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Annual growth was driven by progress in the services (4.7%) and industry (4.5%) sectors, while agriculture contracted 0.2%, the IBGE specified. The Brazilian economy, the largest in Latin America, came out of recession by registering an advance of 0.5% in the last quarter of 2021, and grew 4.6% annually compared to 2020, the official statistics institute reported this Friday ( IBGE). “That advance recovered the losses of 2020, when the economy contracted 3.9% due to the pandemic” of coronavirus, the institute reported. Annual growth was driven by progress in the services (4.7%) and industry (4.5%) sectors, while agriculture contracted 0.2%, the IBGE specified. Brazil's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) totaled 8.7 trillion reais (1.61 trillion dollars, at the average exchange rate for 2021). Despite the data, analysts described the current scenario as a combination of stagnation with inflation, associated with high levels of unemployment, just as the country begins a year of internal uncertainties, due to the presidential election, and external ones, derived from the conflict in Ukraine. The data for the fourth quarter "shows the positive effects of the advance in vaccination, which made it possible to resume activities, mainly from the second semester," economist Gilberto Braga, a professor at the IBMEC business university institute in Rio, told AFP. of janeiro. With the advance of 0.5% in the fourth quarter of the year (compared to the previous period), Brazil officially abandons the technical recession in which it had entered after registering two consecutive periods with a negative quarter result: -0.3% in the second of 2021 and - 0.1% in the third. In 2021, consumer prices will rise by more than 10%, the highest annual inflation in six years. "There was an increase in prices for the working po[CENSORED]tion due to the rise in food, mainly, and due to the high prices of fuel, in line with international market prices," Braga explained. To try to stop the incessant advance in prices, the Central Bank of Brazil has gradually raised, since March 2021, the reference interest rate to 10.75% today, despite the impact that this has on the country's growth, of 213 millions of inhabitants. Unemployment, although it has shown signs of recovery after the worst moment of the pandemic, stood at 11.1% in the last quarter, rising to 12 million people. 2022 uncertain For 2022, an election year in Brazil, the market projects an advance of just 0.3% of GDP, according to the latest weekly Focus survey by the Central Bank. The consulting firm Capital Economics for its part excluded that it expects "growth of 0.8% in 2022", projecting Brazil "with the worst performance in the region for this year". "The uncertainties regarding the country's political future bring unpredictability and will delay strategic decisions in the economic area," Braga said. Elections will take place in October, most likely between President Jair Bolsonaro and former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. In addition, the impact of the conflict in Ukraine and the sanctions against Russia on the world economy is still uncertain. "Agribusiness has been one of the most important areas for the growth of the Brazilian GDP" and "basic products such as oil will be more expensive and raw materials such as wheat and corn will be affected due to the impact (of the war) on the import of fertilizers" from that region, something Brazil depends on, added Braga. For the economist Silvia Matos, coordinator of the Getulio Vargas Foundation's Macro economic projections bulletin (FGV IBRE), Brazil is experiencing a "challenging" moment and will grow around 0.6% this year. Added to the internal context of uncertainty, the international situation "will bring more inflation" and "will reduce (even more) the purchasing power of families, which restricts our growth," Matos points out. In 2020, Brazil's economy shrank less than others in the region thanks to government subsidies paid by the Bolsonaro government to millions of Brazilian economies to deal with the pandemic. Link: https://www.eleconomista.com.mx/economia/Economia-brasilena-salio-de-recesion-y-crecio-4.6-en-2021-20220304-0066.html

When scientists working with the La Brea Tar Pits wanted to bring extinct mammoths, ground sloths, and dire wolves to virtual life for museum visitors, they quickly ran into a problem: Accurate models of such creatures didn’t exist in the network of virtual worlds known as the “metaverse.” So they went ahead and made their own. The researchers gathered detailed scientific information about nearly two dozen animals—from photos of mounted skeletons and videos of behavior in related modern-day species—and hired a development firm that creates models for video games. An artist then made virtual 3D skeletons from a mesh of virtual triangles, added fur and skin, and animated them. The team modeled 22 plants and animals excavated from the Tar Pits, including mammoths (Mammuthus columbi), saber-toothed cats (Smilodon fatalis), and mastodons (Mammut americanum). Next, they created aa custom augmented reality app that visitors could use to see the creatures on the museum grounds. If visitors hold their phones up in front of the lawn near the museum entrance, for example, they can watch a young mammoth fall into a tar pit—and hear scientists explain how many animals met their end in the bubbly asphalt quagmire more than 10,000 years ago. The models are a bit pixelated (see video, above), but the lower resolution allows them to be viewed on all kinds of smartphones, including those with less processing power, the scientists report this week in Palaeontologia Electronica. When the researchers tested a similar app, they found that museum visitors who used it did a better job of recalling the animals’ names and remembering their habitats, compared with visitors who only received printed materials. The researchers say this new type of “paeloart,” can help museumgoers successfully learn about the past. You can, too, with a version of the models available on Snapchat. Link: https://www.science.org/content/article/augmented-reality-brings-back-extinct-ice-age-animals

