Japanese scientists put gibbons in front of a screen and tracked their eyes; the animals kept staring at one feature

Researchers have discovered that gibbons have a distinct propensity to focus on eyes in images, dedicating more time to gibbon eyes compared to human eyes. The study included three adult male gibbons—Tsuyoshi, Raja, and Mamy—who, having been raised by humans, were shown unfamiliar faces. Future studies aim to investigate a wider range of gibbon populations…

Are schools and colleges closed in Delhi on September 11 due to BRICS Summit? Here’s what the order says

Delhi will observe a government holiday on September 11, 2026, for the BRICS Summit. This holiday applies to central and Delhi government offices and their related bodies. Extensive security and traffic arrangements are being made for the large summit. Schools, colleges are not included in this official government holiday declaration. The closure aims to reduce…

In 2009, The Office actor Steve Carell bought a 1853 Massachusetts general store: The childhood memory that made the Hollywood star preserve a beloved piece of small-town life

Actor Steve Carell purchased a historic general store in Marshfield Hills, Massachusetts. He saw the purchase as an emotional investment to preserve Americana. The store, built in 1853, served as a vital community gathering place. Carell wanted to maintain its function as a traditional general store for neighbors. This acquisition ensured the preservation of a…

US Market: Rising R-star adds to pressure on US Treasury yields as AI investment, borrowing lift demand for capital

US Treasury yields are rising partly on expectations that R-star, the economy’s neutral interest rate, may be structurally higher. Heavy government borrowing and AI investment are boosting capital demand, potentially keeping rates elevated longer. A higher R-star could limit Federal Reserve rate cuts, pressure Treasury prices and increase borrowing costs across the economy.