Katherine Halder leads Luxembourg’s bold space mining efforts while pushing for gender equality in STEM. She shares her unusual career path and how her team reached gender balance in research.
What's Right: Shingles Vaccines reduces risk of dementia
Researchers from Wales have found strong evidence that the shingles vaccine might reduce the risk of developing dementia. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right !
Women in STEM: Around the world in Tech with Melody Chang
Melody Chang connects tech, policy, and innovation while advocating for women in STEM. From Silicon Valley to Luxembourg, she empowers girls through education and leads by example in the private sector.
ACL knowledge Bites: cars V bikes
The classic road conflict: car drivers V cyclists. A mixture of different speeds, limited road space and a lack of awareness, create a palpable tension between cars and cycles. This episode of knowledge bites gives you an update on the rules and some tips to deal calmly with each other.
What's Right: Breakthrough allows people to speak again
A major breakthrough in brain-computer interface tech now gives people with severe paralysis the ability to speak again. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right
What’s Right: Emergency contraception free across all England
England is making free morning-after pills available for free at pharmacies across the entire country, ending regional disparities in access. Get all the details on today’s what’s right with the world.
PwC People Pulse: It's Tax Returns Season!
The newest episode of the PwC People Pulse is all about personal taxes and what Luxembourg is doing to use taxes to attract talented professionals.
What's Right: Free chickens against food waste
Several towns in France and Belgium have started handing out free chickens to residents. The French city of Colmar launched the initiative in 2015 to reduce food waste. Get all the details on today`s "What`s Right with the world."
Impressions of Festival des Migrations 2025
Reflecting on a successful Festival des Migrations! Thanks to our volunteers, CLAE, and the diverse community, we had an amazing experience. Listen to festival impressions from our host Karine here!
Vinyl Harvest Brings Music, Community, and Creativity to Life
Claudio runs a vinyl record shop in Esch-sur-Alzette, but he wants it be more than just a store by creating a space for the community of music enthusiasts.
What's Right: Renewable Energy Breaking Records
2024 was a record year for the installation of renewable energy around the world. 92.5% of all new electricity brought online came from clean energy sources, most notably solar and wind power. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
2 week gig guide - as Dizzee would say - Bonkers!
Looking at the gigs for the next 2 weeks, from Curtis Stigers to Dizzee Rascal, we have it all here!
Local Matters: Making hidden disabilities visible
How can we make hidden disabilities more visible? Tune in to Local Matters as Be Human tackles inclusion, disability rights, and new airport initiatives for better accessibility! Listen to the entire interview with Nadia Kendall.
What's Right: New Zealand on Track for 100% Renewable Electricity
The New Zealand Electricity Authority predicts that by 2040, 100% of their electricity grid will come from renewable energy, a potentially historic milestone. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
Jon Meehan on his Musical Journey and Upcoming EP Release
Jon Meehan is taking to the stage to launch his EP "Overground" this weekend. Find out more about the Luxembourg-based singer/songwriter here!
What's Right: Healthy Oceans Despite Overfishing
Despite decades of overfishing, Southeast Asia’s fishing ecosystem has remained consistently healthy, according to a new study out of Hokkaido University in Japan. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
What's Right: Parisians vote for more pedestrian streets
Paris votes to pedestrianize 500 streets, cutting cars and adding green spaces. Despite 66% approval, turnout was just 4%, sparking debate. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
What's Right: Iceland's 4-Day Work Week Successful
The introduction of a 4-day workweek in Iceland in 2019 has proven to be successful nearly six years later. Productivity has remained stable, even increasing in some industries and almost all workers have reported better mental health and less stress. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
What's Right: Lowest UK Emissions Since 1872
The United Kingdom’s 2024 emissions fell to their lowest level since 1872. While the pace of emissions cuts would need to accelerate a little bit to reach the UK’s net-zero goal for 2050, this is a promising sign in the fight against climate change. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
Sold out shows and a big tribute act this week in Luxembourg!
Skunk Anasie are sold out but back in July if you missed out, a handpicked (by Roger Taylor) Queen tribute, Ed Sheeran’s friend and The Lambrini Girls all feature in this week’s gig guide, there should be something for everyone!