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Society France

2. April 2021

Sit Back, Relax and Take a (Free!) Online Tour of the World’s Largest Art Museum

The iconic Louvre museum in Paris, France, has opened its virtual doors: you can now enjoy the museum's entire art collection from the comfort of your home - at no charge.

Health

Health USA

24. March 2021

A “New Era” in Surgery: Headsets and Holograms in Operating Rooms

A new form of 3D technology developed by the American multinational technology company Microsoft has made its way in operating rooms, and it could potentially become a useful tool to train future surgeons.

Society

Society USA

12. February 2021

These Houses for the Homeless Were Built in Just Four Weeks

A new housing project in Los Angeles, United States, contributed 84 factory-built steel module homes in four short weeks to fight homelessness, and hundreds more on the way.

Health

Health Israel

27. January 2021

Artificial Cornea Helps Blind Man See Again!

A legally blind elderly man recovered his sight after being the first patient to receive a brand new corneal implant developed by an Israeli company. The transplant requires no donor tissue, and a minimum of cutting and stitches.

Society

Society United Kingdom

15. January 2021

Social Media Giant Changes Its Rules to Protect Children

The video-sharing company TikTok is adopting stricter rules for children under 16 in an effort to prevent groomers from preying on children and ensure the security of underage users on the social media platform.

Environment

Environment Norway

11. January 2021

How This Country Managed to Have 54% of All New Cars Sold Be Electric

In 2020, with its record electric vehicle sales, Norway has become the frontrunner in e-mobility. For the first time, 54% of the passenger vehicles hitting the streets of the country are electric cars, and when plug-in hybrids are taken into account, that number rises to 83%.

Health

Health Australia

10. November 2020

Paralyzed Patients Write Text Messages With Their Eyes After Wireless Implant

A small device can wirelessly restore the transmission of brain impulses of paralysed patients, allowing them to complete tasks such as texting, shopping and online banking.

Technology

Technology USA

5. November 2020

As Batteries Drop in Price, Electric Cars Get Cheaper Too

Tesla intends to sell an electric car for no more than $25,000, and the American electric vehicle manufacturer plans on putting it on the market in 2023.

Society

Society Switzerland

11. October 2020

The Earth (and Science) Is Ready to Support Three Times the Global Population

A new study shows that our planet can support a population three times larger than it is today - still providing food and a decent living to each and every one, without returning to a ‘stone age’.

Environment

Environment New Zealand

24. September 2020

First Zero-Emission Heavy Trucks to Hit the Roads of New Zealand Next Year

Thanks to a partnership between Hiringa Energy and Hyzon Motors, the very first heavy trucks fueled by zero-emission hydrogen fuel cells will be in service on New Zealand’s roads as soon as 2021.