By Toa Heftiba / Unsplash American employers are having a hard time convincing their employees to return to the office. To entice them back, some are working on a major incentive: free food and drink. And this benefit-in-kind seems to be working with s…
Louvre, Versailles to turn off lights earlier in energy savings push
By GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT / AFP France’s famed Louvre and Versailles museums will turn off their lights earlier as a symbolic measure to remind the public of the energy crisis sparked by the Ukraine war, the culture minister said on Saturday. France’…
Ukraine: Uber rallies to help cultural conservationists
By Courtesy of Uber Ukraine’s cultural heritage is also suffering from the effects of the Russian invasion. Faced with the extent of the damage, the Ukrainian Ministry of Culture’s National Research and Restoration Center (NRRC) has partnered with Uber…
Trash transformation: The brand is turning sushi into sneakers
By Courtesy of OTA From sushi to sneakers? The idea may have seemed far-fetched just a few years ago, but that’s no longer the case in an age where recycling is king. Sustainable unisex sneaker brand O.T.A. Paris has unveiled a pair of sneakers made wi…
Watch out for hackers using Queen Elizabeth II’s death for scams!
By Adrian DENNIS / AFP Some unscrupulous hackers are quick to use the latest news and events to launch new phishing campaigns aimed at stealing a maximum of personal data from internet users. The latest example comes with the death of Queen Elizabeth I…
Why should you definitely be using emojis!
By Rawpixel / Getty Images Whether it’s on social networks, in messages or in emails, the use of emojis is now firmly rooted in our daily lives. If you’re not yet fully convinced of their benefits, here are five reasons that are sure to convince you to…
These toads have developed a unique strategy to deal with a human-altered environment
By corridor91 / Getty Images To increase their chances of survival, a species of toads native to Europe, whose natural habitat is threatened, is resorting to a technique called “compensatory recruitment.” Simply put, adult toads are increasing their ra…
Plastic garbage covers Central American rivers, lakes and beaches
By MARVIN RECINOS / AFP A blanket of multi-colored plastic waste flowing in from tributaries covers Lake Suchitlan in El Salvador. A blanket of multi-colored plastic waste flowing in from tributaries covers Lake Suchitlan in El Salvador. It is a sorry …
Transylvanian village shines under new British king’s patronage
By Hervé BOSSY / AFP The Romanian village of Viscri, in the picturesque region of Transylvania, won the heart of the then prince Charles when he first visited in 1998. The Romanian village of Viscri, in the picturesque region of Transylvania, won the h…
Seeds of change for Dijon mustard amid shortage
By JEFF PACHOUD / AFP France’s favourite condiment, Dijon mustard, is hard to find these days, with signs on supermarket shelves warning the lucky few who spot jars that they can only take one home. France’s favourite condiment, Dijon mustard, is hard …