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'My Brilliant Friend': Why it is the best book of the 21st century
The Neapolitan novel "My Brilliant Friend" by Elena Ferrante has topped several best-seller lists, even being described as the 'greatest' book of the 21st century. While the secrets of its success seem clear but the author's identity remains shrouded in mystery...
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Q&A: What's with all the hype about hydrogen in Europe?
Will hydrogen become the new petrol? Does it pollute? How much does it cost? To answer these questions, we talk to Rosalinde van der Vlies, the Director of Clean Planet in DG Research and Innovation at the European Commission.
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How the 'hidden gem' of Indian esports was caught cheating
A co-production with Kaspersky
In 2018, the Indian esports team qualified for an Asian gaming competition, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the underdogs of the esports arena. During a crucial match, the admins stopped the game. Forsaken, one of the Indian players, was caught cheating. This is his story.
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How did Anthony Clark become the FIFA video game hacker?
A co-production with Kaspersky
In 2013, four friends realised they could earn money by exploiting a flaw in the video game FIFA. Unaware of any wrongdoings, they continued their activity until the FBI knocked on their doors. This is the story of Anthony Clark, the group’s leader, and one the world’s most skilled hackers.
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Ethiopian entrepreneur revives teff farming for ancestral heritage
Teff is the star ingredient of Ethiopian cuisine, yet this grain is also a victim of biopiracy- the unethical exploitation of indigenous knowledge and biological resources. In this episode, we meet Yonas Alemu, a man who is committed to inverting this trend by modernizing teff production.
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Festivalfilosofia 2023: Lessons learned on contemporary Italy
This year's Festivalfilosofia held more than 200 events and 50 guests. The 2023 edition focused on the philosophical implications of the word. We take a look back at the event to understand how it linked existential discussions to gender equality and hate speech in today’s Italy.
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Festivalfilosofia: Swapping classroom philosophy for the streets
Join us on a trip to Carpi, Modena and Sassuolo in Italy where this weekend, Festivalfilosofia aims to take philosophy out of stuffy lecture halls and into public squares. Carpi-born writer Alice Carnevali shares her memories of the event and how its played a significant role in her life.
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Fati Niang, the chef decolonising Senegalese street food
Niébé is an essential ingredient in Senegalese street food. Branded as ‘food for the poor’ by the colonists, the cowpea has long been neglected by African countries. But chef Fati Niang is determined to give niébé a comeback as a popular legume used to flavour fancy finger food recipes like accras.
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