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What poll watchers can − and can’t − do on Election Day

By Mollie J. Cohen Et Al

When most people think of their experience of voting in person, they may remember other voters at the polls, or the hardworking election officials checking people in and helping people submit their ballots. But in many...

US election: how does the electoral college voting system work?

By Richard Hargy

On November 5, millions of Americans will cast their votes for president, with the vast majority deciding between Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump. This historic election, however, is not determined by a...

Building Resilience: How Entrepreneurs Can Harness Mental Health, Discipline, and Spirituality for Lasting Success

By Kenny Au

For entrepreneurs, mental health is often overlooked, yet its crucial for long-term success. The pressures of decision-making and responsibility can lead to burnout if not managed properly. Addressing mental health...

Choices made nearly a century ago explain today’s housing crisis

By Raphaël Fischler

Housing is an important political issue. Politicians and experts now talk about it as a major crisis that could threaten our economic and social well-being. But this is nothing new. Another housing crisis raged at the...

Australia’s new digital ID scheme falls short of global privacy standards. Here’s how it can be fixed

By Ashish Nanda Et Al

Australias new digital ID system promises to transform the way we live. All of our key documents, such as drivers licences and Medicare cards, will be in a single digital wallet, making it easier for us to access a range...

What is necro-branding? And what’s it got to do with Elvis, Princess Diana and Taylor Swift?

By Chris Baumann

Do you own any memorabilia depicting Elvis, Princess Diana, David Bowie, Prince or Michael Jackson? Perhaps a beloved t-shirt, a favourite mug, a special keyring or a novelty plate? You might not know it, but you are...

Three lessons the west can learn from China’s economic approach to AI

By Jialu Shan

AI is already everywhere, ready to change the way we work and play, how we learn and how we are looked after. From hospitality to healthcare, entertainment to education, AI is transforming the world as we know it. But...

At $300m, Jules Verne-inspired Nautilus is the most expensive Australian-made show. But Disney+ was right to dump it

By Ari Mattes

Investing in film and TV productions is a risky venture. Even the best directors and producers are just a flop away from ruining their careers. So if a company owns the intellectual property to a popular material, or if...

Wrongly convicted of a crime? Your ability to clear your name can come down to your postcode

By Kylie Lingard

If youre found guilty of a crime, its a basic principle of Australian law that you have a right to appeal. But having a right and being able to exercise it are two different things, especially when it comes to fresh...

South Africa amended its research guidelines to allow for heritable human genome editing

By Françoise Baylis

A little-noticed change to South Africas national health research guidelines, published in May of this year, has put the country on an ethical precipice. The newly added language appears to position the country as the...

Why do I get so anxious after drinking? Here’s the science behind ‘hangxiety’

By Blair Aitken Et Al

You had a great night out, but the next morning, anxiety hits: your heart races, and you replay every conversation from the night before in your head. This feeling, known as hangover anxiety or hangxiety, affects around...

What is stereotactic radiation therapy for prostate cancer? How does it compare to other treatments?

By Sathana Dushyanthen Et Al

Prostate cancer is Australias most commonly diagnosed cancer. One in six men will be diagnosed by the time they turn 85. Cancers are abnormal groups of cells that grow uncontrollably and start invading neighbouring...

Party season is coming. Here are 2 ways to make small talk less awkward

By Nick Enfield

Most people will tell you they hate small talk. It can feel awkward, especially when it steers to that blandest of topics, the weather. We turn to the weather when we cant think of anything else to talk about. This is...

Astronomers just found complex carbon molecules in space – a step closer to deciphering the origins of life

By Maria Cunningham

A team led by researchers at MIT in the United States has discovered large molecules containing carbon in a distant interstellar cloud of gas and dust. This is exciting for those of us who keep lists of known...

For type 2 diabetes, focusing on when you eat – not what – can help control blood sugar

By Brooke Devlin Et Al

Type 2 diabetes affects 1.2 million Australians and accounts for 85-90% of all diabetes cases. This chronic condition is characterised by high blood glucose (sugar) levels, which carry serious health risks. Complications...

Most Republican states have made voting harder since 2020. Our research shows how successful they’ve been

By Kathryn Schumaker Et Al

In late September, the governor of the state of Oklahoma, Kevin Stitt, boasted that election officials had removed 453,000 people from the states voter rolls since 2021. In a state with only 2.3 million registered voters,...

Does tracking your employees actually make them more productive?

By Melissa A. Wheeler

Should employers prioritise efficiency at all costs? It might seem like a good idea. More processes than ever before can now be automated with robotics, artificial intelligence and other technology. But in case after...

