Caroline Cai, the CEO of U. S. -based Pzena Investment Management, believes that now is the time to increase exposure to Chinese stocks. She argues that the risks are obvious to everyone, but the valuations are so low that investors are being compensated for taking on that risk. This perspective is
Social inequality often starts with how we judge others. Attractiveness-based bias can play a big role in this. But what can we do to stop this unfairness? Researchers held a contest to find ways to reduce such bias in decisions, like admissions. They tested 30 different strategies across four study
Hollywood actress and producer Sydney Sweeney recently spoke out against what she sees as fake claims of female empowerment in the entertainment industry. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Sweeney addressed comments made earlier this year by Hollywood producer Carol Baum, who criticized Sweeney's lo
The EQ-5D, a popular tool for measuring health-related quality of life worldwide, hasn't been thoroughly tested among Ethiopian cervical cancer patients. This tool, which covers five dimensions at five levels, is used to assess overall health and well-being. However, there's a gap in knowledge about
In the early hours of a Monday morning, a trio of thieves set their sights on a tech warehouse in Youngsville, North Carolina. The warehouse, belonging to custom PC and hardware seller PowerGPU, was infiltrated through multiple entry points. The thieves cleverly disabled the internet and security sy
Have you ever wondered how we generate new ideas? It turns out that the way information is presented can make a big difference. Many studies have looked at how we learn from two connected facts, but not much is known about how we handle three or more. Scientists decided to explore how college studen
Did you know that your DNA has extra letters that tell genes when to speak up or stay quiet? One of these special letters is called 5-methyldeoxycytidine, or mdC for short. Where and how often mdC shows up in your DNA can tell a big story about whether certain genes are being turned on or off. This
Warmblood horses, known for their prowess in equestrian sports, have been the focus of a recent study in South Africa. This research targeted a gap in current knowledge, as no previous studies have specifically looked into the eye health of this breed. The study aimed to shed light on common eye iss
Meet 'Clostridioides difficile, ' a sneaky bacterium that knows no borders. It’s found in humans, animals, and even food; an ideal recipe for a One Health puzzle. In this study, scientists from thirteen European countries came together to paint a clearer picture of 'C. difficile' and its travels. Th
Business leaders are worried that ongoing port shutdowns in Vancouver and Montreal are hurting Canada's reputation and economy. Dennis Darby, head of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, says these disruptions are happening at the worst time, with year-end deadlines and an upcoming U. S. election. He
