Swarming cicadas, stock traders, and the wisdom of the crowd
The springtime emergence of vast swarms of cicadas can be explained by a mathematical model of collective decision-making that has similarities to models describing stock market crashes......»»
Endangered sea turtles get second life at Tunisian center
A crowd has gathered to see off Rose, a loggerhead sea turtle, who labors across the Tunisian sand to rejoin the waters of the Mediterranean......»»
Where to pre-order PlayStation Portal - stock available at retailers now
We're rounding up all the best places to pre-order the PlayStation Portal and checking stock regularly ahead of its release......»»
Why more food, toiletry and beauty companies are switching to minimalist package designs
For decades, marketers of consumer goods designed highly adorned packages, deploying bold colors, snazzy text, cartoons and illustrations to seize the attention of shoppers. Conventional wisdom held that with thousands of products competing against o.....»»
Waze Adds Crash History Alerts to Warn You on Crash-Prone Roads
Waze remains one of the most useful tools for daily commuters and anyone who gets in a car during what could be a busy traffic hour. Its real-time, crowd-sourced info really can cut off significant amounts of time from a drive, help you avoid a speed.....»»
Where to pre-order PlayStation Portal - find stock now
We're rounding up all the best places to pre-order the PlayStation Portal and checking stock regularly ahead of its release......»»
Fisker delays Q3 earnings report, sending stock sharply lower
The EV startup said that the departure of its chief accounting officer on Oct. 27 and the appointment of a new one Monday delayed earnings, which were rescheduled for Nov. 13......»»
What drives people to panic buy during times of crisis: New study reveals the psychology of consumers
Fear can cause people to behave irrationally in times of uncertainty. During the pandemic, this took the form of panic buying as people flocked to stores to stock up on essential goods. Some even sought to profit off of shortages by price gouging toi.....»»
Elon Musk tries to avoid testifying in Twitter-stock probe, asks court for help
Musk urges court to block subpoena, claims SEC is politically motivated. Enlarge / Elon Musk at an AI event with Britain Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in London on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | WPA Pool ).....»»
Acquiring green firms can be healthy for a firm"s bottom line, says new research
There is some good news for companies looking to add to their green credentials. According to a new Concordia-led study, when firms acquire businesses specializing in green technologies or green brands, the buyer usually sees positive stock market re.....»»
Carl Sagan detected life on Earth 30 years ago—here"s how his experiment is helping us search for alien species today
It's been 30 years since a group of scientists led by Carl Sagan found evidence for life on Earth using data from instruments on board the Nasa Galileo robotic spacecraft. Yes, you read that correctly. Among his many pearls of wisdom, Sagan was famou.....»»
Loss of plant biodiversity can reduce soil carbon sequestration in grasslands, suggests global study
One third of the global terrestrial carbon stock is stored in grasslands. A new global study implies that this stock may decrease as plant biodiversity is reduced, especially in warm and arid areas. The reason is that a species-poor vegetation seems.....»»
Rumors of all iPhone 16 models having an A18 processor make no sense
A stock analyst has put forth the rumor that the entire iPhone 16 lineup will have an A18-branded chip, but between his track record and Apple's recent patterns, it seems unlikely at this point.The iPhone 16 Pro, maybeIn a note to investors, Analyst.....»»
Unearthing the ecological impacts of cicada emergences on North American forests
Every 13 or 17 years, billions of cicadas emerge from the ground to reproduce in eastern North American deciduous forests. One of the largest emergence events of these insects happened in 2021 when the Brood X cicadas emerged. Researchers who studied.....»»
SEC insider trading rule has loopholes, says study
A rule to limit trading based on nonpublic stock information has limited effectiveness, according to a recent study by Texas McCombs Finance Professor Robert Parrino......»»
Don’t panic, but GPU prices are starting to rise again
Although you may struggle to find a certain graphics card in stock at MSRP, there's no need to panic about GPU prices rising just yet......»»
Prime Day in October: pack of 12 AA rechargeable batteries for $18
If you need to stock up on batteries, Prime Day is the perfect time. It might not be the most fun purchase, but it's cheap and practical......»»
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Use Tykr Stock Screener to manage your investments. Get this coupon code for $20 off a lifetime subscription. TL;DR: As of October 7, get $20 off a Tykr Stock Screener Premium Plan Lifetime Subscription.Investing your money may be intimidating,.....»»
18 classic viral videos that will always be hilarious
From the 'Falling Grape Lady' to 'Keyboard Cat' take a look at some of the most iconic viral videos that will forever be funny. It’s Viral Market Crash week on Mashable. Join us as we take stock of the viral economy and investigate how th.....»»
Musk refused to testify in Twitter stock probe, claimed SEC is harassing him
After being sued by SEC, Musk says he wants US regulators to be punished. Enlarge / Elon Musk leaves federal court in New York on Thursday, April 4, 2019 after a hearing in a case involving the SEC. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomb.....»»
SEC turns up the heat on Tesla"s Musk over Twitter stock purchases
The SEC began its probe in April 2022 and has requested thousands of documents from the Tesla CEO and other parties, the agency said. The billionaire has already sent hundreds of documents, and testified twice in July 2022......»»