Silence speaks volumes: How mental health influences employee silence at work

By Kyle Brykman Et Al

What happens when the loudest voice in the room suddenly falls silent? Consider a woman named Isla who is known in her office as the idea generator. She regularly participates in meetings, offers opinions about new...

How Elon Musk has become a powerful figure in US politics

By Thomas Gift

Elon Musk, whose company SpaceX recently made history by catching a Starship rocket booster as it careened back to Earth, wants you to vote for Donald Trump for many reasons. That includes not just what Trump will do here...

As Colombia hosts a UN biodiversity summit, its own Amazonian rainforest is in crisis

By Jesica Lopez

The city of Cali, in Colombia, is hosting the UNs 16th biodiversity summit, known as Cop16. The summit, which runs until Friday, November 1, is focused on how countries will fulfil previous pledges to protect at least 30%...

Proof that immigrants fuel the US economy is found in the billions they send back home

By Ernesto Castañeda

Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions of immigrants if he is elected to a second term, claiming that, among other things, foreign-born workers take jobs from others. His running mate JD Vance has echoed those...

Your next favorite story won’t be written by AI – but it could be someday

By Haoran Chu Et Al

Stories define people they shape our relationships, cultures and societies. Unlike other skills replaced by technology, storytelling has remained uniquely human, setting people apart from machines. But now, even...

Your politics can affect whether you click on sponsored search results, new research shows

By Alexander Davidson

American businesses spend close to US$100 billion each year to secure top advertising spots in search engine results even though its not exactly a secret that most online shoppers scroll right past them. In fact,...

What US election interference law actually says about Labour volunteers

By Ilaria Di Gioia

With just two weeks to go until election day, Donald Trumps presidential campaign filed a complaint with the US Federal Election Commission (FEC), requesting an immediate investigation into what it termed blatant foreign...

Harris nudges ahead of Trump in the polls – but could the economy prove her downfall?

By Paul Whiteley

The current US vice-president and Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, appears to have nudged ahead of her Republican rival, Donald Trump, in the race to the White House. A poll of polls, which combines...

The Terminator at 40: this sci-fi ‘B-movie’ still shapes how we view the threat of AI

By Tom F.A Watts

October 26, 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of director James Camerons science fiction classic, The Terminator a film that popularised societys fear of machines that cant be reasoned with, and that absolutely will not...

Are managers at risk in an AI-driven future?

By Wim Vandekerckhove

Business leaders are increasingly worried about AIs disruptive effects on the future of work. Many workers fear job losses, but their anxiety also stems from the idea of AI making decisions about their work. Should we...

‘Cosmic inflation’: did the early cosmos balloon in size? A mirror universe going backwards in time may be a simpler explanation

By Neil Turok

We live in a golden age for learning about the universe. Our most powerful telescopes have revealed that the cosmos is surprisingly simple on the largest visible scales. Likewise, our most powerful microscope, the Large...

Ukraine cannot defeat Russia – the best the west can do is help Kyiv plan for a secure post-war future

By Frank Ledwidge

A friend of mine, usually an intensely optimistic pro-Ukraine analyst, returned from Ukraine last week and told me: Its like the German Army in January 1945. The Ukrainians are being driven back on all fronts including in...

Israel-Gaza conflict: Home and away

By Vinita Srivastava

Its not often that events far away impact us so profoundly at home. But events in Palestine and Israel, which have been reverberating in the Global North for decades, crescendoed over the past year, directly impacting...

AI affects everyone – including Indigenous people. It’s time we have a say in how it’s built

By Tamika Worrell

Since artificial intelligence (AI) became mainstream over the past two years, many of the risks it poses have been widely documented. As well as fuelling deep fake porn, threatening personal privacy and accelerating the...

Use of AI in property valuation is on the rise – but we need greater transparency and trust

By William Cheung Et Al

New Zealands economy has been described as a housing market with bits tacked on. Buying and selling property is a national sport fuelled by the rising value of homes across the country. But the wider public has little...

US inflation rate fell to 2.4% in September − here’s what that means for interest rates and markets

By Jason Reed

It wasnt that long ago that the Federal Reserve, the central bank for the United States, was worrying that annual inflation would surpass 9% in the middle of 2022. The U.S. economy hadnt seen prices rise that fast since...

Hurricane Milton explodes into a powerful Category 5 storm as it heads for Florida − here’s how rapid intensification works

By Zachary Handlos Et Al

Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified into a dangerous Category 5 hurricane on Oct. 7, 2024, as it headed across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida. Twenty-four hours earlier, it was barely a Category 1 storm. As its wind...

