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'Simply astonishing': Experts just found a massive lost civilisation hiding in the Amazon


A civilisation that may have once numbered up to 3 million people has been uncovered beneath the Amazon rainforest's dense canopy, according to a new study.

Researchers used LIDAR − a technology that fires pulses of laser light through gaps in the forest canopy to map the ground below − to survey more than 4,400km of the southwestern Amazon Basin. The findings were published in Nature.

Archaeologists now believe the Aquiry civilisation, which lived in the region from roughly 600BCE to 850CE, may have been around three times larger than previously expected. At its peak, their society may have numbered 1.25 −3 million people.

The survey uncovered thousands of geometric patterns built into the Earth, known as geoglyphs, which take various shapes including circles and squares and appear to be connected by straight roads or pathways.

"The scale and precision of these constructions are simply astonishing," lead author and University of Helsinki archaeologist, Prof Martti Pärssinen, told BBC Science Focus.

"Based on LiDAR surveys covering 4,500 km², we estimate that the entire 183,000 km² Aquiry region may contain approximately 24,000 to 30,000 earthworks linked by hundreds of roads, revealing a scale of landscape modification previously unimaginable for this part of Amazonia."

Before LIDAR technology was able to peek through the trees, experts could only investigate deforested areas of the Amazon − fuelling a mistaken belief that only the rainforest's sparser regions had been settled by humans, and not its denser parts.

"These findings suggest that many other regions across Amazonia may likewise have been far more densely populated and intensively modified than previously assumed, challenging the long-standing view of the rainforest as a largely untouched wilderness," Pärssinen said.

The next phase of the project is to use the same laser technology to identify tree species that early societies domesticated − such as those bearing nuts or fruit, and which continue to grow in the region today.

"We will then investigate how their distribution relates to different ecosystems, as well as to the locations of earthworks and ancient road networks," Pärssinen said. "Simply put, one cannot help but wonder: what else remains hidden beneath the forest canopy?"


https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/amazon-civilisation-lidar
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How Will You Get from How Things Are to How Things "Should" Be?



    A lot of people get fixated on things that they think "should" happen, but fail to address substantial obstacles in the way. I may even agree with them about what I think "should" happen. But that doesn't mean that it's going to happen. If you're thinking that there is also a danger in being overly cautious or waiting to work out the perfect plan, you're right. That can become a form of procrastination. Acting on an imperfect plan is usually better than waiting until you've worked out every last detail. But at least have some kind of plan that doesn't require a miracle to happen.

    The plan that works will also probably not be the plan you started with. You will have to update the plan as you proceed and the situation evolves.

    A good model for this process is John Boyd's OODA decision making loop. OODA stands for Observe, Orient, Decide, Act. Actions produce responses that provide new information. New information requires reorientation and new decisions will have to be made that lead to new actions, and the loop repeats.

    No big changes happened because a bunch of people sat around complaining about how things "should be."

    That's like saying "l should be a millionaire." You could be, but you're going to need some kind of plan to get there that realistically acknowledges the obstacles in your way.

    Many of the problems we face today took years to create.

    We have inherited a big mess. A lot of things happened that "should not" have happened. Mistakes were made.

    But that's life. It's going to throw all kinds of things at you that are sub-optimal. Things you didn't "deserve" or ask for. Cleaning up messes you didn't create is as normal as dealing with bad weather.

    Some messes only require a dustpan.

    But if you want to clean up a really big mess, you're going to need a plan.



Fonte: https://mrjackdonovan.substack.com/p/the-flow-chart

Analyze the sentence below



Once an action ________, it _________feedback that ________ the next deciston.



Regarding this, select the sequence that CORRECTLY fills the blanks in this OODA loop description.

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Lilly enters psychedelic drug race with up to $3.8 billion AtaiBeckley deal 

July 16 (Reuters) - Eli Lilly (LLY.N) will buy AtaiBeckley (ATAI.O) for up to $3.8 billion, the company said on Thursday, joining a race among pharma majors to develop psychedelic treatments for depression and other mental health conditions.

The deal taps into rising interest in psychedelics following easing regulations under the Trump administration and reinforces Lilly's push to use windfall weight-loss drug profits to diversify its product portfolio.

Lilly will gain access to AtaiBeckley's lead candidate BPL-003, a psychedelic-based nasal spray in late-stage development for treatment-resistant depression, a severe form of the illness that does not improve after standard treatments.

Jefferies' Andrew Tsai estimates BPL-003 could generate sales of more than $1 billion to $2 billion if it succeeds in late-stage trials. AtaiBeckley expects initial results from the trials in early 2029.

Lilly will pay $6.75 per AtaiBeckley share in cash, a premium of about 26% to the stock's closing price on Wednesday. AtaiBeckley's shares rose more than 30% in morning trading.

The offer consists of $2.8 billion upfront and up to $1 billion in milestone-based payments. The companies expect the deal to close in the third quarter.

"The acquisition aligns with Eli Lilly's expanding neuroscience portfolio and offers upside potential in large markets like depression," said Barclays analyst Emily Field.

Shares of psychedelic drug developers Enveric Biosciences (ENVB.O) and GH Research (GHRS.O) were up 6% and 11%, respectively. 

