Monday, 27 May, 2019

Day: June 11, 2018

Photographs June 2018 2

Posted on Monday, 11 June, 2018 by Zheluo Cai

Credits: The Guardian, National Geographic Society, Reuters, World Press Photo of the Year 2018.

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How Timing Affects Memory, Attention And Mood

How Timing Affects Memory, Attention And Mood

Posted on Monday, 11 June, 2018 by Zheluo Cai

Consider this puzzle: An antiquities dealer is deciding whether to purchase a coin. The coin is made of bronze, with an emperor’s head engraved on one side and the date 544 B.C. stamped on the other. The dealer quickly determines the coin is fake. How? Whether (or how quickly) you come

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Surabaya, Indonesia’s Renaissance City Under Attack

Posted on Monday, 11 June, 2018 by Zheluo Cai

Surabaya is a port city and the capital of East Java province of Indonesia. It is one of the earliest port cities in Southeast Asia. Located on north-eastern Java on the Madura Strait, it is the second largest city in Indonesia. The city had a population over 2.7 million in the 2010 census, approximately 6.5 million in the Greater

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Ageism Widespread In The UK

Ageism Widespread In The UK

Posted on Monday, 11 June, 2018 by Zheluo Cai

Ageism is rife in Britain, with millennials holding the most negative attitudes towards ageing, according to a study. A quarter of millennials believe it is normal for older people to be unhappy and depressed, while 40% believe there is no way to escape dementia as you get older, research from the

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Watch - Monkeypox in Nigeria Tuesday, 21 May, 2019
There is an ongoing outbreak of monkeypox in Nigeria. Travelers to Nigeria should protect themselves from monkeypox by washing hands often with soap and water, and avoiding contact with animals or people that may be sick.
Alert - Ebola in Democratic Republic of the Congo Friday, 17 May, 2019
There is an outbreak of Ebola in the North Kivu (Kivu Nord) and Ituri provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Benin - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Thursday, 23 May, 2019
Exercise normal precautions in Benin. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider Travel To: Park Pendjari, Park W and adjacent hunting zones, and other areas near Benin’s northern border with Burkina Faso, due to terrorism and kidnapping. Exercise Increased Caution In: Urban areas due to crime. Read the Safety and Security […]
Togo - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Wednesday, 22 May, 2019
Exercise normal precautions in Togo. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider Travel To: Northern border region adjacent to Burkina Faso due to potential for terrorism and kidnapping. Exercise Increased Caution In: Areas north of Kande due to potential for terrorism. The cities of Sokodé, Bafilo, and Mango due to civil […]

Nepal Sunday, 26 May, 2019
Summary - On 26 May 2019 a series of bomb blasts took place in Kathmandu. Initial reports from the Nepal authorities are that three Nepali nationals were killed and at least six injured. You are advised to avoid crowded areas and remain vigilant.
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France Friday, 24 May, 2019
Latest Update: We are aware of an explosion having taken place in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon city centre in the vicinity of Rue Victor Hugo. You should avoid the area and follow the instructions of the local authorities.
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NASA Television to Air Russian Spacewalk at International Space Station Friday, 24 May, 2019
Two veteran Russian cosmonauts will venture outside the International Space Station for a spacewalk Wednesday, May 29, to retrieve science experiments and conduct maintenance on the orbiting laboratory.
NASA Awards Artemis Contract for Lunar Gateway Power, Propulsion Thursday, 23 May, 2019
In one of the first steps of the agency’s Artemis lunar exploration plans, NASA announced on Thursday the selection of Maxar Technologies, formerly SSL, in Westminster, Colorado, to develop and demonstrate power, propulsion and communications capabilities for NASA’s lunar Gateway.