What's right: first wooden satellite
11/7/2024
Researchers from Japan have successfully made and launched into space the first ever wooden satellite. They believe that timber is a space-grade material that could one day even be used to build houses on Mars. The satellite, Lignosat, is crafted from honoki wood - a kind of magnolia tree - without screws or glue to hold it together.
In:cubator- space for youth projects
11/6/2024
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Be that the Romans or Industrialisation, the leithmotif was the same – iron🗿 Blast furnaces here, blast furnaces there, than boom! ARBED🗿🗿 Then BOOM! Demise of the industry and Arcelor swooping in. But theeen – Miami uni et al. Count John Dolibois in – a prominent Luxembourger turned American turned Luxembourger😁 Amazing place – 100 stories per square meter👌
The Cop 16 biodiversity conference delegates have made the historic decision to establish a new body that will include Indigenous representatives in nature conservation decisions - a major acknowledgement of the critical role Indigenous communities play in protecting the environment and addressing climate change.
Screening of The Red Suitcase
10/31/2024
Iranian Diaspora Luxembourg are showing the Oscar-nominated film "The Red Suitcase" and inviting attendees to join a discussion. The film looks at an Iranian woman who leaves Iran and comes to Luxembourg. It was directed by Cyrus Neshvad, a Luxembourgish director of Iranian origin. Erin spoke to Shabnam on the Breakfast Show to learn more about the film, and Iranian Diaspora, a new a.s.b.l in Luxembourg. The screening is at Ciné Utopia on November 5th from 18:30-20:30 To find out more contact: iraniandialux@gmail.com
The sound of Music comes to Luxembourg
10/31/2024
One of the world's most successful musicals is coming to Luxembourg. Next week, Pirate Productions is going to bring "The Sound of Music" to Mamer. In our interview, director Victor Bonnano and actress Catriona Gillham tell us all about it. For more info and the last tickets, go to wwww.pirateprudctions.lu.
ARA City Radio's new Gig Guide!
10/31/2024
ARA City Radio has a new feature! Every Wednesday at 9:10am, Jon is going to recommend the best gigs of the upcoming week to you! From indie rock and pop to techno and metal - Jon brings you the most eclectic mix of concert recommendations. Tune in every Wednesday or listen back here.
IKEA Germany has pledged €6 million to a new fund intended to support victims of forced labor under the former East German Communist regime. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world". Photo: Raimond Spekking via Wikimedia Commons
A German study shows that exercising only on weekends is just as good as exercising daily. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
Today we're discovering Differdange - one iron nickel at a time;) Would you be surprised to hear that iron was mined there as early as the Roman times? You better be because it's true! Miami university and all these things are great, but how about Differdange being the center of iron industry's attention mid 20th century? That's what we're saying😁