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The location of Tharais. We have finally resolved

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For decades archaeologists look at the Madaba mosaica fundamental map to understand the history of the Holy Land, asking a seemingly irresoluble question: where is the Byzantine city of Tharais? The settlement appears in his cartography with many others, but so far no one had been able to clarify what exact situation and much less locate their remains. Until now. On the MADABA map. The Basilica de San Jorge It is an orthodox temple raised at the end of the 19th century in Madaba, Jordan, less than 100 km from Jerusalem. If every year he receives a tide of visitors, it is not, however, for their architecture, their history or location. No. The key is its ‘roots’: the basilica was erected on the remains of an ancient Byzantine temple of the VI DC that stands out for a unique piece: Madaba’s mapa mosaic that offers the oldest cartographic representation (at least among the known) of the Holy Land. In the mosaic we identify the Dead Sea furrowed by fishing boats, several bridges in the Jordan River, Jericó, Belén, a detailed representation of Jerusalem with some of its most emblematic constructions … and, among other references, the ancient city of Tharais. That Figure in the Madaba mosaic gives us a clue of its relevance, but for decades historians have been circling an apparently irresoluble question: Where the hell was Tharais placed? Narrowing the fence. It may seem a minor issue, but for quite some time the exact location of the old Byzantine city warmed the academic debate. Archaeologists looked at Jordan, but without a clear idea where he could place. There were even those who spoke regions as remote as Dhat Rass. However, however, a team of researchers led by Musallam al-Rawahnehfrom the University of Mutahah, the discussion set out to settle To do so, the new methods of archaeological research, the valuable information of the Madaba mosaic map and above all the scattered clues on the ground. During their field studies west Karak archaeologists had noticed a gradual increase in ceramic fragments and architectural vestiges of the Byzantine era that were in their path. And that made them look towards a very specific point: the population of El-´iraq. When the pieces fit. “We discovered so many ceramic pieces near El-´iraq that we knew we were close to the settlement,” Professor Al-Rawahne points out in statements collected by The green compass. Not just that. In their favor they had the information of the mosaic of the Basilica of San Jorge. The place where they were looking for was much better adapted to the plane of the eighth century than the theory that Tharais placed in Dhat Ras. “That does not fit. On the MADABA map, Tharais appears near AI (today the population of Aiy). And there are no Byzantine churches there.” The Eureka moment. Convinced that they were on the right track, Al-Rawahne studied the area between 2021 and 2024, which allowed him to collect more and more blunt clues. In addition to mosaic fragments, tools or glassware, experts located a key reference: column remains, a door, mosaics … architectural vestiges that invite you to think of a Byzantine basilica that also fits with the image of Tharais that appears in Madaba. As remember Turkiye TodayDuring their exploration, archaeologists also identified ancient Greek and Latin funeral inscriptions that dated between the V and VII DC centuries, marks that revealed them from the presence of a Christian community in the area and finished convincing them that they had finally found the mythical Byzantine city. During their field work they also identified other interesting pieces, such as a circular oil press. Why is it important? For several reasons. The most obvious is that the finding of al-Rawahneh Zanja a priori the debate on the location of Tharais; But it is also that the location tells us about the history of the Roman Empire of the East in the region or the importance that Tharais had, which seemed to play a double role of religious center and enclave in a strategic commercial corridor. “The prominence of Tharais on the map of Madaba and the finding of a basilical church structure suggest that it served not only as an agricultural village, but also as a sacred site and commercial stop,” Comment The mutah teacher. “Defend heritage”. In addition to the remains of the temple, archaeologists have identified a oil mill, water mills and tools to crush grapes, which reinforces the idea that Tharais was an autonomous settlement. Experts now expect the finding, Posted in Specialized Magazine Gephyrahelp raise awareness about the importance of protecting the environment. “Our goal is not only to discover Tharais, but also to defend the protection of the rich cultural heritage of Jordan”, Recalca al-Rawahneh. The team He already warns that new excavations are needed to understand how people lived in settlement and what ties had with other cities of the empire. Images | Wikipedia 1 and 2 In Xataka | The Romans had their own version of the “Fast Food” and we have found it in Mallorca: the Zorzal skewer

We believed that the Zbe of Spain were an ambitious idea until we discovered Vietnam’s plan: end their motorcycles

