2023 Brits Travel Trends Revealed: Road Trips, Culture, Wellbeing And Technology

• Almost a quarter (23%) of Brits say they are likely to take a road trip in the next year, with safety (46%) and connecting with local cultures (50%) the most important aspects of travel for 2023.

• 67% are looking for technology to make their travel experience seamless by 2023, and one in five (21%) want to use technology such as digital room keys and mobile check-in services during their stay theirs at the hotel.

• The study shows that travel growth is likely to be high, with 59 percent of the country's population wanting to travel more by 2022.

• New research highlights key themes such as health priorities, learning about local culture and using technology to shape attitudes as Hilton publishes its Trends 2023 report, a global study of how travelers' needs and desires are changing.

LONDON, Nov. 14, 2022 --( BUSINESS WIRE )--If 2022 was the year of the transformed traveler, 2023 will be the year of the evolutionary traveler, as Hilton (NYSE: HLT ) released its latest global trends report. : 2023 Traveler : Trends Shaping the Travel Experience, Hilton. Report today .

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New research from Hilton shows Brits plan to immerse themselves in local culture, prioritize personal safety, hit the road and be more tech-savvy when they travel next year.

2023 is set to be an encouraging year for travel, with more than half (59%) of Britons considering more trips than in 2022 and planning to travel more next year.

The most important factors for traveling to Britain in 2023 are safety (46%) and contact with local cultures (50%).

STAYCATIONS are here to stay.
The pandemic has led to a resurgence of staying at home and it's no surprise that the trend will continue, with a fifth (23%) wanting to explore the best of Britain on trips in 2023.

From the Cornish coast to the Scottish Highlands, tourists will be spoiled for choice as they look forward to next year.

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Protecting the environment is also a trend for those looking to go further afield, with almost a third (29%) of Brits saying immersing themselves in local culture is a top priority on holiday.

Almost a quarter (23%) say supporting the local community and culture is the most important thing they will consider traveling for in 2023.

Personal care during the holidays
A focus on health and wellbeing is often high on New Year's resolution lists and is also one of the top travel trends, with more than half (54%) of Brits seeing travel as a key part of their activities of welfare, while a third still remains. . Brits want travel experiences that allow them to escape the stress of everyday life (32%).

The importance of wellbeing influences the type of accommodation they choose, with Brits choosing holidays based on mental (31%) and physical wellbeing (32%), healthy food and drink options (40%) and access to activities. Sports facilities. (44%) and special spa treatments (19%).

Hilton travel experts predict an increase in the number of remote and unusual vacation destinations, such as the Legacy Hotel Cascais, Curio Collection by Hilton, located near Lisbon, Portugal. Hilton Garden Inn Da Nang in central Vietnam; and the Hilton Scans Monastir Beach Resort on Tunisia's central coast.

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Hilton expects technology to become an integral part of travel: 67% of Brits place more importance on convenience and technology when traveling and one in five (21%) want to use technology during their hotel stay to ensure a hassle-free stay. . .

For a frictionless travel experience, the Hilton Digital Key allows travelers to skip waiting and go straight to their room. Additionally, advanced booking options such as Hilton Certified Connecting Rooms allow families and friends to reserve connecting rooms when booking online.

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The country is seeing an increase in 'Bleisure' travel, where Britons combine business and travel needs to maximize time and experience.

The work environment is being reshaped: the traditional office is becoming a thing of the past, with one in 10 people planning to work remotely by 2023 (10%).

" In 2022, motivated travelers around the world will seek new experiences and reconnect with the people and places they love ," said Chris Nacetta, president and CEO of Hilton .

"The 2023 Trends Report shows travelers' changing preferences and how excited and optimistic they are about their next adventures. Our Hilton team members are ready to welcome you and create a great hospitality experience at more than Our 7,000 properties worldwide."

To read the Hilton 2023 Trends Report, visit Stories.Hilton.com/2023Trends. To start planning your 2023 vacation and receive exclusive benefits, visit Hilton.com and join Hilton Respect for free.

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In Great Britain, a consumer survey was conducted among 1002 people. The survey was conducted on behalf of Hilton from August 23 to 30, 2022.

