Globalization - Africa’s Friend and Foe

Water-powered mills have been used for centuries by mankind. The ancient technology is now enjoying a revival with traditional water mills such as the Gollmitzer near Berlin, being used to produce carbon-free energy.  

Old water mills in Nepal, traditionally used to grind grain, are upgraded to produce clean energy. 

New findings by German scientists have put back the origin of the vital Rhine River from 10 to 15 million years ago. The discovery is changing the way some think about prehistoric Europe. 

Facebook began trading shares in its long-anticipated initial public offering on the Nasdaq Stock Market in New York City. The social network's shares started trading at $43 (around 33 euros).  

A new era of private companies ferrying supplies to the International Space Station is set to begin with the launch of Dragon capsule. It's not run by NASA, but by private enterprise SpaceX.