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24Jan/23

Introducing TAE Power Solutions, a power management spin-off company from fusion energy leader TAE Technologies

January 24, 2023InnovationArticles, Electric power distribution, Energy, Energy conversion, Energy storage, Energy technology, Renewable energy, Tae, Variable renewable energyadmin

TAE Technologies, the world’s largest private fusion energy company, today announces the formation of a new subsidiary, TAE Power Solutions.
Spun out from TAE Technologies, TAE Power Solutions intends to deliver a first-of-its-kind technology to fundamentally improve the reliability, efficiency, longevity, and affordability of electric-powered products, from vehicles to renewable energy storage. The proprietary technology platform is derived from fusion research, and is a foundational step toward mass onboarding of electric vehicles and deployment of intermittent renewable energy as dispatchable power. Continue reading

24Jan/23

Prince Harry is wrong: unconscious bias is not different to racism

January 24, 2023Human InterestAcademic disciplines, Anthony Greenwald, Articles, Bias, Brian Nosek, Creative Commons, Discrimination, Harry, Hatred, Implicit-association test, Institutional racism, Keir Starmer, Mahzarin Banaji, Meghan Tinsley, Psychological testing, Psychology, Racism, Social psychology, Tom Bradby, United Kingdom, United Statesadmin

Meghan Tinsley, University of Manchester

When Prince Harry sat down with ITV journalist Tom Bradby for a conversation about his marriage, his estrangement from the royal family and his tell-all memoir, Spare, one particular segment stood out. Bradby said that Harry had accused some members of his family of racism, but Harry shook his head firmly.

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21Jan/23

How to talk to someone about conspiracy theories in five simple steps

January 21, 2023Human Interest9/11 conspiracy theories, Articles, Belief, Conspiracy, Conspiracy theories, Conspiracy theories in the United States, Creative Commons, Critical thinking, Daniel Jolley, Denialism, Fringe theory, Karen Douglas, Mathew Marques, New World Order, Pejoratives, SHUTTERSTOCK, United Kingdom, Vaccine hesitancyadmin

Daniel Jolley, University of Nottingham; Karen Douglas, University of Kent, and Mathew Marques, La Trobe University

People’s first instinct when engaging with conspiracy believers is often to try and debunk their ideas with factual and authoritative information.

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19Jan/23

Digital welfare dystopia

January 19, 2023SecurityAtos, Australia, Brisbane, China, Crime prevention, Data mining, Internet privacy, Law enforcement, Lina Dencik, Machine learning, Manchester, Mass surveillance, Melanie Klieve, Melbourne, National security, Netherlands, Philip Alston, Prevention, Profiling, Qian Ji Data Co, Samuel Woodhams Digital, Security, Skills, Surveillance, Thomson Reuters Foundation, United Kingdomadmin

By Samuel Woodhams | Digital rights researcher and journalist

Algorithms to determine welfare payments and detect fraud are becoming standard practice around the world. From Manchester to Melbourne, peoples’ lives are being shaped by secretive tools that determine who is eligible for what, and how much debt is owed.

Although the technology has been around for some time, the outbreak of COVID-19 renewed enthusiasm for the digital welfare state and, for thousands of cash-strapped public bodies, the promise of increased efficiency and lower costs has proven irresistible.
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19Jan/23

Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Showcases Music’s Power to Surmount Homophobia in New Documentary

January 19, 2023MusicBoston Gay Men's Chorus, Craig Coogan, Homophobia, Human behavior, Injustice, Manitoba Provincial Road 272, Meir Joe, Michael Willer, Social issues, Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railwayadmin

Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) is proud to announce the release of a new documentary film, “Music Triumphs Homophobia.” The film chronicles the impact of BGMC’s mission-driven music on audiences and BGMC members alike as they perform for audiences in New England and around the world. Written and directed by filmmakers Michael Willer and Craig Coogan, BGMC’s former executive director, “Music Triumphs Homophobia” is available on Amazon Prime Video. Continue reading

19Jan/23

Media-Influencer partnerships are a win-win. Here are 5 ways to get started.

January 19, 2023MediaArticles, Cision, Conde Nast, Influencer marketing, Internet celebrity, Jessica Vomiero, Social media, Viral marketingadmin

Jessica Vomiero, Jan 19 —

News outlets and traditional media publishers have long viewed the growing volume of social influencers as direct competition for their audience’s attention and loyalty. In Cision’s 2022 State of the Media Report, 14% of journalists told us that instances of influencers bypassing traditional media were one of their biggest challenges of the year. Continue reading →

19Jan/23

The British government will block a bill passed by the Scottish parliament that makes it easier for people to change their legal gender

January 19, 2023Human InterestAlister Jack, Argentina, Constitution of the United Kingdom, Denmark, Edinburgh, Government of the United Kingdom, Ireland, James Mitchell, London, Members of the Scottish Parliament, Members of the Scottish Parliament 1999–2003, Members of the Scottish Parliament 2003–2007, Members of the Scottish Parliament 2007–2011, Nicola Sturgeon, Politics of Scotland, Scotland, Scottish independence, Scottish National Party, Scottish nationalists, Scottish Parliament, United Kingdomadmin

UK uses power to block Scottish bill for the first time
Sturgeon: decision is an attack on devolved powers
Unclear how issue may impact support for independence

LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters) – The British government will block a bill passed by the Scottish parliament that makes it easier for people to change their legal gender, its Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said on Monday, the first time it has invoked the power to veto a Scottish law.

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19Jan/23

Church of England bishops refuse to allow same-sex marriages

January 19, 2023Human InterestAnglican Communion, Anglicanism, Anglo-Catholicism, Blessing of same-sex unions in Christian churches, Canterbury, Christian denominational families, Christian denominations, Church of England, Homosexuality and the Anglican Communion, Justin Welby, London, Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act, Protestantism, Same-sex marriage, United Kingdomadmin

LONDON, Jan 18 (Reuters) – The Church of England will refuse to allow same-sex couples to get married in its churches under proposals set out on Wednesday in which the centuries-old institution said it would stick to its teaching that marriage is between a man and a woman.

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19Jan/23

Sailing Ro-Ro Vessel from RMK MARINE to Operate Almost Entirely with the Wind Power

January 19, 2023TransportFrance, Military engineering of the United States, Military of the United States, Nantes, RMK-BRJ, Ship, United States Navy, Vietnam Waradmin

RMK MARINE, one of the leading companies of the Turkish shipbuilding industry is implementing a new project which will use environmentally friendly and renewable energy resources. In this context, RMK MARINE won an international tender opened for a commercial sailing Ro-Ro vessel which will operate almost entirely by the wind energy and be one of the first examples in the world in its segment and it signed a contract for the construction of the vessel with the French company Neoline Armateurs on 28 November 2022. The said contract entered into force on 6th of January 2023, following the fulfillment of the required conditions and the final agreement was announced to the public at a ceremony held in Nantes, France, with the participation of the parties. Continue reading

19Jan/23

Accor introduces Handwritten Collection – a global portfolio of hotels curated with passion

January 19, 2023TravelAccorHotels, CAC 40, Economy of France, OpenTravel Allianceadmin

Accor, a world leading hospitality group, today announced an exciting new addition to the Group’s unparalleled network of brands: Handwritten Collection, a global portfolio of charming bespoke hotels that offer an intimate and stylish hospitality experience. Accor already has over 110 Handwritten leads globally totaling more than 11,500 rooms, including 12 secured signings, with five properties expected to debut throughout the first trimester of 2023. Continue reading

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