A new study reveals that scientists have identified less than 5% of all terrestrial insect species, and the actual diversity may exceed 20 million species. Most of these insects live in remote tropical forests that are difficult to access.
In February, the EU's foreign trade surplus dropped by 60% due to a significant decline in exports to the United States, which was linked to changes in tariff policies. Exports to the US fell by more than a quarter, and there was also a decrease in shipments to China.
In March, the number of registered unemployed in Spain fell by 0.9%, reaching 2.42 million. Over the month, more than 80,000 new jobs were created, bringing the total number of employed people to 22.01 million.
The yield on U.S. Treasury bonds rose after the release of data showing a significant increase in job creation. This development has dampened expectations for an imminent interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
Industrial production in Brazil grew by 0.9% in February compared to January, surpassing analysts' expectations. On an annual basis, the decline was 0.7%, which was also better than forecasted.
In March, the unemployment rate in Ireland rose to 4.7%, slightly higher than the figures for February and last year. Despite this moderate increase, the labor market remains relatively stable.
In March, annual inflation in Ireland rose to 3.6%, reaching its highest level in two and a half years, mainly due to an 11% increase in energy prices over the month. Core inflation remained steady at 2.6%.
In March, oil production in Venezuela reached 1.1 million barrels per day, an increase of 158,000 barrels compared to January, according to data from PDVSA.
Argentina's economy grew by 4.4% in 2025, slightly below analysts' forecasts. The country's GDP also showed moderate growth compared to previous periods.
In January, industrial production in Argentina fell by 3.2% compared to the previous year, reflecting ongoing economic challenges. However, compared to December, there was a 3.1% increase.
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman expressed concern that recent U.S. employment data diverges from other economic indicators, which do not reflect the same strength in the labor market.
A new study challenges widely held beliefs about the impact of wolves on the Yellowstone ecosystem, pointing out methodological errors in previous research. Scientists note that the effects of wolf reintroduction have been less pronounced and more varied than previously thought.
A meta-analysis revealed that each additional liter of pure alcohol consumed per person per year is associated with a 3.59% increase in suicide mortality. This correlation is observed across different countries and affects both men and women.