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Finland unveils this 20-million-year energy mine: An infinite energy source, but the problem is its temperature
We have a complex relationship with the climate, as it enables us to produce clean energy by utilizing…
Why Germany’s Economy Is Facing Challenges — And How It’s Adapting
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. The contraction of the German…
Europe’s Green Energy Transition Is Gaining Momentum
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. “We’re on the eve of…
Semiconductor Primer: The Materials For Its Recipe
Semiconductors are made using a wide variety of chemical materials, each of which plays a crucial role in…
Is There Such Thing As A ‘European Identity’?
The outcome of the UK’s 2016 referendum on EU membership has sent shockwaves across Europe. Among other impacts,…
The Impact Of Immigration On EU Countries’ Nationalistic Sentiments
From the United Kingdom to Italy, Austria, and other European countries, recent elections have shown that nationalist and…
How Did The First World War Start?
The causes of the Great War are still being debated a century on, but time has led to…
World Politics Explainer: The Fall Of The Berlin Wall
30 years ago, in the night of November 9-10, 1989, East German border police opened the gates at…
What Each Of The G7 Countries Wants, And What They Need
With many of the Trump administration’s recent decisions running directly counter to the other members’ interests, the summit…
How The U.S. Needs To Prepare For The Age Of Artificial Intelligence
Government indifference toward AI could let the US lose ground to rival countries. But what would a good…
How Maps Became Deadly Innovations in WWI
Advances in weaponry and cartography had deadly repercussions in World War I, which the United States entered 100…
A Brief History Of The Rise & Fall Of The Berlin Wall
On August 13, 1961, the Communist government of the German Democratic Republic (GDR, or East Germany) began to…
10 Best Oktoberfest Celebrations In The USA
Oktoberfest is the world’s largest Volksfest (beer festival and travelling funfair). Held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, it…
Come And Visit The 10 Most Admired Island Cities In The World
These unique, water-bound metropolises redefine urban living. No. 1 Trogir, Croatia Take an afternoon stroll with gelato…
Woonerf : Shared Streets Are Living Streets
The woonerf, or “shared street,” has made its way into U.S. cities. If you aren’t a traffic engineer…
All The Ways Germany Is Less Car-Reliant Than The U.S., In 1 Chart
There are rather a lot of ways, as it turns out. For two Western powers with comparable wealth,…
And The Lights Go Out : Formula One’s Romance With Cities (Part 2)
Racing off from part one of our Formula One cities series, here are next batch of hosts for this year’s…
It’s Pee-Back Time!
Hamburg’s St. Pauli nightlife quarter deals with more than its fair share of rogue urinators. Residents there are…
Germany’s Designer City
On the brick wall of a building beside the River Elbe in Hamburg, Germany, a small brass plaque…
The Greening Of Hamburg’s Autobahns
Hamburg’s plan to hide its highway underground and cover it with green space will reconnect a divided city.…