Search

A study from the University of Cambridge questions the theory that comets were fundamental in the origin of life on Earth, suggesting that the high speed of their impacts would have hindered the intact arrival of prebiotic molecules to the planet. #Cometas #OrigenDeLaVida #InvestigaciónCientífica (translated)

A study from the University of Cambridge published in Scientific Reports suggests that the building blocks of life were not brought to Earth by comets, but may have arrived via asteroids or formed locally, overturning a long-standing theory. #OrigineDellaVita #Astronomia #Comete (translated)

A study from the University of Cambridge challenges the theory that comets seeded life on Earth, suggesting that chemical precursors may have emerged from the planet's internal processes or from frequent asteroid impacts, rather than from the arrival of molecules carried by comets. #OrigemDaVida #Cometas #Astrobiologia (translated)

The article analyzes how various actors and conspiracy theories attempt to attribute the responsibility for the riots and looting in Barcelona and Bilbao to different groups, while suggesting that often the violence arises simply from uncontrolled youthful behavior and not from a "hidden hand" or political instigator. #DisturbiosBarcelona #ViolenciaSocial #ManipulaciónPolítica (translated)

The author claimed that deadly epidemics of plague had been detected among hunter-gatherers in southern Siberia 5,500 years ago. He added that the finding challenged the theory that the Black Death was only possible due to overcrowding and other changes. #Historia #Epidemias #SaludPública #RU (translated)

The author of the entry stated that yesterday in France, half a million people protested again against the situation in education and the cost of living. He noted that this time there were no acts of vandalism or violence, and criticized right-wing theories suggesting that the protest was not about education, but rather an opportunity for looting. He assessed that their supporters found themselves in an awkward situation. #Francja #protest #edukacja #FR (translated)

The far-left, by losing its historical vocation, becomes more dangerous, increasingly inclined to violent and desperate acts, reflecting the absence of unifying causes and the transformation of the revolution into a process without final objectives. #ExtremaEsquerda #TeoriaPolitica #ViolenciaPolitica (translated)

The article discusses how the theory of sacrifice, which suggests that saving on meals can help achieve homeownership, becomes unfeasible in the face of the combination of low wages and exorbitant increases in housing prices, reflecting a real challenge for young people in the real estate market. #Habitação #Sacrifício #PolíticaPública (translated)

The podcast Five Words for a Conspiracy Theory explores an intricate narrative involving a possible attack against a judge related to the brother of the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, through enigmatic clues found in the notes of a figure linked to drug trafficking. #TeoríaDeLaConspiración #PedroSanchez #Badajoz (translated)

Rodrigo Constantino wrote that he addressed the subject to not alienate undecided voters. He stated that Nikolas was traveling the country to support Flávio and was posting videos that, according to him, reached millions of views and aimed to reverse votes in the Northeast. In contrast, he said that Carlos was promoting conspiracy theories and that Eduardo was resharing content from Kim Paim, who attacked Nikolas and other supporters of Flávio. Constantino assessed that Flávio had distanced himself from his brothers and had drawn closer to Nikolas, attributing his prediction of victory to this. He also stated that a potential government of Flávio would be pragmatic and reformist, and would not be subject to the interests of a person imprisoned in the Lava Jato for a scheme involving pension funds. Constantino urged votes for Flávio, number 22, and recommended that voters ignore what he called "toxic eduardism." #Eleições2024 #Política #Vote22 (translated)

Juan Doe stated that the hiring of 40 people by a small business would be significant news in any country. He pointed out that this was happening while, he said, they were going through a "fierce economic crisis," and expressed surprise that some people showed up to seek work instead of receiving social assistance. #CrisisEconómica #Empleo #Pymes (translated)

BostonTea wrote that the statements of Irene Montero and Sławomir Sierakowski were meant to show that — contrary to what others suggest — it is not about a conspiracy theory. According to his account, Montero, a Spanish left-wing MEP, encouraged immigrants and ethnic minorities to vote, pointed out the legalization of their stay and the pursuit of granting them citizenship and voting rights, and also spoke about changing the population structure of Spain. Sierakowski, whom BostonTea described as a representative of the Polish left and a journalist, was said to have stated that he has been waiting for years for a new group of voters to come to Poland, which would positively impact the country and its innovation. He also claimed that Poles commit crimes against other Poles more often than foreigners do, and that maximum migration to Poland is the safest economic and social project. #imigracja #prawaobywatelskie #lewica (translated)

