Justin Trudeau, Canada's Prime Minister, cautioned that if Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose tariffs on Canadian goods, American consumers and businesses could feel the pinch. Trump's plan is to add a 25% tax on all products coming from Canada and Mexico, aiming to stop the flow o
This Thanksgiving, "Moana 2" is creating quite a stir, earning a whopping $28 million in just one day. Experts predict it could rake in over $175 million over the five-day holiday, surpassing the records set by "Frozen II" and "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. " Other blockbusters like "Wicked" and
Imagine if you could juice up your phone while drinking water at the same time. Scientists have come up with two materials, CP1 and CP2, made from lead. CP2 is super speedy in moving electrons, which makes energy production quicker and eco-friendlier. While both materials look promising, CP2 could b
Financial companies use fundamental factor models to understand how asset returns are connected and to manage risk. But after big events like COVID-19, analysts might wonder if their risk models still fit well. Specifically, they want to know if, after accounting for known factors, the leftover part
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken up the crypto world, changing how major cryptocurrencies interact with each other. This look into the data shows that bitcoin, once the king, lost its throne to Litecoin during the health crisis. The study checked how uncertainty in crypto policies and prices affecte
Imagine trying to figure out what dinosaurs ate by looking at their fossilized vomit and poop. That's exactly what scientists did! They studied hundreds of these "bromalites" from Poland, which are over 200 million years old. By using advanced tools like particle accelerators, they found bits of fis
The election of Jair Bolsonaro as Brazil's president had significant repercussions on the country's HIV/AIDS policies and actions. The far-right leader's political agenda brought about several setbacks, notably the dismantling of existing AIDS policies. This was driven by religious conservatism, whi
Did you know that certain bacteria can help clean our water? One such bacteria is Bacillus subtilis, or B. subtilis for short. This little guy is special because it can trap tiny plastic particles, known as nanoplastics, while also processing nitrogen compounds in water. Scientists have been studyin
Imagine you're a farmer. You know that to improve your crops, you need the right tools and resources. That’s where financial development comes in. When banks offer loans, farmers can afford better equipment, like those that help manage energy more efficiently. But, being a farmer also means dealing
Russia's ruble has been on a wild ride, hitting a low not seen since the start of the Ukraine war. The central bank had to step in to shore up the currency, which slid to 114 against the dollar. This sharp fall has experts worried about the country's economic health. They see signs of a full-blown c
