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Health news

These were the best health and well-being gadgets on show at CES 2023

From urine testing devices to AI baby monitors, here's some of the best health technology we've seen at CES 2023 in Las Vegas.

08/01/2023

Health news

Our top health stories this year that weren’t about COVID

From falling sperm counts to cryopreserved bodies and cancer-fighting bananas, here are our most popular health stories of 2022.

27/12/2022

Health news

Where in Europe is assisted dying legal?

Portugal's parliament has again voted to decriminalise euthanasia, and France is debating it. How do laws on assisted suicide compare across Europe?

10/12/2022

Health news

Another reason to wear a mask? A warm nose fights off germs better

Scientists have found our noses’ immune response is “numbed” by frigid temperatures. The research could help us better fight colds and other viruses.

07/12/2022

Health news

Europe’s medicine shortages: Which drugs are in short supply and why?

From amoxicillin to paracetamol, some drugs have become harder to find. Supply issues are not new, but the problem has worsened in recent years.

06/12/2022

Europe News

EU reaches deal to ban products linked to deforestation

The agreement covers products including palm oil, cattle, soy, coffee, cocoa, timber and rubber.

06/12/2022

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Lab-grown meat is full of promise. Why isn’t it for sale in Europe?

Slaughter-free meat - real meat cultivated from animal cells in a lab - has made great strides, but has yet to reach our plates.

18/11/2022

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Energy crisis: What’s the worst-case scenario for this winter?

From rolling blackouts to taking some industries offline, here are the worst-case scenarios governments are trying to avoid this winter.

31/10/2022

Mobility

Electric cars: What support is there for swapping petrol for plug-ins?

French president Emmanuel Macron has just announced a boost for the ecological bonus available for buying electric cars. What about other EU countries?

19/10/2022

Mobility

Will Paris ban e-scooters? ‘We’re useful,’ operators hit back

E-scooter operators are on a mission to convince the city of Paris to keep their devices on the streets.

19/10/2022

Mobility

Renault to open network of 200 EV fast charging stations across Europe

French carmaker Renault says it will open 200 fast charging stations by mid-2024 across France, Belgium, Italy, and Spain.

10/10/2022

Mobility

Are hydrogen-powered cars a better option than electric vehicles?

While Europe is squarely focused on electric cars, Asia is betting big on hydrogen to power our cars in the future. Which approach is better?

08/10/2022

Tech News

Big Tech unites to make voice recognition tools more inclusive

Tech giants including Apple and Google are working with university researchers to improve voice recognition tools for people with disabilities.

04/10/2022

Mobility

Smart navigation app uses ‘3D sound’ to guide blind people

A French start-up is developing an app that helps people with visual impairment get around using high-precision GPS tracking and spatial "3D sound".

22/09/2022

Mobility

Reducing car use can help you manage your finances more than you know

Making driving an attractive option overlooks the hidden costs of using your car. Reducing use can help save you money and help the environment.

22/09/2022

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How Spanish cities are working to reduce cars and encourage bikes

A survey for the Clean Cities Campaign published on 22 September found that 62% of residents in Barcelona, Paris, London, Brussels and Warsaw supported banning cars from cities on some days of the week to reduce dependence on oil.

22/09/2022

Health news

Beyond condoms: How birth control is now becoming a male affair

From a male birth control pill to reversible vasectomy and a hormonal shoulder gel: what’s in the works for male contraceptives?

14/09/2022

Health news

Scientists uncover how air pollution triggers lung cancer

Scientists have managed to link air pollution to lung cancer, helping to explain why so many non-smokers develop the disease.

12/09/2022

Home

Back to uni dorms? Meet the Europeans embracing ‘co-living’

With the rise of remote working and digital nomads, the concept of "co-living" is also taking off - but what exactly is it?

08/09/2022

Money

Why Europe faces an energy crisis and what is being done about it

What you need to know about Europe's energy crisis and what you can do to keep your bills in check this winter.

06/09/2022