The Japanese manufacturer will very soon market its first electric motorcycle under the charismatic name of Neo's, recovered from the memory of the last century. This electric scooter will lead the new range and the new electric mobility projects of the company. With an online presentation under the banner “Swich On”, Yamaha has unveiled its projects related to electric mobility that include electric motorcycles, scooters and mopeds, as well as a new range of electric bicycles. It was the president and CEO of Yamaha Motor Europe, Eric de Seynes, who was in charge of presenting its new products: the Yamaha Neo's electric scooter, approved as a moped, the Yamaha E01, an electric scooter equivalent to 125 cc and the B01, a concept halfway between a speed pedelec bicycle and an electric moped. Yamaha does not want to lose the fight in the two-wheel industry that is clearly moving towards electrification. Other historical manufacturers, such as KTM or Husqvarna, have already responded to the new companies that have taken advantage of the good reception that electric motorcycles are having in the market. Until now, Yamaha's replica has been two electric concepts, E01 and E02, which will now become a reality. The electrification of Yamaha and its landing in Europe are Yamaha's response to the mobility changes that are taking place in the cities of the Old Continent. This is how Seynes explained it: “something that has not changed over time is the universal desire and need to enjoy personal mobility that gives us a true sense of freedom”. Yamaha Neo's: the first electric scooter approved as a moped As the first representative of its new electric era, Yamaha has chosen the Neo's name that already appeared in its catalog back in the nineties. In a few weeks, the brand will offer more details about this electric scooter based on the Yamaha E02 concept that will be shown for the first time at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. Although the technical specifications have not been detailed in the presentation, it is known that it will arrive at authorized dealers as a moped, which means that it can be driven with the AM permit, which can be obtained from the age of 15 and which allows driving those electric motorcycles that do not exceed the maximum speed of 45 km/h (electric mopeds). In the event that the driver has reached the age of 18, he is also allowed to transport a passenger. Only its ability to connect to the network has been highlighted, since Yamaha has described it as an "intelligent" vehicle. It will begin to be marketed in the spring, although the manufacturer promises to give more details about it in the coming weeks. Yamaha E01, the 125cc scooter Yamaha's second electric motorcycle will be the E01, the prototype of which was also unveiled in Tokyo three years ago. As it was supposed to be, it will be homologated as a 125 cc equivalent motorcycle, which not only offers more power but also a higher speed, so it can hold its own on somewhat faster roads. To be able to drive it, you will need the A1 license, or the B with a seniority of more than three years that enable you to drive electric motorcycles approved as 45 or 125 cc, with a maximum load capacity of 150 kilograms and whose electric motor develops at most a power 11 kW (14.75 hp). The minimum age to obtain this permit is 16 years. Although it has been presented as Yamaha E01, this will not be its commercial name. Some media suggest that they could be called Yamaha EMAX, although for now it does not have a marketing date or details about its performance. Yamaha carried out a pilot test with him in a motosharing service, supported by one of his partners, in a large European city whose name has also not been revealed. This is a necessary preliminary phase to fine-tune its operation, after which, and once it has been modified and the necessary improvements have been made, it will be launched on the market, presumably within two or three years. Yamaha B01: the riskiest concept Halfway between a speed pedelec electric bicycle and a moped, the Yamaha B01 arrives to play its cards in last-mile delivery in cities and in motosharing. A context in which the bicycle has a lot to say and is gaining po[CENSORED]rity and for which something more than a system that only assists the driver is needed. Yamaha has wanted to offer in the B01 the functionality of a speed pedelec electric bicycle and the performance of a moped. This type of vehicle has a different legislative treatment than pedelec electric bicycles since they have an electric motor of more than 250 W, they generally exceed 25 km/h and, most importantly, they have a hand throttle (a trigger or a fist). The Yamaha B01 is a project carried out in collaboration with Fantic Motor and Motori Minarelli, which still has stages of development ahead of it, but which represents a declaration of intent on the part of the Japanese manufacturer. Link: https://www.hibridosyelectricos.com/articulo/motocicletas-electricas/yamaha-presenta-primeras-motos-electricas-proyectos-movilidad-urbana/20220303181658055184.html

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The war can alter the flow of energy that arrives through the gas pipelines that cross Ukraine Russia is the world's second largest oil exporter and by far Europe's largest gas supplier. Part of that energy goes through gas pipelines that are in Ukraine. Until now, the war has not changed this and gas is still reaching European countries at the same rate. But Putin has the power to turn that tap on or off. What can happen? In the video that accompanies this news item, Ignacio Fariza, editor of the Economy section of EL PAÍS specializing in energy, outlines the three possible scenarios. The first, the one that has the best chance of being fulfilled, at least in the short term, is that the bombs do not cause damage to the pipes that cross Ukraine and Putin does not turn off the tap. In a second scenario, Moscow could cut the amount of gas flowing through pipelines to the west. If this happened, things would get complicated in the EU, always with the threat of supply cuts in central Europe, which is highly dependent on Russian gas. In the third scenario, Putin completely closes the tap on the European Union and focuses on China to sell the excess gas. It is, by far, the most dangerous for Europe, because it would run out of supply and, at the same time, Moscow could mitigate the economic blow with a new source of foreign exchange. What does each of the possible scenarios depend on? What is the power of Russia to change the rules of the game? What consequences will each of the possible options have on Europe? All these questions are answered in the video. Finally, how would a change in supply affect Spain? Whatever happens, even in the case of a drastic cut of the Russian faucet, the supply is guaranteed. Why? Because the dependence on gas in Spain does not really depend on Russia, but regasification could be increased in the network of ports adapted to receive fuel by ship from third countries. Link: https://elpais.com/economia/2022-03-02/puede-rusia-cortar-el-suministro-de-gas-a-europa.html

