agricultural automation and the use of intelligent robots for tasks like fruit picking and branch pruning......»»
Revolutionizing wheat yield prediction: Introducing SPSI for enhanced panicle number estimation using UAV imagery
Wheat is crucial for global food security, and panicle number per unit ground area (PNPA) is key to its yield. Traditional manual counting methods are accurate but inefficient, prompting a shift towards remote sensing and image processing for rapid,.....»»
It’s “shakeout” time as losses of Netflix rivals top $5 billion
Disney, Warner, Comcast, and Paramount are contemplating cuts, possible mergers. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) The world’s largest traditional entertainment companies face a reckoning in 2024 after los.....»»
Oral peptides: A new era in drug development
For decades, a substantial number of proteins, vital for treating various diseases, have remained elusive to oral drug therapy. Traditional small molecules often struggle to bind to proteins with flat surfaces or require specificity for particular pr.....»»
Big Tech is spending more than VC firms on AI startups
Microsoft, Google, and Amazon haved crowded out traditional Silicon Valley investors. Enlarge / A string of deals by Microsoft, Google and Amazon amounted to two-thirds of the $27 billion raised by fledgling AI companies in 2023.....»»
Strategies for environmentally friendly and sustainable polyamide production
Global industries focused on carbon neutrality, under the slogan Net-Zero, are gaining increasing attention. In particular, research on the microbial production of polymers, replacing traditional chemical methods with biological approaches, is active.....»»
Pixel Fold at $350 Off is Kind of Tempting
Google’s first foldable showed up this year as the Pixel Fold, a years-in-the-making device that takes advantage of Android’s big screen advancements and helps Google further compete with Samsung beyond the boundaries of the traditional p.....»»
Following a star: Study explores the remarkable ways traditional cultures use their environment to navigate
A study has shed new light on remarkable feats of navigation from cultures across the world: from sailors in the Marshall Islands using wave patterns to navigate the vast Pacific Ocean to indigenous communities in Alaska using stars to find their way.....»»