Megan Hart, autor en Zencartfeeds

22

Feb

Science and Technology

Instagram’s Uneasy Rise as a News Site

On a recent Wednesday in Brooklyn’s Dumbo neighborhood, Mosheh Oinounou, a former producer for CBS, Bloomberg News and Fox News, swiped through Instagram. He had started his morning reading major newspapers and more than a dozen newsletters. Then he spent much of the day turning many of the articles into posts on his Instagram account, under the handle Mo News.A Wall Street Journal story on aging Americans was relayed through a picture of a cake declaring, “Record Number of Americans Will Turn 65 This Year: Wealthy, Active, And Single.” At times, Mr. Oinounou, an affable 41-year-old, has also appeared on…

Social License to Operate in Chile: step-by-step guide to obtain it

22

Feb

By Megan Hart

Investments and Business

Social License to Operate in Chile: step-by-step guide to obtain it

The term "Social License to Operate" was coined in the late 1990s, particularly in relation to the Mining Sector. It encompasses the authentic approval received from the communities where mega-projects are undertaken. In Chile, corporations involved in projects with notable socio-environmental impacts confront a significant hurdle of acquiring and sustaining the Social License to Operate (SLO), thereby ensuring their feasibility. This license isn't a concrete permit but rather an intangible approval granted by the community within which the company operates. It is contingent upon the societal acceptance of the company's undertakings and initiatives and is vital for its enduring prosperity.…

Duke Shuts Down Huge Plant Collection, Causing Scientific Uproar

21

Feb

By Megan Hart

Health

Duke Shuts Down Huge Plant Collection, Causing Scientific Uproar

Duke University has decided to close its herbarium, a collection of 825,000 specimens of plants, fungi and algae that was established more than a century ago. The collection, one of the largest and most diverse in the country, has helped scientists map the diversity of plant life and chronicle the impact of humans on the environment.The university’s decision has left researchers reeling. “This is such a devastating blow for biodiversity science,” said Erika Edwards, the curator of the Yale Herbarium. “The entire community is simultaneously shocked and outraged.”Scientific societies have also protested the move. “Duke’s decision to forgo responsibility of…

Ecuador: a paradise for retirees from Mississauga with competitive prices and international quality

18

Feb

By Megan Hart

Investments and Business

Ecuador: a paradise for retirees from Mississauga with competitive prices and international quality

Do you dream of a sun-filled retirement teeming with activities and new friendships? Ecuador, with its internationally competitive pricing, is rapidly becoming a perfect destination for retirees from Mississauga, Ontario. However, the only option that stands out for offering services with international standards and resort-style amenities is Club Lomas. There, you can enjoy a community of like-minded older adults, allowing you to participate in recreational, social, and sensory learning activities. Advantages of Selecting Ecuador Ecuador boasts a remarkably lower cost of living compared to countries traditionally sought out by retirees or expatriates looking to continue their life plans. This means…

18

Feb

By Megan Hart

Health

Old and Young, Talking Again

On Fridays at 10 a.m., Richard Bement and Zach Ahmed sign on to their weekly video chat. The program that brought them together provides online discussion prompts and suggests arts-related activities, but the two largely ignore all that.“We just started talking about things that were important to us,” said Mr. Ahmed, 19, a pre-med student at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.Since the pair met more than a year ago, conversation topics have included: Pink Floyd, in a long exploration led by Mr. Bement, 76, a retired sales manager in Milford Township, Ohio; their religious faiths (the senior conversation partner is…

Ecuador: the ultimate choice for retirees from Edmonton seeking an exceptional quality of life and competitive prices

16

Feb

By Megan Hart

Investments and Business

Ecuador: the ultimate choice for retirees from Edmonton seeking an exceptional quality of life and competitive prices

Do you dream of a sun-filled retirement teeming with activities and new friendships? Ecuador, with its internationally competitive pricing, is rapidly becoming a perfect destination for retirees from Edmonton, Alberta. Nevertheless, the sole standout option that distinguishes itself by providing services of international caliber and lavish resort-style amenities is Club Lomas. At this remarkable destination, you can relish in the company of fellow mature individuals who share similar interests, granting you the opportunity to engage in a wide array of recreational, social, and enriching learning activities. Advantages of Selecting Ecuador Ecuador offers a cost of living that is considerably lower…

SpaceX Postpones Launch of Intuitive Machines Nova-C Moon Lander

14

Feb

By Megan Hart

Science and Technology

SpaceX Postpones Launch of Intuitive Machines Nova-C Moon Lander

Another month, another try at the moon — but not on Wednesday.SpaceX announced the postponement on Tuesday night of the scheduled launch of a private robotic lunar lander.The spacecraft, built by Intuitive Machines of Houston, is on top the rocket on the launchpad. Weather conditions were favorable but a technical issue led to the delay of its flight by at least a day. The next attempt will be Thursday at 1:05 a.m. Eastern time.If all goes well then, it will set up the first American spacecraft to land softly on the moon’s surface since the Apollo 17 moon landing in…

Who Kissed First? Archaeology Has an Answer.

13

Feb

By Megan Hart

Health

Who Kissed First? Archaeology Has an Answer.

A married pair of researchers have “set the record straight” on the ancient history of smooching. More information

10

Feb

By Megan Hart

Science and Technology

The Friar Who Became the Vatican’s Go-To Guy on A.I.

Before dawn, Paolo Benanti climbed to the bell tower of his 16th-century monastery, admired the sunrise over the ruins of the Roman forum and reflected on a world in flux.“It was a wonderful meditation on what is going on inside,” he said, stepping onto the street in his friar robe. “And outside too.”There is a lot is going on for Father Benanti, who, as both the Vatican’s and the Italian government’s go-to artificial intelligence ethicist, spends his days thinking about the Holy Ghost and the ghosts in the machines.In recent weeks, the ethics professor, ordained priest and self-proclaimed geek has…

Memory Loss Requires Careful Diagnosis, Scientists Say

10

Feb

By Megan Hart

Health

Memory Loss Requires Careful Diagnosis, Scientists Say

A lengthy report by the Department of Justice on President Biden’s handling of classified documents contained some astonishing assessments of his well-being and mental health.Mr. Biden, 81, was an “elderly man with a poor memory” and “diminished faculties” who “did not remember when he was vice president,” the special counsel Robert K. Hur said.In conversations recorded in 2017, Mr. Biden was “often painfully slow” and “struggling to remember events and straining at times to read and relay his own notebook entries.” So impaired was Mr. Biden that a jury was unlikely to convict him, Mr. Hur said.Republicans were quick to…