Nick Amies

Travelling with pets increasingly possible across European tourism sector

More people are bringing their pets with them on trips and do not hesitate to pay more to ensure that they can go on vacation together.

More graft than glamour: The things to consider if you want to be a modern spy

Spy recruitment today takes place online: it was recently discovered that Russia was trying to recruit French spies on a second-hand resale website.

Recycling provides millions of mattresses with the chance of a 'second life'

Mattresses represent about 6,500 tonnes per year of bulky waste collected in recycling parks in Wallonia. In 2021, all of this waste ended up being burned.

From the Aztecs to Neuhaus: How Belgian chocolate conquered the world

It all began when conquistador Hernán Cortés met Aztec chiefs in Mexico in 1519 and discovered the sacred standing of the cocoa bean in their culture.

GPs struggling in certain municipalities highlights uneven distribution of doctors

"It is true that we have enough general practitioners all over Belgium...But due to the fragmentation of supply, there are palpable shortages in some places."

Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of dementia, UK study says

"While more research is needed in this area, it reinforces the message that we can reduce the risk of dementia by following a more Mediterranean diet."

French biodegradable 'biocell' battery aims to reduce waste and improve safety

The French company BeFC has developed a fully biodegradable battery composed of carbon paper, enzymes, cellulose and sugar.

New contemporary art space 'Fondation blan' opens in Ixelles

“We invite artists who are part of the spirit of the foundation, who interpret and question meaning and critical thinking with a constant quest for aesthetic research.”

Belgium's public service vehicle fleet to become fully electric from 2024

Belgian federal public services will only buy or lease electric vehicles from July 2024

Strabismus screening for infants increasingly advised by experts

A common condition in children, strabismus can have long-term effects if untreated. Health screenings, monitoring and limited screen-time can prevent that.

Self-healing material: Could fungi repair concrete?

Researchers have tested using spores that only become active when exposed to air and moisture due to cracks.

Figures reveal the full cost of working from home

Those who work from home consume more electricity and heating during cold spells, which in some cases can push up the utility bill.

Ten of the most entertaining AI apps to have a go at

While ChatGPT has been claiming most of the recent headlines, a number of other fun and easy-to-use AI applications are becoming increasingly popular.

Greenpeace project aims to make Mechelen 'greener'

Mechelen is launching a new project to make the city centre into a green oasis, with funds coming from Flemish fines on air pollution.

Walloon Brabant takes stock of water levels to pre-empt shortages

With too dry summers and increasingly less rainy winters, there are fears that resources may dry up.

Hospitals risk becoming major targets for cyberattacks following Saint-Pierre hacking

A cyberattack at Saint-Pierre Hospital in Brussels led to a panic across all public hospitals last week to stop a computer virus from spreading.

Smarter humans: Inventor of mobile phone predicts devices inside humans

Big tech companies are rethinking how electronic devices will evolve. Inventor Martin Cooper predicts smartphones will be integrated inside the human body.

Jean-Claude Van Damme documentary reveals a new side to the Muscles from Brussels

Those who think they know the eccentric icon of action cinema will be pleasantly surprised by some of the revelations in "Jean-Claude Van Damme, blow after blow."

Vitamin D supplements 'almost pointless' for healthy adults, say experts

Experts also claim that too much vitamin D can actually be bad for you.

Forty years after Hergés death, is Tintin's popularity fading?

Tintin’s fans now tend to be closer to 70 than seven.

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