Wealthier Canadians live longer and are less likely to be dependent as they age, new research finds

By Marie-Louise Leroux Et Al

Population aging is a growing challenge for developed countries like Canada, with significant implications for health care and long-term care systems. In OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)...

‘Ecocide’ is being used as a weapon of war in Ukraine. It should be one of the crimes tried in the International Criminal Court

By Renéo Lukic Et Al

Since Feb. 24, 2022, Russia has been waging simultaneous wars in Ukraine: a conventional one, hybrid or cyber warfare, and one against the environment, or ecocide. Ecocide, used as a weapon of war, takes place alongside...

Still with the Tony Soprano memes? Young audiences are watching the series with fresh eyes

By Alexander H. Beare

HBOs latest crime drama The Penguin came with a flood of memes on TikTok, X and Instagram. They compare actor Colin Farrells Oswald Cobblepot to James Gandolfinis Tony Soprano. Its true, there are undeniable...

Failure to launch: why the Albanese government is in trouble

By Carol Johnson

It wasnt meant to be like this. In her 2022 study of Anthony Albanese, Katharine Murphy describes a prime minister who thought hed be successfully managing an idealistic, collaborative and positive new politics that...

Many stable atoms have ‘magic numbers’ of protons and neutrons − 75 years ago, 2 physicists discovered their special properties

By Artemis Spyrou Et Al

The word magic is not often used in the context of science. But in the early 1930s, scientists discovered that some atomic nuclei the center part of atoms, which make up all matter were more stable than others. These...

Too good to be true? New study shows people reject freebies and cheap deals for fear of hidden costs

By Andrew Vonasch

If youre offered a free cookie, you might say yes. But if youre paid to eat a free cookie, would your response be the same? In our new research, twice as many people were willing to eat a cookie when they werent offered...

No time for a holiday? A ‘workation’ could be the answer

By Mariachiara Barzotto

Imagine this: youre lounging on the beach, waves crashing in the background. A laptop sits on the table next to your iced coffee. In between meetings, you dip into the ocean or explore a hiking trail. This is the ideal...

Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda – what you need to know

By Manal Mohammed

Rwanda is in the midst of its first outbreak of Marburg virus an often fatal disease with symptoms similar to Ebola. So far, 46 cases have been recorded and 12 deaths. The source of the outbreak is still not...

Football acts like referees are the issue but they are just following the rules

By Daniel Hough

Football seems to have a problem with referees. Barely a weekend goes by without someone a manager, a player, a pundit making it abundantly clear that many of those who officiate are (apparently) not very good at their...

MicroRNA is the Nobel-winning master regulator of the genome – researchers are learning to treat disease by harnessing how it controls genes

By Andrea Kasinski

When Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun discovered a new molecule they called microRNA in the 1980s, it was a fascinating diversion from what for decades had been called the central dogma of molecular biology. Recognized...

Gas isn’t a good alternative to coal – South Africa should focus on solar, wind and green hydrogen

By Richard Calland

South Africa is immersed in a just energy transition from a fossil fuel-based energy system to a cleaner, low-carbon energy system. This new system will be based primarily on renewable energy, such as solar, wind and green...

NASA wants to send humans to Mars in the 2030s − a crewed mission could unlock some of the red planet’s geologic mysteries

By Joel S. Levine

NASA plans to send humans on a scientific round trip to Mars potentially as early as 2035. The trip will take about six to seven months each way and will cover up to 250 million miles (402 million kilometers) each way. The...

Air pollution inside Philly’s subway is much worse than on the streets

By Kabindra Shakya Et Al

The air quality in the City Hall subway station in downtown Philadelphia is much worse than on the sidewalks directly above the station. That is a key finding of our new study published in the Journal of Exposure Science ...

The extraordinary life of Alfred Nobel

By Jonas F. Ludvigsson

The Nobel prizes may be one of the most famous and prestigious awards in the world but who was the man behind them? As I explain in my lectures about Alfred Nobel, the inventor and entrepreneur has left a lasting legacy...

Meet the microbes that transform toxic carbon monoxide into valuable biofuel

By Maximilienne Toetie Allaart

Microbes are hungry. All the time. And they live everywhere, in enormous numbers. We might not see them with the naked eye, but they are in soils, lakes, oceans, hydrothermal vents, our homes, and even in and on our own...

NASA is launching a major mission to look for habitable spots on Jupiter’s moon Europa

By James Lloyd

On October 10, NASA is launching a hotly anticipated new mission to Jupiters fourth-largest moon, Europa. Called Europa Clipper, the spacecraft will conduct a detailed study of the moon, looking for potential places...

US election: what time do the polls close and when will the results be known?

