Open challenge for accelerating gastronomy tourism initiatives that can help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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Next stop outer space, as Solarstratos plane successfully passes first test flight
PAYERNE, SWITZERLAND (MAY 5, 2017) (REUTERS) – A unique prototype plane, covered with 22 square metres of solar panels and with a 24.8 metre wingspan, Solarstratos successfully achieved on Friday morning (May 5) its first test flight on the Swiss air base of Payern, the result of three years of work.
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Divided societies, rising populism top risk list at Davos
Divided societies, rising populism and fears for the world’s climate top the list of risks facing politicians, central bankers and business leaders gathering in Davos next week, says the WEF. Rosanna Philpott reports. Continue reading
Arrested FIFA officials face extradition to U.S. – NY Times
Authorities in Zurich, Switzerland launch an operation to arrest several high-ranking FIFA officials on corruption charges and extradite them to the United States, the New York Times reports.
Smartphone use changing our brain and thumb interaction, say researchers
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND / LONDON, ENGLAND, UK (REUTERS) – Constant smartphone typing has become part of our daily lives.
And it’s changing our brains, say European researchers.
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