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Fractional aircraft flights reached a new record level in 2022, with hours flown growing even more than charter flights or wholly owned flights, according to data from ARGUS TRAQPak. These figures confirm the trend of significant growth across the whole of private aviation in the last two years.

Medicine from plants, plants as medicine - do we need this today, when our health system has countless, chemically or genetically produced, specifically acting drugs available? Scientists say yes, but fear for the "Apothecary of Nature" and call for better protection for it.

If Artificial intelligence (AI) is the new rockstar, Elon Musk’s Neuralink is the backstage pass. What do I mean by that? Artificial intelligence (AI) has been one of the most significant technological advancements of the 21st century, revolutionizing industries and driving innovation. The potential of AI is limitless, with new use cases emerging every day, and technological advancements pushing the boundaries of what is considered to be possible.

Phi, also known as the Golden Ratio or the Divine Proportion, is a mathematical concept that has fascinated artists, scientists, and mathematicians for centuries. It is a ratio that is found in nature, architecture, and art, and it is believed to represent a balance and harmony that is pleasing to the eye.

In the future, it will be possible to transport oversized and heavy goods door-to-door directly from the supplier to any remote destination using an innovative air vehicle. Thanks to a technological masterpiece, there is something much better on the horizon: A hybrid airship that will transport not only heavy goods but also people from A to B faster and in a much more uncomplicated manner.

Ventura, Ca./ 22 February 2023 – Strategic Development Fund, the investment arm of UAE’s Tawazun is investing $3 million through its venture capital program in Mayman Aerospace (a JetPack Aviation Corp. brand), the US-based manufacturer of the innovative dual-use Speeder Air Utility Vehicle (AUV).

Container ships mostly still use heavy oil to power their engines. According to a study, however, the technology would be available to make shipping CO2-neutral by 2045 at the latest.

The innovative Hamburg brewery "JoyBräu" relies on a new type of financing model. It is the first food company to collect two million euros from the public via a blockchain-based financing model. Black Manta Capital Partners, whose Co-Founder & Managing Partner gave an in-depth interview to PANGAEA on the function, value, security and future of cryptocurrencies and other blockchain-based financial instruments, is handling the transaction.

"Flying motorbike" is not the right term for what the California-based manufacturer Mayman Aerospace has launched - the innovative Speeder Air Utility Vehicle (AUV) can do much more than a motorbike is capable of.

An inventor from Austria is setting new standards in the energy crisis. Fritz Mondl built an electricity power plant in the river with the Strom-Boje. He invested four million euros and many years in development until the breakthrough came. Anyone who participates now with an investment or as a partner can earn a golden nose," says Mondl.

Two young entrepreneurs, Andreas König and Alexander Pecka, started a dropshipping business in 2017 which has grown to generate eight-figure annual revenues. With their dog supplies online store named "Doggykingdom,” they have set up a successful e-commerce company with over 400,000 customers in the USA and are preparing their expansion to Europe. And that’s not all. Currently they are developing a stationary sales network for their products, and at the same time they have launched an e-commerce consulting company to share their know-how with others.

When you think of ‘luxury’, what kind of picture comes to mind? Is it a limited-edition Louis Vuitton purse? A spa day? A Bentley Mulliner Batur? The term ‘luxury’ is continuously evolving and redefining itself, and as it does, so does the luxury market, and with it, the luxury consumer. It’s 2022, and today, many interactions happen through digital devices. So, how does this influence the luxury sector?