In November 2020, when Americans last went to the polls to elect a president, it took four days after voting closed for Joe Biden to be declared the winner. This was largely due to razor-thin margins in the crucial...

Central Banking Series

Australia’s Central Bank Predicts Gradual Inflation Slowdown, Adjusts Economic Forecasts

06:13 AM| Economy Central Banks

Australias Economic Outlook: Inflation, Employment, and Growth Forecasts In its latest Statement on Monetary Policy, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) projected a gradual decline in inflation while adjusting...

Thailand's Exports on Track for 2% Growth in 2024, Shippers’ Council Confirms

06:08 AM| Economy

Thailands Export Forecast Holds Steady at 2% Growth for 2024 Thailands exports are expected to grow by 2% this year, consistent with previous projections, according to the Thai National Shippers Council. The export...

Trump's 2024 Win Could Trigger Chinese Stock Sell-Off and Spur Beijing Stimulus, Says JPMorgan

05:25 AM| Economy

Trump Win May Trigger Chinese Stock Decline and Spur Beijing Stimulus, JPMorgan Predicts According to JPMorgan, a Donald Trump victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election could result in a significant sell-off...

Asian Markets Tumble on U.S. Election Tension; Chinese Stocks Up on Positive Data

04:31 AM| Economy

Asian Markets Slide Amid Election Jitters, China Gains on Positive Data As Asian markets opened Tuesday, investor caution grew ahead of the closely contested U.S. presidential election. Regional markets reflected a...

Top Stories

Kamala Harris is being held to the same old double standard

By Mireille Lalancette - 07:19 AM| Insights & Views Politics

There were many attacks from both sides during the U.S. presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Yet while Trump could afford to criticize Harris by questioning both her intelligence and her loyalty to...

South Africa’s unity government is being tested – the toppling of a mayor in a key city exposes faultlines

By Susan Booysen - 07:20 AM| Insights & Views Politics

South Africas long-governing party, the ANC, performed disastrously in the countrys May 2024 elections. Its electoral fortunes are now tied to regaining support in Gauteng, the most populous and economically important...

One of science’s greatest achievements: how the rapid development of COVID vaccines prepares us for future pandemics

By Paul Griffin1 - 11:59 AM| Insights & Views Science

Since COVID was first reported in December 2019, there have been more than 775 million recorded infections and more than 7 million deaths from the disease. This makes COVID the seventh-deadliest pandemic in recorded...

Global Geopolitics Series

October 7 marks 12 months of escalation into the ‘forever war’ now engulfing the Middle East

By Scott Lucas - 12:02 PM| Insights & Views

One year after Hamass mass killing of nearly 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals and abduction of 251 others, and almost a year into the Israeli retribution that has so far slain almost 42,000 in Gaza, there seems no...

How a newspaper revolution sparked protesters and influencers, disinformation and the Civil War

By Jon Grinspan - 07:25 AM| Insights & Views Business Politics

Theres one question I get every time I give a talk. Im a curator of political history at the Smithsonian Institution, and when I discuss the deep history of political division in our country, someone in the audience always...

Is big tech harming society? To find out, we need research – but it’s being manipulated by big tech itself

By Timothy Graham - 10:25 AM| Insights & Views Technology

For almost a decade, researchers have been gathering evidence that the social media platform Facebook disproportionately amplifies low-quality content and misinformation. So it was something of a surprise when in 2023...

Econotimes Series

Economy

Oil Prices Steady Amid Global Tensions and Economic Signals from China and the U.S.

Oil Prices Hold Steady After Recent Surge Oil prices stabilized in Asian trading on Tuesday, following sharp gains as investors await economic and political signals from the U.S. and China. This shift comes after the...

Australia’s Central Bank Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns

Australias Central Bank Maintains 4.35% Interest Rate Amid Persistent Inflation RBA Holds Rates, Monitoring Inflation Risks The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept its interest rate unchanged at 4.35% in its...

Reserve Bank of Australia Holds Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns

RBA Holds Rates Steady, Emphasizes Inflation Concerns The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.35% on Tuesday, signaling a sustained restrictive monetary stance due to...

Nikkei 225: Bracing for Impact Amid Trump and Harris Election Fallout

The Nikkei 225 index trades flat ahead of US election. It hit a high of $38576 at the time of writing and is currently trading around 38561. If Donald Trump wins the next U.S. presidential election, it could greatly...

FxWirePro- Major Economic Events for the day

Date Time (GMT) Currency Event Forecast Previous Nov 5th2024 3:30 am AUD Cash...