Washington [US], March 2 (ANI): A team of scientists used an emerging genetic tool that analyses DNA in water samples to detect big animals like whales and dolphins in New York waters. Washington [USA] USA], March 2 (ANI): A team of scientists used an emerging genetic tool that analyzes DNA in water samples to detect large animals such as whales and dolphins in New York waters. Called environmental DNA or eDNA, the technique looks for traces of genetic material left behind by wildlife. The study was led by scientists from California State University, CUNY, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and Columbia University. It was published in the magazine 'Frontiers'. The scientists said eDNA can be used to complement other methods for locating whales and dolphins, such as visual observations and acoustic monitoring, and their eDNA detections are some of the most promising to date for detecting whales and dolphins in seawater. in open sea. Said study lead author Dr. Elizabeth Alter of California State University: “Determining how cetaceans and other threatened marine animals use coastal habitats is critical to their effective conservation. By generating eDNA data in parallel with the survey data, it will be possible to gain a clearer understanding of how this tool can be used in management and conservation contexts to monitor species of conservation concern in large marine ecosystems.” In addition to finding whales and dolphins, the technique detected baitfish present in the area preyed on by whales and dolphins. The authors said that the technique could eventually be used to identify individual animals. Said Dr. Howard C. Rosenbaum, Director of WCS’s Ocean Giants Program/Senior Scientist NY Aquarium and a co-author of the study: “Innovation and application of new techniques, such as the possibility of using eDNA, that leads to having better information about distribution of whales, dolphins and their prey is so important today, especially where potential impacts in these habitats may be increasing human activities.” The Biden-Harris administration, New York State and other states on the eastern seaboard are scaling up massive renewable energy projects to meet energy demands and help address climate change, including a wind energy auction for more than 488,000 acres in the New York Bight. There are many potential impacts from these developments to whales that the environmental community, industry, and state/federal authorities are aiming to address. WCS has been involved at state and national level dialogues as well as developing best practice guidance through the IUCN. The use of emerging and novel techniques such as eDNA as demonstrated by the results of the current study in the NY Bight and other approaches can offer new insights as to whale presence and their prey in and around lease areas as offshore wind scales up along the eastern seaboard. More broadly, WCS increasingly uses eDNA in its conservation work, detecting critically endangered wildlife such as Swinhoe’s softshell turtle, in the Bolivian Amazon, and in some of the most rugged areas on the planet including Mt. Everest. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Link: https://theprint.in/science/study-finds-small-water-samples-can-find-really-big-animals/854964/

As technology advances, the mobility sector in cities evolves. Increasingly innovative prototypes that try to solve the needs that a common citizen may have in their day to day. Now, versatility and electrification are two features that fit these needs and the Poimo electric motorcycle is an ingenious solution. Developed by a group of researchers from the University of Tokyo and Poimo, a Japanese start-up, it is an electric motorcycle that inflates and can be carried in a bag. The name comes from Portable and Inflatable MObility, according to its acronym in English, and it is an electric motorcycle concept that seeks to promote the use of replaceable parts. Poimo, the electric motorcycle that swells and you can carry in a bag This radical proposal for mobility is an evolution of a first concept presented in May of last year which has been perfected by using 3D design to improve the driver's posture. Now it is fully functional and the most striking thing is that each and every one of its parts can be inflated once the customer receives them at home deflated. The motorcycle is made up of seven modules that include the wheels, an electric motor and a battery. It is made of plastic, so it can be fully customized. This includes the driver's posture, which, through a computer program, can be developed by the Poimo parts so that it is ergonomic and adapts perfectly to the user who will drive it. In addition, being fully inflatable, the Poimo electric motorcycle is completely portable and can be carried in a bag or backpack, which makes it especially versatile and dynamic. Another advantage of its parts being inflatable is that, in the event of a collision, it would not cause severe damage to pedestrians or other users of public roads. With the same manufacturing system, without changing anything, Poimo offers the possibility of building inflatable wheelchairs at a low price, but perfectly useful. It remains to be seen whether this inflatable electric motorcycle concept moves on to the next phase of production and reaches the commercialization stage, or if it simply remains an innovative prototype. Link: https://www.autobild.es/noticias/poimo-moto-electrica-hincha-puedes-llevar-bolsa-1021285

