Lower voting age boosts participation in Scottish elections
Younger first-time voters in Scotland retain a habit of voting in elections and participate in greater numbers than older first-time voters, a study suggests......»»
Precision coating boosts nanomedicine
A study published in the International Journal of Nanotechnology has looked at the controlled synthesis and coating of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs), specifically using oleic acid (OA) and polyethylene glycol (PEG). These two well-studied polymers ca.....»»
Bosch and Amazon Web Services cover drivers" caffeine boosts, on-the-road questions
Bosch and Amazon partnered on in-vehicle technology that tracks drivers' eye movements and predicts — and acts on — their needs, including having coffee ready......»»
Study reveals a higher market valuation of cash holdings of firms adopting electronic voting
Firms worldwide are increasingly adopting electronic voting, enabling shareholders to cast their votes online instead of attending shareholder meetings in person. Shareholders can enjoy superior accessibility to the meetings with electronic voting co.....»»
Ford Super Duty, Toyota Prius, Kia EV9 win 2024 NACTOY awards
The winners, announced Thursday, were selected in a three-part voting process by a jury of 50 automotive journalists from North American media organizations......»»
Stellantis pulls corporate participation from North American auto shows
Stellantis is leaving it up to its dealers to decide whether to participate in the events......»»
"Goldilocks system" boosts efficiency of nickel-catalyzed reactions
In the search for cheaper, greener alternatives to routinely used precious metal catalysts like palladium, nickel has become an increasingly popular choice in the last two decades for organic chemists assembling fragments of molecules for a variety o.....»»
Adding a small amount of solid carbon to copper boosts its conductivity
A common carbon compound is enabling remarkable performance enhancements when mixed in just the right proportion with copper to make electrical wires. It's a phenomenon that defies conventional wisdom about how metals conduct electricity......»»
Grouse shooting in Scotland has an alarming death toll—and not just for game birds
The Scottish moors are considered areas of outstanding beauty, and often assumed to be "wild" and "untamed." However, these landscapes are the result of management techniques that are now under scrutiny by the Scottish government......»»
Parents underestimate the importance of guided play in education, finds study
Child psychologists have long known that play is essential for children's cognitive development because it boosts their social, physical, and emotional skills. But beginning in the 21st century, specialists repeatedly sounded the alarm that 'play is.....»»
Blender 4.0 released with new features and better Apple Silicon performance
Blender Foundation has released version 4 of the popular Blender 3D design app, bringing interface changes, feature improvements, and most importantly speed boosts for Apple Silicon Macs.Blender is a leading 3D modeling application for Mac, Windows,.....»»
Morgan Stanley boosts AAPL target to $220 over AI and Vision Pro
Investment analysts at Morgan Stanley have raised their target price for Apple based on the outlook for Services, iPhone 15 gross margins, and high consumer interest in Vision Pro.An Apple Store logoMorgan Stanley's last target price change was a $5.....»»
Morgan Stanley boosts Apple price to $220 over AI and Vision Pro
Investment analysts at Morgan Stanley have raised their target price for Apple based on the outlook for Services, iPhone 15 gross margins, and high consumer interest in Vision Pro.An Apple Store logoMorgan Stanley's last target price change was a $5.....»»
Bimetallic alloy nanocatalyst boosts efficient ammonia production with potential for carbon-free energy
Ammonia (NH3) is regarded as a promising carbon-free energy carrier, but its energy-intensive production process still challenges global scientists. A research team led by City University of Hong Kong (CityU) recently engineered a bimetallic alloy as.....»»
Scientists discover plant hormone that boosts growth by 30%
Scientists from NUS and the Singapore Center for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE) have uncovered one of nature's most potent tools in an arsenal to combat today's agricultural challenges: agro-microbials—or agro-chemicals of natural.....»»
A Highland Song review: Breath of the Wild-inspired indie is a Scottish delight
A Highland Song captures the freedom of Breath of the Wild with a moving coming-of-age story set in the Scottish Highlands......»»
ArmorCode raises $40 million to help companies ship secure software
ArmorCode announced it closed a pre-emptive $40 million Series B round to advance its mission of helping companies ship secure software fast and at scale. Premier venture firm HighlandX led the round, joined by NGP Capital, along with participation f.....»»
Outcomes associated with participation in high-quality early care and education
For decades, researchers have debated the long-term impact of early childhood education, sharing evidence that while some children experience positive long-term outcomes, others see initial benefits fade out—or even experience detrimental outcomes......»»
Hard to bear: UK"s only pandas return to China
The UK's only giant pandas left Edinburgh for China on Monday after spending 12 cubless years in the Scottish capital......»»
OpenAI mess resolved: Microsoft joins board, Ilya Sutskever will remain, lawyer writes Sam Altman tweet
The OpenAI mess appears now to have been essentially resolved, with CEO Sam Altman’s return to the company now finalized. Microsoft is also joining the independent OpenAI board, though as “a non-voting observer,” and Quora CEO Adam D’Angel.....»»
GM says UAW strike cost $1.1 billion, announces stock buyback, boosts dividend
Union workers this month ratified the contract with GM, which extends through April 2028 and won support from 55 percent of the nearly 36,000 UAW members who voted......»»