Science is complicated. Journalism is - among other things - a process of simplifying. In science news, journalists are often expected to distil complex findings into stories lively enough to deserve big headlines. Sometimes those headlines essentially just say "Boo!", because scaring the readers is a time-tested way of keeping them interested.
At Forbes.com, columnist Trevor Butterworth sets out this week a startling case in which a New York Times reporter seems to have over-stated the risks - which may in fact be very low indeed - of your body absorbing a particular chemical from the plastic lining of food tins.
All reputable media strive to present science news in a balanced and precise way. But from the New York Times to the most fly-by-night websites, unbalanced and hysterical coverage can happen.
Medical advances, toxic products, looming planetoids, climate science - such topics interest everyone, but readers should recall that the scientific method demands rigorous testing, careful review, replication of results and prudent analysis. Any one story about a new scare or miracle cure really needs to be taken with the proverbial grain of salt.
But not iodised salt! That stuff's dangerous! Or not.
Labour dispute
The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.
- Abdullah Ishnaneh, Partner, BSA Law
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What is a robo-adviser?
Robo-advisers use an online sign-up process to gauge an investor’s risk tolerance by feeding information such as their age, income, saving goals and investment history into an algorithm, which then assigns them an investment portfolio, ranging from more conservative to higher risk ones.
These portfolios are made up of exchange traded funds (ETFs) with exposure to indices such as US and global equities, fixed-income products like bonds, though exposure to real estate, commodity ETFs or gold is also possible.
Investing in ETFs allows robo-advisers to offer fees far lower than traditional investments, such as actively managed mutual funds bought through a bank or broker. Investors can buy ETFs directly via a brokerage, but with robo-advisers they benefit from investment portfolios matched to their risk tolerance as well as being user friendly.
Many robo-advisers charge what are called wrap fees, meaning there are no additional fees such as subscription or withdrawal fees, success fees or fees for rebalancing.
