Mihai Andrei

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30 11 2022 | 13:26

Over 1 billion people believe in witchcraft — especially in places with weak institutions

The real figure could be much higher. Many people around the world have irrational beliefs. Some are religious, some are superstitions, and some are just things we tell ourselves or cling onto for…

02 06 2021 | 11:32

Mexico City’s surprising crisis: the city is sinking.

When it's geology versus cities, the geology usually wins. The city with a metropolitan population of over 20 million is sinking at a rate of almost 50 centimeters (20 inches) per year — and this…

27 04 2021 | 09:51

Japanese company wants to produce energy from ocean waves.

It could be a game changer, but for now, it's still early days. The method is more efficient than wind or solar energy, the company says.

27 04 2021 | 08:35

France just ordered 12 electric hydrogen trains.

Rail transport has traditionally been the most environmentally friendly way to travel, having far lower greenhouse gas emissions per kilometer than cars or planes. But this doesn’t mean there’s no…

13 04 2021 | 10:22

We can stop thousands of tons of pollution from reaching the ocean — just by changing our laundry habits

It's a small change that can make a very big difference. Every day, some 13,000 tons of microfibers are released into European waters — that’s equivalent to two garbage trucks of small textile…

26 02 2021 | 10:49

The rich really do get richer, study shows. Here’s why.

It's all about taking risks: you don't need to take them when you're rich. Few topics are as polarizing as wealth. Everyone has an idea of how it should be spread and what’s not right in society,…

17 04 2020 | 11:11

NASA data shows dramatic pollution drop in the US.

The air is clearing up because we're staying home. NASA data shows that pollution in northwestern US is dropping dramatically.

01 03 2020 | 14:00

Plants can easily absorb lead from solar cells.

The study raises important question for using solar cells and plants on the same field. It’s increasingly been suggested that solar panels could be used on agricultural fields, producing clean…

23 12 2019 | 08:27

Global climate summit ends in failure. But the fight is not over.

The world is still not taking climate change seriously, and the planet’s largest polluters are still not committed to real change. Not all is lost, but this is a major alarm and a massive call to…