Clark Boyd
Greece: Bailout or Bail Out?
Amid continued unrest and uncertainty about Greece’s economic future, there’s talk that it’s time to seriously consider letting Greece leave the eurozone.
China Premier Wen Jiabao Vows to Help on Eurozone Debt
European officials are in Beijing to meet with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao. The big question on many European minds: will China make any firm commitments to help mitigate the eurozone financial crisis.
Podcast: Spider Web Strength – It’s More Than Just the Silk
Technology Podcast 356: Spider silk is as strong as steel. Literally. But some new research shows that a spider web’s power lies in more than just strength. There’s also its stretchiness…
Carpooling the German Way
Carpooling has been popular in Germany for decades. One German-based web company is betting that it will catch on in the US, where your car is your domain.
Europe’s Frigid Temps May Mean First Elfstedentocht Skating Race in 15 Years
Freezing temperatures across Europe continue to wreck havoc with travel schedules, and sporting schedules. But in The Netherlands, where speed-skating is one of the country’s most popular sports, 14 below Fahrenheit is a temperature reading to be welcomed.
Macabre Questions
Ruud Verberne is the first to admit that he can be a real downer at parties. “You tell people what you do,” he says, “and they think…well, that’s a bit strange” [..]
Following Cremation, Recycling Surgical Implants
Advances in medical technology, combined with the fact that people are living longer, means that more and more of us pass away with some kind of surgical implant. Have you ever wondered what happens to those metal implants after die? A Dutch company has been recycling them, giving the bulk of the proceeds to charity.
Turkey Calls French Genocide Bill ‘Racist’
Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan says a bill passed by the French parliament on the mass killing of Armenians under Ottoman rule is “racist.”
East African Officials in Europe to Learn from Euro’s Successes and Failures
Representatives from the East African Community are in Brussels to learn from the successes and failures of the attempts at political and economic integration in Europe.
Video: Scientists Developing New Tech to Fly Through Ash Clouds
Scientists are working to develop a better system for determining whether planes can fly through ash clouds.
Why GOP Presidential Contenders are Bashing Europe
Many of the Republican presidential candidates have taken swipes at Europe on the campaign trail. The World’s Clark Boyd looks at how that’s playing on the continent.
Podcast: B-Sides – The Diamond Light Source
New Year, New Podcast. In this B-side episode, we take you inside the UK’s national synchrotron – the Diamond Light Source. Epic.
Belgian Nurse Honored For WWII Bravery
Augusta Chiwy, a 90-year-old Belgian Congolese nurse who saved hundreds of wounded American soldiers during WWII received an award for valor from the US Army earlier this week.
A Turkish Song About Visa Hurdles
A Turkish musician decided to tackle the matter with humor and wrote a song about the visa hurdles.
Podcast: Helping Amputees Fight Phantom-Limb Pain
This week you’ll get to meet Katherine Bomkamp, who at the age of 16 was inspired to find a way to help amputees suffering from phantom limb pain. Now she’s 20, and she tells you about the Pain Free Socket. Also, the changing rules of Cyberwar.
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