The psychedelics industry could reach $12 billion in revenue by 2034, rivaling the size of branded antidepressants currently at about $8 billion, said RBC Capital Markets analyst Trung Huynh. 

SURGING INTEREST IN PSYCHEDELIC-BASED THERAPIES

Drugmakers have shown growing interest in psychedelic-based treatments for depression and other mental health disorders.

President Donald Trump's executive order in April directed U.S. health regulators to speed up reviews of certain psychedelic treatments and increased federal funding for research in the field. 

AbbVie (ABBV.N) last year bought an experimental psychedelic-based depression drug from Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals for up to $1.2 billion.

New York-based AtaiBeckley was formed through a merger between Germany-based Atai Life Sciences and privately held Beckley Psytech in 2025. Billionaire venture capitalist Peter Thiel was an early backer of Atai.

Current medicines for treatment-resistant depression include Johnson & Johnson's (JNJ.N) ketamine-derived nasal spray Spravato — which requires twice-weekly clinic visits — or other invasive interventions. 

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/lilly-enter s-psychedelic-drug-race-with-up-38-billion-ataibeckley-deal-2026-07-16/ 
Read the excerpt:
"Jefferies' Andrew Tsai estimates BPL-003 could generate sales of more than $1 billion to $2 billion if it succeeds in late-stage trials."
Consider the statements:
I. The modal verb could expresses a projected commercial possibility rather than a guaranteed result.
II. The clause introduced by if establishes a condition for the estimated sales performance.
III. The simple present form succeeds refers to a habitual event repeatedly observed in previous trials.
Mark the alternative that presents only the CORRECT statements.
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What CLT is NOT

CLT (Communicative Language Teaching) is not exclusively concerned with face-to-face oral communication. The principles of CLT apply equally to reading and writing activities that involve readers and writers engaged in the interpretation, expression and negotiation of meaning; the goals of CLT depend on learner needs in a given context. CLT does not require small-group or pair work; group tasks are seen as a way of providing increased opportunity and motivation for communication. Finally, CLT does not exclude a focus on metalinguistic awareness or knowledge of rules of syntax, discourse and register appropriateness. The essence of CLT is the engagement of leaners in communication in order to allow them to develop their communicative competence.

(SAVIGNON, S. J. Communicative language teaching for the Twenty-first century. In: CERCE-MURCIA, M. (ed). Teaching English as a second or foreign language. Boston, Massachusstes: Heinle&Heinle. 2001. Adaptado)
Este texto encontra-se basicamente no tempo verbal simple present porque
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READ TEXT II AND ANSWER THE  QUESTION THAT FOLLOW.

TEXT II 


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Taken from: https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com
The poster presents a sentence in the interrogative form and in the simple past tense.

According to the rules of standard grammar, to rephrase this question in the simple present, the teacher should choose 
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Read the text to answer question.


The World's Carmakers Are Struggling to Compete with China


   Global carmakers are facing a reckoning as US, European and Japanese brands lose ground to Chinese rivals setting the pace not only in electric vehicles, but also in batteries, design and software. The BBC visited factory floors in Beijing and Hefei and found striking levels of automation and software development speed, leaving foreign brands that once dominated the Chinese market struggling to keep up.

   "We have no chance against this," Honda chief executive Toshihiro Mibe told Japanese media after visiting a highly automated factory in Shanghai. Ford chief executive Jim Farley has also warned that Western carmakers are "in a fight for our lives" as Chinese rivals expand globally.

   After decades spent investing in joint ventures with Chinese partners to build vehicles, foreign carmakers are now changing the nature of those partnerships to stay competitive.

   "The biggest mistake that the developed world is making is believing that the transition is only about electric cars," says Shanghaibased auto analyst Bill Russo. "It's about who will lead the next generation of mobility technology."


Source: BBC News, "The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China". Available at: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g8vg72z430. Accessed on May 27, 2026.
The sentence "Global carmakers are facing reckoning" contains a verb phrase in the:
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Identify the correct sentence: 
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Recognize the correct question form:


_____ you like coffee?

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Select the correct option to complete the sentence:


He _____ to the church every Sunday. 

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Passe a frase a seguir para a Voz Passiva:
"Millions of people use the internet every day."
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In the sentence "She runs a successful company," the verb "runs" means "manages." Choose the alternative in which the verb "run" is used with a different meaning.
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California is Free of Drought for The First Time in 25 Years


By Clara Harter 



*California can be referred to as “The Golden State”.

(Available at: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-01-09/california-has-no-areas-of-dryness-first- time-in-25-years – text specially adapted for this test).  

Mark the correct statement about the underlined word “do” in “as we move forward, we do expect to be dealing with increasingly extreme [weather] swings” (l. 18-19). 
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Choose the statement in which the present is timeless.  
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English verb tenses are used to express actions that occur at different times and under different circumstances. Understanding the structure and function of each tense is essential for accurate communication and for teaching English effectively. Analyze the sentences in Column 01 and correlate them with the appropriate verb tense descriptions in Column 02.


Column 01  

( )She loves classical music and attends concerts regularly.


