What would a shift to the right mean for Chilean society? | DW News
On Sunday, Chileans will head to the ballot box to elect a new president. For the first time since 2012, voting will be mandatory; those who do not vote will be fined. At a time when concerns over immigration and crime are at the forefront of voters’ minds, Chile’s governingContinue Reading
NASA, European Partners Set to Launch Sentinel-6B Earth Satellite
5 min read NASA, European Partners Set to Launch Sentinel-6B Earth Satellite Set to launch no earlier than Nov. 16, Sentinel-6B will continue the data record now being collected by its twin satellite Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, which lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in November 2020 aboard the SpaceXContinue Reading
Can Quantum Gravity Be Created in the Lab? | PODCAST: The Joy of Why
Quantum gravity could help physicists unite the currently incompatible worlds of quantum mechanics and gravity. In this episode, Stanford University physicist Monika Schleier-Smith discusses her pioneering experimental approach, using laser-cooled atoms to explore whether gravity could emerge from quantum entanglement. “The Joy of Why” is a Quanta Magazine podcast aboutContinue Reading
Major incident declared in Wales after Storm Claudia flooding
Footage from Monmouth and Abergavenny shows severe flooding after heavy rainfall on Friday. South Wales fire and rescue service declared a major incident in Monmouth in the early hours of Saturday after ‘severe and widespread’ flooding across the town and surrounding communities Storm Claudia: major incident declared after severe floodingContinue Reading
Dotting the I defines Ohio State and its band
At 89 years old, Script Ohio not only remains one of the greatest traditions in college football, but also serves as a signature for Ohio State University and the entire state. #ohiostate #ohiostateuniversity #scriptohioContinue Reading
Families demand justice in North Macedonia nightclub fire trial | REUTERS
Families walked through Skopje in North Macedonia, carrying photos of loved ones and calling for justice after a nightclub fire in March left dozens dead and hundreds injured. The trial for suspects is set to begin next week. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #northmacedonia #club #fire #tragedy Read the story here: https://reut.rs/3LFH4qUContinue Reading
Skeptoid Podcast: Rethinking Science Education
I had the honor of guest hosting Skeptoid Podcast, and couldn’t resist talking about my favorite thing: science and critical thinking education. Skeptoid Podcast #990: Rethinking Science Education The post Skeptoid Podcast: Rethinking Science Education appeared first on Thinking Is Power.Continue Reading
In Mendocino, river restoration pays off for salmon
Coho love the newly ‘messy’ streams. The post In Mendocino, river restoration pays off for salmon appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
Protesters in Pikachu costumes demand Japan end fossil fuel financing at U.N. climate conference
Protesters in Pokemon costumes stomped around the United Nations climate conference Friday to send Japan a message: End financing of coal and natural gas projects across Southeast Asia and elsewhereContinue Reading
Protest in Mexico inspired by Gen Z movement draws older gov’t critics
Earlier in the week, some Gen Z social media influencers said they no longer backed the protests., Earlier in the week, some Gen Z social media influencers said they no longer backed the protests, while mainstream figures like former President Vicente Fox published messages of support. Thousands of people inContinue Reading
Former UN special rapporteur Richard Falk interrogated for hours in Canada
Falk, who has investigated Israeli abuses, says questioning reflects push to silence truth of Israel’s war on Gaza., Montreal, Canada – A former United Nations special rapporteur who investigated Israeli abuses against Palestinians says he was interrogated by Canadian authorities on “national security” grounds as he travelled to Canada this weekContinue Reading
How I used guilt as a motivator for good
Recently, I was asked by a friend and colleague if I were interested in speaking together at a conference. I was pleasantly surprised because I hadn’t contributed much to the project they were presenting, but I expressed interest. We met to discuss the presentation, and that’s when I learned theContinue Reading