Asia-Pacific markets exhibited a mixed performance on Thursday, with Australia stocks hovering near two-year highs while Japan shares took a breather after a rally. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 index rose by 0.33%, holding at its highest level since late April 2022. This is a positive development for Australia as the index is set to end the
As the Christmas break comes to an end, travellers heading home are bracing themselves for further disruption caused by Storm Gerrit. With heavy rain and winds reaching up to 80mph, parts of the UK’s transport network have been severely affected. Despite the storm beginning to pass, travellers can expect ongoing challenges as roads and train
Centrifugation has long been a vital tool in scientific research, but the inner workings of this powerful machine have remained a mystery – until now. Thanks to the ingenuity of Maurice Mikkers, a lab technician-turned-scientific photographer, we now have a camera that offers a mesmerizing view into the world of centrifugation. What’s more, this innovative
In a major win for tech giant Apple, an appeals court has temporarily paused an import ban on the latest Apple Watches. The ban was imposed by the International Trade Commission (ITC) in response to a finding that the devices’ blood oxygen sensor infringed on intellectual property from Masimo, a medical technology company. Apple had
The Michigan Supreme Court has made a significant decision regarding the eligibility of former President Donald Trump to appear on the state’s 2024 presidential primary ballot. In a ruling against the liberal group Free Speech For People’s appeal, the court rejected the attempt to block Trump from running for his alleged involvement in inciting the
Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) has long been utilized as a treatment option for patients with minor ischemic stroke or high-risk transient ischemic attack (TIA). However, recent findings from the INSPIRES trial suggest that DAPT may have potential benefits beyond the currently recommended time window and symptom severity. This article will analyze the study and discuss
Vivek Ramaswamy’s presidential campaign has recently made a significant shift in its advertising strategy, deviating from traditional television ads. The campaign, which had previously allocated a substantial budget for TV advertisements, has now redirected its focus towards alternative methods of communication. This change reflects a deliberate decision to adopt a more targeted approach to connect
Apple fans have been eagerly waiting for the release of the Vision Pro mixed reality headset, which was announced during Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference 2023. However, the tech giant has been relatively quiet about the device’s official release date. While initial reports hinted at a possible early 2024 launch, a recent research note by analyst
Chinese online gaming stocks experienced a resurgence on Wednesday after the country’s top gaming regulator expressed a commitment to carefully considering the concerns of all stakeholders regarding proposed regulations aimed at curbing excessive online gaming and spending. The draft guidelines, released by China’s National Press and Publication Administration, had previously caused a decline in the stock
In a game that fans inside Little Caesars Arena would rather forget, the Detroit Pistons made history for all the wrong reasons on Tuesday night. With a 118-112 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, the Pistons recorded their 27th consecutive loss in a single season, setting a new NBA record. It’s a record that no team