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Derivatives have been called “weapons of mass destruction” and have been accused of not only magnifying but also causing the recent financial crisis. In the wake of the crisis, many called for increased regulation of these products, and Dodd-Frank delivered. But what are derivatives? Do they have a beneficial role in our economy? Do they deepen financial markets and contribute to stability or are they disruptive? And are Dodd-Frank’s provisions likely to be effective? What do derivatives have to do with beer? Читать дальше...

Significant outbreaks of viruses may be associated with coral bleaching events, especially as a result of multiple environmental stresses, a study has concluded. One such event was documented even as it happened in a three-day period. It showed how an explosion of three viral groups, including a herpes-like virus, occurred just as corals were bleaching in one part of the Great Barrier Reef off the east coast of Australia.

One in a series of looks at the Iowa football program’s 2016 recruiting class, position by position:

In this week's news, secret corruption bans, Rafael Nadal hangs out with the President, former No. 1 Justine Henin returns and former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson shows his tennis skills.

Don’t make these mistakes! Here's what you need to do before you go on a cruise.

It was the biggest ad day of the year, but if you thought your company’s 30-second Super Bowl spot was enough, you’re wrong. Digital marketers behind top advertising agency Droga5 explain how a Super Bowl ad is only step one when it comes to today’s 360-degree, digitally innovative marketing campaigns.

It was the biggest ad day of the year, but if you thought your company’s 30-second Super Bowl spot was enough, you’re wrong. Digital marketers behind top advertising agency Droga5 explain how a Super Bowl ad is only step one when it comes to today’s 360-degree, digitally innovative marketing campaigns.

What does the discovery of gravitational waves mean for physics?

How to embrace a softer palette of blue hues and delicate blushes, by Lily Worcester

If you're looking for somewhere to party hard during spring break, these are the destinations for you.

Photo: Thinkstock  The Galapagos Islands are known for their amazing and rare wildlife — definitely a bucket list destination. While all of these things can be true, none of them have to be.

Motorists are receiving threatening text messages from Sanral but motoring bodies are calling them illegal.

Amazon Studios’ “The Man in the High Castle” take places in an alternate history, set in a post-WWII world where the Axis powers ended up victorious. To create the look of a United States run by Imperial Japan and Nazi Germany, Zoic Studios was tasked with creating difficult visual effects and environment work. Find out how they did it.

Amazon Studios’ “The Man in the High Castle” take places in an alternate history, set in a post-WWII world where the Axis powers ended up victorious. To create the look of a United States run by Imperial Japan and Nazi Germany, Zoic Studios was tasked with creating difficult visual effects and environment work. Find out how they did it.

Australia, with its white sand beaches, Blue Mountains and laid back atmosphere is at the top of many Americans’ bucket list - and the entry point for most is Sydney. Watch this video for the best way to utilize your weekend in Sydney.

The Nairobi National Park, located right down the road from the airport, might just offer the perfect long layover activity.)

WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes seven civil penalties totaling $455,000 against DHL Express (USA), Inc., of Plantation, Fla., for allegedly violating Hazardous Materials Regulations. In each case, the FAA alleges the company

— Coverage of new WBSC global baseball flagship event generated 253 million potential broadcast reach — WBSC Premier12 captured No. 1 TV ratings in 2015 in host nations Japan, Taiwan for an international sporting event LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) today announced that the inaugural 2015 WBSC Premier12 staged in Japan […]

One in a series of looks at the Iowa football program’s 2016 recruiting class, position by position: