EU’s new agri-food vision heralds pro-farmer shift

EU’s new agri-food vision heralds pro-farmer shift

Following months of renewed farmers’ protests across Europe, the EU unveiled its highly anticipated ‘Vision for Agriculture and Food’ on 19 February. According to its primary architect, European Commissioner for Agriculture, Christophe Hansen, this...
Make Kuku Bedemjan – an Eggplant Frittata from Iran

Make Kuku Bedemjan – an Eggplant Frittata from Iran

Eggplant, as versatile as a potato. Like spuds, it absorbs other ingredients’ flavors but keeps its sturdy personality throughout the cooking. It’s a hearty vegetable that appears often in vegetarian/vegan cuisines to provide that satisfying...
How does public transport compare in your city?

How does public transport compare in your city?

Public transport isn’t just a way to get from point A to point B—it’s a gateway to experiencing a city in its truest, most authentic form. It’s one of the most sustainable and eco-friendly ways to travel, helping reduce congestion, cut down on emissions,...
Why do mummies smell so sweet?

Why do mummies smell so sweet?

Researchers are investigating whether the smell of an Egyptian mummy could enable them to discover what materials were used to preserve the body without disturbing it. They extracted air from the sarcophagi of nine mummies and asked expert smellers to rate the scents...
Can cuttlefish ink be “bear spray” against sharks?

Can cuttlefish ink be “bear spray” against sharks?

By releasing cuttlefish ink—or a synthetic version—into the water, it may be possible to create a safe zone that deters sharks. This approach could provide a protective barrier, allowing divers to observe marine life without posing a threat to themselves or the...
AI and the Accelerate 2050 conference

AI and the Accelerate 2050 conference

But when it comes to AI, we need some kind of global consensus on a couple of things: what do we define is “good” for the planet, and what do we want the future to look like? Global leaders are coming together these questions and fresh challenges and...