Wall Street is bullish on Home Depot as it worries about Best Buy

Wall Street analysts feel good about one of our retail stocks, but worried about another. Home Depot news Telsey Advisory Group, a leader in retail industry analysis, upgraded Home Depot stock to an outperform buy on Friday. The research firm also raised its 12-month price target to $455 per share from $360, implying nearly 14% … Read more

Why furry mammals make “wet dog vibes” comes down to tickling science

When hairy mammals feel something on their back, they will emit “wet dog vibes.” If you’ve ever been within the splash zone of a dog that just got out of the pool, you’ve likely been at the receiving end of its effect. We’ve all seen it, but the neural mechanisms that underpin the behavior have … Read more

The mystery of the King Cobra that has baffled scientists for 188 years has finally been solved

King cobra facing camera.

The mighty king cobra – the world’s longest venomous snake – is actually four different species, scientists have confirmed in a new study. For 188 years, the king cobra has been represented by a single species, Ophiophage hannah. But this widely distributed species shows large differences in body color and other physical characteristics in different … Read more

Stocks making the biggest moves at midday: TSLA, ABNB, TOST, PINS

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Tesla — The electric vehicle stock gained nearly 7%, continuing to rally after Donald Trump won a second presidential term. The Elon Musk-led company saw its market capitalization rise to $1 trillion on Friday. Shares have gained more than 26% this week. Trump Media & Technology … Read more

Insider Insights: Meet statistics and data science major Parul Gupta

Parul Gupta stood on stage, beaming with joy as a representative of Major League Hacking placed a pin on him. Though the pin was small, it represented a big win: Gupta and her team had just won second place out of more than 80 teams at UT San Antonio’s RowdyHacks hackathon. It’s moments like these … Read more

Embracing the future of cryptography and identity management

Looking ahead to 2025, it’s time for organizations to put the right tools and processes in place for it … [+] prepare for post-quantum cryptography. getty As we prepare to enter 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is shifting rapidly, driven by advances in quantum computing, the proliferation of IoT and OT devices, and a wave of … Read more

RFK Jr.’s vaccine views, Cassava, FDA news

Pquestions abound now that Donald Trump is returning to the White House. One of particular importance: What impact his relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will have. on vaccines in the US? We take a look at that question today, discuss another US biotech launch using Chinese science, and more. How RFK Jr.’s Views Might … Read more

Creating water from air revolutionizes science

Scientists have long been interested in converting hydrogen and oxygen into water using palladium as a catalyst. This reaction is essential for applications such as fuel cells that produce clean energy. By better understanding this process, researchers aim to improve the efficiency of these technologies and contribute to the energy transition. The unique properties of … Read more

Mouth to Market: How the Sensory Lab Engages Food Science Students

Photo by Spencer Hall Students working in the Sensory Lab, led by Amanda Rees, gain a holistic approach to the food science industry. They learn about food creation and techniques to get their product to market. Every project at Sensory Lab comes with surprises. Sometimes, “the client asks us to do much more than usual; … Read more