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Tuned-in

We’re glad of our heating in winter. Greenhouse vegetables are too. But rooftop solar panels made from silicon cells can’t be used here to...

Second serve

Spending time in restaurants or pubs has become almost a thing of the past. And the beer industry is suffering too. Fear not, however,...

Time for a change

From 27 to 3? 15 to 38? Changing trains can be nerve-wracking when we don’t know our way around, or are pushed for time....

Sustainability in tow

Following our intuition can transform a pipe dream into something spectacular. So begins this success story about a German startup. A designer son realizes...

Securely dropped

Small animals can have a big impact. Mosquitos and snails are living proof. Now copepods have been found to be equally influential. Mini shrimps,...

Speedy recognition

Inflamed tonsils are a clear sign. Of tonsillitis. Yet, diagnosing Parkinson’s Disease is more problematic, since symptoms such as shaking and impaired balance are...

Underground relief

Only the tip of the iceberg is visible. The same goes for peat wildfires. Peat burns particularly well thanks to its high organic content,...

Strength of plants

Promoted by stars like the current James Bond songwriter and Matrix actor, the vegan lifestyle is more than just a trend. Now a Beirut...

Band of hope

If a cold front is forecast we pack a jacket. For those with epilepsy, the ability to predict a seizure would make life easier...

Good company

Pythagoras, binomial formulae, how to dissect a frog – what we learn in school isn’t always applicable to the real world. Firms set greater...