Japan’s central bank, the Bank of Japan (BOJ), made a significant decision on Tuesday to raise interest rates for the first time since 2007. This move marks the end of the world’s only negative rates regime, which had been in place since 2016. The BOJ raised its short-term interest rates from -0.1% to around 0%
The pursuit of creating a material that surpasses diamond in terms of hardness has led physicists from the US and Sweden to delve into the world of simulations. Their focus lies on the elusive eight-atom body-centered cubic (BC8) phase of carbon, which is projected to outshine diamond in terms of compressive resistance by up to
In a recent interview, Elon Musk shared his perspective on using prescription ketamine to help manage his occasional depressive episodes. He mentioned that taking a small dose of ketamine once every other week, or sometimes even less frequently, has been beneficial for combating the chemical imbalances that contribute to his depression. Musk highlighted that ketamine
The recent approval by the FDA of atidarsagene autotemcel (arsa-cel; Lenmeldy) marks a significant milestone in the treatment of children with metachromatic leukodystrophy. This gene therapy is a one-time single-dose infusion made from a patient’s hematopoietic stem cells that have been modified to include functional copies of the ARSA gene. The purpose of this therapy
The latest data from the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index indicates that U.S. homebuilders are experiencing a surge in confidence levels. The sentiment among homebuilders rose by 3 points in March to reach 51, marking the fourth consecutive month of growth. This upswing in confidence is significant as it brings the
Suno, an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) music generator, burst onto the scene in July 2023, introducing a revolutionary way to create original songs using text prompts. Initially launched in open beta, Suno quickly gained popularity and attracted users through its Discord channel. As the platform evolved, it also introduced a web interface, allowing users to
Netflix has recently unveiled a teaser for the upcoming historical drama, Joy, which delves into the incredible journey behind the development of IVF treatments. Starring James Norton, Bill Nighy, and Thomasin McKenzie, the film portrays the true story of Louise Joy Brown, the first ‘test-tube baby’ born in 1978. Through the eyes of Jean Purdy,
The Sentencing Council has recently announced new court rules in England and Wales that will consider “pregnancy, childbirth and post-natal care” as a mitigating factor when determining sentencing for pregnant women and new mothers who have been convicted of most types of crimes. This means that judges will now be able to take into account
The journey towards an undefeated season in women’s college basketball is never an easy task. Dawn Staley and her South Carolina Gamecocks have set their sights on achieving this rare feat, being named the No. 1 overall seed in the women’s NCAA tournament. However, the road ahead is filled with challenges and familiar faces. Last
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Portsmouth in the UK has shed light on the impact of threatening anti-piracy messages on digital content piracy. The study, which involved 962 adult participants, revealed that men and women tend to respond differently to various types of anti-piracy messaging. While women were found to