In a recent interview, Virginie Despentes reflects on the advances and reactions against feminism two decades after 'King Kong Theory,' questioning the destructive nature of heterosexual sexuality and the evolution of women in today's society. #Feminismo #VirginieDespentes #TeoríaKingKong (translated)

A vertente conceptual do meu arquivo fotográfico estrutura-se em três categorias: séries, ensaios, projectos. As séries são os conjuntos mais abrangentes, a partir dos quais podem nascer ensaios e projectos. O meu mais recente livro, "Ainda Há Luz nas Janelas", que será apresentado no próximo dia 5 de Novembro, nasce precisamente de uma série intitulada "Retrato de Portugal — Quantos Retratos São Precisos para Fazer um Retrato?". A imagem que aqui apresento integra outra série, a que chamo "Fotopinturas". O título é deliberadamente mordaz e remete para uma questão antiga: a tendência para avaliar a fotografia segundo critérios que pertencem à pintura. Em 1859, Charles Baudelaire, no seu texto "O Público Moderno e a Fotografia", criticou a crescente valorização da fotografia enquanto instrumento de reprodução fiel da realidade, defendendo a autonomia da criação artística e a distinção entre as diferentes linguagens. Não se trata de lhe atribuir a expressão «fotopinturas», mas de reconhecer na sua crítica uma questão que permanece actual. Passou mais de um século e meio e, apesar de toda a evolução técnica e conceptual da fotografia, continuamos a cometer o mesmo erro: julgar uma imagem fotográfica pela sua aproximação à pintura, como se a fotografia precisasse de imitar outra linguagem para justificar a sua existência. A fotografia tem os seus próprios referentes, a sua própria história e as suas próprias possibilidades expressivas. Quando a avaliamos exclusivamente à luz de critérios alheios à sua natureza, não estamos a aprofundar a compreensão da fotografia. Estamos apenas a limitar aquilo que somos capazes de reconhecer nela.. #RuiCamposFotografia #Fotopinturas #Fotografia #LinguagemFotográfica #PensamentoFotográfico #EstéticaFotográfica #HistóriaDaFotografia #CharlesBaudelaire #FotografiaContemporânea #FotografiaDeAutor #ImagemFotográfica #TeoriaDaFotografia #FotografiaComoLinguagem #ArteEFotografia

Javier Tebas Medrano stated that Goebbels' propaganda techniques were studied in journalism and communication faculties to understand how they worked and to recognize them today. As an example, he cited the mandatory course General Theory of Informative Messages, from the first year of the Journalism Degree at the University of La Laguna, whose teaching guide for the 2025-2026 course included an exercise on the current application of the 11 principles of Goebbels. Tebas asserted that his comparison referred to techniques, not to an ideology or the fans of Real Madrid, and that this clarification was already noted in his original publication. He said he had criticized Real Madrid TV's systematic repetition of messages, the selective presentation of facts, and the construction of an enemy, and he used a derogatory term to refer to the channel's spokespeople. He also asked how many requests for schedule changes had been submitted and how many had been accepted, and pointed out that, in his opinion, that history should be taken into account. He added that the outrage and calls for resignation did not address the issues he had raised. #Propaganda #Comunicación #Periodismo (translated)

Jakub Pomezański described the recent events at the zoo in Łączna, which he called destroyed and robbed as well as the best in Poland. He claimed that individuals associated with suspicious foundations secured the most valuable animals and transported them to the Netherlands, and on site, bones of animals resembling goats were found, which, in his opinion, did not look like they had been lying in the ground for a long time. Pomezański wrote that the owner of the zoo was imprisoned based on charges he considered absurd. He also accused the foundations of lacking interest in the remaining animals, which were said to be roaming the area uncontrolled. According to him, some animals escaped through a fallen fence, which appeared to be damaged from the inside, undermining the theory that people gathered outside the zoo were defending the facility. He added that the police arrested a mother who came with children to the zoo to — as he wrote — defend it from destruction. Pomezański stated that the case raises his suspicions and expressed concern that since similar actions might affect a large company, individuals could also be at risk. He noted that the photos depicted the zoo in August 2025 and expressed outrage at those who would want to destroy it. #ZOO #Polska #sprawiedliwość (translated)