Type 1 diabetes: A patient cured thanks to cellular therapy in China
Chinese scientists have managed to reverse type 1 diabetes in a patient thanks to a stem cell transplant, marking a significant advance in the treatment of this disease.…
Summit on clean cooking in Africa in Paris: progress or smokescreen?
More than 900 million people in Africa depend on cooking solutions that cause numerous public health and pollution problems. The summit held in Paris raised funds to replace cookstoves in developing countries, but also raised a few questions...…
EU’s proposed mechanism to combat child pornography with AI and experts’ concerns about mass surveillance risks
To combat and detect child pornography content, the European Union wants to be more active by using artificial intelligence systems, which makes a group of cyber security experts warn of mass surveillance risks.…
Food during the Paris 2024 Olympics: A multi-faceted challenge with French cuisine’s reputation at stake
Over 13 million meals will be served during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Such an undertaking presents significant logistical challenges and nutritional hurdles for elite athletes, alongside cultural complexities in meeting the diverse dietary preferences of a global audience, all while spotlighting French cuisine and striving to minimize carbon emissions.…
Understanding the genetics of coffee: a breakthrough to protect the future of Arabica
The recent sequencing of coffee DNA has led to a number of discoveries, rendering future innovations to protect coffee production possible.…
Could Venus harbor life without water?
A new experiment unexpectedly shows that amino acids can survive in highly concentrated sulfuric acid, indicating that a form of life, different from carbon-based life forms on Earth, could potentially exist in Venus’ sulfuric clouds.…
Giant African snails: A pet for some, a potential carrier of dangerous infections for humans study says
A team of researchers from the University of Lausanne took on the task of examining a growing popular and exotic pet: the giant African snail. They found that this snail is a potential carrier of infections for humans, while owners can be seen sharing posts on social media touching their pets.…
All you should know about the EU-wide ban on flavored “heated tobacco products”
"Heated tobacco" users across the European Union significantly increased in a couple of years. But they are not able to purchase "flavored" products anymore as they now have to carry a neutral flavor to be legal.…
EU’s directive ban on microplastics in consumer products has taken effect
The European Commission has adopted a series of measures to prohibit selling products with microplastics, which contribute to microplastic pollution. The ban was implemented on October 15, starting with the sale of loose glitter and microbead products. The transition period for other products will be much longer.…
In London, international embassies with £145 million in outstanding traffic congestion fees
Vehicles entering central London have been required to pay a fee since 2003. But about a third of diplomatic missions in the United Kingdom's capital don't pay for them.…
Breast milk: A potential screening method for breast cancer?
A Spanish study shows breast milk could potentially improve breast cancer identification in new and soon-to-be mothers, allowing for early detection and timely treatment.…
Laptop and smartphone batteries sold in the E.U. will need to be easily removable by users
The European Parliament approved a directive in which portable batteries in appliances will be designed so that end-users can easily remove and replace them.…
Greenpeace ranked the European capitals by public transport affordability
Greenpeace studied 30 European countries and their capitals for the best and worst public transport ticketing systems. Dublin ranks last behind London, Amsterdam and Paris.…
Research shows nanoplastics found their way to the brains of mice
Nanoparticles of polystyrene can penetrate the neural system of mice. The size of the particles, as well as the biomolecules surrounding them, seem to have a significant influence on the uptake. More research needs to be conducted to understand the potential medical consequences on humans.…
Finland is the happiest country in the world for the 6th consecutive year
Finland remains in the top position of the World Happiness Report in 2023 for the sixth year in a row. Afghanistan and Lebanon remain the two unhappiest countries in the survey.…
Cocaine supply at record high levels in 2021, UN report says. Belgium and the Netherlands emerging hubs
Production and supply of cocaine reached record-high levels in 2021 despite the COVID-19 pandemic and increased seizures from law enforcement, according to the UNODC report. The transformation process becomes more efficient. Belgium and the Netherlands appear as emerging hubs of cocaine traffic in Europe.…
