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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin It’s only been a few decades since astronomers have been able to confirm the existence of planets around other stars beyond our solar system, and we’re really just getting the tools online to start checking those distant worlds for signs of life. A big presumption in this most important of all searches is that other Earth-like planets are probably the best type of exoplanets focus on, but new research supports broadening the search. A team of researchers from Switzerland used computer models to determine that liquid water could exist on planets very different from Earth for long periods of time, up to tens of billions of years, even. "One of the reasons that water can be liquid on Earth is its atmosphere," Ravit Helled from the University of Zurich explains in a statement. "With its natural greenhouse effect, it traps just the right amount of heat to create the right conditions for oceans, rivers and rain.” … [Read more...] about Alien Life May Be Feasible Even On Planets Without A Star, New Study Suggests

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin F or Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter to work out as he’d like, Musk must find some way to supersize the company. Its business is long-undersized compared to the platform’s presence in culture and politics. As a model, Musk has set at least some sights on the original so-called super app, WeChat, which is owned by China-based Tencent. In Musk’s first town hall meeting with Twitter employees last week, he directly mentioned WeChat, indicating that building something like it would further his broader goal of nearly quintupling Twitter’s user base to a billion people. “There’s no WeChat equivalent out of China,” he said at the meeting. “There’s a real opportunity to create that.” Much of what Musk says can seem outlandish. (At the meeting, he also discussed the possibility of alien life.) But his thinking about WeChat isn’t, though it is not especially novel. WeChat’s success has tantalized many a Silicon Valley mogul; … [Read more...] about Elon Musk And The Super Alluring Dream For A ‘Super App’

(CNN) Following the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, CNN Opinion asked a group of contributors to weigh in on the cultural, legal and political ramifications of this monumental legal opinion undoing nearly 50 years of federal abortion protection. The views expressed in these commentaries are those of the authors. SE Cupp: What politicians get wrong about the abortion debate I'm deeply worried for our country. Read More No matter where you stand on the issue -- I'm pro-life but do not support a ban on abortions -- this ruling represents a seismic shift in American life as most of us knew it. I'm 43, and Roe is older than I am. There are more people alive today who have never known an America without Roe than there are people who lived without it. Stripping away what many women have only known as a right for nearly 50 years, without putting anything in its place is dangerous. Criminalizing … [Read more...] about Opinion: The aftershocks of America’s abortion earthquake will be felt for decades

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin No one is immune to distressing events. No matter if it is a global emergency, political policy, or a professional performance report, the stress can create a ripple of havoc through your personal and professional life. Gone unchecked the mind will run wild and become the culprit of obsession and undesired reactions. Taking the time to intentionally reflect will help to uncover deeper layers of understanding of the situation, your personal connection to it, and the action you have the ability to take. Most importantly, reflection gives you the ability to conduct the symphony of your thoughts and clarifies the measures you are best suited to take. This clarity will bring greater calm and emotional sturdiness to your life, even when things are difficult. Below are some tips for addressing difficult events. I encourage you to put this article to use. To bring these solutions to life you have to engage in applying the following … [Read more...] about Tips For Disturbing Events: Moving Past Overwhelm And Into Empowerment

The downtrend in the market is far from over, if technical evidences are considered, and the broader index may decline to a level anywhere between 13,950 and 13,500, says Mazhar Mohammad, Founder and Chief Market Strategist at Chartviewindia. "We are not buyers at these levels but wait for a panic bottom to form around 14,000 levels which should be a good opportunity," he says during an interview with Moneycontrol . But, investors can focus on themes like electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem from Auto space, high beta large-cap private banks space and can start accumulating some of the midcap IT counters which corrected by 40 - 50 percent, he says. Excerpts from the interview: Do you think the Nifty50 has bottomed out after hitting a fresh 52-week low so far as chart patterns and sentiment indicators show? In recent times, more often than not, investors have seen markets staging bigger rallies after slightly bigger corrections or a market crash kind of situation. Hence, it … [Read more...] about Chart patterns hint at more downsides, wait for panic bottom at 14,000 on Nifty, says Mazhar Mohammad of Chartviewindia