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Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, a city where eight million people live. Almost everyone has a motorcycle. It is not an exaggeration: estimate It is between 6 and 7 million motorcycles in the city. The use of motorcycles represents Between 85% and 90% of filmed traffic in the country and the government has had an idea to erase all combustion motorcycles in the center of the capital by 2026. And manufacturers of electric motorcycles They rub their hands. Short. The contamination in the big cities Asian is a problem. That only in Hanoi there are about seven million motorcycles, not counting other vehicles such as cars, roads and motor tricycles, it is a barbarity that implies high levels of pollution. In the middle of the adventure that faces half the world To achieve the decarbonization, Combustion vehicles have become a problem and the Vietnamese government has decided to start taking action. The measure began to be raised in 2017, but We already have date Definitive: As of July 1, 2026, motorcycles with combustion engines will not be able to circulate through the center of Hanoi. The measure is part of a much more ambitious national plan: totally eliminate combustion motorcycles by 2045 with a double objective: that of the air pollution And also, the noise pollution. Brutal market. Although the plan will come into force on that date, it will be extended little by little to cover more districts and, as they point out in Electreklater these measures will also apply to other thermal vehicles. Hanoi, in addition, is not alone in this, since Saigón and Da Nang, with nine and 1.2 million inhabitants respectively, are also considering adopting these measures. It will be a brutal blow for a market in which estimates They point to the existence of 770 motorcycles per 1,000 people. In September alone, there were 77 million motorcycles registered in the country, an absolute barbarity that leaves out those that are not registered for various reasons. Manufacturers. The market also does not stop. The annual sales They are over three million units annually with sales only during the first quarter of this 2025 of more than 670,000 units, which represents 11.5% more than the same period of the previous year. And this market is led, above all, by foreign brands. Honda has a market share of more than 80% this year, with 200,000 units sold only in March. Yamaha, Piaggio, Suzuki and Sym are other favorites, but there is a company that is growing by leaps and bounds and will become the top winner of this measure: VINFAST. Hands rub. After Honda and Yamaha, it is the brand that is selling the most this year and what is special is that it is an electric motorcycle company. The market share of this type of propulsion increased from an estimate of 5.4% in 2019 to 12% in 2022. It was a great jump, especially if we take into account that there were no measures as radical as those that the Government raises at the moment and, currently, currently, Vinfast leads The electric motorcycle segment with 43% of the cake. In addition, it is local. During the first five months of this year, sales in this segment have increased and the company has sold 488% more. With the big cities of the country limiting thermal motorcycles, the figure from here to two years can be stratospheric. Who pays it. As usual, families with lower income. There are about 100 motorcycle models in Vietnam with low displacement models dominating the market, but also with larger and more powerful. The Price fork It is wide enough (Honda models by less than 800 dollars) So that almost everyone has a motorcycle within their economic possibilities, but with this transition, a problem also comes. Several families that depend on motorcycles for their livelihood have already expressed in media such as Vietnam Express either Al Jazeera His concern for change. Those with lower income will have difficulty facing the change to an electric motorcycle and, in addition, there are complaints about the speed at which the change decision will have to be made because it is only a year for the prohibition. Aid. One way to face the situation is through a aid program. As we read in Electrivethere are two measures that can be made from the government to facilitate the transition. The first is a series of subsidies to consumers that allow residents to replace almost half a million thermal motorcycles with electric equivalents. On the other hand, An improvement in infrastructure and load network. Because, obviously, if you want to achieve such an aggressive transition, it cannot be pretended that everything falls to the consumer because there will be many who cannot take the motorcycle home with a private charge port. In parallel, and to attend public transport, the city plans to expand the fleet of electric microbuses. Last month, Saigon already It started to expand its urban fleet of electric motorcycles. Industry. It only remains to expect how the market adapts with this forced change towards electric motorcycles, but you will also have to see how manufacturers such as Honda or Yamaha will be adapted. Because these brands not only sell in Vietnam: they manufacture in the country and, apart from covering national demand, are a Strong export point For Southeast Asia. Not to mention that it is an industry that use To millions of people already who this change will not leave indifferent. Images | An huy, Steffen Schmitz In Xataka | “They impose things that we do not want”: the most spectacular electric car is not sold and its manufacturer is clear why

Studying a lot is fine, but there is another factor that influences that you approve or suspend: the exam time