Hong Kong to offer more than 500,000 free flight tickets with ‘Hello Hong Kong’ promotional campaign
Hong Kong hopes to bring 1.5 million visitors to the city by giving away more than 500,000 flight tickets to oversea travelers.…
Mpox: new name for monkeypox recommended by WHO to avoid stigma and racist comments
Mpox will be the new name used instead of monkeypox by the World Health Organization to avoid stigma and racist comments.…
All EU airlines can now have direct flights to ASEAN countries like the Philippines, Singapore, or Thailand
Following an air transport agreement between the European Union and ASEAN, airlines from 37 countries are now able to operate an unlimited number of direct flights from and to these countries. There will also be more opportunities to fly to a country and then directly go to a third one.…
In a rare diamond from Botswana, scientists found the existence of water deep inside Earth
A team of scientists analyzed a diamond from Botswana revealing that considerable amounts of water are stored deep inside Earth.…
Ryanair furious against a tax in Hungary. The CEO calls the minister of economy an “idiot”
Hungary will apply an 'excess profit' tax on airline companies while Ryanair and others are losing money.…
More than 100 million people displaced in the world, the highest ever recorded by UNHCR
More than 100 million people in the world are forcibly displaced, the highest record the United Nations Refugee Agency ever recorded.…
Potential gains and losses of remote working in Ireland evaluated by the government
Remote working in Ireland after the pandemic may save an equivalent of 1,400 euros and almost 4 days of commute each year…
A French jackpot lottery winner created a fund to protect the environment
A French lottery winner has decided to invest most of his fortune to finance projects that would limit deforestation, revive biodiversity or support caregivers.…
A sunken ship off the coast of Antarctica found a century later well preserved
Endurance, a ship that sank more than 100 years ago off the coast of Antarctica was found in a "brilliant state of preservation".…
Space junk will hit the Moon and create a crater
Space junk will hit the Moon and create a crater, but no one except a handful of fans cares about debris left by humans that far in outer space.…
An international treaty to fight plastic pollution?
The U.N. will discuss a framework to tackle plastic pollution. Expectations are high, but plastic pollution will be far from solved.…
Governments report much lower methane emissions from the energy sector than reality
Satellite images show methane emissions from the energy sector are 70% higher than official statistics reported by governments.…
Oxygen to treat post-traumatic stress disorder?
A few war veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder were healed with oxygen treatment, a small Israeli study showed.…
Adapting to a new economy and recycling passenger planes into cargo jets
As air travel are been severely hit with the COVID-19 pandemic and online shopping soared, converting passenger planes into cargo jets has become an opportunity.…
World news digest of February 10, 2022
Some news around the world that didn't make global headlines on February 10, 2022…
When global companies celebrate a national day politically controversial in another market
Some local branches of global companies celebrated a Pakistani national day, the Kashmir Solidarity Day, that India sees as disrespectful to its sovereignty. Several brands published apologies.…
World news digest: February 7, 2022
Discover news for an international audience that didn't make global headlines on February 7, 2022…
World news digest: February 2, 2022
Discover news from around the world that didn't make global headlines on Febuary 2, 2022…
WHO is concerned by tonnes of COVID-19 medical waste in healthcare facilities
Syringes, test kits, medical masks... The World Health Organization is concerned by all the medical waste produced by healthcare facilities to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.…
World news digest: January 31, 2022
Discover news from around the world that didn't make global headlines on January 31, 2022…
World news digest of January 26, 2022
Discover news from around the world that didn't make global headlines on January 26, 2022…
World news digest of January 24, 2022
World news digest of January 24, 2022: some news around the world, in short…
International tourism not much better-off in 2021 despite a 19% revenue growth
Revenue from international tourism grew by 19% in 2021. But the industry doesn't expect a return to pre-pandemic volume before 2024.…
102 millionaires ask leaders at the World Economic Forum to tax the rich
Some millionaires ask world leaders to create a wealth tax. A study estimates it could provide healthcare to 3.6 billion individuals, lift 70% of people below the poverty line and make enough Covid-19 vaccines for the world.…