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The Russian currency lost 30% of its value against the dollar Moscow, Russia, February 28. Residents of Russia face the threat of high inflation and the possibility of not being able to travel abroad, after the West imposed various economic sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The ruble plummeted on Monday and many Russians rushed to ATMs to withdraw funds. The Russian currency lost 30% of its value against the US dollar, after the West announced measures to isolate certain Russian banks from the international financial system SWIFT, and to limit Russia's ability to use its foreign currency reserves. The exchange rate recovered somewhat after a swift intervention by the Central Bank of Russia. But then the US Treasury Department announced new sanctions that would freeze any assets the Russian Central Bank has in the United States or held by Americans. Washington estimates that this will affect hundreds of millions of dollars in Russian funds. US officials have indicated that Germany, France, Britain, Italy, Japan, the European Union and others will join the measure. In Russia, long lines were forming at banks and ATMs, amid reports on social media that ATMs are running out of notes. Moscow's public transport department will screen users who may not be able to pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay because sanctions hit the VTB, the Russian bank that runs payment systems for subways, buses and Moscow trams. A sharp devaluation of the ruble would cause a sharp drop in the standard of living for ordinary Russians, analysts and economists agree. Russia is heavily dependent on imports, and prices for imported products are likely to skyrocket. Traveling abroad could become prohibitive as Russians will be able to buy fewer things with their rubles. And the economic situation could worsen in the coming weeks as price spikes and supply chain disruptions force factories to close. “This is going to hit the economy fast,” predicted David Feldman, an economics professor at William & Mary College in Virginia. “Everything imported is going to suffer a sharp increase in price due to the increase in the exchange rate. The only way to avoid it would be through massive subsidies,” he added. The Russian government has to intervene to prop up industries and other sectors of the economy, but without access to hard currencies like the euro or the dollar, it could be forced to print at more rubles. That, in turn, could lead to hyperinflation. The fall of the ruble was reminiscent of previous crises. The currency lost much of its value in the 1990s as the Soviet Union disintegrated, and the explosion reached such a point that the government was forced to remove three zeros from the banknotes in 1997. There was another collapse in 1998 following a financial crisis in which many people lost their savings, and another fall in 2014 due to the fall in oil prices and the sanctions imposed against Russia for its invasion of the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea. Link: https://vertigopolitico.com/internacional/internacional/notas/economia-rusa-enfrenta-sombrio-panorama-bajo-sanciones

A study revealed that people with pets maintain their cognitive abilities longer. What are the reasons The study said that having a companion animal may also protect against cognitive decline (Getty) Enjoying life with a pet brings multiple health benefits. Science had already linked it to stress and lower blood pressure. And now, recent research has found that animals could also protect us from memory loss in the future. Animal guardians, including dogs, cats and rabbits, were found to retain more cognitive abilities when followed for six years. For the study, researchers looked at more than 1,300 people with an average age of 65. The University of Michigan Medical Center paper, which has not yet been published, was presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology. The research involved 1,369 older adults with a mean age of 65 years who had normal cognitive abilities at the beginning of the study. 53% had pets, and 32% were long-term guardians, defined as those who had pets for five years or more. Of the study participants, 88% were white, 7% black, 2% Hispanic, and 3% of other ethnic origin. People with dogs benefit from regular walks, as exercise is linked to a healthier brain (Europa Press) For the research, participants were asked to recall a list of ten words, both immediately and after five minutes. They had to count backwards from 20 and backwards from 100 by subtracting seven from each number. The study found that, after six years, animal drop guardians saw a lower long-term average score on these tests than those who did not live with animals. There is mounting evidence that stress can cause cognitive decline, and experts believe that pet dogs, cats, and rabbits can help keep us mentally alert by reducing stress. Additionally, dog owners benefit from regular walks, as exercise is linked to a healthier brain. In the same vein, the study authors noted that people with better thinking skills may be more likely to have pets, as they can deal with multiple caregiving tasks. Dr Tiffany Braley of the University of Michigan, who led the study, said: "Previous studies have suggested that the human-animal bond may have health benefits, such as lowering blood pressure and stress." Animal handlers, including dogs, cats and rabbits, retained more of their cognitive abilities when followed for six years (Getty Images) "Our results suggest that having a companion animal may also protect against cognitive decline," he continued. The researchers also wish that the cognitive benefits associated with keeping pets longer were greater for African-Americans, college-educated adults, and men. The director of the study stated that the possible reasons for these associations need to be further investigated. Responding to the results being released, Dr Rosa Sancho, Head of Research at Alzheimer's Research UK medical centre, said: "Humans love their animals, and animals can be an important source of companionship and comfort to throughout our lives." "While this study from the United States linked living with a companion animal to some protection in memory and impaired thinking, it can't tell us yet if these are long-term benefits or if owning a pet has anything to do with it." the risk of dementia”, added Sancho. Link: https://www.infobae.com/america/perrosygatos/2022/02/28/los-perros-y-gatos-protegen-a-sus-tutores-de-la-perdida-de-memoria/