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If you want to approve an exam, there is nothing more than study (well, or Use Chatgpt). Going prepared is the best insurance to get good note, but there is more. Some researchers have discovered That the exam time can also influence, and much, in the result. The study. It was carried out at the University of Messina, Italy. They took into account the exams that were made between the end of 2018 and early 2020. In total, more than 100,000 exams of 1,243 subjects. The approved rate was 57%, the curious thing was when they realized that there was a time slot in which the approved rate was greater. Better at noon. The exams were held from 8 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon. The time slot between 11:00 and 13:00 is where the approved rate reached its peak. If you are lucky enough to put the exam at that time, the chances of edges are higher. If on the contrary you have the exam at 8 in the morning or 3 in the afternoon, you may not take out outstanding. Because. The study does not delve into the causes, but researchers have a hypothesis: biological rhythms. One of the authors of the study affirms that the results show “how biological rhythms, often ignored in decision -making contexts, can significantly influence the result of high -risk evaluations.” Our cognitive performance is improving during the morning to reach a peak at noon and start its descent in the afternoon. The approved rate curve is clear: at noon better Fountain The chronotype The study also indicates that this could vary depending on the chronotype, something that has not been taken into account when obtaining the results. It refers to the natural predisposition of a person to have energy peaks and need for rest at different times of the day. Although we know that Genetics plays an important role in sleep cyclesit is also true that students usually study at night. A bad rest would explain that in the first hour the performance goes down. Exams and more. The researchers propose that the institutions concentrate the exams around the central hours of the day. Although the time of an exam does not depend on students, there are other evaluations where we do have some margin when arranging the time as a job interview, as They point to The Times. The researchers agree and leave the door open to study if the time also influences a better performance of the candidates and even the interviewers. Image | Flickr (University of Seville) In Xataka | The selectivity of 2025 promised to be more fair than ever: students feel that Pau is the opposite

The CERN already has the first cubit of antimatter

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Antimatter is fascinating not only for its essence; It is also due to the still enigmatic role that he played in The origin of the universe. Scientists still do not have the necessary tools to understand the role of this form of matter with some precision In the formation of the cosmos and the mechanisms that govern the faint line that delimits the imbalance between matter and antimatter. Fortunately what they know are their constituent elements and some of their properties. Understand What is antimatter It is not difficult. And we can observe it as an exotic type of matter that is constituted by antiparticles, which are particles with the same mass and spin as the particles with which we are familiar, but with opposite electric charge. In this way the antiparticle of the electron is the positron or antielectron. And the proton antiparticle is the antiproton. The CERN has taken a step forward in the understanding of antimatter The antimatter has a surprising property: when they come into direct contact with the matter, both are annihilated, releasing a large amount of energy in the form of high-energy photons, as well as other possible particle-antiparticle pairs. It is currently being studied in much of the research centers specialized in physics of most important particles in the world in the hope that knowing it better helps us understand some of the mysteries of the cosmos that remain out of our reach. The CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research), the particle physics laboratory hosted in the vicinity of Geneva and next to the border between Switzerland and France, has the necessary resources for produce and manipulate antimatter. Two of the experiments that have already delivered important results to the physicists who work in them are Gbar (Gravitational behaviour of antimatter at rest) and alpha-g (Antihydrogen Laser Physics Aparatus-Gravity). To carry out the measures with great precision it is essential to cool the antiprotones to less than 200 millikelvins However, the authentic protagonist of this article is the base experiment (Baryon Antibaryon Symmetry Experiment). It has been designed with the purpose of measuring with the maximum possible precision the fundamental properties of antiprotones, such as their load-mandy relationship or intrinsic magnetic moment. The problem is that to carry out these measures with great precision it is essential to cool these particles to less than 200 millikelvins. Cooling antiprotones until they reach such a low temperature is difficult, but CERN physicists know how to do it. The problem is that so far the device that was responsible for carrying out this process of extreme freezing needed to invest no less than 15 hours to cool an antiproton, and this period of time degraded the accuracy of the measures. Fortunately, physicists and CERN engineers They have devised a new device that is capable of carrying out This same task in just 8 minutes. It is surprising, but this technology allows in 8 minutes to achieve the same in which the previous technique invested 15 hours. Thanks to some extent to this innovation, base physicists have managed to maintain an antiproton oscillating between two different quantum states for almost a complete minute while they had it caught. It is amazing. In practice, what they have achieved is to put an antimatter a cubit, although we are still far from having the necessary technology for make a quantum computer able to bring together several of these cubits. Even so, this achievement is very important for a reason: from now on it will allow the physicists of the base experiment to carry out measurements of the antiproton moment with a precision between 10 and 100 times higher. Image | Cern More information | Cern In Xataka | European science becomes serious: Eurofusion and CERN will work together in nuclear fusion and new collider

