Russia's War and the Global Economy | Nouriel Roubini

Nouriel Roubini. Source: https://www.concordia.net/Nouriel Roubini -- Project Syndicate Feb 25, 2022 It is tempting to think that the war in Ukraine will have only a minor economic and financial impa ...

U.S. Considers Radical Rethinking Of Dollar For Today's Digital World | David Gura

Feb. 6, 2022 (NPR) -- Since its establishment as the country's national currency, the dollar has undergone many updates and changes, but nothing compares to the proposal being debated today. The Unit ...

Scientists Recommend Checkpoints System To Help Guide Climate Engineering Research | Brookhaven National Laboratory

This graphic describes checkpoints and off ramps to guide research on marine cloud brightening as a proposed strategy for mitigating the impacts of climate change. Credit: NOAA Jan. 20, 2022 (Phys.or ...

Size-Selective Fishing Can Ruin Chance Of Catching Big Fish In The Future | University of Oslo

Medaka female (Oryzias latipes) carrying eggs. Credit: Eric Edeline/INRAE Jan. 21, 2022 (Phys.org) -- Fishermen have always competed to get the biggest fish. New research show that this has a negativ ...

Fed Kicks Off Debate On Issuing Its Own Digital Currency | Jonnelle Marte

Jan 20 (Reuters) - Creating an official digital version of the U.S. dollar could give Americans more, and speedier, payment options, but it would also present financial stability risks and privacy co ...

The Unmanageable Future | John Michael Greer

Jan. 19, 2022 (EcoSophia.net) -- Explorers into unknown territory face plenty of risks. One that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves is the possibility that they know less about the country ...

Medicine: From John D. Rockefeller to Bill Gates & Beyond — Mickey Z.

Mickey Z. — World News Trust January 3, 2022 I wrote about this a year ago but take a good look around. Obviously, I need to say it again (and again and again and…) On September 29, 1916, John D. Roc ...

Now Playing: Central Banks vs. BIS vs. Crypto

World News Trust Editorial Team Dec. 22, 2021 Imagine a new product of streaming content in which two ultra-powerful entities battle to control an up-and-coming new power source. But… the new source ...

NFTs and Central Bank Digital Currencies | Lamont Black, Ph.D.

Lamont Black This is module 9 of 10 for the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency course. Module 8 > Module 10 Readings Non-Fungible Tokens ERC-721 Tokens Central Bank Digital Currencies + Self-Directed Lear ...

Blockchain and NFTs: Power to the Creators | Adrian Pennington

Dec. 13, 2021 (Streaming Media Europe) -- Some say NFTs (non-fungible tokens) are a novelty, a status symbol for the crypto rich, and a bubble that's bound to burst. Others argue that NFTs will funda ...

The Cult of Covid (enough to make Goebbels drool) — Mickey Z.

Mickey Z. — World News Trust December 14, 2021 Take a look at this video. It’s over 10 minutes long so feel free to skim. You’ll quickly get the idea — but I strongly suggest you catch the climactic ...