2018

The 2018 film by Alex Garland bears remarkable similarity to his previous film Sunshine from a decade ago, where a team of scientists attempts to re-ignite the sun. Here, a team of scientists and specialists investigates a mysterious “shimmer” that has appeared near a state park where previous teams have disappeared. The film has generated much speculation, with comparisons to Kubrick: I will take you deep into the film’s symbolism and mythological context.

Part 1: Landmark victories leave agrochemical giants reeling

As 2018 leaves the world to be replaced by 2019, reports from early celebration points like Australia noted that heavy thunderstorms and lightning drenched and delayed, or even cancelled the traditionally held New Years’ fireworks displays. But for a Kuwaiti pilot of an F/A-18 Hornet, the experience was much, much more personal.

RT reported on the incident:

The row over whether genome-editing techniques should be regulated as genetic modification has given rise to a new terminology of "SDNs". We explain what it means and why we need to know

“Do you remember all the songs they used to play” on Media Monarchy’s year-end mixtape: "Firepower" and the #BestOf2018! Over six hours of our favorite music from the last year: Indie rock, pop, metal, country, jazz and more! ♬

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As new federal rules go into effect in 2019, the drift will continue but the victims will be different

Ronald helps lead organizations that portray themselves as independent but in fact are collaborating with chemical corporations to promote GMOs and pesticides

We, the undersigned individuals, women’s rights activists and allies of the women’s movements, are opposed to the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2018 in its present form. We appeal to the Members of Rajya Sabha to completely withdraw the Bill and significantly re-draft it in the interest of Muslim women. The Muslim … Continue reading Stop The Criminalisation of Triple Talaq: Women’s rights activists →

US rules are "a model of confusion"