China already has a robot that installs 1,000 solar panels per day. It is your weapon to continue dominating renewables

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The world is converting deserts into photovoltaic oasis. In recent years, we have stepped on the accelerator to achieve ambitious objectives of decarbonization (That the amount of energy consumed by AI are slowing down) And they are being built ‘Solar farms‘Absolutely demential. Many are in Chinacountry that has taken renewables seriously, and to build at the rhythm they needhuman labor is not enough. That’s where robots come into play, and they already have one that places 1,000 panels up to date. Saturn. Sunpure is a company that is dedicated to the integration of robots in the photovoltaic industry. We have already talked about them because the key point of a solar farm is not so much the amount of panels it has, but If these are clean. For example, they have a solar energy fed robot that is responsible for Keep panel ranks clean to optimize your energy generation. But they also have the Saturn. Presented A few weeks ago, this robot has a head that allows to raise a pallet of solar panels and an arm capable of taking those panels and placing them in the rails. Precision. Those responsible claim that it takes less than five seconds to calculate the position in which the panel should go, it fixes it with an accuracy of about five millimeters and the four -meter arm allows to operate with both large panels and very large guide structures. Its autonomy is 72 hours and claim that it is between three and four times more efficient than a human by being able to place between 600 and 1,000 panels per day. He is already working in some solar plants and seeing it in action is a hypnotic: Essential. This integration of robotics into photovoltaic farms is striking, but much less is new or original. In Spain we have Robots-Jardineros that take care of the plants, but we are also installing panels with Sunpure saturn robots similar. In the United States, more of the same. There they have maximum, A robot that also works tirelesslyraising and installing panels of up to 40 kilos in trial fields that, according to its creators, will be essential for the future of world energy. Reason does not lack, since the estimate is that 15,000 solar modules per hour are being installed in the US with a weight of 225,000 tons and the objective is to increase that rhythm by 2035 to 50,000 panels per hour. 24/7. The problem? We want more renewable energies, but there are difficulties in finding labor. That’s where this type of robots come into play. In the United States, 90% of solar energy companies have admitted complications When finding qualified personnel for the installation of these farms. With robots that have autonomy for several days, they work tirelessly thanks to sensors that allow operating in any condition of light and protection against water and dust, humans are relegated to “simple” observers, controlling that the machine does its work correctly. Dominate the market. Beyond having robots, whether the first or not, that China is investing in automating the placement of panels to increase the rhythm, responds to a clear declaration of intentions: that of Continue dominating the market with iron fist. The Asian giant has established itself as the greatest power in green energy, with investments of more than 625,000 million dollars in clean energy in 2024 (three times more than what was invested, and that were very focused on it), and that energy already represents 10% of its GDP. In addition to direct implications, it is something that implies that 90% of the Global Polisilicio Production80% of Lithium batteries and about 70% of the magnets of Rare earthall key both renewable and electric car is under its control. And this huge industrial infrastructure is allowing that China handles very interior prices for technology and has become the great supplier of the world in energy matters. And, in the end, it translates into the fact that it produces so cheap that the rest of the countries buy them instead of competing with their own developments. In Xataka | The tractors have competition in the field: El Solix, a solar robot that spreads herbicides, is the test

