As NASA prepared astronauts for its second mission into space, National Geographic had exclusive behind-the-scenes access for ...

The last time the Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate was on Sept. 17 when the benchmark rate was reduced by a quarter point. The Fed cut rates three times in 2024. The average 30-year fixed ...

Towering structures must be able to bend and sway when subjected to the forces of wind and ground movement, or they will ...

Spatially and temporally overlapping target and distractor are both rhythmically sampled at ~1 Hz, and the phase relationship between target sampling and distractor sampling predicts behavior.

As computer hardware gets better and better, most of the benefits are readily apparent to users. Faster processors, less power consumption, and lower cost are the general themes here. But sometimes ...

The Federal Reserve’s most recent cut could mean changes for savings accounts and certificates of deposit. While these macroeconomic shifts are designed to help control or reduce inflation and ...

The second interest rate cut of 2025 is likely to hit before Halloween once the Federal Reserve concludes its two-day policy meeting on Oct. 28 and Oct. 29. At least, that's what most analysts expect.

The Federal Reserve's recent 0.25% interest rate cut may make it cheaper for consumers to take out large loans. A lower interest rate can reduce the total amount paid on a car loan over its term, ...

After keeping rates frozen through most of 2025, the Fed reduced rates by a quarter point in September — the first rate cut of the year. The move came as the labor market showed serious signs of ...

In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began aggressively raising interest rates, a trend that lasted until mid-2023. Rates reached a high-water mark of 5.25% to 5.5%. In late 2024, the rates began to ...