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The perfect French baguette

Every year, Paris holds a Grand Prix to crown the city’s best baguette – and in recent years, the winners have been bakers whose ‘origins’ are far from France. Hàng năm, Paris tổ chức một giải Grand Prix để trao vương miện cho chiếc baguette (bánh mỳ nhỏ và dài) ngon...
Burnout is rising in the land of work-life balance

Burnout is rising in the land of work-life balance

Sweden is famous for championing a balanced lifestyle, but the number of young people being signed off work with severe stress is mushrooming. By Maddy Savage BBC Worklife 7th August 2019 This is the first story in our Nordic Way series, that examines life in...

Why Does September Come From The Word “Seven”?

SEPTEMBER   For many, the month of September signals the end of summer, the beginning of autumn, and the start of a new school year. With respect to the calendar, September marks the beginning of the months that signify nothing other than their numerical position in...
The surprising benefits of being blinded by love

The surprising benefits of being blinded by love

Our romantic partners may be riddled with flaws but do our own biases mean we overlook these, even if there are better options on offer elsewhere By William Park BBC Future 6 August 2019 Nét tích cực của sự mù quáng khi yêu   As a child of the 1990s, my mind turned to...

What’s it like to live in an over-touristed city?

Locals explain how the influx of travellers has affected them, how authorities are responding and how visitors can remain respectful of people who live there year-round. Người dân địa phương giải thích về ảnh hưởng của du khách đối với họ, về phản ứng của chính quyền...
Is soya bad for women’s health?

Is soya bad for women’s health?

Soy’s isoflavones have oestrogenic properties — and have been blamed for raising the risk of breast cancer (as well as prostate cancer for men). But is this really the case? By Jessica Brown BBC Future 19 August 2019   Consumed in many traditional Asian...

The Anatomy of the Coming Recession

  Aug 22, 2019 NOURIEL ROUBINI  Project Syndicate Dịch giả: Mai V. Phạm Giải phẫu cuộc suy trầm sắp tới Unlike the 2008 global financial crisis, which was mostly a large negative aggregate demand shock, the next recession is likely to be caused by permanent negative...
Does this schnitzel define Vienna?

Does this schnitzel define Vienna?

The Wiener schnitzel is as emblematic of Vienna as classical composers – but one family-run eatery serves a cutlet so classic that it embodies what a schnitzel should be. By Anna Muckerman BBC Travel 6 August 2019   It’s 11:15 on Bäckerstrasse street in the heart of...