A 500 euros pillow made with Siberian down

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More than once I have wondered what it feels like when using extreme luxury products. Is it really worth paying ten, fifteen or twenty times more for something that, in theory, does the same as its cheap equivalent? What sensations do you experience when you use a pillow More than 500 euros? As Sleep headphones didn’t solve my sleep problems eitherit seemed appropriate to try for a few weeks the most expensive pillow I have ever seen and tell how to my appreciated public of Xataka. At least this time is a pleasant experience, without having to Click anything in my skin neither give singing with an exoskeleton. We go to the mess. The first contact That is another. How does such expensive pillow come? Not with a great luxury, but with greater solemnity than those used by mortals. It transmits that something expensive is anticipated. Inside, the Asana pillow. The model received: 90×50 centimeters of Siberia’s goosem It costs 510 euros. The same that cost me The Garmin. This is how it comes out of the box. Transportation cover and letter of thanks. Image: Xataka. The first night was rare. Not because it was uncomfortable – on the contrary – but because I didn’t know very well what to expect. How are you supposed to feel a pillow of 500 euros? My reference since 2017 is a pillow that I bought for 40 euros, of which they fulfill their function without fuss. Asana is undeniably different from the moment you rest your head. The filling of feathers that come from the tundra has an elasticity that my cheap pillow does not possess. It adapts to the form of skull and neck, but without sinking as the foam does. Its virgin cotton cover has a remarkable weight and prevents the down. I was afraid to see a loose pen after the month, I move a lot at night, but that has not happened. Breathability is perhaps its greatest strong point. I live in Valencia and we are in summer: heat and humidity combo Full Equ. With the passing of the days I was not really noticing the head of the head that I noticed before. The Oca down seems to have a natural capacity to regulate the temperature that no synthetic material manages to replicate at all. Time and positions I move a lot during the night (Something now quantified) and change of position several times. My faithful pillow, the 40 euros, works well to sleep sideways, regulate mouth, fatal face down. The Asana adapts to any position without having to relocate it during the night. I think it is the first pillow that does not force me to negotiate my sleeping position. Image: Xataka. After the month with her, I can say that Yes, I have slept better with her than without her. I have woken up less during the night and in general I notice a greater comfort. But here comes the awkward question: is it worth paying twelve more for that improvement? That is the great point. The law of decreasing yields The difference exists. It is undeniable. But It is not a difference of 470 euros. It is like comparing a 20,000 euros car with another of 80,000 euros: both take you from point to point B, and if you respect the speed limits, they do it at the same time. But one does it with more refinement, better materials and small details that add comfort. Asana is objectively superior to my pillow. In adaptability, breathability and apparent durability. Its materials are of a quality that feels and smells from the first moment. The cotton of its cover, the volume of the down, the general construction. Everything transmits the sensation of well done product. If you sleep eight hours a day, you spend a third of your life with your head resting on a pillow. Seen, investing in rest of the rest makes economic sense. A 500 euros pillow that lasts ten years leaves 50 euros per year. Less than five euros a month for sleeping better. But even seeing it with those benevolent eyes, it is still an expense of those who looks at us, and much. The question is whether you really need to reach the Siberian Ocan to get a quality break. Surely there is an optimal point between benefits and price somewhere between my 40 euros and these 510. Educated Buyer Syndrome After a month sleeping with the asana, returning to my previous pillow has been a stick. He has managed to educate my perception about what a good pillow should be. Is Classic luxury syndrome: Once you try it, all of the above seems insufficient. My conclusion after this experiment is that the Asana pillow meets its promises. It is comfortable, breathable, adaptable and made with first materials. But 510 euros are still 510 eurosand for most mortals there are alternatives that offer 80% of that experience for 20% of the price. From there, each one will make their cabals about what fits him and what does not. It is very good, but it does not magic and it is not for any pocket. Outstanding image | Xataka In Xataka | Sleeping badly does not show when you wake up: thus affects deep sleep posture This product has been ceded for test by Sivana. You can consult How do we do the reviews in Xataka and Our business relations policy.

There are people freezing mandarins and clementines to eat them later as a “ice cream”