(_)They are studying for their final exams at the moment.


( )He had finished the report before the manager arrived.


( )We will be traveling across Europe this time next month.


(__)She has lived in this city for more than ten years.


Column 02

I.Present Perfect Simple

II.Future Continuous

III.Simple Present

IV.Past Perfect Simple

V.Present Continuous


Correlate the columns according to the verb tense used in each sentence. Then, choose the alternative with the correct sequence.  

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Which sentence is correct in the Simple Present? 
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Choose the correct alternative: Maria and John ______ students at the university.
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Today's quick review: Marauders.

    Jeffrey Hubert (Bruce Willis), the president of a national chain of banks, comes under fire when a violent crew of robbers begins targeting his banks. Special Agent Montgomery (Christopher Meloni) of the FBI takes over the investigation f rom Sergeant tr/ims (Johnathon Schaech), a crooked Cincinnati cop. But as he dlgs deeper into the case, Montgomery learns that Hubert is involved in a much larger conspiracy.
    Marauders is an action thriller about a series oÍ bank robberies with an ulterior motive. Marauders places emphasis on its plot. The investigation takes Montgomery and his team (Adrian Grenier, Dave Bautista, and Lydia Hull) through the remains of a years-old conspiracy, uncovering puzzle after puzzle as they dig for the truth. The movie's expansive mystery, moment-to-moment thrills, and solid pacing make it fine choice for the right viewer.
    However, Marauders' main shortcoming is that it is too complicated for the type of story it is trying to tell. Instead of a streamlined investigation with one or two red herrings and a carefully prepared twist, Marauders tries to manage a sprawling conspiracy that involves numerous characters, hidden motives, and coincidences. As a result, the pieces never combine into a compelling whole, and the movie's best ideas have no room to breathe.
    Marauders is a serviceable pick for fans of the action genre. The action scenes are adequate, the mystery is interesting enough to drive the plot, and the cast does a fine job with the material they are given. Still, Marauders has a lot of missed potential when it comes to streamlinging its plot, and it faces stiff competition from other movies in the genre, making it a hard sell for more exacting viewers.
    For a bank robbery action thriller in a similar vein, try Den of Thieves, Triple 9, or Takers. For a more personal crime drama about a bank robbery, try The Town. For a bank job with a smarter plot, try Inside Man. For an action thriller with a better conspiracy, try Shooter. For a more powerful cat-and-mouse game, try Law Abiding Citizen.

Fonte: https://sleig htoffi I m.com/marauders/
There is a noticeable preference for the simple present tense throughout the movie review instead of the past tense. With this in mind, which of the following alternatives BEST explains why? 
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A new William Hope Hodgson blog

Welcome to Hodgsoniana, a new blog about the life and works of author William Hope Hodgson (1877–1918). The aim of this blog is to provide a home for articles and new research on Hodgson, details of Hodgson-related happenings, and just generally act as an up-to-date (hopefully) resource that’s open to anyone interested in this remarkable literary figure. At time of writing, there is a lack of other active websites covering this subject, which is why starting a blog seemed a worthwhile endeavour. At the very least, it gives me a place to post some Hodgson-related thoughts and findings I’ve been meaning to write up! My hope is that others may be moved to contribute also.

Before going any further, I want to recognise the work of the late Hodgson scholar Sam Gafford, and in particular his excellent Hodgson blog williamhopehodgson.wordpress.com. I first stumbled upon Sam’s blog back in 2016, and his work opened my eyes to the depths and complexities of Hodgson’s history and writings. I entered into brief correspondence with Sam at that time, and his enthusiasm and encouragement were key factors in starting me on the path of pursuing my own Hodgson studies.

Sam Gafford sadly passed away in 2019, leaving his site dormant. It remains a valuable treasure trove of information, and I will certainly aspire to follow Sam’s example in exploring and documenting all matters Hodgson.

2027 will see the 150th anniversary of William Hope Hodgson’s birth. There is still much to discuss regarding his work, and many areas of his life remain obscure and in need of further investigation. I hope this site can help in encouraging and chronicling such efforts.

 

Source: https://hodgsoniana.wordpress.com/2025/06/22/a-new-william-hope-hodgson-blog/ access on 28 february 2026.

Read the following statements about the Hodgsoniana blog and mark the correct alternative.
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One of the most widely read books in modern times is Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People. The popular self-help work offers advice on how to manage people and bring them around to your way of thinking. The influential figures of ancient history had no such manual to guide them, especially those leaders who ruled the world’s earliest civilizations. They had to learn on the job. What worked for an innovative female pharaoh in Egypt was not necessarily the secret to success for the first Roman emperor or a groundbreaking Chinese philosopher.
Patricia S. Daniels. The most influential figures of ancient history.
National Geographic, Washington D.C., p. 5, 2016 (adapted).


Judge the following item based on the previous text.
In the sentence "One of the most widely read books in modern times", the verb "read" is in the present simple tense, indicating an action that is currently happening.
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1: A
2: A
3: C
4: C
5: D
6: C
7: B
8: D
9: B
10: C
11: D
12: C
13: B
14: D
15: C
16: B
17: D
18: E
19: B
20: E