08.02.2026
Lately, a lot is being said about the UN Charter. Do you know what it is? It’s the founding document of the UN and what drives and guides all UN work and international law. Read it here.
07.02.2026
The United Nations is much more than its headquarters in New York, where the Security Council meets. Representing 193 countries, the UN has several bodies and agencies in all areas relevant to make the world work. Check them here.
06.02.2026
When Eiffel Tower was built, the names of 72 male scientists were inscribed on it. Now, to balance and make justice, the names of 72 female scientists will be added.
05.02.2026
Herding cows, camels, goats, sheep, horses… is an essential human activity. It’s good for food, but also for land. 2026 is the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists. Learn more (and definitely watch the video).
04.02.2026
Ski lovers, rejoice: a new cut-resistance garment is here to avoid laceration injuries. It has been approved by FIS and made it mandatory for the Milano Cortina Olympics. See for yourself.
03.02.2026
The World Meteorological Organization, Norway and Malawi are developing an AI forecasting model, which was created in Norway and is being tested in Malawi. If all goes well, it can be applied worldwide.
02.02.2026
The Ocean Cleanup was created with only one mission: to clean the ocean using technology. Soon enough, they reached the conclusion that they also needed to avoid more pollution, hence creating a system to filter the rivers. Now, they have the 30 Cities Program.
There are so many places to travel to, where to start? Let’s follow the tips of journalists around the word. Here are the tips for this month:
- Milan like a local, by Valentina Za (Reuters)
- An ‘Uber of the Alps’: The Swiss ski resort reinventing winter, by Mike MacEacheran (BBC)
In 1917, during the First World War, the writer Edith Wharton was invited to visit Morocco by the French Governor of the then French protectorate. She travelled around the country for a month, witnessing traditional events, admiring historical landmarks and meeting women who were part of the Vizier’s harem. Back home, she wrote a book, which was intended to be the first tour guide book of the country. It is a Westerner’s view of what was then considered the “Near East” (meaning North Africa). Edith Wharton fiercely and openly defended French governance and implicitly criticized some Arab practices. For example, she described the women of the Vizier’s harem as prisoners and unhappy and the ceremonies she witnessed were deemed primitive.
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