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2022-04-20 10:01:22 Virti – VR Revolution In Professional Education

In 2018, Dr. Alex Young, real-live trauma surgeon, launched Virti, a training platform that allows workers all over the world to enter high-stress virtual reality scenarios, and where they can practice responding/receiveing feedback.
Now, the Virtual Patient, created by the startup, is one of the best inventions. It allows trainee doctors to train safely (and remotely) during a pandemic. The virtual patient works in virtual reality (through VR glasses) and can play out different realistic scenarios of meeting the doctor. Such sessions teach doctors how to communicate with the patient: explain diagnoses and treatment plans, gain trust, and deal with difficult situations.
A thorough study found that Virti’s AR/VR-based approach increased knowledge retention by 230%, when compared with traditional training

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2022-04-19 14:14:01 Five Best Talent Visas

A talent visa allows you to live and wirk in the country, be the head of an organization, run a business, work as self-employed, or not work at all. In addition, some visas allow for permanent residency. Today we'll take a look at the top 5 most promising talent visas. It's important to remember that the name of the visa is different for each country, as are the conditions for obtaining them.

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2022-04-19 10:50:41 Malta - Digital Nomad Visa

Hoping to capitalize on the growing trend of telecommuting, the spread of which has accelerated worldwide due to the pandemic, on June 2, 2021 the Maltese authorities launched a new program Nomad Residence Permit - a residence permit for freelancers. Thus, citizens of third countries outside the European Union are provided with a new legal way to obtain a residence permit in Malta.

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2022-04-19 10:47:59 Crypto City - Akon artist project

Akon, the GRAMMY-nominated artist, plans to establish a futuristic metropolis in Senegal, which he describes as a "real-life Wakanda," with an economy based on a new virtual currency named after him.
The 45-year-old singer, who was born in Missouri but is of Senegalese origin and spent most of his youth there, believes it has the potential to be "Africa's savior." Akon expects that his new cryptocurrency Coin will be at the heart of Akon Crypto Metropolis, a "100% crypto-based city" in the Senegalese capital of Dakar.
The Coin digital currency, like bitcoin, would operate outside the sphere of governments and established financial institutions, bringing "power back to the people."

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2022-04-18 10:51:31 Arch Town is an opportunity to look into the future.

The main idea is to create a city of the future by introducing innovations and accumulated experience.

That is why we have created a World Exceptional Talent Association to unite the best minds.

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2022-04-18 10:49:03 Moxie – Robot-Friend For Kids

Startup Embodied has created "Moxie," a robot designed to help children learn social and emotional skills. According to the company, it uses machine-learning technology "that allows it to recognize, process and respond to natural conversation, eye contact, facial expressions, and other behaviors." Those reactions are also said to turn out very believable.

A platform called SocialX promises to allow children to interact naturally with Moxie through facial expressions, body language, and conversation. As a quasi-life-filled companion, the robot is thus intended to contribute positively to child development. "Each week there is a different theme such as kindness, friendship, empathy or respect, and children are given the task of helping Moxie with missions that explore human experiences, ideas, and life skills," the manufacturer says.

Activities range from drawing to breathing exercises and meditation to reading and "exploring ways to be kind to others."

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2022-04-15 16:37:22 Weekly Top Five Biology Discoveries

Three biomarkers of brain damage were found in the blood of astronauts. Analysis of blood samples taken from Russian astronauts before and after their flight to the ISS has shown that a long stay in space can provoke brain damage.

Our primate ancestors may have come down from the trees after an asteroid hit 65 million years ago. Scientists from the U.S. and Britain believe that after the fall of the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs, primate ancestors climbed down from the trees. According to the researchers, this helped them survive.

A new study by scientists suggests that all modern dogs are descended from the Japanese wolf. The Japanese wolf, revered in Japan as a divine messenger and protector of farmland, disappeared in the early 20th century.

A new feature in the behavior of closely related predators has been revealed. Scientists from Japan and Malaysia found that carnivorous animals avoid meeting each other. According to scientists, the results of Open / Comment

2022-04-15 16:34:49 Oura Ring – small but powerful fitness device

The Oura Ring 3 is one of the most fascinating gadgets for athletes, biohackers, and all those who looking for a night of healthy sleep.

There are many devices that should simplify your life or make it better. In some of them, the functionality is not great, with others the effort of using the device does not worth it. Oura Ring Generation 3 is different.

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2022-04-14 20:23:37 Anguilla - Digital Nomad Visa

Anguilla has a population of 15,000 and the size of the island is 26 km long and 5 km wide at its widest point. It may be too remote for most people, and the small size means worse transportation accessibility.
Beginning August 21 of 2021, remote workers can apply to live and work on the island of Anguilla, a British overseas territory where only three cases of COVID-19 have been reported to date.
Digital nomads can expect a long-stay visa. Priority for entry into Anguilla is given to applicants from "low risk" countries.
A stay of up to three months costs $1,000 for individuals and $1,500 for a family of four. The cost of the visa includes two coronavirus tests.
Unlike other destinations, Anguilla only asks for a "brief description" of the type of work you intend to do remotely.

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2022-04-14 20:21:55 City Without Fear - a Project From Australia

What's it like to live in a fearless city? This concept was developed for Now+When, an Australian urbanism exhibition in 2010, and it focuses on what people do in contemporary cities when they are not imprisoned by dread. To that aim, if you're reading this caption, it implies someone stole this BigPicture.co.uk post on how the city should construct lattice streets and places that promote interconnectedness and movement.
On all levels of the city, visible links connecting different buildings and communities would help inhabitants feel more open.

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