The market for electric motorcycles is experiencing a great moment. You just have to look at the number of new motorcycles that are coming to our country. On this occasion we are going to talk about a naked that will surprise some for its modern image and others for its benefits, being suitable for the B car license. We are talking about the Linze Soul, a cut electric motorcycle that is fully sporty in its range with a new philosophy that is far from what we have seen so far in the brand. It has very good performance, being able to reach 120 km/h or a range of up to 123 kilometers in eco mode. Linze Soul: an electric motorcycle with good performance The market for electric motorcycles increasingly has more allies. This is the case of the Spanish company Linze. Created in 2019, until now it had three different scooters in its portfolio. However, for 2022 they have opted to create a motorcycle with a totally different philosophy from what we have seen so far. We are talking about the Linze Soul, a sports bike that has a quite powerful visual appeal that is accompanied by its benefits. Defining it in a category within electric motorcycles is difficult, but we can say that it resembles a sports naked (all despite having a thousand covers that try to improve its aerodynamics). As we said before, its exterior draws a lot of attention for using strength along its waist expressed through nerves in its caps. These want to resemble a naked cut motorcycle despite not being able to expose any type of thermal engine as would be done in a conventional model. In this case, the covers are capable of creating an effect worthy of Houdini himself. What they do protect is a 7.2 kWh battery, making it one of the motorcycles that can offer the most battery on the market along with the Ray 7.7. Its lithium battery can be fully recharged in 6 hours using any domestic outlet, with a range of up to 123 km and a consumption, as announced by the brand, of 0.4 euros/100km (in eco mode). Nor is its hub-type brushless motor far behind. 5,000W of nominal power will be in charge of moving this motorcycle with a maximum speed of up to 120 km/h without excessively compromising autonomy. In its cycle part, it uses 17-inch wheels dressed with tires measuring 110/70-17″ 54S at the front and 140/70-17″ 66S at the rear. For braking, it uses a double front disc for the front wheel and a single one at the rear with a CBS combined braking system that guarantees safe driving and exemplary behavior in the face of any unforeseen event. As for its suspension, it uses an inverted front fork and the latest generation rear monoshock absorber. As for electronic equipment, it has an LED lighting system, both in the headlights and in the rear. For its instrument panel, it uses a digital panel where you can see the selected driving mode (eco or sport) or the battery charge level. Lighting or emergency indicators are not lacking in the instrument panel either. Although prices have not been announced from the brand's own website, in several internet distributors it can be seen that the retail price increases to 6,690 euros. Link: https://www.motorpasionmoto.com/motos-electricas/linze-soul-nueva-moto-naked-electrica-123-km-autonomia-6-690-euros

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For all purposes there would be a blockade of bank transfers from all countries with Russia. The countries of the European Union are keeping the possibility of eliminating Russia from the Swift payment system, key to economically isolating the country since it determines the bank codes that are necessary to make or receive any international transfer. The Society for World Interbank Financial Telecommunication, better known by its acronym Swift, is a cooperative of financial companies, fundamental banks, to which it provides services and which has been directed since July 1, 2019 by the Spanish Javier Pérez-Tasso. It was created in 1973, when it was established in Brussels with more than 200 entities; in 1976 it already had more than 500 members in more than fifteen countries, but it was still in its infancy and it was not until 1977 that the first messages began to be sent, BBVA recalls on its website. Ten years later, it had 2,161 clients in 61 countries and had already sent more than 192 million messages, and today it has more than 9,000 members worldwide. The main reason Swift is often known for is as an international code that provides its partners with an encrypted messaging service that enables international fund transfers. Swift determines the bank codes, known as BICs, that are necessary to make or receive an international transfer, so it can become a very useful tool for Europe if it wants to isolate Russia economically. The BIC code, acronym for Bank Identifier Code, also known as Swift, is used to identify the beneficiary bank of a transfer and is an international alphanumeric code that can consist of 8 or 11 characters. The 8-character code includes information on the entity, each country and the locality. And that of 11, in addition to all of the above, includes the specific information of a branch. When a client makes an international transfer in favor of another, the issuing bank generates a recorded message, that BIC or Swift code, which indicates how the funds will be delivered to that client, with all kinds of details such as dates, currencies , expenses or through which entities. It is proof of the irrevocable completion of an international transfer, and provides security and information to the recipient. dangers of expulsion If the Russian financial entities were left out of the Swift system, their banking operations would be complicated because they would not be able to make international payments or collections with the rest of the entities that use this system. For all purposes, there would be a blockade of bank transfers with the country, which in turn will have collateral effects, since any foreign company that needs to make payments in Russia will not have the option to do so this way. Alternatives for Russia? OBS Business School professor and expert in digital strategy at Gartner, Martín Piqueras, also warns that Russia would try to find alternatives so that its banks can continue making international transfers if they are expelled from Swift. For example, he points out, Russia could use the China International Payments System, known as CIPS, which began operating in 2015 with 19 Chinese and foreign banks located in mainland China and 176 indirect participants covering 6 continents and 47 countries. and regions. This alternative offers its participants payments and international transfers in yuan. Hence, the decision to expel Russia from the Swift system cannot be taken lightly and even if the EU countries finally request it, it will have to be the committee of this society that decides, since it is the one that has the right to expel or recruit your partners. In late 2018, Swift had to suspend access to its system to several Iranian banks after the United States reinstated sanctions against Tehran. Link: https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/economia/que-es-el-sistema-swift-la-clave-anunciada-por-joe-biden-para-aislar-economicamente-a-rusia-nota/

