Susan Fourtané
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Susan Fourtané is a Science and Technology Journalist, a professional writer with over 18 years experience writing for global media and industry publications. She's a member of the ABSW, WFSJ, Society of Authors, and London Press Club.
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The weight of luggage
Sophie was sitting on a bench by the seaside. Although the sea was not one she recognised, the fresh breeze on her face felt good. She closed her eyes, inhaling deeply, exhaling slowly, just like she used to do in yoga class. The waves rolled in, not violent, not calm either, somewhere in between, carrying a rhythm that made her restless. Beside her, a man sat in silence with his hands folded neatly over his lap. It took her a moment to see him fully. Her father.
By Susan Fourtané 6 months ago in Fiction
Apple AirPods Pro 3 with live translation and in-ear active noise cancellation
"Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” -Steve Jobs Standing outside Apple Park in Cupertino, California, at the Awe Dropping Apple event, Apple CEO Tim Cook officially announced eight new products: Four new iPhones (iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Pro Max, and the absolutely stunning all-new iPhone Air), three Apple Watch updates, and the AirPods Pro 3.
By Susan Fourtané 6 months ago in 01
Did you know ... jellyfish are not fish?
One of my favourite marine creatures, jellyfish are hypnotic, mysterious, fascinating. Long time ago, I went to Sea Life specifically because they were having a new jellyfish exhibition which promised an out-of-this-world experience. It didn’t disappoint.
By Susan Fourtané 8 months ago in Earth
Did you know … buzzards have strong enzymes in their stomach that kill off toxins from decaying flesh?
It’s no secret that of all things on this planet my strongest love and admiration go to animals, particularly the ones close to my heart, but I love all animals, indeed. Well, perhaps not flies, or fruit flies, or mosquitoes. I wouldn’t friend a snake but I wouldn’t harm one either. You get the point, I hope.
By Susan Fourtané 8 months ago in Earth
People in Brazil enjoyed annual summer gatherings over 2,000 years ago
The shores of the Patos Lagoon in Brazil are characterised by settled earthen mounds known as ‘Cerritos,’ which were built by the pre-colonial ancestors of the Pampean indigenous groups called the Charrúas and the Minuano.
By Susan Fourtané 8 months ago in Wander