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Spending 8 days and 2,000 miles driving non-stop is either your worst nightmare or your personal state of nirvana (we’re talking “release of the soul from karmic bondage” nirvana here). Achieving that state of mind on the open highway may be putting a bit too much pressure on the road trip concept, but that didn’t stop the LongTail Rally organizers from trying. With a route that started in Laguna Beach, ended in Las Vegas, and visited Palm Springs, Beverly Hills, Santa Barbara, Monterey, Yosemite and Death Valley in between, I feared a triathlon-like experience after glancing at the LongTail Rally itinerary. But rally organizer Mike Knapp quickly allayed those fears. “We rarely hit the road before 11 am, and we’re always at our next night’s accommodations by 5 pm.” If you’re a car rally noob (like me), you may not know this, but most exotic car rallies are not run this way. Instead of reveling in engaging roads … [Read more...] about LongTail Rally: 30 Supercars, 2,000 Miles, 8 Days Of Thrill, Infinite Chill

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin With the blueprint for luxury fashion retail sprouting unprecedented new contours - fueled both by streetwear’s freshly gilded edge and millennials’ disregard for heritage without innovation, edge or obvious purpose - it’s perhaps unsurprising that an appreciation of off-piste brand behavior is booming. From bastardized logos to rough and ready email marketing - galvanized by a coterie of potshot-taking Insta-famous artists that are even buddying up with the brands they satirize - subverting or dismantling formerly sacred brand codes is swiftly becoming a fast-track to modernity While a respect for heritage (as we traditionally know it) isn’t dead, it’s certainly no longer solely enough to satisfy younger, ‘digitally native’ luxury appetites, who according to a globally-reaching 2017 survey by Deloitte have more impulsive spending habits than ever before ( almost 20% buy simply to treat themselves ) and regard quality and … [Read more...] about Why Brandalism Has Become A Luxury Brand’s New Best Friend

There are two main paths for commercializing a new product idea. At some point, you're going to need to decide which one you want to take. Some product ideas are clearly a better fit for one path, but more often than not, the decision is a matter of personal preference. I speak from experience, having achieved success doing both. For most of my career, I utilized the licensing business model to transform ideas in my head into products on the shelf. When I had the idea to change the shape of guitar picks, I experienced the ecstasy and the agony of venturing by starting and growing a business to bring it to life. These two paths are very different, and each has pros and cons. In our society, venturing gets all the glory. To venture a new product onto the market is to go into business for yourself -- meaning start a company, likely raise money, and do all of the necessary research and development, prototyping, manufacturing, marketing, sales, distribution, fulfillment, … [Read more...] about Should You Venture or License Your Invention Idea?

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin London may be best known for its dazzling neighborhoods like Mayfair, Shoreditch, and Soho, but this iconic city is far more than just urban sprawl. Close to 18% of London is made up of parks, preserves, and other green spaces, and these areas are home to a treasure trove of both native and introduced avian species. If you’re paying a visit to London and hoping to spot some native English fauna during your trip, an incredible birding destination is always a short tube ride away. WWT London Wetland Centre There’s ample birding opportunity to be found all throughout London, but for the seasoned wildlife aficionado, no visit is complete without spending a morning at the WWT London Wetland Centre . This sprawling preserve is equipped with meadows, ponds, and flower gardens, ushering in a spectacular array of wildlife ranging from sand martins to bitterns. In addition to water birds, native passerines span all walks of life, … [Read more...] about Five Essential London Destinations For Birdwatching

Leaders tend to be creatures of habit --a valuable trait when running a business since consistency produces results. But, like everything, it requires balance. Some of the most successful leaders of our time are so because they've found a happy medium between work and self-fulfilling rituals . Developing habits that increase personal happiness have the dual effect of helping founders maintain their business edge and sharpen their leadership skills. Consider adopting these activities into your routine to stay top of your game. Meditate Contrary to popular belief, practicing mindfulness need not be a big, orchestrated effort. In fact, even just five minutes center and clear your head. Many of today's most successful leaders swear by the practice. In fact, the benefits of meditation include better concentration, reduced stress, more empathetic relationships with others, better sleep, and increased creativity. Being more in tune with the present moment is … [Read more...] about 7 Things Successful Leaders Do to Stay Sharp