By Christophe SIMON / AFP Disillusioned by work and tired of life, Seiji Yoshida withdrew from the world for seven years, but now he’s taking part in a play about the experiences of Japan’s “hikikomori”, or social recluses. Disillusioned by work and ti…
‘Just doing my job,’ says record-setting Nepali climber
By Prakash MATHEMA / AFP Summiting the world’s 8,000-metre mountains is the ultimate bucket list dream for ambitious climbers, a feat managed by fewer than 50 people, and Sanu Sherpa is the first to do it twice. Summiting the world’s 8,000-metre mounta…
Cheap mealboxes a taste of Hong Kong’s economic woes
By Peter PARKS / AFP Hong Konger Kitty Chan pivoted to takeout to help her restaurant survive the pandemic, but she has since opened a second shop as demand for cheap mealboxes surges in a city enduring economic woes. Hong Konger Kitty Chan pivoted to …
Europe’s cars get a second life in Africa, but at a cost
By Yanick Folly / AFP His Toyota Matrix has driven the equivalent of four times around the world and it would never pass an inspection in Europe. His Toyota Matrix has driven the equivalent of four times around the world and it would never pass an insp…
Los Angeles to install high-tech bus shelters to provide shade for commuters
By Courtesy of Tranzito-Vector LA In Los Angeles, a vast program has recently been established for building bus shelters, serving some of the city’s most disadvantaged residents. This infrastructure is intended to provide cool, shaded spaces to populat…
Historic UK castle at risk from climate change: heritage body
By chrisdorney / GEtty Images The cliff-top ruins of an ancient castle long claimed as the birthplace of the legendary King Arthur is “at risk of being lost for ever” as climate change quickens the pace of coastal erosion, a UK heritage body warned on …
The first magazine of the future has now landed in the metaverse
By Courtesy of Red Eye Fancy a culture fix in the heart of the metaverse? Such is the promise of Red-Eye magazine, a new media outlet launching in the worlds of both Web2 and Web3. Accessible via a website or via the Spatial metaverse — depending on w…
A solar charging station for your e-scooter?
By Courtesy of Bo Mobility The British startup Bo Mobility is preparing to release an electric scooter with a solar charging station in 2023. Whether for leisure trips or work commutes, users will be able to park their e-scooters in this solar dock for…
It’s set to get bubbly in space!
By Courtesy of Stellar On an upcoming mission of Axiom Space — which offers ‘astronaut customers’ private space flights — the shuttle will be transporting more than just space explorers. An unexpected shuttle-mate will accompany the crew: Mumm champa…
Babies in the womb react differently to flavours: researchers
By Cylonphoto / Getty Images Babies in the womb are big fans of carrots but not so much leafy green vegetables — and show it in their faces, scientists said in a new study published Thursday. Babies in the womb are big fans of carrots but not so much …