Empathy is a simple word of only seven letters that holds the key to social life. Clarifying a sustained of such caliber is the fundamental objective of this article, detailing along the way the reason for its importance and why it is essential to include it as a transversal competence throughout the educational cycle. According to Eisenberg, empathy is the ability to understand another person's feelings and make it apparent in the relationship. It is not an innate ability, it is learned; it is part of emotional intelligence and metacognition (people's ability to reflect on their thought processes and the way they learn). "The other" is someone other than oneself. This seems obvious, but there are people who do not know or have not learned to get out of their ego, their self, their narcissism makes them disabled for this ability, and that has serious consequences, not only for him or her but for all that surrounds you. Any attitude or knowledge that can be acquired through the learning process can be planned and implemented. That is to say: if something can be learned, it is not immutable: it has a solution, it can be changed or improved. The environment in the acquisition of empathy The environment is an essential piece. The family, the school and society as a whole, from formal and non-formal education, are part of the progress towards achieving a more empathic society. If we are able to understand and detect when the other suffers, and how to comfort him, we will be able to resolve our differences and conflicts in a more peaceful way. In other words, empathy becomes a tool for social protection and the fight against violence. The love of animals as a starting point Despite the importance of all the agents beforehand, who possibly must cultivate the development of empathy, formal education is the most important means to provide inter and intrapersonal skills and ethical values to the youngest who will form the society of the future , especially when the family environment has deficiencies in this area. The recently approved Spanish educational law, the LOMLOE, includes empathy towards animals within the curricular content of all compulsory education. This great success of the legislators is directed specifically to an area from which to start for the development of this skill. That is, biophilia. Childhood is characterized by an innate feeling of closeness to the natural environment, love for everything related to nature and animals. We also know that the cognitive process of learning in childhood must be based on emotionally intense and positive experiences, since these will cause a greater acquisition of knowledge, abilities, skills, values and attitudes. In the case of empathy, teaching a child to feel love for another species will make him learn in a more lasting and simple way that others feel and can feel things that are different or even contrary to ours, but our actions should not be aimed at direction other than respect. The importance of example When those provided to children and adolescents are based on the use of traditions or cruel behaviors, socially accepted models "because it has always been done that way", the values learned will be the same. Anyone who is considered inferior, different or simply not liked will be subject to a similar attitude. In the school environment, a recent report states that 82% of students have witnessed some type of violence or humiliation and 52% have suffered it directly. It seems clear that intervention in education is a social necessity. Include empathy in the curriculum It is essential to consider as a fundamental part of school education the formation of children in values, such as solidarity, cooperation, friendship, peace and tolerance; in prosocial behaviors and in the development of emotional intelligence. Our curriculum uses empathy towards animals as an effective method of working on empathy in general, which has been included in all compulsory education. In the classroom, content must be designed aimed at both sides of empathy: the cognitive and the emotional. The contents must be adapted to the process of cognitive and emotional maturation of minors. For example, if the pedagogical principle that is intended to be sought is "discovery of the environment, of the living beings that coexist in it", with infant students we will do it with animals from the closest environment such as domestic animals; while in primary, secondary and even high school students we will introduce knowledge about wild animals, and concepts for reflection such as the danger of extinction of some of them. The idea is to encourage active commitment to the values and practices of sustainability and the care and protection of animals. For this we seek that minors have specific experiences with animals, which can gain complexity with age. Get to know the animals in their environment The approach to the natural environment of minors should never be based on the introduction of animals in the classroom, typical examples of a rodent in a cage or a bird. Or organize excursions to zoos or other centers for animals in captivity (except sanctuaries or animal shelters). This work of empathy towards animals should also be noted transversally in subjects that have nothing to do with natural sciences or the subject of values, in order to maintain coherence. For example, we should avoid using a problem in mathematics whose statement reifies animals, of the following type: