Cinematic Travel: ‘Around The Ring Road Of Iceland’

Uploaded April 12, 2023: The famous ‘Ring Road’ is a 1322 km (820 miles) loop connecting most towns and villages; a road trip renowned for its variety of scenery, passing many of Iceland’s most iconic sites.

The southern drive from Reykjavík to Egilsstaðir is the more scenic half, with waterfalls and glacial lagoons visible from the road. That is not to say this part of the country merits more of your time—only that there are more things to see and do along the Ring Road. Other regions reward a good detour, for instance along the Eastfjords or Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Travelers spending more than a week on the road should consider the scenic Arctic Coast Way and the Westfjords Way (Vestfjarðaleiðin).

“In September of last year, I had the opportunity to go on a father & son trip to Iceland, and I hope this video encourages you to do the same!”

Filmed and edited by Alex Cormier

Research Preview: Science Magazine – April 14, 2023

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Science Magazine – April 7, 2023 issue: Anchoring radiocarbon dates to cosmic events, why hibernating bears don’t get blood clots, and kicking off a book series on sex, gender, and science.

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Reproductive medicine

Since ancient times, humans have been trying to exercise control over their reproductive decisions, whether to avoid undesired pregnancy or to improve their chances of conceiving. In addition, the risks of pregnancy and childbirth have always been a major challenge.

Droughts are coming on faster

Higher global temperatures are increasing the frequency of flash droughts

Previews: The Economist Magazine – April 15, 2023

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The Economist – April 15, 2023 issue:

The lessons from America’s astonishing economic record

The world’s biggest economy is leaving its peers ever further in the dust

Can the West win over the rest?

In a more transactional world the price of influence is going up

Emmanuel Macron’s blunder over Taiwan

The French leader has made a dangerous situation worse

Travel & Nature: National Geographic — May 2023

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National Geographic Magazine – May 2023: The groundbreaking, award-winning natural history franchise Secrets Of returns with its next installment, Secrets of the Elephants, from Academy Award®-winning filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer at Large James Cameron. 

THE ELEPHANT NEXT DOOR

Secrets Of The Elephants” Clip Released – What's On Disney Plus

ASIAN ELEPHANTS ARE LEARNING TO LIVE WITH US. BUT WILL WE LEARN TO LIVE WITH THEM?

Kosovo wants to decide its future—but will history hold it back?

This small Balkan country won its independence from Serbia 15 years ago, but still waits for justice for wartime victims and global recognition as a new nation.

Travel: A Walking Tour Of Downtown Cairo, Egypt

Uploaded April 12, 2023: A walking tour starting at Talaat Harb Square in Abdeen, and exploring the historic neighborhoods and architecture of downtown Cairo before strolling through the bustling markets under Al Azhr Bridge.

Video timeline: 0:00 Intro 4:20 Al Sharifain Passage 7:07 Qasr Al Nil Street Abdeen 11:24 Mustafa Kamil Pasha 13:20 Ex-Davis Bryan Building 15:37 Adly Building 19:34 Opera Square 22:13 Al-Kakhia Mosque 23:23 Suuq el Ataba Electronics Market 32:34 Suuq el Ataba Furniture Market 37:35 Abd El-Aziz Street 40:25 Attaba Square 44:24 Al Azhar Market Under Bridge 48:30 El-Gaish Open Air Market

Filmed and edited by: 4K World Wanderings

Nature: The Hummingbird Effect In Costa Rica (PBS)

Nature on PBS (April 12, 2023) – Discover how tiny hummingbirds influence their many flowering kingdoms and their ripple effects on macaws, quetzals, monkeys, tapirs and more. Set in the exotic landscapes of Costa Rica.

Costa Rica’s motto is Pura Vida – Pure Life – and this deceptively small country is bursting with some of the most spectacular wildlife and pristine ecosystems in the world. All this diversity thrives, in part, thanks to one surprising little creature: hummingbirds.

Venture across Costa Rica’s wild and rugged landscapes, from volcanic peaks to coastal jungle to misty cloud forests, and discover the nation’s dazzling diversity of hummingbirds. There are more than 50 species of hummingbirds here, and they play an outsize role in maintaining some of the richest and wildest environments on Earth.

The Hummingbird Effect premiered on April 12, 2023.

News: US Documents Leak, Myanmar Junta Airstrike, Erdogan Seeks Reelection

The Globalist, April 13, 2023: The US intelligence leak continues to cause a stir as documents suggest that Serbia might have provided lethal aid to Ukraine.

Plus: Myanmar’s junta accepts responsibility for a deadly airstrike, Erdogan launches his re-election campaign and a famous statue from the British Museum returns to Tahiti.

Front Page: The New York Times — April 13, 2023

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E.P.A. Lays Out Rules to Turbocharge Sales of Electric Cars and Trucks

The new rules would require nothing short of a revolution in the U.S. auto industry.
CREDITMADDIE MCGARVEY FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES

The Biden administration is proposing rules to ensure that two-thirds of new cars and a quarter of new heavy trucks sold in the United States by 2032 are all-electric.

The Final Blocks: Inside Ukraine’s Bloody Stand for Bakhmut

Ukrainian soldiers at a frontline position in southern Bakhmut on Friday, watching the horizon where Russian troops are stationed.
CREDITMAURICIO LIMA FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES

Pushed into a shrinking corner of the devastated city, the Ukrainian military is determined to hold out for strategic reasons, even as allies question the cost.

Why China Could Dominate the Next Big Advance in Batteries

China is far ahead of the rest of the world in the development of batteries that use sodium, which are starting to compete with ubiquitous lithium power cells.

Inflation Cools Notably, but It’s a Long Road Back to Normal

Fed officials are debating how to set policy after bank blowups. Fresh inflation data are unlikely to make such decisions easier.