What the alleged ‘sonic weapon’ used in Venezuela may actually have been

Claims of a mysterious "sonic weapon" used in Venezuela fuel speculation about exotic U.S. military technology, though ...
Science-Based Medicine

DIY Botox: Why Self-Injecting a Neurotoxin Is a Terrible Idea

DIY Botox is popular on TikTok, but injecting an internet-sourced neurotoxin into your face is a gamble that can can lead to serious harms.

Crowding-Out vs. Multiplier Effect: Government Stimulus Explained

Explore how the crowding-out and multiplier effects impact government stimulus spending. Learn which theory better stimulates ...

Did A Mysterious “Sonic Weapon” Really Aid Delta Force In Capturing Maduro?

We separate fact from fiction surrounding the viral claim about an exotic non-kinetic weapon that left Maduro's guards ...
International Monetary Fund

Global Financial Stability Report: Markets in the Time of COVID-19

The April 2020 Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR) assesses the financial stability challenges posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Chapter 1 describes how financial conditions tightened ...