A 57-year old Dutchman has made it into the World Records book thanks to having outlived anyone else with his donor heart of 40 years.
What's Right: Improving access to therapy with AI
In the UK, the National Health Fund has tested a tool to improve access to therapy. The result: AI can improve access, particularly for minorities. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
What's Right: Erectile dysfunction drugs may reduce Alzheimer's risk
Men who were prescribed erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra and Cialis were 18 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, according to a British study. That gives some hope that such drugs could be repurposed to prevent a common form of dementia.
LM on tour: Where water wanders
Follow Local Matters as we go on tour! This week in Rollingen where we explore the natural source Dreibouren and its role for the drinking water supply of Ettelbrück.
What's Right: Meet Gaza's 15-year-old Newton
Using two fans that he found at a scrap market and wires to rig them to, Hussam Al-Attar created his own source of electricity, thus making bespoke light for his displaced family in their tent on Gaza Strip. He is now referred to as Gaza's Newton.
Intercultural Dialogue
The Luxembourgish Association for Intercultural Dialogue is a civil society organization based in Luxembourg. It was established in 2013 to promote initiatives in youth, culture, arts, and education, both locally and in Europe. They aim to build a strong and inclusive society. Lindita from ALDIC and Lamin who is young and full of energy shares his advice to those looking to integrate in Luxembourg.
LM on tour: Make farming something social
Farmers struggle to pass their family farms on because the new generation doesn’t want to be farmers anymore. For Tom Kass, one reason is the isolation that goes hand in hand with living on a farm. To avoid this, he recreated the Kass-Haff as a community project that brings people and especially kids closer to the farm. On today's Local Matters, Franziska takes you along for a visit.
What's right: new European rules criminalise AI images and expand statute of limitations
New European rules will expand the definition of child abuse in order to be able to prosecute the production and circulation of deepfakes and AI-generated material. The EU also intends to expand the statute of limitations up to at least 30 years after the victim reaches adulthood.
Start dancing with "The Game"
Fondation EME invites women to dance. In their project "The Game", choreographer Jill Crovisier hosts several workshops this spring where women from all backgrounds get to explore dance and movement in a playful manner. Registrations for the upcoming workshop sessions are now open. Project manager Christine Bausch joined us on the breakfast show to talk about "The Game" and give us all the details.
Lufthansa (Balkan Express 147)
Unlike the airline everyone loves to hate, the North Macedonioan Lufthansa are a six-member crew of post-punk progressive psychedelic rock. They are also well worth your time.
What's Right: How an AI chatbot prevents suicide
AI chat bots can impersonate real people and give them human-like responses. The AI tool Replika can elicit deep emotional bonds with users and has been found to help struggling students to avoid committing suicide.
Something is Fresh in the State of Denmark (Top of the EU Pops 05/02/24)
Artigeradit & Lamin, Justice & Tame Impala, Anne-Marie & Shania Twain
Artigeradit & Lamin, Justice & Tame Impala and Anne-Marie & Shania Twain are among this week’s duos ruling various EU music charts. We brought them all together for this week’s edition of Top of the EU Pops.
New Music Monday - 05/02/2024
Well well! Another Monday can only mean one thing… A fresh batch of Simon's super sonic selections, torn from the new music released within the last week.
What's Right: CO2 emissions in the EU lowest in 60 years
CO2 emissions from fossil fuels in the EU have reached the lowest levels in 60 years - and in China, solar and wind capacity for the first time supplies more energy than coal. This is today's piece of good news on "What's Right with the World". Listen to the audio to get all the details.
What's Right: Ghana's girls from the coast are changing culture through surfing
Obibini is Ghana's only female surf club. It gives young women and girls a place to play, learn and socialise. Teaching girls to swim and surf even seems to have lowered the local teenage pregnancy rate.
LM on tour: Differdange's football history in the Stade de Thillenberg
Local sports history, nostalgia and success - the Stade de Thillenberg is an iconic place. On Local Matters today, we dive into the history of this stadium.
What's right: 16 aid workers acquited
A Greek court has acquitted 16 aid workers who had been charged for rescuing migrants. This is today's 'What's right with the world'.
What's Right: Nappers live longer
Our daily bite of good news on What's Right with the World: Regular power-napping makes your brain healthy and helps you to live longer. Check out the audio to get all the details.
Vegan Society
The Vegan Society promotes the development of veganism in Luxembourg and Europe by educating about the benefits of veganism on animal rights, climate change, and our health. Barbara UJLAKI fell in love with the vegan lifestyle even during her time in Tokyo, then joined the VSL to promote veganism and reduce animal suffering. If you want to become vegan and have questions about it, they will help you with everything.
LM on tour: Where to put the Differdange refugees?
Differdange debates where to accommodate the asylum seekers. The current building at Thillenberg is in a bad condition. The heating doesn't work and the building needs renovation. The Green party suggests to relocate the refugees to the large building next door, the former hospital. The mayor has a different view.