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A reserved seat is not a ticketFor a journey in Germany, Deutsche Bahn distinguishes between a ticket, a requirement to take a specific train and a seat reservation. If plans change, these three things do not follow the same rules.
Refugees: who is included in the figure?UNHCR statistics distinguish between refugees, asylum-seekers and internally displaced people. The end-of-2025 figures also show why age data remain incomplete.
Batteries: how long on the grid?New battery storage capacity deployed rose by 40% in 2025, according to the IEA. Power, duration and use help explain these installations.
RAVeL: choosing your section towards LiègeLines 38 and 39 link the Three Borders to Chênée over 50 kilometres. Starting point, gradient and return journey: how the two stages affect your plans for a ride.
The words that make the film visibleThree audio description teams explain their choices in writing, reviewing and sound. Their shared challenge: to convey the image without overwhelming the film.
Passkeys: preparing for your next phonePasskeys can be synchronised or tied to a device. Before changing phones, it is worth checking how they are stored and recovered.
Tennis: what is a tie-break?Seven or ten points, ending a set or replacing it altogether: the tie-break plays different roles depending on the format. Three points to help you understand the score.
Clocks: comparing precisionA comparison of three atomic clocks in Boulder sheds light on preparations for a new definition of the second. Differences between measurements are part of the process.
Germany’s deposit scheme: two systemsMehrweg and Einweg do not lead to the same treatment. In Germany, the logo, material and shop all matter when it comes to understanding what happens to returned bottles.
F1: from the clock to the gridElimination in Q1, a hindered lap, a penalty or a pit-lane start: qualifying measures speed, but does not always determine the starting order.
Bank transfers: what does checking the beneficiary’s name verify?The name and IBAN are checked before the transfer is sent. This helps identify a mismatch, but does not guarantee that an invoice is legitimate or that the funds can be recovered.
Archives: searching in the right placeIn Meurthe-et-Moselle, family records are spread across several portals. The commune, period and history of the collections all help guide the search.