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Robert McLachlan

Robert McLachlan

Professor in Applied Mathematics, Massey University
Robert McLachlan is Distinguished Professor in Applied Mathematics at Massey University. His principal research area is geometric numerical analysis, the study of specialised algorithms for long-term, large-scale simulations in computational physics and chemistry.

NZ is home to species found nowhere else but biodiversity losses match global crisis

Dec 04, 2018 16:25 pm UTC| Nature

The recently released 2018 Living Planet report is among the most comprehensive global analyses of biodiversity yet. It is based on published data on 4,000 out of the 70,000 known species of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles...

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Economy

UK gilts surge after June CPI remains unchanged, meets market estimates

The United Kingdoms gilts surged during European trading hours Wednesday after the countrys consumer price inflation (CPI) for the month of June, released today, remained unchanged from that in May, also meeting market...

German bunds jump despite better-than-expected rise in Eurozone June CPI

The German bunds jumped during European session Wednesday despite a better-than-expected rise in the eurozones consumer price inflation (CPI) for the month of June, released early today. The German 10-year bond yields,...

Singapore’s non-oil exports slump more than expected in June, feeblest growth since February 2013

Singapores non-oil exports (NODX) slumped more than expected by 17.3 percent y/y (-7.6 percent m/m sa), as electronics exports plunged 31.9 percent y/y. This is the feeblest NODX growth pace since February 2013, and the...

Fed’s dovish stance provides scope for BI to deliver rate cuts, says Scotiabank

The Federal Reserves dovish stance provides scope for the Bank Indonesia (BI) to deliver rate cuts. Meanwhile, a steady Chinese yuan has cleared the way for the Indonesian central bank to lower its policy rate without...

Australian bonds narrowly mixed ahead of June employment report amid muted trading hours

Australian government bonds remained narrowly mixed during Asian session Wednesday amid a muted trading session that witnessed data of little economic significance ahead of the countrys employment report for the month of...

Politics

Melania Trump might have requested a better prenup since 2016 election

Various White House representatives have previously assured the public that the marriage of United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are in good status. But rumors and insider reports keep...

Donald Trump denies being racist

To hear that United States President Donald Trump is going on a Twitter tirade, no matter what time of the day is nothing new. But his recent tweets directed at four congresswomen telling them to go back to their countries...

Why developing nuclear weapons is an unrealistic option for Australia

In his latest book, strategist and defense analyst Hugh White has gone nuclear, triggering a debate about whether Australia should develop and maintain its own nuclear arsenal. But developing and sustaining modern...

Refundable tax credits would help alleviate poverty

We have entered a new election cycle, and it appears that a discussion about tax policy will consist primarily of bickering and court challenges around the introduction of a carbon tax and the associated Climate Action...

Book reignites rumors of Melania Trump sleeping in a separate bedroom as Donald Trump

The marriage of United States first lady Melania Trump and president Donald Trump has repeatedly been the subject of several articles and stories. Some of them put the first couple in a good light while others spark...

Science

3,800 patients to test promising HIV vaccine

Several significant developments in the field of HIV/AIDS cure studies have been reported this year. Now, adding to that is an HIV vaccine entering human trials after it has been in development for more than 30...

CAR-T therapy could be the world’s first cancer cure

Numerous cancer research is taking place around the world at this moment. While some of it has already shown promising results, there remains an undeniably long work ahead before at least one of them can be officially...

Curious Kids: how does electricity work?

Curious Kids is a series for children. If you have a question youd like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected] You might also like the podcast Imagine This, a co-production between ABC KIDS...

How solar heat drives rapid melting of parts of Antarctica's largest ice shelf

The ocean that surrounds Antarctica plays a crucial role in regulating the mass balance of the continents ice cover. We now know that the thinning of ice that affects nearly a quarter of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet is...

Neuroscience and artificial intelligence can help improve each other

Despite their names, artificial intelligence technologies and their component systems, such as artificial neural networks, dont have much to do with real brain science. Im a professor of bioengineering and neurosciences...

Technology

Torrent users are once again easy targets of a malware campaign

Korean drama shows have garnered immense popularity even in regions outside South Korea. Local and international fans often resort to downloading media copies through torrent and pirate sites. This method is illicit...

Some fans still think LeBron James is overrated

Aside from the virtual experience of building their own NBA franchise through the NBA 2K series, video game players and basketball fans care so much about its version of players rankings. The top 20 players of NBA 2K20...

‘The Elder Scrolls 6’ gameplay reveal might not be until 2024

The Elder Scrolls 6 is speculated to come out in 2024 at the earliest. This isnt surprising since Bethesdas manpower is currently being taken by Starfield, a new IP for the studio. But since gameplay reveals or a teaser...

