A research project is scouring thousands of acres of forest in South Africa using drowns, in the hope of finding the female partner of the Encephalartos woodii, otherwise known as the world's loneliest plant.
Openscreen: Inclusion Through Culture
Openscreen is a platform open to all filmmakers and short film lovers! Their sceenings always have something to surprise you with. Also, they have projects called Kappkino: a series of audio plays, a magical experience on vinyl, live performance, or radio broadcast. Vessela told us in an interview about their events and how we can participate. Listen to theinterview.
What's right: 5-year-old youngest to receive bionic arm
The young boy is believed to be the youngest person in the world to have a bionic Hero arm. The custom-made, 3D-printed prosthetic was produced by UK-based company Open Bionics.
What's right: cat heaven on the Japanese island Tashirojima
The island boasts that there are no cars, no petrol stations and no public transport. Everything is built to the comfort of the cats on this island that is home to 100 cats and only 50 humans.
What's right: Is the rare grey whale back?
Scientists have spotted the rare grey whale that has been thought to be extinct for 200 years. The grey whale, which can weigh up to 27.215 kilograms showed up in the Atlantic Ocean, even though its natural habitat is the Pacific Ocean.
What's right: toddler becomes youngest artist in the world
One-and-a-half year old Ace-Liam from Ghana has been named the youngest artist of the world by the Guinness World Records after having exhibited and sold his art work. He was even commissioned by Ghana's First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo.
What's right: gut bacteria can enhance cancer immunotherapy.
A specific strain of gut bacteria, Ruminococcus Gnavus, can enhance the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy. Tumors in mice shrank once researchers introduced Ruminococcus Gnavus to mice.
Express yourself
Inese Gadiga from And Be You thinks that music affects the way we perceive things around us and influences human behaviour. Music can heighten negative or positive emotions in people. And that moving the body gives the mood boost. This is just one of the ideas of And Be You asbl. They unite people with different talents offering classes of Rhythmic Gymnastics, Dance, and even theatre.
Sport for all
At Sportunity, they've pioneered integration through sport in Luxembourg. By offering free training sessions in refugee centers and public locations, the organization brings locals and newcomers together, fostering community spirit and helping refugees integrate seamlessly. Join them in connecting people through the power of sport! Check their website to see what they do.
What's right: bisons aid in the fight against climate change.
It's the combination of grazing grasslands, recycling nutrients which fertilises the soil and dispersing seeds that compacts the soil to prevent carbon from being released.
What's right: married 73 years after they first met
An 88-year-old woman recently married her first high-school crush that she met 73 years ago. They never dated when they were young, but had a mutual crush and upon meeting each other at their school's 50th reunion, they discovered there was still a spark.
Unfiltered motherhood in Luxembourg
Join us in discussing the real and raw experiences of motherhood. In our latest episode of "Friday with Djulieta," we dive deep into the multifaceted world of being a mom. Maude, a very inspiring mother, shares her personal stories on how Luxembourg's state health insurance (CNS) fails to cover unemployed moms, how she coped with postpartum depression and gives advice to moms on avoiding isolation while being an expat. Listen to the whole interview.
The free coding school 'Luxembourg 42' is opening its doors.
Luxembourg 42 is a coding school for adults. The school's aims are to close the digital skills gap and to promote and facilitate digital skills required so no one is left behind. The school is free of charge. All those interested can visit the Open Doors of the school on 22 May.
What's right: one year cancer-free after personally developed treatment.
An Australian doctor has remained brain cancer-free for a year after being the first patient to undergo a type of immunotherapy treatment that he himself developed.
What's right: China succesful in curbing kids' sedentary behaviour.
Measures in China to curb sedentary behaviour in children have proven successful. Shifting the responsibility for lack of physical activities to gaming companies, schools and private tutoring companies is paying off in less sedentary children.
Access to Rights
Passerelle is a non-profit Luxembourgish association recognized as being of public utility since September 2023, active in the defense and exercise of fundamental rights for vulnerable people in Luxembourg. Marion specifically joined this association from France. Working with homeless people and individuals in vulnerable situations has always been her interest. The majority of their work involves assisting vulnerable migrants and refugees. Learn more about their results in our interview.
Romanian Parents Association
Legal professional in Luxembourg but highly engaged in social and educational endeavors. Elena’s goal was to introduce Romanian traditions and culture to Luxembourg and ensure that children do not forget the Romanian language. The services of their weekend Romanian school are dedicated to children as young as three years old. They were eager to create a space for kids who speak the same language to learn about the origins of the country and build a community around it. They now have over 400 parents, and many genuine friendships have started from there. Listen to our interview with Elena to find out about their events.
What's right: Children in Ukraine able to go to a safe school.
In the second largest city of Ukraine, Kharkiv, the first underground, or bunker school has opened. Despite the awful background for this, it is positive news as it is making children very happy to go back to school, in actual classrooms, with teachers and school friends.
Radio Luksemburg (Balkan Express 157)
The music of Radio Luksemburg sounds as if it was born old. Fully formed, without any infantile rage or teenage self-importance. The band came to this world for tell us their story and then blend into the background until it was needed again. In this, they are a rarity among contemporary Balkan bands who rarely know when to ease off.
New Music Monday 13-05-24
Simon's super sonic selection, freshly plucked from all of the new music released within the last week. Help decide what will be this week's Track of the Week by whatsapping your choice to 691 35 35 99...