Media & Society_12 - Deepest Hole Dug by Hand

http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20150327-the-deepest-holes-dug-by-hand

This is one of the interesting article that I came across. I have been amazed the extraordinary innovations and techniques that mankind have created to explore the planet. Architecture was one of the achievement that we should appreciate. Just look at the Great Pyramids of Egypt  and the Great Wall of China. Isn't amazing how the people in the past uses the natural resources to build a marvellous marvel without any modern day machineries. A big respect to them...

In this article, it was saying about how humans have came out with the different techniques in digging up the Earth and how the invention of machineries have helped the process to be much more easier and faster. 

Media & Society_15 - Lost Turtles

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-32237231

When a baby turtle hatches from it's egg, it would travel slowly from the nesting grounds to the sea slowly and sometimes only some survive. Some may be eaten by the lingering predators, others lost in the sea, drifted to nowhere. Scientist have came out with a device that could help a lost turtle find its own way during the maturing stage of it's life. 

This device will be attached at the back of the turtle's shell and this device is solar powered. It's very innovative way to safe species from extinction. 

Media & Society_16 - Meet T-Rex Cousin

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-32233105

Dinosaurs have been fascinated me since I was small and T-Rex was my favourite dinosaur of all time. T-Rex is very vicious predator equipped with sharp razor teeth and their strength and speed are superb. But now palaeontologist have discover a new species of dinosaur which share the same traits as the mighty T-Rex. It's name is Daspletosaurus. 

Not only the Daspletosaurus was a vicious meat-eating predator but it shows signs of cannibalism. It would eat it's own kind and many wounds were found its fossils suggesting that they fight with each other. It's slightly smaller than the regular T-Rex. 

Sometimes I wish that Jurassic Park exist unreal life as I would love to get close with any kinds of dinosaurs. Dinosaurs are a very interesting creatures and it has left scientist and palaeontologist ponder about their existence. 

Media & Society_10 - The Earthquake App

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/technology/earthquake-warning-on/1777814.html

Earthquake is something which is hard for us to predict as it may happen at anytime and anywhere. We can still detect the signs but it will take time to transfer the data to warn the public. Now, a smartphone application has been made that could save millions of lives. Using the GPS, it enables the phone to detect the incoming earthquakes or tsunamis and warn at the same time. 

I think this is a really good piece of innovation that the researchers have created. Since many countries like Indonesia and Japan are probed to earthquake and tsunamis, this app will help to save the millions of innocent lives. You don't have to always depend on the siren and you can just flee to safety.

But on the other hand, I think it's a bit useless if you don't own a smartphone though...

Media & Society_09 - The Singapore Sketch Book

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/sketch-book-of-artists/1779272.html

A sketch book depicting sketches of the memories of our nation by different artist. It will be publish around mid-May. This would be the second volume to the issue. The first one was published in the 2011. The sketches were made by 80 artists from a hobby group called, Urban Sketchers. 

In my opinion, this is a good initiative to appreciate our local arts scene and at the same time commemorate our nation's 50 years birthday. Its very different way on how we capture our nations growth, not just by using photos and videos. Well, I'm looking forward to check the book out. 

Media & Society_08 - DC v.s. MARVEL

http://screenrant.com/dc-vs-marvel-movie-rivalry-debate/

DC and Marvel have been in rivalry since it was first published. Many even claims that Marvel was a complete rip off of DC comics. Right now, the Hollywood film industry were dominated by comic book movies. Marvel studios which has created the Marvel Cinematic Universe (The Avengers) has prevailed more than DC does. Many were impressed by what Marvel did to their cinematic universe and right now, DC and Warner Bros. Picture are stepping up the game to adapt their comic into live action.

In my opinion, rivalry between DC and Marvel is good as we as fan will have a more option on what to watch and read. We also have a better knowledge about the stories and characters as well. I'm a fan of both sides so I'm really looking forward what both productions has to offer.

Media & Society_07 - Spiderman joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe

http://marvel.com/news/movies/24062/sony_pictures_entertainment_brings_marvel_studios_into_the_amazing_world_of_spider-man

Spiderman has been one of the most popular superhero ever. Several movies were made based upon this character but all have failed to deliver the right Spiderman film that the die hard marvel comics fans deserve. The recent reincarnation of Spiderman, The Amazing Spiderman 2 has failed to capture the die hard fan's attention!

Due to the high demand of fans requesting the Spider man to be introducing the Marvel Cinematic Universe that Marvel Studios have created, Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios decided to share the rights of the character to be inside the universe and introduced in future Marvel movie. It is something that many fans have been waiting for. Hopefully, they will do it right this time!