Rare black hole-star merger creates the longest gamma-ray burst ever
When space telescopes blazed with high-energy radiation for hours earlier this year, astronomers suspected that they were witnessing…
Astronomers discover an evolving ring system forming around Chiron
For decades, astronomers have been awed by Saturn’s ring beauty. But a tiny, icy wanderer drifting between Saturn…
Rattled Wall Street on alert after trillion-dollar risk runup
After two months of market bliss, Wall Street is stirring from its slumber. First the collapse of First…
Earth’s magnetic field is shifting — and satellites are feeling it
More than a decade of satellite monitoring has mapped Earth’s magnetic field as it subtly altered between 2014…
Asia FX Talk – A dovish Powell
While the US government shutdown has disrupted the release of several key macro indicators, Fed Chair Jerome Powell…
Astronomers detect million-solar-mass object in distant universe
Astronomers have detected one of the darkest objects ever seen at a record cosmic distance—only with the assistance…
Credit facility launched to support ISPs in South Africa’s townships
Tech Credit Fund, which says it backs entrepreneurs bringing the net to the ‘kasi’ (township), has launched a…
SEC’s Atkins considering roundtable on alternatives in 401(k)s, says private markets not ‘systemically important’ – Pensions & Investments
SEC’s Atkins considering roundtable on alternatives in 401(k)s, says private markets not ‘systemically important’ Pensions & Investments Private Equity…
Asia FX Weekly – BoT cut in sight, BSP to hold steady
Week Ahead FX outlook: Key FX views: The spotlight next week falls on the upcoming monetary policy decisions…
Dark matter and dark energy may not exist, new research finds
Scientists have long embraced the fact that forces beyond sight govern the universe. Dark matter, they think, holds…
13 Adorable Halloween Books for Kids of All Ages
There’s something about Halloween that sparks all the anticipation. Whether it’s the autumnal colors, plump pumpkins, or tales…
Asia FX Talk – Slower US hiring
A range of US employment indicators for August suggests that job creation remained relatively steady, layoffs stayed low,…