I n the last 500 years media has had a great change, everything started with the printing press back in the 15th century and by the 17th century mass printing spread all over Europe which turned it upside-down. Only 200 years ago then the innovation of a way of communication was developed, or as better known, the conversational media, first the telegraph which was used for a text-based conversations, best known the Morse telegraph which was used back in the 17th century during the civil war in USA by Abraham Lincoln to communicate with his troops in the North and following the telephone that gave real-time conversations happen. Few years later, which is about 150 years ago was the time for the recorded media which started first with photos, following recorded sound and concluding with films. But what gave the world a great change was the radio and television thanks to the new invention of electromagnetic spectrum that sent images and sound through the ...
On Sunday an Iranian oil tanker sank after a blaze in the waters of Shanghai, releasing 136,000 tons of condensate oil that could possibly damage all the flora and fauna, moreover, it will be difficult to detect and clean up. The oil has long lasting effect and could seriously compromise fishing. Another concern, reported by a researcher Paul Johnston regarding the Sanchi, is that it is possible that the vessel may have lost fuel although it’s likely that the fuel tanks remained intact since they were close to the engine room till the explosion a week later. The company, of Iranian origin, are blaming the Chinese for not using foam instead of water to stop the fire. The 32 members of the crew weren’t helped either and unfortunately none of them made it safely, consequently, only three bodies were found. This scene recalls “Before the Flood” a documentary by Leonardo DiCaprio of 2016, dealing with the clima...