Or put another way, statements that pose problems to be solved such as deforestation, planet pollution or global warming as a context on which to learn calculus, arithmetic or even statistics would be appropriate. The importance of childhood Psychiatrist Luis Rojas Marcos reminds us that we learn most behaviors in the first decade of our lives: "To act on violence, you have to work in childhood." Science has discovered that empathy is the spark that ignites compassion and induces us to help others when they are changing. In addition, we know from different studies that there is an association between violent, psychopathic and antisocial behaviors and the absence of empathy. Teaching throughout the entire schooling stage to develop empathy towards animals is to build people with a greater social sense and with strategies for coping with conflicts in a peaceful and less violent way. Link: https://theconversation.com/el-amor-a-los-animales-como-base-para-ensenar-empatia-en-la-escuela-176900

After four years, Axiis is closer to producing its first electric motorcycle in which it ensures that it will maintain the high specifications that it promises in its presentation: 134 hp of power and 240 Nm of torque. Well-known supplier of machined accessories Axiis Engineering Art announced in 2018 its intention to become more than just a supplier of accessories to the market. It was then that he unveiled an electric superbike called Liion, which with an off-road style promised spectacular performance figures. The 100 kW (134 hp) of engine power and 240 Nm of torque gave an idea of the manufacturer's intentions. However, the project seemed to remain stalled until now the manufacturer announces that it is almost ready for production. Axiis Engineering Art is a Portuguese company founded in 2015, well known in the world of enduro and motocross for its CNC-machined products (control of machining machines by means of high-quality computers). Since then it has proven itself in the world of competitive off-roading with its line of accessories that includes parts like footpegs, handlebar risers and lighting kits. In 2018, the company announced its intentions to become more than just a supplier of accessories. It was then that he unveiled a radical electric motorcycle concept called the Liion. Its styling was clearly derived from Axiis extensive off-road experience. But what was more important is that it promised really impressive performance figures. However, after its initial debut, the Liion disappeared from the scene unnoticed. A global pandemic and four years of work later, have revived the Axis Liion, which has now become, more or less, a palpable reality. Because neither, although it cannot yet be purchased and reserved, Axiis has managed to go from a conceptual electric motorcycle to a real one. The company has been using all the profits generated from the sale of CNC equipment to finance the development of its electric motorcycle. By upgrading its facilities, implementing a quality control system, and growing its overall product offering, Axiis is now present in more than 70 countries around the world, giving it access to sufficient resources to produce the Liion. The result is that the Axiis Liion closely resembles the concept drawings and renderings first published four years ago. It can be said that even the designers have improved the style of the prototype to offer an image that reveals itself oriented to the performance of the machine. All this while maintaining the promised performance figures: 100 kW (134 hp) of power and 240 Nm of torque. Link: https://www.hibridosyelectricos.com/articulo/motocicletas-electricas/moto-electrica-axiis-liion-produccion-134-cv-potencia/20220224121157054921.html

Russia is the world's third largest oil producer and a major exporter of natural gas. Just what a vulnerable world doesn't need: a conflict that accelerates inflation, reminds markets and heralds trouble for everyone, from European consumers to debt-ridden Chinese developers and families in Africa facing rising food prices. . Russia's attacks on Ukraine and retaliatory Western sanctions could not bring about another global recession. Together, the two countries account for less than 2% of the world's gross domestic product. And many regional economies remain in good shape, having recovered quickly from the pandemic-related recession. However, the conflict threatens to cause serious economic damage to some countries and industries, damage that could spell hardship for millions of people. Russia is the world's third largest oil producer and a major exporter of natural gas. Ukrainian crops feed millions of people around the world. And financial markets are in a precarious state as central banks prepare to reverse years of easy money policies and raise interest rates to combat a spike in inflation. Those interest rates are likely to curb spending and pose the risk of another crisis. “I would not be fooled by calculating only based on GDP rates (...) especially at a time when crop prices are already high, inflation is already high,” said Elina Ribakova, number two economist at the Institute of International Finance, a trade group of banks. “It is a treacherous time, given the state of the global economy.” Russia's attack could slow Europe's economic recovery by further spiking already high energy prices. Europe, a net importer of energy, receives almost 40% of its natural gas from Russia. Cutting off that source could hit the continent's economy. High natural gas prices have already raised household bills for natural gas heating and gas-fired electricity, reducing consumer spending. "Gas prices are already stifling households and consumers, especially low-income households," said Adam Tooze, director of Columbia University's European Institute and who wrote a book on the financial crisis of the last decade, " Crashed”, which analyzed the tensions around Ukraine. The cost of gas has forced a reduction in production in industries that require a lot of energy, such as fertilizer producers. Annual inflation reached 5.1% in January in the 19 countries that use the euro, the highest figure since records began in 1997. "Escalating tensions put at greater risk the two pillars of the recovery in growth expected for this year: a rebound in consumer spending and an increase in industrial activity," Oliver