US midterms: Why gambling markets often predict elections more accurately than polls
This year's U.S. midterms are on a razor's edge......»»
It"s award season: Let"s celebrate microbes in movies
Usually, show business depicts viruses, bacteria, and other microorganisms as one of the worst menaces to humankind. Entertainment movies influence the way audiences understand and perceive these topics. Yet, few films accurately portray the science.....»»
Pakistan restricts internet during election day
Experts say that not even a VPN service can help with this type of disruption. Here's what this means for people in Pakistan as they head to the polls......»»
Study finds corn genome can gang up on multiple pathogens at once
In a changing climate, corn growers must be ready for anything, including new and shifting disease dynamics. Because it's impossible to predict which damaging disease will pop up in a given year, corn with resistance to multiple diseases would be a.....»»
Australian researchers develop new method to more accurately spot underground nuclear tests
A more accurate way of identifying underground nuclear tests, including those conducted in secret, has been developed by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU)......»»
Helping predict cold-blooded animals" response to environmental shifts
Newcastle University researchers have developed a new tool to predict cold-blooded animals' responses to environmental change......»»
A new approach for fast and cost-effective pathogen detection
The ability to detect diseases at an early stage or even predict their onset would be of tremendous benefit to doctors and patients alike. A research team led by Dr. Larysa Baraban at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) develops intellige.....»»
Apple drops second developer beta of iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4
The second betas of iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 are now available, giving developers a second chance to check out changes Apple is making to comply with the EU Digital Markets Act.iOS 17Developers taking part in the beta program can acquire the latest b.....»»
Artificial intelligence for the financial market: Machine learning can enhance stock return prediction
In the complex world of financial markets, accurately forecasting stock prices is a significant challenge. One approach relies on enhancing the information from stock market anomalies, factors influencing a stock's return. Traditional methods that co.....»»
EU unveils 2040 climate targets in political tightrope act
The EU on Tuesday unveils its climate targets for 2040 and a roadmap for the next stage of its energy transition, four months before European elections and with the bloc reeling from a farmer revolt against green reforms......»»
Google and Mozilla don’t like Apple’s new iOS browser rules
Google and Mozilla want iOS's new EU browser rules to apply worldwide. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Apple is being forced to make major changes to iOS in Europe, thanks to the European Union's "Digital Markets Act." T.....»»
Two-thirds of Canadian and American renters are in unaffordable housing situations
Even as housing markets cool in some areas, housing affordability in Canada is the worst in over four decades due, in part, to sustained post-pandemic inflation and comparatively higher interest rates......»»
Virus ancestry could help predict next pandemic
Virus family history could help scientists identify which strains have the potential to become the so-called Disease X that causes the next global pandemic......»»
Phil Schiller explains how third-party app stores will put iPhone users at risk
Last week, Apple made a variety of announcements about changes coming to the App Store and iPhone in the European Union. Apple is making these changes because it has to comply with the Digital Markets Act, and a new interview with Apple Fellow Phil S.....»»
Chrome boss says Apple’s new iPhone browser engine approach stifles ‘real choice’
In response to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), Apple announced last week that it would allow “alternative” browser engines on the iPhone in Europe. Google’s head of Chrome today shared their thoughts on the upcoming iPhone browser engine change......»»
EU App Store sideloading and commission changes, Vision Pro reviews, iOS 17.4 features
Benjamin and Chance deep dive into all the App Store changes announced in response to the EU Digital Markets Act, and debate whether anyone is incentivized to make the leap. Also, the first Apple Vision Pro reviews have dropped ahead of its Friday re.....»»
Apple to let developers request consultation on EU changes coming to the App Store
Apple recently announced a series of measures to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust legislation, which includes allowing alternative app stores on the iPhone. To make sure developers understand what’s changing, A.....»»
Mark Zuckerberg explains why there will be no Meta app store for iPhone in the EU
Many developers and tech companies didn’t react well to the changes proposed by Apple last month to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust legislation, and Mark Zuckerberg is on that team. The Meta CEO said on Thursd.....»»
If you"re in the EU, you can ask Apple about App Store changes
As Apple prepares to alter its App Store regulations to comply with the European Union's new Digital Markets Act, the company is now offering consultations to help developers better understand their options.Apple App Store iconApple announced in Janu.....»»
Meta joins list of companies that disapprove of Apple"s DMA response
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says Apple's DMA compliance makes it "difficult for anyone" to adopt, including Meta.Meta Quest 3The European Union created the Digital Markets Act to combat companies designated as gatekeepers from monopolizing their platfor.....»»
Regulation makes crypto markets more efficient, says research
First-of-its-kind research on cryptocurrency finds that the most regulated coins create the most efficient markets......»»