How loneliness changes the way our brains process the world
Robin Kramer, University of Lincoln
If there’s one thing we as humans seem to have in common, it’s that most of us have felt lonely at one time or another. But is the pain that comes with feeling socially isolated simply a part of being human? Why does the world seem so different when we’re feeling lonely?
Recent research has begun to provide some answers. And it turns out that loneliness can affect your perception and cognition.
Christian support groups where Palestinians and Israelis can pray together in peace
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THALES PARTNERS WITH GOOGLE CLOUD TO BUILD NEW, GENERATIVE AI-POWERED SECURITY CAPABILITIES
- New AI-powered features built into the CipherTrust Data Security Platform utilizing Google Cloud’s foundation models and generative AI support in Vertex AI1 to automate the Discovery and Protection of critical data
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THALES TO MODERNISE ZAMBIA’S AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL WITH LATEST TOPSKY ATC SOLUTION
Thales, Tue, Oct 10 2023 – Following the contract signed in 2014 with Zambia Airports Corporation Limited(ZACL), Thales is modernising the ATC (air traffic control) centres at Lusaka and Livingstone international airports in Zambia.
Thales is expanding its TopSky – ATC air traffic control automation solution with two new applications. The first is Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC), which allows clear and secure dialogue between pilots and controllers. The second is Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Contract (ADS-C), which automatically transmits aircraft flight status reports to ATM systems on the ground. Continue reading
FII 7th EDITION UNITES GLOBAL LEADERS TO TACKLE HUMANITY’S GREATEST CHALLENGES
The 7th Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII), slated to take place from October 24th to 26th, 2023, in Riyadh, will convene an exceptional gathering of world leaders, industry titans, financiers, innovators, and policymakers. Themed “The New Compass,” this conference will address pressing global challenges in the realms of Climate, Economy, and Technology. Continue reading
New Elliptic research uncovers the true scale of cross-chain crime, as North Korean hackers and criminals adopt new crypto laundering tactics.
Elliptic, the global leader in blockchain analytics solutions, today released its 2023 edition of the landmark report, ‘The State of Cross-chain Crime’. The report reveals that $7 billion of illicit or high risk funds has been laundered through cross-chain and cross-asset services, with North Korean hackers, the Lazarus Group, responsible for $900 million of cross-chain crime. Continue reading
Col&MacArthur launch pre-orders for commemorative timepiece celebrating the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Scorpions’ iconic anthem
oday, established watchmaker Col&MacArthur is thrilled to unveil its newest project, WIND OF CHANGE. A tribute to the profound moment in history marked by the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989 and encapsulated by the Scorpions’ anthem “Wind of Change,” this watch represents the sentiments of hope, change, and unity. In partnership with the Scorpions and Universal Music, the WIND OF CHANGE watch is crafted to captivate both history enthusiasts and rock aficionados. It is available now on the brand’s website for $599 USD for the Quartz version, and $1,699 USD for the Automatic version. Continue reading
Experienced Pilots Voice Safety Concerns As Holiday Travel Season Begins
As Airline Captains, First Officers, Line Check Pilots, Mentors and Passengers, we have witnessed a concerning and significant rise in close call aviation incidents in 2023. The safety of commercial airline travel has been compromised because of the increasing number of experienced airline pilots being forced into retirement at age 65 and carriers’ ongoing struggles to attract and retain top tier pilot candidates. Factoring in the loss of on-the-job training (“operational experience” or OE) by the more experienced pilots who mentor the less experienced pilots and given the unprecedented level of US air travel following the pandemic, the situation is untenable. This according to members of the Let Experienced Pilots Fly, Inc. organization. Continue reading