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In one of the many viral videos that can be making a Scroll Fast in social networks, a young woman a frozen cucumber is passed by the face with the solemnity of who applies a luxury mask. It seems absurd, but the clip accumulates thousands of “like.” It is not an isolated case: in networks, frozen foods have become homemade cosmetics, visual snacks and even summer rituals. This year, a new trend makes its way with force: freezing fruits, and especially Clementines. The goal is not to keep them for later, but enjoy them in their most refreshing and surprising version. A citrus explosion. The phenomenon, baptized by some like the “Frozen Clementine Hack”, became popular after the video by creator Hannah Rose, who already exceeds 10 million views on Instagram. The procedure is simple: freezing clementines, passing them under hot water for a few seconds and cutting them in half. The result is small frozen segments that easily detach from the skin, ready to eat as if they were natural jelly. As They have detailed in a Food & Wine reportattractiveness goes beyond flavor: crunchy texture, the sound when bite and the star pattern that appears when cutting the fruit contributes to a complete sensory experience, ideal for sharing in networks. Is it another posture sample? Beyond the visual impact, the truth is that there is a logic behind this viral gesture. Fruit fruits is not new, but some lend themselves better than others. Clementines, for example, have less free water than other fruits, which reduces the risk of large ice crystals that break its structure. According to My partner explained in this media“The more water a food has, the more its structure is altered when freezing.” Hence, the defrosted lettuce is soft and watery, while small and firm fruits such as mandarins, or starch vegetables such as peas, support the process much better. Is it healthy? In principle, freezing clementines is perfectly safe and healthy, provided that minimal precautions are followed. The ideal is to consume them directly frozen or fresh from the cold, avoiding leaving them at room temperature too long. At a nutritional level, most important compounds – fibra, minerals, proteins and fat -soluble vitamins – remain stable in the freezer. Yes indeed, As we have explained in this mediumsome hydrosoluble vitamins such as C can decrease during the defrosting process. In other words: it is not a miraculous way of consuming fruit, but it does not have relevant inconveniences. And if that helps more people eat fruit in summer, maybe I have already fulfilled its purpose. Opening the door to other fruits. As they have pointed out In Food & Winefrozen grapes, for example, They have been a typical snack for some time In summer. The mango in Frozen cubes It is ideal for soft milkshakes or ice cream. And the watermelon, although it is not recommended to defrost to eat raw, it works well if it is consumed directly crushed as graniza. The summer fruit. What began as one more curiosity in Tiktok has ended up consolidating itself as a summer habit with some scientific support. Beyond the filter and the sound effect, freezing fruit – especially the one that tolerates it well – can be an accessible and attractive way of maintaining healthy habits even In full heat wave. Image | Instagram and Unspash Xataka | Solving the big question that always arises when we freeze food: whether it loses nutrients or not

Samsung Days and offers in PlayStation, Apple and much more. These are five of Mediamarkt’s best chollos

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Mediamarkt has launched several campaigns throughout the week and although they are centered mainly on Samsung and Apple, we can also find many individual offers in other brands such as PlayStation or Google. In this article we will review Five of the best chollos that will be available throughout the weekend (unless the stock is exhausted). PlayStation 5 by 499 eurosthe current generation console has fallen again. Google Pixel 9 by 483.69 euros When registering in Mediamarkt and using a discount coupon. MacBook Air M2 by 799 eurosa preciazo to be a laptop from Apple. Samsung HW-Q600F/ZF by 399 eurosa very good sound bar with great power and compatibility with Dolby Atmos. Nintendo Switch 2 + ‘Pokémon legends: za’ by 509 eurosthe new pack of the console that can already be reserved. PlayStation 5 PlayStation has launched a good assortment of discounts on the video games of its digital store, but the price of the PlayStation 5something that we can also see reflected in the stores of the authorized suppliers. The console can be found OFFER IN THE TWO SETTINGS THE SLIM MODEL: PlayStation 5 Slim (standard) * Some price may have changed from the last review Google Pixel 9 Mediamarkt has launched one of the best mobile offers all week down three times the price of Google Pixel 9: one with a direct discount, another with an additional discount when registering in the store and one more discount with a coupon: with all this, it stays for 483.69 euros. The mobile was launched last year but it is still very interesting, since we talk about a compact terminal, with Good multimedia section (screen and speakers) and with an operating system that will be updated for many years. These are the three cumulative discounts that Google Pixel has to stay at this price: DIRECT DISCOUNT. Additional discount to register in Mediamarkt. Additional discount when using the coupon MMPIXEL15. * Some price may have changed from the last review MacBook Air M2 Not all Apple laptops are expensive, especially if we take into account their offers. Mediamarkt has released a good discount on the MacBook Air M2a model that, although not the most recent, is quite complete and ideal to study. By 799 euroswe talk about a 13.6 -inch portable laptop that mounts the Chip m2 And that is compatible with Apple Intelligence. It has 16 GB of unified memory and 256 GB of SSD, incorporates four speakers compatible with space audio and Its autonomy is up to 18 hours of video playback. MacBook Air M2 (16 GB, 256 GB) * Some price may have changed from the last review Samsung HW-Q600F/ZF If your TV is needed an improvement in relation to its audio section, Mediamarkt has a very good price the sound bar Samsung HW-Q600F/ZFsince with the 27% discount they stay in 399 euros. It is a sound bar with wireless subwoofer that reaches a Power of up to 380W at 3.1.2 channelsis compatible with Dolby Atmos and incorporates Bluetooth and HDMI EARC connection. * Some price may have changed from the last review Nintendo Switch 2 + ‘Pokémon legends: za’ Some stores are already available to reserve the new pack of the Nintendo Switch 2 with the ‘Pokémon legends: za’the new video game of the sub -Saga that began with ‘Pokémon legends: Arceus‘. Has a price of 509 euros (like ‘Mario Kart World’ and will be launched on October 16. Nintendo Switch 2 + ‘Pokémon legends: za’ * Some price may have changed from the last review Some of the links of this article are affiliated and can report a benefit to Xataka. In case of non -availability, offers may vary. Images | Mediamarkt and Buyardation (header), PlayStation, Google, Apple, Samsung, Nintendo In Xataka | The best price quality price (2025). Your analysis and videos are here In Xataka | Better sound bars in quality price (2025). Which to buy and seven recommended models from 140 euros