‘Shadowbringers’ director doesn’t want to distract developers with crossover

There are two most talked-about titles within the Final Fantasy franchise currently: Final Fantasy 7 Remake and the Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers expansion. The latter was just released earlier this month, and these...

‘Warcraft 3: Reforged’ will need every support from its hardcore following

Warcraft 3: Reforged might come out in November, which means that the beta version will be arriving soon. Although nothing has been announced by Blizzard just yet, theres a high chance that the remaster will arrive during...

Digital Currency

Digital Currency/Stablecoin/Tokenization Series: IMF Reckons Crypto-Stable Coins Likely Bring Paradigm Shift in Banking

Crypto Technicals: XTZ/USD consolidates 200-DMA break, finds little support till 0.66

Crypto Technicals: TRON on a downward spiral, hits lowest since Jan 4, bias bearish

Law

Is the National Rugby League legally liable for the long-term impacts of concussions?

Begging ‘professionally’ doesn’t make their poverty and vulnerability any less legitimate

Governments are making fake news a crime – but it could stifle free speech

Life

Sex trafficking in the US: 4 questions answered

Have you found 'the one'? How mindsets about destiny affect our romantic relationships

Four steps to make your lawn a wildlife haven – from green desert to miniature rainforest

Nature

How to fight wildfires and climate change with wetlands

What happens when a country drowns?

Retire all existing and planned fossil fuel power plants to limit warming to 1.5°C

Sports

Andre Iguodala might not land with the Rockets

Carmelo Anthony might be a good fit for the Warriors but not without disadvantages

Pacquiao vs Thurman is on and both fighters are ready to rumble

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro: USDCAD consolidates in a narrow range, markets eye Canadian CPI

FxWirePro: EUR/CHF trades marginally higher, focus on EMU final June CPI data

FxWirePro: Silver rises noticeably against U.S. dollar, stay bullish

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U.S. 30-YEAR TREASURY BONDS RISE 1 POINT IN PRICE, 30-YEAR YIELD LAST AT 2.512%
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FED'S MESTER - A FURTHER DECLINE IN INFLATION WOULD BE PROBLEMATIC
2019-07-02 15:58:21
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PUTIN TO MEET HIS DEFENCE MINISTER VERY SOON - TASS QUOTES KREMLIN
2019-07-02 15:53:08
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EU SUMMIT CHAIRMAN TUSK SAYS DEAL ON TOP JOBS GETTING CLOSER ANDCLSOER
2019-07-02 15:45:54
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S.AFRICA'S FTSE/JSE TOP 40 CLOSED AT 52,134.95, DOWN -0.63%
2019-07-02 15:43:16
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PORTUGAL’S PSI20 DOWN 0.76 PERCENT AT 5,149.16 POINTS
2019-07-02 15:42:53
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ALL THREE MAJOR U.S. STOCK INDICES TRADING IN THE RED; NASDAQ DOWN 0.2%
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U.S. SHORT-TERM INTEREST RATES FUTURES ADD GAINS FOLLOWING BOE'S CARNEY COMMENTS ON RISKS FROM BREXIT, TRADE TENSIONS
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FED FUNDS FUTURES IMPLY TRADERS SEE 24% CHANCE FED CUTTING RATES BY 50 BPS AT JULY POLICY MEETING VS 20% LATE ON MONDAY - CME GROUP'S FEDWATCH
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FEDERAL FUNDS FUTURES IMPLY TRADERS SEE 77% CHANCE FED CUTTING INTEREST RATES BY 25 BPS AT JULY 30-31 POLICY MEETING VS 80% LATE ON MONDAY - CME GROUP'S FEDWATCH
2019-07-02 15:37:17
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SWITZERLAND SMI CLOSED AT 10,021.00, UP +0.45%
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ITALY’S FTSE MIB UP 0.65 PERCENT AT 21,392.87 POINTS AT THE PROVISIONAL CLOSE
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EURO ZONE BLUE CHIPS UP 0.4%
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EURO STOXX INDEX UP 0.2%
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IRISH EXCHEQUER BALANCE +0.260 BLN EUR AT END-JUNE VS 823 MLN EUR DEFICIT A YEAR AGO
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BRITISH 10-YEAR GOVT BOND YIELD FALLS TO 0.73%, BELOW BANK OF ENGLAND MAIN POLICY RATE FOR FIRST TIME IN A DECADE - TRADEWEB
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BRITAIN'S FTSE 100 UP 0.9%
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EUROPE'S STOXX 600 UP 0.4%
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FTSEUROFIRST 300 PROVISIONALLY CLOSES UP 0.45 PERCENT AT 1,533.05
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