Experiment

The factory of EuroLam, one of 45 companies taking part in a six-month pilot program to trial a four-day working week, in Wiegendorf, Germany, on Jan 22.Photographer: Ben Kilb/Bloomberg
Europe

Germany explores 4-day workweek amid labour shortage

The trial comes as Germany is struggling to find enough skilled workers like many countries across the globe.

Dr. Seth Gale points out evidence of Alzheimer’s disease on an MRI at the Center for Alzheimer Research and Treatment (CART) at Brigham And Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., March 30, 2023. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File photo
Science

Experimental drug works best for Alzheimer's patients treated as early as possible

Science experiments to do at home during shutdown
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Science experiments to do at home during shutdown

Plants are placed in a hydroponic pot as an experiment called Marsonaut at Prague University of Life Sciences in Prague, Czech Republic, October 30, 2019. Photo: Reuters/David W Cerny
Science

Czech lab grows mustard plants for Mars