Half of all the oil we need passes through two runners, and one is right now the hottest point of the planet

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We can think that overall supply chain It is solid due to the number of transport options. However, commercial networks in huge airplanes, the rail transport that China wants to boost With his new ‘Silk routeor the road transport They remain in the background if we compare it with The reliable old man: the ship. And, when we talk about oil transport worldwide, this is something that is much more evidenced. This graph prepared by Visual Capitalist It reflects it perfectly. The data. Talking about oil is talking about certain countries that brings together the bulk of reserves. However, not always the most oil is the one who produces the most (to tell Venzuela), and world trade in crude passes through a few points between Asia and the Middle East. If these funnels have any problem, the entire world will also have it because the estimated amount that moves every day is an absolute barbarity: Millions of barrels a day in 2023 Strait of Malaca 23.7 Ormuz narrow 20.9 Suez Canal 8.8 Bab el-Mandeb 8.6 Cape of Good Hope 6 Strait of Denmark 4.9 Strait of Türkiye 3.4 Panama Canal 2.1 Malaca is the big funnel. With 23.7 million barrels per day moved in 2023, you have to talk about the first name of the list: the Strait of Malaca. It is a narrow complex due to its depth and wide, but it has become the main oil transport channel in the Middle East to Japan, South Korea and, above all, China. The Asian giant is the main oil importer (Although the batteries are being put to become one of the main producers) and it is estimated that 25% of the maritime transport of crude passes through this corridor. Its location between the Peninsula of Malaysia and Sumatra makes it the shortest and, therefore economic road between the Indian and the Pacific. And is responsible for Singapore is the largest gas station in the ocean. Ormuz, the hot spot. If Malaca’s is vital for the crude that goes to Asia, that of Ormuz It is essential for the one from the great producers such as Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Arab Emirates, Kuwait or will go to the rest of the West (although a lot of production also goes to Asia). The Strait has about 167 km long and about 40 wide, but navigation routes are much narrower. Now, its peculiarity is that it has sufficient depth to allow the transit of the great oil tankers and entrepreneurships. The problem is its location. This is the only significant maritime exit (for trade) that the Persian Gulf has and, like Malaca’s, it is a strategic point that Recently it has been in the foreground due to the War between Iran, Israel and the United States actions. Fragile balance. Being the 20% output point of the oil worldwide, and also moving much of the Liquefied natural gas which is consumed in the world, a block would have deep effects on the economy and global energy dependence. The estimate is that about 20 million barrels are moved daily and, if that flow is compromised, prices HE They would shoot at levels similar to the right views after Start of the Ukraine War or in the 70’s oil crisis. In addition, other points such as Suez or Malaca They would receive more ship influxwhich would carry overloads, shipping delays and would not serve to relax the barrel price increase. And the most important thing that lets us see this map is that, although there are several critical points for oil, two of them bring together almost half of the crude oil movement of the entire planet, which implies a balance that the Geopolitical tensions They can destabilize easily. Saudi Arabia and Arab Emirates are promoting the creation of pipelines to diversify the supply routes, and in the aforementioned ‘New Silk route’ are also raised alternatives to reduce the dependence of the narrows in the oil that moves to China. But, for the moment, Malaca and Ormuz are the hottest points of oil worldwide. In Xataka | The world capital of rare earth is being made of gold thanks to them. And it is also poisoning

A Japanese politician has tried to ‘hack’ the elections disguising himself as a villain of ‘Gundam’. Bandai has not taken it well

