Susan Fourtané

Science and Technology Journalist at Freelance

Freelance Writer at Fierce Education

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Articles

The bibliophile’s afterlife

1 month ago | thefictionseries.com | Susan Fourtané

The Fiction Series is a new publication on Medium that aspires to bring the best in serial fiction writing. With each story, each chapter, and each part, there simply are no limits to the imagination. Follow publicationFICTION | SHORT STORYOur most precious possession may ease our fear of deathThe air in Chelsea was thick with a scent of damp earth and fallen leaves as a small group gathered around an open grave.
New ‘Lux Ad Futurum’ publication

2 months ago | medium.com | Susan Fourtané

A light towards the future of science, technology, and AISusan Fourtané·FollowPublished inLux Ad Futurum·2 min read·--Photo by Douglas Sanchez on UnsplashI have been a science and technology journalist, reporter, writer, and content creator for almost two decades. I created Lux Ad Futurum as my media brand for covering cutting-edge advancements and innovation in all spheres of technology, AI, and science.
Murmur of the heart

Feb 7, 2025 | medium.com | Susan Fourtané

An Abecedarian poem for Mr. Pupu Bunny’s 10th birthdaySusan Fourtané·FollowPublished inthe Challenged·3 min read·--This is in response to Jody Shapiro ✍️🗃️🐾’s prompt. Jody suggested that we write about a pet we love or have loved. Here is about my love for my dearest Mr. Pupu Bunny. Thank you, Jody. 🐰♥️Amidst the years, a bond so true,Beneath the moonlight Pupu grew. Cuddled close on nights so cold,Dancing tales of love retold. Every whisker, every hop,February 3rd, his birthday atop.
Did you know … The word robot was used for the first time in 1921?

Feb 4, 2025 | medium.com | Susan Fourtané

SCIENCE | DID YOU KNOW | INVENTIONsThe rise of the robots might be a realitySusan Fourtané·FollowPublished inDid You Know…Short Fun Facts·2 min read·--Photo by Maximalfocus on UnsplashIt was in the Czech Republic where the word ‘robot’ was first introduced and used in public. In 1920, Czech writer, playwright, and journalist Karel Čapek (1890 – 1938) first wrote the science fiction play R.U.R., which stands for Rossumovi Univerzalni Roboti (Rossum’s Universal Robot).
Did you know … you are eating a parasitic insect?

Feb 3, 2025 | medium.com | Susan Fourtané

CULTURE / SCIENCE / DID YOU KNOWYou are giving it to your child, tooSusan Fourtané·FollowPublished inDid You Know…Short Fun Facts·2 min read·--Photo by Jonathan J. Castellon on UnsplashAdding colouring such as a red pigment is something food companies do to sell more products. We all know that red is a colour that is eye-catchy and somehow it makes us pick any red food over others. Some well-known food companies are using a dried and crushed parasitic insect to make a deep red dye in their foods.
Silly ideas can lead to success

Jan 28, 2025 | medium.com | Susan Fourtané

WRITINGEmbrace silly ideas as part of your creative processSusan Fourtané·FollowPublished inNever Stop Writing·3 min read·--Photo by Mika Baumeister on UnsplashI recently attended the first session of a virtual writing workshop I started this year. It’s a small group of three other writers and myself. We did an exercise on free writing responding to three basic, simple questions.
Is Medium saying we are all lying?

Jan 16, 2025 | medium.com | Susan Fourtané

I’m done with this BSSusan Fourtané·FollowPublished inNever Stop Writing·1 min read·--Photo by Stephen Radford on UnsplashI just casually saw this comment from the biggest management genius in the history of management. Not. Is he saying we are all lying here? That’s the last straw. Patience has a limit and mine was reached after reading this. Here is what he said:My current earnings are $5,90. I have written 18 stories so far. Many of them show plain $0,00. This is utterly ridiculous.
Writing on Medium today: is Medium dead?

Dec 9, 2024 | medium.com | Susan Fourtané

MEDIUM | AI CONTENT | REVOKE ACCOUNTSPerhaps it’s on its way to beSusan Fourtané·FollowPublished inNever Stop Writing·3 min read·--Photo by Maria Krasnova on UnsplashAt this point, I am wondering if anyone has even noticed that I have not been present on Medium for a few days? Yes, I finally took a break and it was good. Not only could I do positive things with my time but also I found some time to be with my thoughts. I asked myself a few questions and tried to give myself honest answers.
I didn’t publish for over 24 hours

Dec 5, 2024 | medium.com | Susan Fourtané

MEDIUM PARTNER PROGRAM | STATS | ALGORITHMThe stats plummeted. Was I surprised? Susan Fourtané·FollowPublished inNever Stop Writing·3 min read·--Image created by Susan Fourtané and Night Café StudioCertainly not. I published my last story yesterday. I published it in the wee hours so it’s over 24 hours. Actually, it will be 48 hours in just a few hours’ time. Almost two days, right? You would think it’s Okay. You can take a short break and still keep some regularity in your Medium stats. Wrong.
I failed miserably

Dec 2, 2024 | medium.com | Susan Fourtané

MENTAL HEALTH | EXERCISEThe ultimate middle of the night rantSusan Fourtané·FollowPublished inNever Stop Writing·3 min read·--Photo by Megan Lee on UnsplashBritish spelling, et cetera. Here I am, at 1:40 in the morning. I already had 700 ml of morning coffee. Now I am having a much nicer cup of tea. Since it’s the middle of the night, I can’t go out for a walk. I am sleeping most of the day and I wake up in the evening to start my “day.” Yes, my sleeping pattern has been reversed for a while.