Is it really possible that half of all people who have ever been age 65 or older are still alive today? We explore the amazing mathematics of demography to find out ...

When evaluating a fund, one of the first sets of numbers you'll likely look up is its past returns. But those are not the returns that owners of that fund actually earned.

In 2022, a small group of researchers came up with a bright idea: What if we were to install a network of lamps above tropical forests, flooding them with light at night in order to boost ...

Chloe Gong's new book, Coldwire, kicks off a new science-fiction YA series and Cosmopolitan has an official first look with quotes and an excerpt.

In an applied math lecture a few days ago, I noticed a peer scrolling through LinkedIn on his laptop. A friend landed an internship at Deloitte; another at McKinsey; someone started a new consulting ...

The rate of acquisition of genomic changes in cancer has been the topic of much discussion, with several recent investigations finding evidence of punctuated evolution instead of gradual accumulation ...

In engines, horsepower is analogous to the sprinter’s speed, while torque is the raw hauling force. In today’s market, EVs dominate headlines by touting high horsepower (often thousands of “hp”).

Eight times a year, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the Federal Reserve meets to assess the economy and determine whether it should adjust the federal funds rate. That may not sound like ...

Uncertainty around possible Fed rate cuts this fall doesn’t have to stall your savings goals. A simple two-part approach can help you stay flexible while still locking in strong returns.

Indeed, some CDs are currently paying APYs over 4%. “Yields may not stay that high for long if there’s a rate cut at the end of the month or if October economic data further strengthens the case for a ...

From the Luka Doncic era beginning to LeBron James retirement watch to the acquisition of Deandre Ayton, here is what you need to know.

OpenAI's massive $300B, Oracle deal raises questions about its ability to fund $60B in annual expenses. Click here to read more on S&P 500 stock.