Members of the “La Fura dels Baus” dance company from Spain, perform at the Giant Street Theatre in Budapest, Hungary. The 17th Island Festival is one of the largest cultural festivals in Europe and takes place on an island in the middle of the Danube river.
Amazing German Machines May Lead Europe Out of Recession
Germany’s heavy reliance on exports caused serious problems for the country when the global economic crisis dried up orders. However, its obsession with manufacturing could soon help drive growth. By merging electronics and mechanics, German factories could drive the Continent’s revival.
Aug 172009
Drug Promises Fix for Radiation Poisoning
Dirty bombs are one of the biggest threats to the world’s urban populations. Now an American molecular biologist has developed a drug that may protect against the effects of radioactivity. Military officials are thrilled, and the discoverers could make billions.
Aug 172009
Godfrey Hodgson | 12 August 2009
Barack Obama‘s stalled healthcare-reform plan reveals how crucial features of the American political system operate. Read more…
