Features – Newsetic

Whose Döner Kebab? Why the Beloved Late-Night Snack is at the Center of a Meat-Fuelled Food Fight

World

October 30, 2024

Whose Döner Kebab? Why the Beloved Late-Night Snack is at the Center

The Turkish government has made headlines by seeking to have the döner kebab officially recognized as a Turkish specialty, igniting a spirited debate in Germany, where the döner has become an iconic and beloved late-night snack. Berliners have long embraced

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Smartwatches That Predict Parkinson’s Disease

Health

October 29, 2024

Smartwatches That Predict Parkinson’s Disease

Smartwatches are collecting vast amounts of physiological data, and their technology is being utilized in innovative ways. Dr Patrick Schoettker, a chief anaesthesiologist at CHUV University Hospital, understands the complications that can arise from lengthy surgeries involving general anaesthesia. Rapid

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How to Experience Winnipeg’s Indigenous Culture

Travel

October 15, 2024

How to Experience Winnipeg’s Indigenous Culture

Winnipeg, the capital of Manitoba, may be celebrating its 150th birthday in 2024, but its history spans thousands of years. Indigenous peoples have inhabited the area for nearly 6,000 years, long before the city’s official incorporation in 1873. Today, Winnipeg

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Five of the World’s Most Beautiful Climbing Locations

Tourism

September 29, 2024

Five of the World’s Most Beautiful Climbing Locations

From Tasmania to Vietnam, the world is filled with incredible rock formations that draw in adventurous climbers. Australian climber and photographer Simon Carter shares his top five picks for the best places to challenge yourself and enjoy nature’s wild beauty.

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Norway’s Historic Cabin Life Inspires Modern Sustainability

Travel

September 29, 2024

Norway’s Historic Cabin Life Inspires Modern Sustainability

Norway offers a unique glimpse into greener, cleaner living through one family’s experiences which aims to show how the simplicity of mid-19th-century life can teach valuable lessons about sustainability today. The journey to my overnight stay felt like a typical

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How Restoring River Meanders Can Reduce Flood Risks and Revitalize Ecosystems

Climate

September 25, 2024

How Restoring River Meanders Can Reduce Flood Risks and Revitalize Ecosystems

For centuries, meandering rivers have been straightened, but experts now emphasize that restoring their natural bends and curves can help prevent flooding and create healthier habitats for wildlife. Swindale Beck, a stream in Cumbria, located in the heart of the

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House of the Dragon Season 2 Takes Darkness to New Levels

Entertainment

August 11, 2024

House of the Dragon Season 2 Takes Darkness to New Levels

The final season of House of the Dragon paints a grim picture of war and its consequences, focusing on the futility and destruction that come with it. In a world where the characters are locked in a relentless cycle of

By Shaw