IMF head Christine Lagarde said Brexit extension helped avoid a “terrible outcome”
The head of the IMF, Christine Lagarde, said that the six‑month Brexit extension given to the U.K. by the EU helped avoid a "terrible...
Aggressive electric vehicle adoption would improve overall air quality
According to new research, an aggressive adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) would reduce net carbon emissions and improve overall air quality.
A study conducted by...
IMF chief economist says global economy is at “delicate moment”
The International Monetary Fund's chief economist, Gita Gopinath, said that the global economy is at a “delicate moment”.
Ms Gopinath doesn’t expect a global recession,...
Flying cars would have a niche role in sustainable mobility for longer trips
Flying cars, known as electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, or VTOLs, would not be suitable for short commutes, but could play a "niche...
Insecurities can make people want to save more money
According to new research by the American Psychological Association, insecurities can have an influence on a person’s saving intentions.
"People who are insecure about their...
“Shoddy” engineering led to Huawei cybersecurity issues, says UK’s GCHQ technical director
"Shoddy" engineering led to Huawei cybersecurity issues, said the UK's GCHQ technical director.
Dr Ian Levy, technical director of GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre, said...
Samsung expects 2019 Q1 profit to drop by as much as 60%
Korean electronics giant Samsung expects Q1 2019 profit to drop by as much as 60%.
Samsung said it forecasts Q1 2019 revenue of between 51...
Researchers demonstrate a way to improve quantum key distribution over fiber networks
Researchers from Singapore’s Centre for Quantum Technologies devised a new technique that helps pairs of entangled light particles smoothly navigate underground fiber networks, supporting...
US economy added 196,000 jobs in March, unemployment rate at 3.8%
The US economy added 196,000 nonfarm payrolls in March, while the unemployment rate held steady at 3.8%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Job...
Boeing temporarily cutting production of 737 Max aircraft
Boeing announced that it will temporarily cut production of the 737 Max aircraft.
The decision was made amid an escalating crisis for the company after...