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 squirrel and the human
It’s early spring. The sun is finally shining after months of cold and snow. A human has just finished his basketball practice in his backyard. He sits on a bench, enjoying the fresh air and the distant sunset. A thin, scruffy squirrel scurries up to him, tail twitching. The squirrel stops a few feet away, tilts its head, and speaks.
By Susan Fourtané 11 months ago in Fiction
Robotic massage: A revolution in self-care and wellness
Your local masseur got replaced by a robot. Which one is better? Only time will tell. Most people welcome a massage after long sports training, running a marathon, after a stressful day or week at work, during rather stressful times, after a long writing day, and so many other situations that leave every muscle in the body sore and tense.
By Susan Fourtané 11 months ago in Futurism
Did you know … astronauts forget about gravity when they return to Earth?
Many of us have dreamed about going to space at least once in our lifetime. I certainly did. However, neither life in space nor coming back to Earth seems to be as glamorous as we imagine it can be. Some of this has to do with gravity and how those who spend certain amount of time in space forget about it.
By Susan Fourtané 11 months ago in FYI
Why intermittent fasting is the best way of losing weight
Intermittent fasting is an easy, natural, and rewarding way of shedding some extra weight. It’s not a diet. It doesn’t involve calorie counting, food restrictions, or unsustainable diet programmes. You only need determination, common sense when choosing your foods, and instead of large portions opt for moderate ones.
By Susan Fourtané 11 months ago in Longevity
Runeberg cake(Runebergintorttu): History and cultural significance of the small cake that celebrates the life of a great Finnish poet
This is the story of my favourite cake in the whole world. It’s the story of a recipe that has been passed down for generations, one that originated in 19th century Finland. This is the story of the cake that celebrates the Finnish National Poet Johan Ludvig Runeberg.
By Susan Fourtané 12 months ago in Feast
My journey into mindfulness to ease stress and anxiety
Last weekend, I didn’t have my usual super long phone call with my sister because she was busy. When I asked what she was going to do she said she was having a specially long session of mindfulness. She said it was part of a course she’s doing.
By Susan Fourtané about a year ago in Psyche
Using colours for grading schoolwork
Once upon a time, when I was a teacher, I had a good collection of red pens. Real red pens, also red pencils (they were half blue and half red, pretty cool), and red markers. Every teacher used red to make corrections. I disliked that because I’ve always been more of an individualist; I like to do things differently as much as I can.
By Susan Fourtané about a year ago in Education
