Artist Shows The Contrast Between The Two Worlds That Our Children Currently Live In By Combining Photos
Turkish artist Uğur Gallenkuş is showcasing just how tragic the contrast in daily life can be between these two parts of our planet. I’m Uğur Gallenkuş from Istanbul, Turkey. I create collages juxtaposing two images, including the work of some of today’s most intrepid photojournalists … Continue readingArtist Shows The Contrast Between The Two Worlds That Our Children Currently Live In By Combining Photos
The Steep Price We Pay for Cheap Chocolate
Thousands of years ago, the Maya people of Central America believed that chocolate was the food of the gods. The Maya — who helped pioneer cultivation of the cocoa tree, along with the Toltec and Aztec peoples — even used cocoa beans as a form of currency. Fast forward to today, and chocolate is considered less of a rarity and more of an anytime treat. “Somehow the ancients understood that chocolate … Continue reading The Steep Price We Pay for Cheap Chocolate
Justice Thomas Blasts Supreme Court For Dismissing Election Fraud Lawsuit In Scathing Dissent
"By doing nothing, we invite further confusion and erosion of voter confidence. Our fellow citizens deserve better and expect more of us," he writes. The Supreme Court on Monday declined … Continue reading Justice Thomas Blasts Supreme Court For Dismissing Election Fraud Lawsuit In Scathing Dissent
Endangered Black-Footed Ferret Cloned for the First Time
The feat marks the first time an endangered species in the U.S. has been cloned. Elizabeth Ann is the first cloned black-footed ferret and first-ever cloned U.S. endangered species. Above, Elizabeth Ann at 68 days old. Researchers have successfully cloned a highly endangered ferret species using cells … Continue readingEndangered Black-Footed Ferret Cloned for the First Time
Catholic Cardinal Who Warned About Death of Western Civilization Removed by Pope
Cardinal Sarah resisted liberalization of Catholic Church. A Catholic Cardinal who warned that western civilization was living through its “mortal hour” as a result of the masses being transfixed by “vulgar entertainments” has been removed by Pope Francis … Continue reading Catholic Cardinal Who Warned About Death of Western Civilization Removed by Pope
Waymo Begins Robo-Taxi Tests in San Francisco
Waymo today announced that it has begun limited rider testing with employee volunteers in San Francisco to gather feedback and improve its robo-taxi technology. It’s the first expansion of the Alphabet subsidiary’s ride-hailing service beyond the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, where Waymo launched its first commercial driverless taxi service. Some experts predict that the pandemic … Continue reading Waymo Begins Robo-Taxi Tests in San Francisco
OMA Wins Competition to Design Chengdu's Future Science City
OMA and GMP have been selected as the winners of the Chengdu Future Science and Technology City Masterplan and Design competition in China . The team will develop the first phase of the overall masterplan, which will include an International Educational Park in the west, and a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) in the southeast led by GMP … Continue reading OMA Wins Competition to Design Chengdu's Future Science City
Dangerous New Pestilences Are Breaking Out All Over The Globe
Did you hear about the outbreak of the new “mystery disease” in Tanzania? What about the alarming new outbreak in Congo? New developments in South Africa are making headlines all over the globe as well. Despite all of our advanced technology, humanity remains extremely vulnerable to outbreaks of disease, and many believe that the COVID pandemic is just the beginning … Continue reading Dangerous New Pestilences Are Breaking Out All Over The Globe
Students in China Brainwashed to Hate God & Force Parents to Renounce Faith
Brainwashing school students to raise a generation of atheists is a long-term weapon being viciously used by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to crack down on spiritual beliefs. The regime has ruinously exploited the field of education—a potential tool that can positively transform any society—to instead propagate … Continue reading Students in China Brainwashed to Hate God & Force Parents to Renounce Faith
What Does One Job Posting Tell Us About San Francisco? Maybe Nothing. Maybe Everything!
In the wake of corruption and arrests and turbulence, a power struggle ensues. The vacant “Deputy Director III” position for the Department of Building Inspection pays up to $205,000 a year. The recipient of this job is required to hold a high school diploma or GED — but, under the “educational substitution” … Continue reading What Does One Job Posting Tell Us About San Francisco? Maybe Nothing. Maybe Everything!
