Building blocs for diverse investment
A research study in the International Journal of Trade and Global Markets has looked at the effects of the evolution of the BRIC economies to the BRICS bloc and the implications of that transition on investment and global trade. The work highlights t.....»»
Research shows gamified investment sites have risks for novice investors
What happens when online investment trading platforms start to resemble games that keep people playing for hours, with badges and exploding confetti to reward investors for their engagement?.....»»
New class of organic nanoparticles shows promise for diverse applications
Nanoparticles have a wide variety of applications, from drug delivery to electronics to air purification. Their small size and tunable properties make them particularly valuable for technological advancements and scientific research. When polymers ma.....»»
Gemini AI is making robots in the office far more useful
Lost in an unfamiliar office building, big box store, or warehouse? Just ask the nearest robot for directions......»»
ARK Investment"s Cathie Wood defends strategy in letter to investors
ARK Investment"s Cathie Wood defends strategy in letter to investors.....»»
Study: Nanoparticle vaccines enhance cross-protection against influenza viruses
To offer cross-protection against diverse influenza virus variants, nanoparticle vaccines can produce pivotal cellular and mucosal immune responses that enhance vaccine efficacy and broaden protection, according to a study by researchers in the Insti.....»»
A look inside $1 million eyesore in Fresno. Buddhist priest says why building incomplete
A look inside $1 million eyesore in Fresno. Buddhist priest says why building incomplete.....»»
The Head of NASA Science Spent a Whole Weekend Building a LEGO Rocket
Scientific American sat down with Nicola Fox, head of NASA science, to talk about her LEGO-building hobby, the agency’s massive Space Launch System rocket and the NASA science she’s most excited about.....»»
Dig safely when building sandcastles—collapsing sand holes can cause suffocation and even death
While millions of Americans vacation on beaches every year to seek out sun, sand and the sea, many might not realize how dangerous digging holes in the sand can be. In February 2024, a 7-year-old girl died after an approximately 5-foot (1.5-meter) ho.....»»
GM supplier to invest $390M in new Michigan plant, factory expansions
Gestamp is building a $64.5 million, 450,000-square-foot plant in suburban Detroit to support GM. The plant is expected to create 390 jobs......»»
OpenAI and Arianna Huffington are building an AI health coach for you
OpenAI and Thrive Global launch company to create an AI-powered health coach.....»»
Newly identified enzyme helps pathogenic fungus build protective cell wall
Researchers at the School of Medicine have identified a novel enzyme involved in building the cell wall of Cryptococcus neoformans, a fungus that causes lung infections and potentially deadly cases of meningitis, primarily in people with AIDS. About.....»»
Age data show planetesimals provided building materials for water-rich planets in the early solar system
Age data for certain classes of meteorite have made it possible to gain new findings on the origin of small water-rich astronomical bodies in the early solar system. These so-called planetesimals continually supplied building materials for planets—.....»»
Piper Sandler raises Apple target price on promise of AI
Investment firm Piper Sandler says the market is right to be excited by Apple Intelligence, and also that it sees a return to iPhone growth in the key market of China.Renders of a possible designs for the iPhone 16 rangeBased on both AI and China, We.....»»
Scientists develop new technique for bespoke optical tweezers
Scientists have developed a new way to trap small particles with light. Building on the Nobel Prize winning technique of optical tweezers (Arthur Ashkin, 2018), a team of physicists, led by Dr. David Phillips at the University of Exeter, has advanced.....»»
Study reveals key gene in Delphinium petal differentiation
A recent study investigated the role of the APETALA3–3 ortholog in shaping the diverse morphologies of petals in Delphinium anthriscifolium. This gene, previously known for its function in petal identity, is now revealed to be a key player in the i.....»»
Get ready for a monumental iPhone 16 super cycle, says Wedbush
Investment firm Wedbush now expects what it calls a massive upgrade cycle for the forthcoming iPhone 16 range, and even an end to Apple's problems in China.Renders of the forthcoming iPhone 16 ProWedbush has been bullish about Apple since WWDC. In pa.....»»
4 key steps to building an incident response plan
In this Help Net Security interview, Mike Toole, head of security and IT at Blumira, discusses the components of an effective security incident response strategy and how they work together to ensure organizations can address cybersecurity issues. Wha.....»»
There are more signs of iPhone sales recovery in China
Even before the iPhone 16 hits the streets, the latest research from investment firm JP Morgan shows that iPhone sales are continuing to increase in China, helped in part by a recovering smartphone market in the region.iPhone 16 Pro is expected to be.....»»
Unveiling East Asia"s urban landscape: A massive mapping project illuminates 280 million buildings
Accurate and comprehensive building data is critical for urban management and planning. Existing datasets, such as those from Microsoft and OpenStreetMap, often lack completeness and accuracy in East Asia, limiting their utility for large-scale appli.....»»
With AI Tools, Scientists Can Crack the Code of Life
Google’s AI research lab DeepMind is steadily building knowledge of how genes and their products work inside the body—and how and why they sometimes go wrong......»»