The Rise of DIY, Pirated Medicine
Meet the Anarchists Making Their Own Medicine (Motherboard; 2018)
Volvo Backtracks On 2030 EV-Only Pledge
Volvo now says it will push back its deadline to sell only electric vehicles by 2030, citing the need for stronger government support. The new plans call for 90 to 100% of global sales to be electrified, including EVs and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), the other up to 10% will be Read more…
Deutsche Bank Chief Tells Germans: Work Longer and Harder
Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing this week urged Germans to work harder to help restore the country’s economy. “Investors are already doubting our ability to reform, but especially our ability and our will to perform,” Sewing said at the Handelsblatt banking summit in Frankfurt. “More growth in Germany will come Read more…
Saturn’s Rings Will Vanish Temporarily In Six Months
“Earth.com has an interesting article about the temporary “disappearance” of Saturn’s rings in about six months,” writes longtime Slashdot reader YVRGeek. From the report: Come March 2025, Saturn’s majestic rings will become virtually invisible to earth-based observers. This phenomenon occurs due to the unique tilt of Saturn’s axis, which will Read more…
No Screens Before Age of Two, Swedish Health Authority Tells Parents
Children under the age of two should not be exposed to any screens whatsoever and teenagers should have no more than three hours of screen time a day, according to guidelines announced by health authorities in Sweden. Parents and guardians should think about how they use screens with their children Read more…
Europe Jumps On the Train
Night trains are experiencing a resurgence across Europe as travelers seek more environmentally friendly alternatives to flying. European Sleeper, a Dutch cooperative, recently launched a new overnight route from Brussels to Prague, extending its existing service to Berlin. The 13-hour journey traverses Germany in refurbished 1970s-era carriages, accommodating up to Read more…





