My name is Ian MacDonald. I am a photographer and educator based out of Vancouver, BC, Canada. My work focuses primarily on travel and street photography, with the occasional editorial portrait assignment and wedding thrown in. In the past I completed a diploma and two certificate programs in adult education, and I have 20 years … Tiếp tục đọc
BY KYLE MIZOKAMI SEP 4, 2020 There’s radioactive fuel hanging at the bottom of the sea. Governments and environmental groups are worried a rupture of nuclear fuel supplies could cause a nuclear catastrophe, impacting local fishing areas. The Russian government is working to solve the problem, which some experts are calling a potential “Chernobyl in slow … Tiếp tục đọc
By Le Hong Hiep Partnering with American firms would shrink Vietnam’s trade surplus with the US—and help Hanoi hold the line in the South China Sea. As a fast-growing economy, Vietnam’s demand for energy is projected to increase by between 8.5 and 9.5 percent annually over the next five years. Together with the need to reduce its … Tiếp tục đọc
By Courtney Linder With face masks here to stay for the long haul, that means you’ll have to wash them consistently like any other piece of clothing—and disinfect them, too. But if you don’t have access to a washing machine to clean your cloth covering, now you have another option: rice … Tiếp tục đọc
By Faye Flam Faye Flam is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist. She has written for the Economist, the New York Times, the Washington Post, Psychology Today, Science and other publications. She has a degree in geophysics from the California Institute of Technology. If you decide to fly, the odds that you … Tiếp tục đọc
Thơ E. E. Cummings Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm dịch Edward Estlin “E. E.” Cummings, thường viết e e cummings trong các tác phẩm được xuất bản. Ông là nhà thơ, họa sĩ, nhà viết tiểu luận, nhà văn, và nhà viết kịch người Mỹ. Ông viết chừng 2.900 bài … Tiếp tục đọc
BY DALAI LAMA This planet is our only home. Environmental experts say that over the next few decades, global warming will reach such a level that many water resources will go dry. So ecology and combatting global warming are very important. For example, my country, Tibet, is the ultimate source of … Tiếp tục đọc
We took a telescope around the streets of Los Angeles to give passersby an up-close look at a familiar object: a new view of the moon. All footage captured in camera–no compositing. A film by Wylie Overstreet and Alex Gorosh http://www.wylieoverstreet.com http://www.alexgorosh.com Telescope: 12″ collapsible Dobsonian reflector Eyepiece: Televue 13mm Ethos. … Tiếp tục đọc
By CONNOR BOYD HEALTH REPORTER FOR MAILONLINE PUBLISHED: 09:45 EDT, 3 June 2020 | UPDATED: 10:08 EDT, 3 June 2020 Study found Covid patients exhale millions of viral particles per hour in breath Suggests breathing and talking main source of transmission along with coughs Scientists said people were unlikely to catch virus from contaminated surfaces Here’s how to help people … Tiếp tục đọc
by Billboard Vietnam When the COVID-19 pandemic was threatening Vietnam, a trio of artists — Khac Hung, Min and Erik — reunited to remake their 2017 hit “Ghen” with new lyrics, renaming it “Ghen Co Vy.” Khac Hung, who originally wrote the catchy pop song, wanted to transform it into a public message to help prevent the … Tiếp tục đọc
Nail technicians are exposed to dangerously high levels of chemicals thought to cause cancer, research suggests. Scientists studied six salons and found their air contained formaldehyde and other toxic compounds. Concentrations were beyond what is deemed safe to avoid several forms of cancer, including squamous cell carcinoma, Hodgkin’s lymphoma and leukaemia. And exposure … Tiếp tục đọc
Two decades ago, DSLRs were introduced to replace film cameras. With only a few megapixels, very short battery life, and an overall low quality, it was only natural that most photographers were very skeptical at first. It took a few generations until digital cameras were fully accepted and analog photography was left … Tiếp tục đọc
by Kyle Mizokami / PopularMechanics A Russian bomber crew successfully landed their stricken aircraft in a field after the one of the airplane’s engines failed. The Tu-22M3 bomber was put down away from populated areas and Russia’s air force is now trying to figure out how to recover it for repairs. … Tiếp tục đọc
Sleepiness is one thing, but tiredness can be caused by stress, pain or habitually poor lifestyle choices. Here’s how to feel more rested Figure out if you’re tired or sleepy “It’s important to recognise that there’s a difference between tiredness and sleepiness,” says Hugh Selsick, chair of the Sleep Working Group at the Royal College of Psychiatrists. … Tiếp tục đọc
The ancient Eastern religion is helping Westerners with very modern mental-health problems. The Atlantic | Olga Khazan, a staff writer at The Atlantic Dressed in flowing gold robes, the bald female meditation teacher told us to do nothing. We were to sit silently in our plastic chairs, close our eyes, and focus on … Tiếp tục đọc
Ralph Jennings – Contributor – Asia / Forbes Vietnam already supports five operating commercial airlines and a sixth is on the way. That’s because so many of the country’s newly minted middle class is literally going places. Vietnam’s civil aviation authority estimates air passenger traffic will reach 131 million by 2020 following average growth … Tiếp tục đọc
(Extracted from “5 impressive ways criminal use wireless signals to steal everything – even your car” by Courtney Lender / PopularMechanics) Imagine coming home after a long day of work, kicking off your shoes, setting your key fob on the table, and heading to bed. Sounds pretty normal. Sounds pretty boring. Now imagine waking … Tiếp tục đọc
By Minda Zetlin, co-author of “The Geek Gap” During deep sleep, a unique and mysterious process clears the toxins that cause Alzheimer’s out of your brain The more we learn about sleep, the more important we know it is to brain function. We even know that not enough uninterrupted sleep can increase … Tiếp tục đọc
In southern Vietnam, an unusual house cat-sized deer relative has escaped the efforts of wildlife biologists. While local lore suggested it was still around, attempts to find one alive had failed—and even a dead specimen hadn’t been seen in 30 years. But in research reported today in Nature Ecology & Evolution, the … Tiếp tục đọc
When I first met the H’Mông, one of Vietnam’s most well-known ethnic groups, I was inspired to learn more about their traditional way of dyeing fabrics for my Indigo Collection of photographs. The H’Mông are praised for their beautiful clothing that is handcrafted with sustainable techniques. This article gives insight into the … Tiếp tục đọc