‘Airpocalypse’ takes over Beijing’s skies
01/02/2013 - MEDIA WATCH

‘Airpocalypse’ takes over Beijing’s skies

A French MP has called on the government to re-name the “école maternelle” saying the nomenclature is sexist. Sandrine Mazetier prefers “little” or “first” school. In China, heavy smog has prompted one man to sell cans of fresh air. And did she or didn’t she?! Beyoncé won’t say whether she lip-synched at President Obama’s inauguration … but she silences her critics with a second, a capella rendition of the national anthem.
France halts sale of 'Diane 35' pill over health risks
30/01/2013 - FRANCE

France halts sale of 'Diane 35' pill over health risks

France on Wednesday halted the sale of a hormonal acne drug manufactured by Bayer that has also been used as a contraceptive pill. Four women have died in the past 25 years from blood clots attributed to Diane 35.
Is this pill making people ill?
29/01/2013 - FRANCE

Is this pill making people ill?

France's medical watchdog is to make a decision on whether the Diane 35 drug will be withdrawn from the market. The anti-acne treatment is often prescribed as a contraceptive pill and is currently at the centre of controversy. The pill has been blamed for four deaths and 125 cases of thrombosis.
Sharon shows signs of brain activity after seven years in coma
28/01/2013 - ISRAEL

Sharon shows signs of brain activity after seven years in coma

Seven years after slipping into a coma following a massive stroke, former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon has surprised his doctors by displaying “a certain degree of consciousness”.
Animals with all the answers
26/01/2013 - ENVIRONMENT

Animals with all the answers

From earthquake-predicting cats to tadpoles that glow in polluted water, this week's show looks to nature for solutions to some of our most troubling environmental concerns.
Probe announced as 'French stench' invades England
23/01/2013 - FRANCE

Probe announced as 'French stench' invades England

A non-toxic leak at a Rouen chemical plant that caused headaches and nausea among residents of northern France spread to south London on Tuesday. France said Wednesday it would investigate whether the leak was caused by "negligence".
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Gas leak causes strong odour in Paris region
22/01/2013 - FRANCE

Gas leak causes strong odour in Paris region

A gas leak at a Normandy chemical plant on Tuesday released unpleasant but non-toxic fumes that could be detected as far away as Paris, more than 100km away. A French Cup match between Rouen and Marseille was postponed due to the leak.
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Stick a smart fork in it
21/01/2013 - TECH 24

Stick a smart fork in it

A mega launch, for a mega project. KimDotCom unveils his new file-sharing service in a defiant move against US authorities. In this week's show we tell you how he might get away with it. And in TEST 24 we check out a smart fork that promises to help you monitor and track your eating habits.
Dr. Robot: New heights in hi-tech health
20/01/2013 - HEALTH

Dr. Robot: New heights in hi-tech health

From robotic surgeons to bionic limbs or intelligent mannequins, machines of the future are shaping the medicine of today. Should we brace ourselves for a world where health care is completely automated? This week we take a look at new heights in hi-tech health.
Qatar: making the desert bloom
12/01/2013 - ENVIRONMENT

Qatar: making the desert bloom

The world's king of natural gas is hungry for a new title: the first Gulf nation to rely primarily on itself for food. This week we investigate whether Qatar's goal to produce the majority of its food domestically is a misguided pipe dream.
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