Yearly Archives: 2021

Nature, Reviews, Science, Videos

Science: The Secret Language Of Trees

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Using a complex network of chemical signals, trees talk to each other and form alliances with fellow trees, even other species. 

Credits: Narrator: Stephanie Sammann Writer: Lorraine Boissoneault Editor: Dylan Hennessy (https://www.behance.net/dylanhennessy1) Illustrator/Animator: Kirtan Patel (https://kpatart.com/illustrations) Animator: Mike Ridolfi (https://www.moboxgraphics.com/) Sound: Graham Haerther (https://haerther.net) Thumbnail: Simon Buckmaster (https://twitter.com/forgottentowel) Producer: Brian McManus (https://www.youtube.com/c/realenginee…)

Analysis, Economics, Finance, Reviews, Technology, Videos

Money & Investments: Bitcoin – Explained (Video)

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Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies set out to upend the financial order and replace conventional money. Bitcoin has certainly disrupted the global financial system, but can it ever live up to the hype? Read our latest report on cryptocurrency: https://econ.st/3wnYfRr

Landscape, Travel, Videos, Views

Aerial Views: Ireland (4K)

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Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George’s Channel. Ireland is the second-largest island of the British Isles, the third-largest in Europe, and the twentieth-largest on Earth.

Cartoons, Humor, Society, Videos

Views: Top ‘New Yorker’ Cartoons For June 2021

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Week of June 12, 2021

“Of all the frantically acquired coping mechanisms from the past year, you are my favorite.”

“So working from home is no longer an option?”

“So working from home is no longer an option?”

“I do think it would speed things up if you followed my social media.”

Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Videos, Views

Views: Top Luxury Hotels From Around The World

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A selection to top luxury hotels around the world.

Top 10 – video chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:15 &Beyond Mwemba Island, Zanzibar 2:07 Belmond Hotel Caruso, Italy 4:43 Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman 8:00 Royal Malewane, South Africa 11:01 Aman Sveti Stefan, Montenegro 13:48 Soneva Fushi, Maldives 18:35 Time + Tide Miavana, Madagascar 21:36 Soneva Kiri, Thailand 23:36 North Island, Seychelles 26:14 Soneva Jani, Maldives

Cities, Travel, Videos, Views

Aerial Views: Omaha – Eastern Nebraska (4K)

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Omaha is a city in the U.S. state of Nebraska, on the Missouri River close to the Iowa border. A stop on the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, it’s known for its pioneer history, museums and cultural centers. The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium spearheads conservation work and features a big cat complex as well as indoor jungle, rainforest and desert habitats.

Analysis, Automobiles, Reviews, Technology, Transportation, Videos

VW: Engine Factories Turn Into EV Battery Plants

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Volkswagen is investing in electric vehicles more than other legacy car makers in the U.S. WSJ goes inside an engine factory that is being transformed into a battery plant as the German giant looks to change its image and become a rival to Tesla. Photo illustration: George Downs