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Science

Your brain maps out numbers, including integers and fractions

From learning to count to solving complex calculations, math requires an inherent organization of information. A team of researchers led by Stanislas Dehaene, Ph.D., and Daniela Valério, Ph.D., at the INSERM-CEA Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit (Unicog) Lab in France took dynamic brain scans of adults presented with fractions and integers.

Finance & Markets

Why Isn't IBM's Stock Bouncing Back After Strong Earnings Results?

IBM’s third-quarter report was strong, but the details explain why investors aren’t rushing back.

  • IBM's stock dropped 25% after July earnings report due to customer spending shift.
  • Strong Q3 report showed 5% revenue increase to $17.1B and 11% EPS growth.
  • Despite positive results, stock hasn't rebounded, reflecting tech spending caution.

Tech

Elon Musk says Tesla will sell 5 million cars by 2030 — math says otherwise

On Tesla's earnings call Wednesday, Elon Musk made one of his patented pie-in-the-sky predictions that typically sends his fans into paroxysms of ecstasy: 5 million vehicle deliveries by 2030. "We were aiming for 5 million vehicles a year by approximately 2030," he said. "And I think we've got a good shot of achieving that goal." […]

Tech

LEGO Disney Sets Are Hitting All-Time Low Prices on Amazon Right Now

We're almost at the end of the year, which means LEGO is starting to offload its extra stock and " retiring soon " sets through various sales. Magical, I know. In just the past few days, Amazon has dropped prices on a range of LEGO Disney sets, including adult-oriented sets from the LEGO Ideas line and toddler-friendly LEGO Duplo builds.

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