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Dieselgate: How Volkswagen Programmed Millions of Cars to Cheat Emissions Tests
Volkswagen’s Dieselgate scandal exposed how software helped millions of diesel cars cheat emissions tests, triggering billions in fines and compensation. Millions of cars, one clever piece of software and a rather inconvenient discovery. Volkswagen’s Dieselgate scandal showed just how far corporate greenwashing could go.
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Hippos Have a Rather Messy Way of Communicating – And Their Tails Do the Talking
Forget flowers and romantic gestures. Hippos have a rather messier way of making a statement. But are they really trying to impress females? The science might surprise you. Hippos use their tails to scatter dung while defecating, but is it really about attracting females? Discover the science behind this bizarre behaviour.
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Manchester–Murcia Ryanair Flight Lands Safely After Bomb Threat Triggers Emergency Response in Spain
A Ryanair flight from Manchester to Murcia faced a bomb threat, triggering an emergency response. All 121 people disembarked safely. A Manchester-to-Murcia holiday flight became the centre of a major security operation after a bomb threat. What happened when the aircraft landed?
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Eisriesenwelt: Inside Austria’s 42-Kilometre World of Ice Giants
Explore Eisriesenwelt in Austria, the world’s largest ice cave, with 42 km of passages, spectacular ice formations and fascinating history.. A 42-kilometre underground world hidden beneath the Austrian Alps, featuring frozen waterfalls, enormous ice sculptures and 1,400 steps. Nature really does have an interesting decorating budget.
