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The laws behind trick-or-treating – and where in the world you can get in trouble for dressing as a clown
What the experts say about times and tricks
US economy grows faster than expected 3.4%, driven by consumers, AI investment
The US economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter as resilient consumer spending and AI-driven business investment more than offset the impact of higher oil prices stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. Gross domestic product increased at a 3.4 per cent annualised rate last quarter, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis said in its advance estimate of third-quarter GDP on Thursday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast GDP advancing at a 3.2 per cent...
European Central Bank boss resigns early to allow search for successor to begin
Christine Lagarde’s resignation will clear the runway for a replacement before the French election
Trial Index of Services Production shows sustained momentum in August
While 13 of 19 sub-sectors recorded double-digit growth, only two contracted in August, shows new index.
As US midterms approach, farmers decide what to plant and how to vote
In Arkansas, rising costs spurred farmer Hallie Shoffner’s long-shot Senate campaign. Will farmers back her?
AI is already inside your organisation – do you know what it’s doing with your data?
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The asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago may have also set the stage for ants to conquer the planet, with scientists finding a surprising boost from so-called jumping genes hidden in ant DNA
Since the dinosaurs vanished, ants have flourished, with more than 15,000 species recognized globally. New research, spearheaded by Dr. Lukas Schrader, highlights the role of jumping genes in their evolution and resilience. Significant surges of these genes occurred during the early Paleogene period, enhancing ants' olfactory receptors and social communication skills, thus providing a genetic edge for survival in diverse environments.
Why do some people stay mentally sharp even when their brains show clear signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Scientists have found an important clue hidden in a rare group of resilient brains
Recent research from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience has revealed intriguing findings about Alzheimer's disease. Scientists examined brain tissues from different groups, including those with and without dementia symptoms. They discovered that immature neurons acted differently in cognitively healthy individuals despite Alzheimer's brain changes. This suggests that these neurons may play a role in supporting brain function rather than simply replacing damaged cells.
