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New analysis unlocks the hidden meaning of 15,000-year-old rock art in Arnhem Land

New analysis unlocks the hidden meaning of 15,000-year-old rock art in Arnhem Land

Rock art is one of the most intriguing records of the human past – it directly represents how our ancestors viewed their world. This provides a fundamentally different perspective compared to other archaeological items, such…

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US judge clears way for more Venezuela creditors to join Citgo auction By Reuters

US judge clears way for more Venezuela creditors to join Citgo auction By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The Citgo Petroleum Corporation headquarters are pictured in Houston, Texas, U.S., February 19, 2019. REUTERS/Loren Elliott/File Photo By Marianna Parraga and Gary McWilliams HOUSTON (Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Monday…

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South Korea’s gender imbalance is bad news for men − outnumbering women, many face bleak marriage prospects

South Korea’s gender imbalance is bad news for men − outnumbering women, many face bleak marriage prospects

South Korea’s bachelor time bomb is about to really go off. Following a historic 30-year-long imbalance in the male-to-female sex ratio at birth, young men far outnumber young women in the country. As a result,…

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Here’s why you should (almost) never use a pie chart for your data

Here’s why you should (almost) never use a pie chart for your data

Our lives are becoming increasingly data driven. Our phones monitor our time and internet usage and online surveys discern our opinions and likes. These data harvests are used for telling us how well we’ve slept…

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Gold prices slide as markets question early rate cuts; Inflation data on tap By Investing.com

Gold prices slide as markets question early rate cuts; Inflation data on tap By Investing.com

© Reuters. Investing.com– Gold prices fell in Asian trade on Monday, extending losses from the prior session as stronger-than-expected U.S. labor data saw markets reconsider expectations for early interest rate cuts. The yellow metal logged…

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how your Zoom background can make you seem more competent

how your Zoom background can make you seem more competent

Working from home has made job interviews and starting a new role easier in many ways. You don’t have to worry about a missed train or spilt coffee derailing a job interview if it’s on…

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1 in 3 people are lonely. Will AI help, or make things worse?

1 in 3 people are lonely. Will AI help, or make things worse?

ChatGPT has repeatedly made headlines since its release late last year, with various scholars and professionals exploring its potential applications in both work and education settings. However, one area receiving less attention is the tool’s…

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Factbox-Biden administration slowly puts oil back into the SPR emergency stash By Reuters

Factbox-Biden administration slowly puts oil back into the SPR emergency stash By Reuters

2/2 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: An oil storage tank and crude oil pipeline equipment is seen during a tour by the Department of Energy at the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in Freeport, Texas, U.S. June 9,…

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South Africa must strike a balance between economic arguments and health concerns

South Africa must strike a balance between economic arguments and health concerns

The 21st century has seen a massive expansion in the ways that people can consume tobacco and nicotine. Innovative new products include electronic nicotine delivery systems (“ENDS” or e-cigarettes) and heat-not-burn (HnB) products. One of…

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Drugs of the future will be easier and faster to make, thanks to mRNA – after researchers work out a few remaining kinks

Drugs of the future will be easier and faster to make, thanks to mRNA – after researchers work out a few remaining kinks

Vaccines have been reliably and affordably protecting people from diseases worldwide for centuries. Until the COVID-19 pandemic, however, vaccine development was still a long and idiosyncratic process. Traditionally, researchers had to tailor manufacturing processes and…

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