Politics

Oprah Winfrey’s Dire Warning: ‘We’ll Lose the Right to Vote Without Kamala!’ Critics Call It ‘Delusional’ and ‘Fearmongering’—Is Celebrity Rhetoric Helping or Hurting?

Media mogul Oprah Winfrey made waves recently with a bold claim regarding the upcoming presidential election, stating that we will not have the opportunity to ever cast a ballot again unless Vice President Kamala Harris...

Joe Rogan Endorses Donald Trump for President—‘Only He Can Fix What’s Broken!’ Will This Maverick Move Change the 2024 Race?

Podcast host Joe Rogan has publicly endorsed former President Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential election, sparking a wave of reactions across the political and media landscape. Known for his outspoken views and...

Ben Shapiro Warns: ‘Supreme Court Could Decide the Election!’ Legal Battle Looms if Ballot Disputes Hit Swing States—Is History About to Repeat?

Political commentator Ben Shapiro has presented a scenario that places the U.S. Supreme Court at the center of a potential election showdown, suggesting that unresolved disputes over ballot counts or election...

Skip Bayless on Trump’s Leadership: ‘I Don’t Share His Views, But He’s a Natural-Born Leader!’ Will Fans Agree or Revolt?

In an unexpected twist, sports commentator Skip Bayless recently shared his perspective on former President Donald Trump, describing him as a natural-born leader despite their differing views. Known for his outspoken takes...

Judge Clears Elon Musk’s America PAC’s ‘Million-Dollar Giveaway’—‘This Is Not Vote-Buying!’ Critics Slam Cash Incentives in Swing States as ‘Ethically Dubious’

A Philadelphia judge has ruled in favor of Elon Musks America PAC, allowing the organization to proceed with a controversial million-dollar giveaway targeting registered swing-state voters. The PAC, funded by Musk, aims to...

Science

SpaceX’s $2.9 Billion Moon Ship Reveals Spacious Design for Future Lunar Missions

SpaceXs latest prototype of its Starship Human Landing System (HLS) offers an inside look at the spacious, two-story design that could soon carry astronauts to the Moon. A central feature in NASAs Artemis program, this...

CDC Urges Second COVID-19 Vaccine for Seniors: ‘Protect Your Health This Season!’ Experts Say It’s Critical

In a recent public health announcement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that individuals aged 65 and older receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. This additional dose, the...

Breakfast Secrets: 'Fiber-rich Foods Are the Key to Weight Loss!' Experts Reveal Shocking Truth

Health experts often emphasize the importance of a balanced diet combined with regular exercise for weight management. However, for many, achieving these goals can be a daunting challenge. Instead of drastic food...

Scabies Surge Sparks Alarm: Doctors Warn Brits, 'Don't Ignore That Rash!'

Doctors in the United Kingdom are sounding the alarm over a dramatic rise in scabies cases, urging residents not to dismiss any signs of the itchy skin condition. Recent data shows that hospitals detected approximately...

Just 21 Minutes of Cycling a Day Is 'All You Need' for Total Health, Claims Expert

John Vinton, CEO of Aventon Bikes, insists that just 21 minutes of cycling each day can drastically enhance your health. This simple yet transformative practice can lead to a multitude of benefits, including reduced risks...

Technology

OpenAI Considers Shift to For-Profit Model, Engages with California Officials in Early Talks

OpenAI, led by CEO Sam Altman, is in early discussions with Californias attorney general to potentially transition into a for-profit entity. The change could attract new investors, marking a shift from OpenAIs original...

Nvidia, Facebook Urge Supreme Court to Dismiss Investor Fraud Lawsuits

Nvidia and Facebook have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to dismiss securities fraud class action lawsuits against them. The tech giants argue that allowing these suits to proceed could significantly alter how private...

Suzuki Debuts First Electric SUV Bound for Toyota with New Branding and Cutting-Edge Design

Suzuki has launched the e Vitara, its first-ever electric SUV, designed to be a game-changer as it heads to Toyotas global lineup with unique branding. Powered by a specialized eAxle and ALLGRIP-e AWD, the e Vitara stands...

XRP Surges on Bullish RSI Divergence; Testing Critical Resistance Levels

XRPs price surged past $0.50 today, driven by a bullish divergence on the Relative Strength Index (RSI), marking a pivotal movement that could define its next trajectory. Traders are eyeing resistance near the 50-day...

Michigan Pension Fund Leads in Ethereum ETF Holdings With New $11M Investment

In a strategic expansion into crypto, Michigans state pension fund acquired $11 million in Ethereum via ETH ETFs, positioning itself among Grayscales largest Ethereum ETF shareholders and underscoring its confidence in...
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