Once again, fact confounds theory. What causes inequality ... For example, in 2005, social transfers (exclusive of state pensions) and direct taxes reduced the Gini in Germany by 9 points but cut it ...

The standard model of how the universe works involves the widely accepted theory that dark energy is a fundamental constant ...

The Fed signaled that it still expects to cut rates twice this year even as it sees inflation staying stubbornly elevated.

Meet the 120 students nominated for instrumental performance in genres such as classical music, jazz, pop and mariachi.

According to public administration expert Külli Taro, improving the efficiency of the state should be an ongoing process rather than a one-time initiative. The plan to cut back the public sector is ...

Israeli protests are converging over the war in Gaza and domestic politics amid concerns about a government push to reduce the power of state watchdogs ... best scientific theory of the history ...

A swathe of celebrities including Sir Stephen Fry and Succession star Brian Cox have urged the government to reverse its "shameful" cuts to welfare. Sir Stephen said the cuts should not be ...

Satellites connect people around the world but they also interfere with astronomers’ views of the cosmos. There are ways to reduce these tensions.

“For me, it represents our legacy, it represents the ability, even in the most difficult situations, to come together as a unit and make something work.” ...

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