How to store summer heat for the winter
It is possible to warm houses in winter using heat generated in summer. What storage technologies are available and how good are they?…
Ready-to-wear, autumn-winter 2023/24: Can fashion transform reality?
Can fashion transform reality, or is it more a question of how the real world influences fashion? Dior's response lies in a deeply feminist collection, inspired by the Swinging Sixties, when Marc…
India: Why Delhi keeps breathing toxic air every winter
The air in India's capital region becomes very polluted every winter. Vehicular and industrial pollutants, crop burning, and weather conditions cause the problem. Despite numerous initiatives, the problem has persisted.…
Tourism’s gifts and woes for Santa and Sami homeland
Record numbers of holidaymakers are now visiting Finland's northern Lapland region in winter, in search of an authentic Christmas experience. But despite the economic benefits, the tourism boom faces backlash over concerns…
Discovering Brittany’s bistros in winter
We head to the western French region of Brittany to discover its bistros. In a retro-style establishment, young and old alike enjoy playing games like shuffleboard or "little skittles". Meanwhile, whether it…
Haute Couture, winter 2019/2020: Digital innovation no substitute for couture workshops
Haute Couture, winter 2019/2020: Digital innovation no substitute for couture workshops.…
Afghanistan: Floods threaten communities, minaret of Jam
After a difficult winter, torrential rain and flooding across six of Afghanistan's 34 provinces have left at least 24 people dead and hundreds homeless. The world's second-tallest minaret is also under threat.…
Refugees in Serbia face bitter cold
Refugees are struggling against Serbia's winter as they shelter in an abandoned warehouse on the border with Hungary.…
Winter run better for the body, say scientists
Sports scientists from London say they've proved that running during the cooler winter months puts less strain on the body and can help athletes boost their performance.…