Why central bankers look to the 'stars' when setting interest rates
When the topic of central banks and the outlook for interest rates comes up, economists often turn to the so-called "star" variables to help with their predictions.
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Seven killed as Saudi coalition strikes UAE-backed forces in Yemen
Air strikes killed seven separatist fighters in Yemen on Friday, according to an official with the group, as a Saudi-led coalition hit back against a sweeping advance by the UAE-backed Southern Transition Council, threatening a major confrontation. The deaths are the first from
Curiosity sends holiday postcard from Mars
Team members working with NASA's Curiosity Mars rover created this "postcard" by commanding the rover to take images at two times of day on Nov. 18, 2025, spanning periods that occurred on both the 4,722nd and 4,723rd Martian days, or sols, of the mission.
When stars fail to explode
Many stars die spectacularly when they explode as supernovae. During these violent explosions, they leave behind thick, chaotic clouds of debris shaped like cauliflowers. But supernova remnant Pa 30 looks nothing like that.
US slashes proposed tariffs on Italian pasta imports
The plan to impose steep tariffs on 13 producers could have seen major price rises for US consumers.
Space mice come home and start families
Four mice went to space as astronauts. One came back and became a mother. And that simple fact might matter more than you'd think for humanity's future beyond Earth.
Bulgarians adapt to euro, banks and shops report smooth transition
Bulgaria’s first days using the euro pass calmly, with banks, shops and customers adapting smoothly as both the euro and lev remain in use.
Cantor Fitzgerald Reaffirms Overweight Rating on Summit Therapeutics (SMMT) Before Key 2026 Catalyst
Israeli Entertainment Industry Confronts Its Crisis at Inaugural Jerusalem Sessions Festival
The TV series “Tehran” returns to Apple TV next week even though production wrapped back in 2023. What caused the postponement of this critically acclaimed drama depicting dueling espionage efforts between Israel and Iran was never specified by the streaming service. But
Could TRAPPIST-1's seven worlds host moons?
Forty light-years away, seven Earth-sized planets orbit around a dim red dwarf star in one of the most tightly packed planetary systems ever discovered. The TRAPPIST-1 system has captivated astronomers since 2017, with three of its planets orbiting in the habitable zone where
ASUS Goes All-In on Gaming Handheld Console, ROG Xbox Ally 7″ Hits a Record Low as 2026 Begins
This Steam Deck alternative is a powerful companion for gamers. The post ASUS Goes All-In on Gaming Handheld Console, ROG Xbox Ally 7″ Hits a Record Low as 2026 Begins appeared first on Kotaku .
Live updates: Iran threatens US targets as Trump vows to 'rescue' protesters
Iran and the U.S. traded threats on Friday, after days of protests in the Islamic Republic over soaring inflation. President Trump early Friday warned Iran that the U.S. would “rescue” protesters in the nation if the regime escalates its response to “peaceful” demonstrations.
How a single 2003 heat wave triggered lasting upheaval in the North Atlantic
The ecology of the North Atlantic is constantly changing. Sometimes it changes abruptly. Extreme events are one driver of such sudden changes. A team of researchers has discovered that a single, large-scale heat wave has affected ecosystems and trophic interactions in the
A zero-shot learning framework for maize cob phenotyping
A new study presents a zero-shot learning (ZSL) framework for maize cob phenotyping, enabling the extraction of geometric traits and estimation of yields in both laboratory and field settings without the need for model retraining.
This new year, maybe resolve to quit
Western cultural stories tend to emphasize perseverance. But science shows that knowing when to quit has a place in our success too.
Is the US 'blockade' of Venezuela lawful?
When one looks closely at what the United States is actually doing at sea, the claim of a blockade becomes far less convincing.
Origins of THC, CBD and CBC in cannabis revealed
Where do the well-known cannabis compounds THC, CBD and CBC come from? Researchers at Wageningen University & Research have experimentally demonstrated for the first time how cannabis acquired the ability to produce these cannabinoids. In the process, they also developed
China taxes condoms, contraceptive drugs in bid to spur birth rate
HONG KONG, Jan 2 - China removed a three-decade-old tax exemption on contraceptive drugs and devices from January 1 in new steps to spur a flagging birth rate.