Amazon’s New CEO Is Shaping How the Military Uses Killer Robots
Andy Jassy is a member of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence July 1, Amazon will have a new CEO. Andy Jassy, who is replacing Jeff Bezos, helped build the company’s cloud business from scratch, cementing its servers as a cornerstone of the internet … Continue reading Amazon’s New CEO Is Shaping How the Military Uses Killer Robots
Brand Formerly Known as
Aunt Jemima Reveals
New Name
The brand formerly known as Aunt Jemima finally has a new name: Pearl Milling Company. In a statement released on Tuesday, PepsiCo, which owns the Quaker Oats brand, explained the story behind the new name … Continue reading Brand Formerly Known as Aunt Jemima Reveals New Name
The Investigative Reporting Technique That Can Change How You Read The Bible
The five W’s and one H is often referred to as a basic journalist technique. Whenever a Biblical passage is read there should be a quick analysis using the W’s to help comprehend the meaning and understanding. Journalists often love to ask questions … Continue reading The Investigative Reporting Technique That Can Change How You Read The Bible
Stem Cell AI -- 'Brain On A Chip' Project Aims To Revolutionize Computing Power
Revolutionary Neu-ChiP project will see scientists use human brain stem cells on microchips to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence (AI) ASTON UNIVERSITY Scientists have started … Continue reading Stem Cell AI -- 'Brain On A Chip' Project Aims To Revolutionize Computing Power
How a Dead Professor Is Teaching a University Art History Class
The fact that the dead can literally replace living faculty members is a perfect metaphor for what is happening across higher education … Continue reading How a Dead Professor Is Teaching a University Art History Class
China's Push to Control Americans' Health Care Future
U.S. officials say the Chinese government is trying to collect Americans' DNA, and they believe a recent offer from a Chinese company for assistance in COVID-19 testing was suspicious … Continue reading China's Push to Control Americans' Health Care Future
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Bizarre QAnon Floor Speech, Translated
If you don’t speak fluent QAnon, you might have missed a few things. Ten seconds into her speech on the House floor Thursday night, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was already spewing QAnon talking points … Continue reading Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Bizarre QAnon Floor Speech, Translated
As Pandemic Continues, More in U.S. & Europe Feel Major Impact on Their Lives
The novel coronavirus continues to pose weighty challenges for people around the world. Significant shares of the public in the United States, France, Germany and the United Kingdom say their lives have changed because of the outbreak, according to a new Pew Research … Continue reading As Pandemic Continues, More in U.S. & Europe Feel Major Impact on Their Lives
Extraordinary Voyage: On the Trail of the Trillion-Tonne Runaway Iceberg
Amid fears of huge damage to marine ecosystems from the giant A68a berg, British researchers are setting sail to assess its impact. Polar researchers will this week embark on a remarkable expedition aimed at providing crucial information about the vast iceberg … Continue reading Extraordinary Voyage: On the Trail of the Trillion-Tonne Runaway Iceberg
Atlantic Council Calls for Regime Change in China
The report outlines a plan for the US to pursue a China without Xi Jinping, with a weakened Communist Party, and operating in a region dominated by the US and its allies. Influential D.C. think tank the Atlantic Council has printed a 26,000-word report laying out its strategy for combating … Continue reading Atlantic Council Calls for Regime Change in China
Testing the Limits of Mountain Biking
SpaceX Starship Test Ends in Fiery Crash Landing
For Sale: London's Thinnest House
Snoopy & 'Peanuts' Friends are Back in New Animated Series
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How to 3-D Print a
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The “Great Zero Carbon” Conspiracy
The globalist Davos World Economic Forum is proclaiming the necessity of reaching a worldwide goal of “net zero carbon” by 2050. This for most sounds far in the future and hence largely ignored. Yet transformations underway from Germany to the USA, to countless other economies, are setting the stage for creation … Continue reading The “Great Zero Carbon” Conspiracy
Mozilla Took the Internet’s Vitals & the Results Are Concerning
2020 was a big year for the internet. As Covid-19 spread worldwide and many countries descended into monthslong lockdowns, much of daily life moved online. Racial justice, mass surveillance, and America’s contentious elections took center stage, too — both online and off. Each year, the Mozilla Foundation takes … Continue reading Mozilla Took the Internet’s Vitals & the Results Are Concerning
This Company Makes Rain Gear From Recycled & Natural Materials
Baxter Wood brings innovation to a market that's been stagnant for too long. Baxter Wood is a rain gear company with a noble mission – to stem the tide of plastic waste in low-income countries. It does this in a number of ways. First, its waterproof products use … Continue reading This Company Makes Rain Gear From Recycled and Natural Materials
23andMe to Go Public Via Richard Branson’s SPAC
The genetics testing company 23andMe will enter the public markets via a special purpose acquisition corporation sponsored by Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, a deal that values the company at $3.5 billion. The transaction with VG Acquisition Corp. will provide a burst of capital to 23andMe as it seeks to expand its business beyond direct-to-consumer … Continue reading 23andMe to Go Public Via Richard Branson’s SPAC
The Blue Macaw Parrot Made Famous In ‘Rio’ Is Officially Extinct In The Wild
In Rio, a blue macaw (known as a Spix’s Macaw) named Blu voiced by Jesse Eisenberg flies from the U.S. to Rio de Janeiro because that’s where the last female macaw lives. Hijinks ensue, but Blu eventually romances Jewel (voiced by Anne Hathaway) and the movie ends … Continue reading The Blue Macaw Parrot Made Famous In ‘Rio’ Is Officially Extinct In The Wild
Seven Technologies to Watch in 2021
COVID considerations unsurprisingly dominate the tech developments that could have a big impact in the coming year. This year looks to be a promising one for technology development. From advances in vaccines to olfaction, neuroscience to mass spectrometry, researchers describe the tools and techniques generating excitement in their disciplines … Continue readingSeven Technologies to Watch in 2021
Darfur Uunrest, Biden Changes & Besieged Bangui: The Cheat Sheet
A weekly read to keep you in the loop on humanitarian issues. GENEVA Our editors’ weekly take on humanitarian news, trends, and developments … Continue reading Darfur Uunrest, Biden Changes & Besieged Bangui: The Cheat Sheet
