According to a study published in Scientific Reports, an international research team has identified a specific panel of blood proteins that sheds light on why the corticosteroid prednisone suppresses childhood growth and harms bone health while treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Researchers at Binghamton University and Carleton University found that unlike prednisone, a drug called … Read more
Severe storms swept across the Greater Toronto Area on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, bringing torrential rain, large hail, and a risk of a tornado that resulted in widespread power outages, localized flooding, and significant damage to public and commercial infrastructure, according to Environment Canada and local reports. Infrastructure Damage and Power Outages Across Toronto The … Read more
Confidence among New Zealand tertiary students about finding work after graduation has slumped to a record low of 14 percent, according to Talent Solutions’ Student Pulse survey data. The 11-year survey, which gathered responses from 1,338 tertiary students nationwide, indicates that weak economic sentiment and a tightening job market are forcing graduates to cast a … Read more
Mpox transmission dynamics can be suppressed by up to 97.85% when public health authorities combine vaccination, treatment, quarantine, and educational campaigns into a single strategy, according to mathematical modeling published by Hasanuddin University researchers in the journal Chaos, Solitons & Fractals. Professor Kasbawati from the Department of Mathematics released findings online on March 26, 2026, … Read more
The Bank of Canada is expected to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 2.25 per cent as policymakers weigh escalating trade tensions with the United States against persistent inflation risks, according to financial analysts and economic polling. Following the breakdown of trade talks and subsequent tariff exchanges, markets widely anticipate a watchful-waiting stance rather than … Read more
Auckland has attracted almost 56,000 international students, accounting for roughly 55% of New Zealand’s total enrollment in 2025 as the sector recovers from the pandemic, according to Education New Zealand figures. However, a new State of the City report warns that the region faces a conversion gap, successfully drawing global talent and investment while struggling … Read more
Laurel Broten, chief executive officer of Invest in Canada, is resigning from her position leading the federal agency tasked with organizing Prime Minister Mark Carney’s high-stakes Canada Investment Summit, according to a source familiar with the matter cited by The Globe and Mail. Broten, a former Ontario cabinet minister and Bay Street litigator who has … Read more
According to employment data released by Seek, multiple trade and technical roles offering six-figure salaries rank among the highest-paying jobs in Australia that do not require a university degree. The figures show that workers considering vocational pathways can enter high-earning fields without taking on formal university study. Highest-Paying Roles Without a Degree Data compiled by … Read more
Specialized support from healthcare professionals significantly reduces smoking relapse rates in the year following childbirth, according to a study published in BMJ that evaluated the “BabyBreathe” program funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Evaluating the BabyBreathe Postpartum Cessation Program The randomized controlled trial enrolled 886 women from England and Scotland … Read more
According to a nationwide study published on May 29, 2026, in the journal Gastric Cancer, robotic gastrectomy delivers tangible clinical advantages over conventional laparoscopic surgery for gastric cancer patients, despite requiring longer operating times. Led by Professor Susumu Shibasaki from Fujita Health University–Okazaki Medical Center, researchers analyzed data from Japan’s National Clinical Database to determine … Read more