Swiss kids suit up for 'Mission to Mars'

13 Sept 21:50 Key points summarised by AI

Students from Switzerland's Vivalys private school embarked on a nine-month 'Mission to Mars' project, culminating in a three-day simulated experience evaluated by top Swiss space experts.
Children donned spacesuits at a 'Mars space station' near Lausanne, conducting experiments like growing plants, consuming freeze-dried space food, and launching paper rockets to simulate a real mission.
The initiative aimed to deepen learning through 'real-life' experiences, enhancing skills in mathematics and language, and inspiring students to consider careers as scientists or astronauts.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.