Sentences with phrase «uncertain nature of these times»

Columbia will soon post video of my acceptance speech, in which I explore the clash between old journalistic norms and the complex, uncertain nature of these times — when the things we don't know, some of which we can't know, are likely as important as what is clear.

Not exact matches

Although the diversity of sponges and their uncertain phylogeny make it doubtful that any single species can reveal the intricacies of early animal evolution, comparison of the A. queenslandica draft genome with sequences from other species can provide a conservative estimate of the genome of the common ancestor of all animals and the timing and nature of the genomic events that led to the origin and early evolution of animal lineages.

At the same time they suggest the plastic, provisional, and uncertain world of a new and transgenic nature, where corporeal and mechanical entities recombine.

«The crowds flocking to the Walkway — 400,000 in the first two months — emphasize the need, especially in these uncertain times, of creating more places close to home where people can experience nature.

On your more general point (realism of court - room dramas) the most striking difference between TV and real life (from my single experience) was that the entire court process was far more geared around the jury than is (usually) depicted on TV: witnesses are directed to talk TO the jury (not to the barristers or judge); we were encouraged to indicate to the judge if at any time we were uncertain, or «uncomfortable» for any reason (e.g. because of the nature of the evidence, or simply if we needed the toilet).

In these uncertain times we need to remember the true nature of trade and its long - term benefits.