How do you use social media for journalism? Do you think it is a good tool for investigative journalism? #JMC602 #masterclass

In a recent masterclass, Mike McIntire from the New York Times stated he is not the biggest fan of social media platforms in general. However, in terms of using social media as a reporting tool, it is a great resource that allows you to find information quickly.

Where do you look for information when you are researching a new story? Mike McIntire from the New York Times suggests there are two main areas: human sources, and documents and data. In his opinion, the ideal investigative story will have elements of both. #JMC602 #masterclass

With less resources in the newsroom; will we start to see more "citizen" investigative journalists on social media? #JMC602 #masterclass

Though it is harder to find work as an investigative reporter these days; The New York Times' Mike McIntire stated that "We're living in a time where events are coming at us like a firehose and there is a role for us as investigative reporters to play in that."

Chess Lover Introduces Game to Malawi’s Prisons, Schools and Street Kids

Chess became a love for Susan Namangale at nine years old. 40 years later and she is still using the game to aid her community; teaching life skills and preparing children for better futures. Do you play chess? What have you learned about life from the game? #JMC602

Do you meditate, and if so, can you recognize any differences?

What Buddhist monks can teach you about pain management Much of the global population suffers from chronic pain. Here’s what we can learn from Buddhism about how to manage it.

Buddhism has long intrigued scientists, and the interest only grows as the propularity of Buddhism grows. Scientific studies show that meditation and Buddhist practices can help moderate pain while teaching compassion for oneselve.

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As scholars continue to study the inscriptions, will they be able to give definitive answers? #JMC602

Controversial new theory says Moses may have written these ancient Egyptian inscriptions Carvings in a turquoise mine from around 1800 BC appear to mention a wise man named Moses. But scholars are skeptical that it’s the Biblical prophet.

Scholars remain divided over ancient inscriptions found in an Egyptian turquoise mine. If they are found to be written by the prophet Moses, they would be the only known existing text written by a major biblical figure. #JMC602

Undoubtedly, a win for India, the repatriation still recycles the question of "when musuems and private collectors should return stolen artifacts to their homelands?" #JMC602

Ancient Gems Linked to Buddha Are Returned to India

According to a recent announcment by the Indian government, a collection of gems discovered at the location believed to be Buddha's burial site over 120 years ago, was secured and returned to their "rightful home" in India. #JMC602

Determined to keep the momentum going, could this be a turning point for natural lands and tribes who have fought decades, across the country? #JMC602

Young indigenous kayakers about to complete historic river journey, after ‘largest dam removal in US history’ | CNN Following the removal of four dams from the Klamath River, which flows through California and Oregon, a group of young indigenous people are paddling from source to sea.

As four dams were removed to restore the Klamath River, and Salmon returned upstream, more than just the environment experienced healing. A group of young indigenous kayakers completed the first decent, reclaiming the river for the tribes who live along it's path. #JMC602
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The findings are proof that learning about history is a neverending process and the collaboration between scientists and veterans show we can always learn from one another. What is your favorite recent history find?

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Found: A Lost George Washington Battlefield

Archaelogists in Pennsylvania have teamed up with veterans to unearth and chart a long-lost George Washington Battlefield. The field is the site of a deadly friendly-fire battle during the French and Indian war that haunted Washington throughout his life.

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Can we find a way to successfully co-exist with and protect one of the oldest predators in the world and if we fail what consequences will we be facing?

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Though scientists believe humans are not the sole cause for the changes in white shark behavior citing Orcas as another probable cause, two questions still arises:

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Scientists say it is still too early to know if the dissapearance of white sharks will collapse the ecosystem in False Bay but the already markable changes in the ecosystem are a good arguement for "envorcing shark protections and using non-lethal measures to protect beachgoers."

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This was the best place on Earth to see great white sharks—then they vanished A new study based on two decades of data shows what happens in an ocean ecosystem without great white sharks.

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