Not all subsidiaries are treated equally, finds research
When a larger company acquires a smaller one, or creates a new subsidiary, it must decide how cozy it wants to be—both operationally and financially.
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Dynamic pricing can optimize profits but alienate customers
If you’ve ever seen a steep increase in the fare for an Uber to the airport on a Friday, or you’ve checked an item’s cost on Amazon, only to see it has changed hours later, you might have experienced algorithmic…
‘We need to broaden our search, and now we can.’ Scientists are set to unleash a powerful new weapon in the hunt for dark matter
Scientists have retreated to deep beneath the French Alps to broaden the hunt for dark matter particles that could be “WIMPier than WIMPS.”
Why cheap cigarettes from other states are a costly problem for New York City
New York City has the highest cigarette taxes in the nation, but Rutgers Health research indicates that many smokers illegally avoid them.
Research addresses alarming decline in geography as a school subject
Geography as a school subject is under pressure. There aren’t enough qualified teachers and it loses out to other subjects in school. In many countries, important aspects are left out of the curricula.
Screen time aids learning, but gender gaps remain
Current parenting and educational trends often prioritize structured, adult-supervised activities in an attempt to optimize children’s educational outcomes. This often comes at the expense of unstructured leisure time spent with peers, which is frequently perceived as riskier and less productive—a…
NASA Marsquake Data Reveals Lumpy Nature of Red Planet’s Interior
6 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) Scientists believe giant comets or asteroids — like the one depicted in this artist’s concept — struck Mars 4.5 billion years ago, injecting debris from the impact deep into…
Don’t miss the stars of the ‘Summer Triangle’ twinkle with the Milky Way after sunset
Altair, Vega and Deneb can be seen shining with the Milky Way throughout August.
NASA Scientists Help Maryland County Plan to Beat Summer Heat Risks
4 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) These maps of Prince George’s County, MD, show surface temperatures collected a few hours apart on July 30, 2023 from the Landsat 9 satellite and the ECOsystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer…
New AI tool can spot shady science journals and safeguard research integrity
One of the big benefits of open-access journals is that they make research articles freely and immediately available to everyone online. This increases exposure for scientists and their work, ensuring there are no barriers, such as cost, to knowledge. Anyone…