Scientists have discovered new factors that influence children to develop type 2 diabetes in adult life. The findings have emerged from a unique study,

New small molecule or drug like compound could slow down or stop the progression of Parkinson's disease, according to scientists at Rutgers University and Scripps.

During COVID-19 pandemic, artificial intelligence was found to play a role in keeping our conversations on track, stated new Cornell research. Humans

Tech experts have been working towards using next-gen technologies like machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) to make mass screening possible.

Acupressure, a traditional Chinese medicine technique, can improve chronic pain symptoms in the lower back, reveals a new study. The findings of the study

Checking children affected from blunt trauma for CSI (cervical spine injury) risk factors could cut unnecessary computed tomography (CT) scans and radiation exposure by half.

Teen boys who have lower resources in urban communities have surprisingly fewer incidents of sexual violence, youth violence, and bullying in the presence of adult social support.

Nasscom lists of start-ups for Emerge 50 is out and the majority of the startups that are expected to whip business scene into shape are B2B. These startups serve overseas clients on regular basis

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The growth and reproduction of yeast and E.coli suggests that alien life could be thriving in some giant exoplanets.

Huawei lists new smartphone on its India site, hinting at an imminent arrival of Huawei Y9s in the country.

Norway gave USD 4.8 billion in official development assistance (ODA) in 2012, or 0.93 percent of its gross national income (GNI). That made it the third most-generous member in terms of its ODA/GNI ratio of the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee (DAC), which groups major donors.

It is wise to avoid sexual contact with men until they are 14 days without symptoms.

Bollywood is known to make remakes from time to time. Gone Girl is exactly the type of story that could make a great thriller in Bollywood. But, what would the movie look like?

Economic recovery in the United States is stronger than in most OECD countries, but it will remain sluggish unless new reforms are launched to boost growth, according to OECD’s latest Economic Survey of the United States.

Canada should improve the support its employment services offer to help laid-off workers find a new job more quickly, according to a new OECD report.

Canada is one of the OECD economies delivering the best outcomes for its citizens, especially in regards to self-reported well-being, personal security and health status. Canada is also undertaking several programmes to foster inclusive growth – with respect to childcare benefits, gender equality and social housing.

The OECD Working Group on Bribery regrets that Austria has not had a conviction of bribing foreign public officials despite a number of allegations, 13 years after ratifying the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention. However, enforcement appears to be picking up, with one case being tried, two more cases soon to be tried, and four ongoing investigations.

The OECD Working Group on Bribery regrets that Austria has not had a conviction of bribing foreign public officials despite a number of allegations, 13 years after ratifying the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention. However, enforcement appears to be picking up, with one case being tried, two more cases soon to be tried, and four ongoing investigations.

Environmental goods and services are now a bigger driver of Austria’s economy and job market than traditionally strong sectors like tourism and construction, thanks to the government’s policy of subsidising green investments, a new OECD report shows.

Economic recovery in the United States is stronger than in most OECD countries, but it will remain sluggish unless new reforms are launched to boost growth, according to OECD’s latest Economic Survey of the United States.

Norway’s predominately public and tuition-free tertiary education system has encouraged participation and generated high attainment rates. However, few Norwegian universities rank high in international comparisons on the basis of research related and other indicators.

Global economic growth is expected to pick up modestly next year to around 3.6 % from a projected 3.3% in 2017 but risks of rising protectionism, financial vulnerabilities, potential volatility from divergent interest rate paths and disconnects between market valuations and real activity hang over the outlook, according to the OECD.

As discussed in the latest OECD Economic Outlook, the prolonged undershooting of inflation targets, despite massive monetary policy stimulus and stronger economic growth and lower unemployment, raises issues about the appropriateness of current inflation targeting frameworks in advanced economies. While the frameworks differ in detail and implementation, they are principally based on medium-term inflation objectives of 2%.

Canada is one of the OECD economies delivering the best outcomes for its citizens, especially in regards to self-reported well-being, personal security and health status. Canada is also undertaking several programmes to foster inclusive growth – with respect to childcare benefits, gender equality and social housing.

Latin America and the Caribbean’s (LAC) GDP will shrink by between 0.9% and 1% in 2016, according to the latest estimates, the second consecutive year of negative growth and a rate of contraction the region has not seen since the early 1980s. According to the Latin American Economic Outlook 2017, the region should recover in 2017, but with modest GDP growth of between 1.5% and 2%, below expected growth in advanced economies.

Korea has weathered the shocks triggered by the global recession and its economy is recovering more quickly and vigorously than most other OECD countries.

Latin American and Caribbean countries need to do more to improve budget management, tax collection and public sector pay equality if they are to catch up with advanced economies in terms of government performance, according to a joint report by the OECD and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

Governments in Latin America will need to improve public sector management and capacity – including budget allocation – to compensate for the pressure on public finances from sliding commodity prices, according to a new report by the OECD and Inter-American Development Bank covering more than 15 countries in the region.

For all its horror, the pandemic may change our habits when nothing else could

Mortality statistics show 122,000 deaths in excess of normal levels across 14 countries analysed by the FT

Instructing people to stay at home is to confine millions to cramped housing

With a matter of days until the deadline, presenter Claer Barrett discusses the practicalities of making a claim online with the FT's Money Mentor Lindsay Cook. Plus, how to build effective money habits, and the growing NHS pensions row. 

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Could Isas overtake pensions as the UK's tax-saving vehicle of choice? The tax benefits of pensions have been steadily eroded over the past decade but at the same time, Isas have been coming into their own. Most people approaching retirement today will rely on a combination of pensions and Isa income. In this week's show, FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett takes a break from covering the coronavirus and what it means for your money, and interviews the FT's Money Mentor columnist about why investors like Isas so much and how these investments compare to pensions. 

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Rwanda’s president says continent needs at least $100bn in foreign support to weather shock

Leaders acted swiftly as they watched richer countries’ health systems crumple

Parents who haven’t historically claimed could now do so due to lost income

Tax experts warn of unintended consequences of reducing or giving away pay and bonuses

Bank of England marks its 325th anniversary with exhibition of objects reflecting changing world of payments

Smart speakers don’t yet have the skills to

The Russian billionaire on working with Putin, his Premier League plans and making a fortune in the 1990s

The two members have proposed tougher enforcement of environmental and labour standards

A Chicago start-up has found a way of turning microbes into edible protein, part of a growing trend towards a microbial revolution in food. Leslie Hook discusses why investors are increasingly interested in this area with Emiko Terazono, commodities correspondent, and Clive Cookson, science editor.

Contributors: Leslie Hook, environment correspondent, Emiko Terazono, commodities correspondent, and Clive Cookson, science editor. Producers: Fiona Symon and Persis Love

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Aircraft maker’s chief executive says focus will be on rebuilding balance sheet post-pandemic

US Treasury secretary floats idea of shorter trading hours as staffing hit by virus

Regulator says US mortgage guarantors have sufficient resources for about 12 weeks

Survival of coastal city’s vibrant arts scene will depend on community ‘being on the front foot’

FT survey estimates that 1 in 10 employers with defined benefit schemes may look to suspend payments

‘Drastic revisit’ of outlook at French bank as dividend cuts and cancellations hit equities trading

Asia-Pacific indices broadly higher after S&P 500 closes up 3.4%