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Politicians want our votes at all costs. When there are elections, Applicants enter campaignand these last years have taken advantage of new technologies to get the attention of those young voters or who do not consume the traditional media. It is something that happens throughout the world, but when we turn our heads and look at Japan, the thing goes down and we see dozens of “politicians” disguised as … whatever. The problem is that one of them has done Cosplay next to a Gundam. And it is something that has not made Bandai funny. Short. A few days ago, the Japanese politician Taro Yamamotoex-actor and founder of the party ‘Reiwa Shinngumi’ He disguised himself as a Aznable Chara character of ‘Mobile Suit Gundam‘. Interestingly, he was the antagonist of the series and dressed as such to give rise to Maya Okamoto. Voice actress, Okamoto put the voice to the character of Emma Sheen in ‘Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam’, so the entire campaign seemed to make enough sense. You can see the video of both, posing and launching their proclamations, in front of a Unicorn Gundam to real size in Odaiba: The politicians’ mask. The video became very viral in xso the objective achieved, but it is not really so rare to see Japanese politicians trying to capture the attention of voters in this way. In fact, it is not the rarest, nor the most shameful, which can be seen in the Japanese political scene. On this occasion, a hole is sought in the Japan Counselorsbut in the last elections in Tokyo you could see several minor parties candidates disguised as characters like the Joker (maybe not the most appropriate) or Like the girl of ‘The Ring’. Others decided to partially undress and, as we say, it is a usual practice due to the Japanese broadcast system. NHK public television should allow each candidate to have time to appear before the voters, but as there are so many candidates between serious parties and others much more ‘casual’, for qualifying them in some way, the applicants seek the best way to get attention. In addition, some have no intention of presenting themselves, they simply look for a hole in the advertising fences to jump to fame. The case of Reiwa Shinngumi is serious because they do not look for the show for the show or for a matter of fame. Protecting pop culture. The message in X from Yamamoto not only we have the video, but also the explanation of what he was looking for disguising himself in that way. He states that “Parliament is full of people who only want to be parliamentary, but the important thing is not to become a parliamentarian: it is to take a step to protect pop culture.” He assures that such a profile is rare, “a species in extinction”, and what he tries to achieve is to attract the attention of that 50% of the electorate that does not go to the polls because he thinks that “the world cannot be changed.” This speech focuses on anime, ensuring that they are going through a crisis, “a crisis of Japanese culture and a crisis of small and medium -sized companies in Japan” and that, to protect that Japanese pop culture, you have to vote for Maya Okamoto. It is a curious statement, since part of the Possible anima crisisE is an endemic problem of endless days and bad working conditionsespecially in the larger studies. The actress, on the other hand, influenced the idea that such an action “can reach sectors that are normally disconnected from politics”, and not only commented that the show industry is in trouble: also autonomous, family businesses, small and medium enterprises that represent “99% of Japanese businesses” due to a measure called “mandatory electronic turnover” that entered into force in 2023 very unpopular among certain professionals because it has caused a increase 10% in taxes they must pay. Reactions found. The measure has sat down unequal form in Japan. There are those who have described Yamamoto as “clown“, as Minoru oginopolitician who is Vtuber and knowledgeable of manga and anime cultures. And some Gundam fans do not seem too comfortable with the figure of a politician disguised as Char, with comment like “In the end, she tries to cause a nuclear winter. Do you really know who is imitating?” Or “it is clear that the costume was put without knowing what Chaznable Char did in the original story,” Assuming that should have been disguised as another character. In the YouTube video we find reactions of all kinds, with numerous samples of support and comments such as “I will definitely vote.” Others have taken action as a positive campaign by presenting ideas in a fun way, something away from the traditional seriousness of conventional and biggest parties. Bandai doesn’t want to know anything. Voters will speak at the polls, but those who have already manifested, and totally seriously, are responsible for … Gundam. Bandai, in a releasesaid they had not approved these actions: “In the elections of the Chamber of Counselors of 2025, there were candidates who did activities using cosplay costumes that remind the characters of the ‘Gundam’ series. It is not approved by Bandai Namco and we do not support specific candidates.” In the end, it is the most normal for a company to detach from this type of political actions for more than obvious reasons: there will be part of its audience that votes to a party or another and what Bandai does in this case is to protect their own interests so that its brand is not related to the ideology of those who use it. South Korea is more of the same. But well, this of using elements of popular culture or something that is extremely fashionable is not something new or exclusive to Japan. South Korea is another example of how to use mass entertainment pieces to reach the youngest. Something that passionate South Koreans … Read more

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