Japan’s central bank recently made a significant move by raising interest rates for the first time since 2007. This decision marked the end of the world’s only negative rates regime, signaling a shift in the country’s economic policies. The Bank of Japan’s move came in response to early signs of robust wage gains in the
When it comes to materials that are known for their hardness, diamonds have always been at the top of the list. However, recent simulations have hinted at the existence of a carbon molecule that could surpass diamonds in terms of hardness. This molecule, known as the eight-atom body-centered cubic (BC8) phase, is believed to be
President Joe Biden is set to host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a White House summit next month. This summit comes at a crucial time amid concerns about North Korea’s nuclear program, provocative Chinese actions in the South China Sea, and differences over a Japanese company’s plan to
The recent approval by the FDA of atidarsagene autotemcel (arsa-cel; Lenmeldy) marks a significant milestone in the treatment of children with metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD). This gene therapy is the first of its kind to address children with pre-symptomatic late infantile, pre-symptomatic early juvenile, or early symptomatic early juvenile MLD. The announcement has sparked hope in
Elon Musk recently revealed in an interview that he incorporates prescription ketamine into his mental health routine to help manage his occasional depressive episodes. He mentioned that taking a small amount of ketamine once every other week has been beneficial in dealing with what he described as “chemical tides” that lead to his depression. Musk
Netflix has released a teaser for the upcoming historical drama, Joy, which showcases the incredible journey behind the development of IVF treatments. The film delves into the true story of Louise Joy Brown, the first ‘test-tube baby’ born in 1978, and the decade-long struggle to make her birth possible. Joy is narrated through the eyes
Recent data from the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index shows that U.S. homebuilders are feeling more optimistic about the housing market. The index rose by 3 points in March to reach a level of 51, the highest since last summer. This increase marks the fourth consecutive month of improvement in sentiment,
Suno, an artificial intelligence music generator, has been making waves since its unveiling in July 2023. This innovative AI platform allows users to create original songs simply by providing a text prompt. By harnessing the power of AI technology, Suno has managed to streamline the music creation process, making it more convenient and accessible to
In a significant development, pregnant women and new mothers who are convicted of various types of crimes in England and Wales are now eligible for reduced sentences. The Sentencing Council has announced the introduction of “pregnancy, childbirth, and post-natal care” as a new mitigating factor that judges can consider when determining the severity of a
Recent research conducted at the University of Portsmouth in the UK has shed light on the effects of threatening anti-piracy messages on digital content piracy behavior, with a particular focus on how men and women respond differently to these messages. The study, which involved 962 adult participants, examined the impact of three different types of