Rakau and Mateusz Urban, of Oxford Economics. Threats to farms in eastern Ukraine and exports through Black Sea ports could reduce wheat supplies at a time when global food prices are at their highest since 2011 and some countries face shortages. food. Ukraine is the world's fifth-largest wheat exporter, agricultural analyst Alex Smith noted last month in Foreign Policy magazine, and many of the countries that depend on its wheat "already suffer from food insecurity due to continued political instability or outright violence." Yemen, for example, imports 22% of its wheat from Ukraine, Libya 43% and Lebanon around half. In addition, against a backdrop of geopolitical concerns, investors could rely on treasuries and other safer investments, driving up the cost of credit for riskier businesses, said Michael Taylor, managing director of Moody's investor services. "Chinese real estate developers would be especially exposed to this risk," in the process of covering a large foreign debt this year, Taylor said. Financial markets could become even more chaotic if the United States resorts to what some call the "nuclear option": Banning Russia from the SWIFT payment network, a messaging service that connects miles of banks and allows them to transfer payments around the world. world. That would isolate Russia and prevent the transfer of profits from energy production, which account for more than 40% of the country's income. But kicking Russia out of international finance could also backfire, hurting American and European companies that do business with Russian companies. "There is a risk for global finance as well as for Russia," said Ribakova of the Institute of International Finance. Link: https://www.ecuavisa.com/noticias/internacional/el-conflicto-de-rusia-y-ucrania-amenaza-a-la-economia-global-YC1370346

There are animals that can do without their sight, mainly because there is not much light in their environment. This is the case of animals in the deep sea, underground terrestrial animals or those who live in caves. But this does not mean that they are completely isolated and without receiving stimuli from their environment. On the contrary, they have developed various adaptations, such as extremely developed sense of smell or hearing. Eye atrophy is a great strategy to reduce energy expenditure, because by not using them and disappearing they can invest their energy in improving other organs to know their environment. In this EcologíaVerde article we will introduce you to several animals that are blind, in addition to explaining what particularities they have developed. Star-nosed mole (Condylura cristata) These subterranean moles do not need to see because they have a very advanced nose, full of tentacles with which they can mentally reconstruct their surroundings with the information it provides. It can not only pick up odours, but also vibrations from its surroundings and the electrical fields of other animals. His eyes are very small. This also works to protect you from dust that is underground. Dumbo octopus (Grimpoteuthis spp.) Although they have large and disproportionate eyes, they are not functional. They cannot clearly distinguish what is happening in their environment. They only serve to detect movements and lights. They really don't miss much by not having eyes, because they live in the deep sea where life is scarce. To help detect its surroundings, it has suction cups with filaments on its tentacles. Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) Axolotls have very small eyes, without eyelids and their vision is limited, they can only see shadows. But they make up for it with a very keen sense of smell that they use to detect their prey. Being aquatic organisms, they can perceive the vibrations that other organisms generate in their environment. To learn more about Axolotls: types and characteristics, don't hesitate to read this EcologíaVerde article that we recommend. Blind snake (Blanus cinereus) This worm-like snake has a plate over its eyes, as it is subterranean in habit and does not need vision. It can also be found under stones or leaf litter. Their sense of smell and hearing are highly developed to capture prey such as insects. Golden or chrysochlorid moles (family Chrysochloridae) They are mole-like mammals, but despite their name, they are not. They grow completely without eyes. Even this area is covered by hair. Having burrowing habits, they have developed strategies to be more efficient. His metabolic rate is very low and so is his body temperature. When it is cold they can go into a state of lethargy for up to three days in which they reduce their physiological functions. Not having eyes does not make them defenseless. They can hunt a wide variety of African insects. Tetramexican (Astyanax mexicanus) They are fish that live in caves. Some po[CENSORED]tions are deeper into the caves and others are closer to the coast. The former have completely reduced eyes, larger teeth, reduced pigmentation, and increased development of taste buds to compensate for impaired vision due to lack of light. Proteus (Proteus anguinus) They are amphibians that live in caves, similar to snakes but with small legs. They are born with normal eyes, but as they grow they atrophy due to lack of light and develop a layer of skin over them. Its head is very large and flattened to accommodate as much sensory information as possible. They can detect by smell what is close to the organism and can feed on it. By taste they can know the composition of the water and the ear can detect movement in water and on land. Texas blind salamander (Eurycea rathbuni) It is very similar to axolotls, but it is actually a salamander. Their eyes are not functional, they are covered by skin and cannot be distinguished. It lives in caves and has external gills to capture oxygen. Your skin has evolved to detect minute changes in your environment. His head is also very large and flattened to enhance his sensory organs. You can go a long time without eating. Clams (class Bivalvia) These bivalves lack a cephalization and, therefore, eyes. They do have sensory organs arranged in the mantle, that is, the fleshy part inside their shells. It has chemoreceptors and some species can detect light using ocelli, which are very rudimentary eyes. Link: https://www.ecologiaverde.com/animales-que-son-ciegos-3771.html