Parents have a bigger carbon footprint than families without children due to the need for convenience, according to a new study. A study in Sweden found two-adult households with children emit over 25 percent more carbon dioxide than two-adult households without children. Tighter time constraints and the need for convenient access to food and transport was … Read more
The smell of spring really is in the air: Scientists reveal why the chemical behind the distinctive earthy scent of the season is produced for the first time A bacteria named streptomyces produces the chemical compound geosmin This chemical has the distinctive odour we associate with springtime and storms Humans have a strong ability to … Read more
Sweden has equaled its record for the number of coronavirus deaths in a day with 114 new deaths bringing the total to over 1,000, as a group of experts attacked the authorities’ approach to the crisis. The country has also recorded a spike of 497 new cases in 24 hours. Sweden’s Public Health Agency said on … Read more
Sweden is considering imposing tighter restrictions on citizens after being one of the few European countries to not enforce a full lockdown. Stefan Lofven, Sweden’s prime minister, said today that after taking a ‘flexible’ approach to restricting movements within its borders, the country’s coronavirus measures were ‘not good enough’. Lofven has faced criticism over Sweden’s … Read more
European royal families have wished their nations a happy Easter via Instagram messages. The Swedish palace led the way, sharing a sweet clip of their ‘virtual’ celebration on the official Kungahuset account yesterday. It showed a four-way video call between King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel and their children, … Read more
Sweden has seen its lowest increase in the coronavirus death toll for almost a fortnight, with only 17 fatalities being reported. The number of new cases also fell again to 466, following a two-day peak in the middle of week of 700+ deaths per day. The low figures come despite Sweden not enforcing a lockdown, and … Read more
Sweden’s daily death toll and its number of new coronavirus cases both fell today as the country continues to hold out against imposing a lockdown. The 77 new deaths – down from 106 yesterday – bring the total from 793 to 870, according to figures from Sweden’s public health agency. The number of confirmed infections … Read more
Business as usual! Crown Princess Victoria holds a video meeting with the Swedish Parasports Federation and tunes into a health webinar as she keeps up with her busy schedule in isolation Crown Princess Victoria, 42, is keeping up her busy schedule while in isolation Held a video conference about the Paralympics and tuned into a … Read more
Pastimes Museum, Rossiglione Italy The collection of items and artefacts found here date back to a simpler time. It’s a treasure trove of rare and unique pieces from history – board games, black-and-white televisions, mopeds, typewriters, graffiti and even a carousel are on display. Solo Per Due, Rieti, Italy Get a table at the smallest … Read more
Hospitals in Sweden have stopped using the malaria drug chloroquine on coronavirus patients after reports it was causing blinding headaches and vision loss. Doctors in the Vastra Gotaland region, 200miles west of Stockholm, are no longer administering the medication, touted as a ‘miracle drug’ by Donald Trump. A number of patients at hospitals in the county reported suffering … Read more