Largan pessimistic about 2Q23 prospects
Smartphone lens module specialist Largan Precision has expressed caution about its sales prospects for the second quarter, citing the continued weakness of global smartphone sales......»»
Why are U.S. dealers getting more pessimistic about the market? This Cox Q3 poll gives clues
Pessimism crept into franchised car dealers' outlooks during the third quarter, according to a Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index poll, which also found that interest rates and consumers' political uncertainty continue to burden dealerships......»»
All types of school absences can be damaging to exam results and career prospects: UK Report
Even moderate levels of school absence, not just extreme absences, can have a negative impact on exam results and career prospects, but they are frequently overlooked, according to a University of Strathclyde report......»»
Scientists develop new chemical tool for infection research
Researchers from Würzburg and Berlin present a new molecule for visualizing the sphingomyelin metabolism. This offers prospects for innovative therapeutic approaches in infection research. The work is published in the journal Nature Communications......»»
Larger teams in academic research worsen career prospects, study finds
As the Paris Olympics captured the world's attention, it proved apparent that winning medals often hinged on the success of teamwork. While such an approach clearly works in sports, new research suggests teamwork is not always the desired method ….....»»
Saturday Citations: Warp drive disasters; cancer prospects across generations; a large COVID vaccination study
This week, researchers reported on the implications of a warp drive containment breach in case you're interested in theoretical space-borne disasters. Scientists in the U.K. report the cardiovascular benefits of COVID-19 vaccination in an extremely t.....»»
Economic prospects brighten for children of low-income Black Americans, study finds
Economic prospects have improved in recent years for Black Americans born poor, according to new research from Opportunity Insights. At the same time, earnings have fallen for white Americans from low-income families......»»
Smell of human stress can affect dogs" emotions, leading them to make more pessimistic choices
Dogs experience emotional contagion from the smell of human stress, leading them to make more 'pessimistic' choices, new research finds. The University of Bristol-led study, published in Scientific Reports on 22 July, is the first to test how human s.....»»
New hope for critically endangered Siamese crocodile
Sixty Siamese crocodiles, from five separate nests, have successfully hatched in Cambodia's Cardamom National Park—the largest record of this species breeding in the wild this century and a massive boost for the survival prospects of this criticall.....»»
Enhancing ratoon rice yield and sustainability through innovative breeding and mechanization
A research team has reviewed the advancements and prospects of ratoon rice cultivation in China, highlighting its significant rise due to improved breeding methods and cultivation technology. They examined key aspects such as cultivar selection, stub.....»»
Marawi city study analyzes challenges and prospects for post-conflict peacebuilding in urban settings
Wars and conflicts leave devastating destruction in their wake. With so many conflicts now taking place in urban environments, scientists are studying how post-conflict peacebuilding happens in these urban settings......»»
"Facebook probably knows I sell drugs"—how young people"s digital footprints can threaten their future prospects
Social media and messaging apps such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Messenger are increasingly used to buy and sell drugs in many countries. New Zealand is no exception......»»
Youths" attitudes in post-conflict Colombia reflect both cynicism and hope for peace, research finds
Following numerous attempts at peace, in 2016, the Colombian government and the FARC, the largest left-wing guerilla group, signed a peace treaty. Although Colombians were deeply divided about the treaty's prospects when it was first signed, the agre.....»»
Where to watch the NFL draft live stream in 2024 — starts tonight!
The 2024 NFL Draft has its first round tonight. For 257 prospects, it’s the culmination of years of hard work, and for 32 teams, it’s the introduction to integral pieces that will shape the future of their franchise. Round 1 of the draf.....»»
CarMax"s market share prospects in focus ahead of Q4 earnings
CarMax, of Richmond, Va., reports earnings Thursday for the fiscal quarter and year ended Feb. 29......»»
Tuberculosis vaccine may enable elimination of the disease in cattle by reducing its spread
Vaccination not only reduces the severity of TB in infected cattle, but reduces its spread in dairy herds by 89%, research finds. The research, led by the University of Cambridge and Penn State University, improves prospects for the elimination and c.....»»
Study reveals how China"s local bureaucrats struggle for power through negative media coverage
Recent research on China's factional competition uncovers how local bureaucrats, who are connected to influential national leaders, strategically use the media to criticize members of rival factions, thus harming their promotion prospects and weakeni.....»»
Women favor climate actions that benefit future generations more than men, research shows
The decisions we make now inevitably shape the prospects for generations to come. So tackling a long-term problem like climate change raises an intergenerational moral dilemma: should we invest in solutions that might not personally benefit ourselves.....»»
Good prospects for altermagnets in spin-based electronics
Altermagnets represent a newly recognized class of materials in magnetism that could enable novel applications in spin-based electronics. Their magnetically ordered state consists of an antiparallel arrangement of microscopic magnetic moments, so-cal.....»»
Apple cut OLED iPad Pro orders by 20-30%, claims supply-chain report
A new supply-chain report claims that Apple has cut the number of OLED iPad Pro orders by 20-30%, as the company reportedly adopts a more pessimistic view of likely sales. It follows a recent report stating that production of the next-generation i.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro Max will still be the best-selling model in early 2024, says Kuo
The iPhone 15 Pro Max will still be the highest-selling iPhone model in the first half of 2024, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, with its special telephoto lens being highly profitable to supply chain partner Largan.iPhone 15 Pro Max camerasThe pre.....»»