Qualitative and quantitative methods were used to identify the emerging trends described in this report. Hilton conducted interviews with stakeholders across the organization to gain insight into what travel looks like today and to determine what will be better in 2023. Business segments include: Business Travel/Events, Food & Beverage, Wellness, Sustainability, Design, Digital Innovation, Workplace Culture. In addition, Hilton conducted a comprehensive online survey with Material in August 2022 asking questions about travel-related behaviors among consumers aged 18 and older in various markets. Specifically, the study focused on: n=1,002 Australia, n=1,002 China, n=1,002 Germany, n=1,002 Japan, n=1,002 Mexico, n=1,002 Great Britain, n=1,002 Great Britain and n=1,018 USA . .com) was conducted among 1,000 US adult travelers between August 23 and 30, 2022, using an email invitation and an online survey. This data is weighted to ensure an accurate representation of US travelers. "Travellers" are defined as those who have taken an overnight journey in the last 24 months.

About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 18 world-class brands that includes more than 7,000 properties and more than 1.1 million rooms in 123 countries and territories. Committed to fulfilling its core vision of filling the globe with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has hosted more than 3 billion guests in its 100-year history and is ranked in the top 100. And it has been recognized as a world leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for five years in a row. Hilton has introduced a number of cutting-edge technology enhancements to enhance the guest experience, including digital key sharing, automatic courtesy room upgrades and the ability to reserve confirmed connecting rooms. With the award-winning Hilton Honors guest loyalty program, nearly 146 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn points and cash back on hotel stays. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, open their door with a digital key and pay all from their smartphone. To learn more and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube, visit stories.hilton.com.

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Hollywood Can Make You ‘miserable. ‘White Lotus Star Aubrey Plaza Just Laughs It Off

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In the second season of the HBO series White Lotus, Aubrey Plaza plays Harper Spiller, a satirical lawyer on holiday in Italy with her husband and friends. He would rather read Valeria Luiselli's Lost Children Archive than talk about Ted Lasso. And with people who do not follow the news, he prefers not to communicate.

Plaza is paired with Will Sharp, who plays her husband Ethan, who recently became rich after selling his tech company, and Theo James, Ethan's old friend from Cameron College, and Megan Fahey, who plays his cheerful wife Daphne, who discovers the Secrets of the Seasons. . . when he finds an inert body floating in the sea.

Plaza brings an all-too-typical cynicism to the critical and pragmatic Harper that won't surprise those familiar with the deadpan candor that defined Plaza's early role as April Ludgate's intern-turned-helper in parks and recreation.

It was recently announced that Plaza will be joining the cast of Agatha: Coven of Chaos, the upcoming Marvel spin-off series WandaVision, which stars Katherine Hahn as the lead witch.

Immediately after filming Francis Ford Coppola's new film Megapolis in Atlanta, the 38-year-old actress opened up about the sensation of Mike White's writing, Debbie Downer's skillful performance and the creation of the Marvel Universe.

How did you get the White Lotus?

I think my appearance is very different from other people because Mike and I used to be in a relationship. We have been friends for a long time. We were going to make a film together that we had been developing together for several years, and we had to make it just at the moment when the pandemic hit. And then the film fell apart due to the pandemic, and he turned to The White Lotus. So when the second season started, he called me very, very early and said, "Don't take the winter job because I'm going to put you on the show."

Are there any plans to revive this script someday?

I'm not sure if the movie gods have it. I'm not sure, let's see what happens. I mentioned this before. This movie is based on an idea I pitched to Mike a few years ago about going to Sweden to meet my high school boyfriend, a Swedish exchange student I haven't seen in 10 years. Mike liked the idea, but then we started touring Scandinavia together working on the idea. And then the idea grew and it almost turned into a kind of film about Mike and me traveling around Sweden together.

I think we need this movie. But let's talk about the White Lotus. I feel like Harper, she is me. And I love how people on Twitter say, "Is this my voice for other people?" What was your first impression of Harper and her penchant for cynicism when you first read the script?

I found him very understanding. I really connected with him in many ways. Because you know right from the start that she's not really from this world of the ultra, ultra-rich, although she's a bit passionate and reserved, you still have feelings for her at first. In a way, he is our way into this world, and all the other characters are a little less sober. And he is very knowledgeable. And he's a lawyer. So I think there are elements in his constant critique and analysis of every situation that are more like personality quirks. It was just instinctive, that's what he did. At first I was afraid that I didn't want her to look like Debbie Downer. ... I never thought of it that way. I look at him as if I caught someone in a moment when he is not very happy. And the marriage is not going well. But it just so happened that they ended up in the most beautiful places on earth. And it happens, that's life. I feel sadder than a bitch

Can you relate to this? How do you see the dynamic between Harper and Ethan?

I think that many married couples can understand the ups and downs of marriage. You catch them while diving. I'm in a rut. I completely identify with this. I'm married... I mean, I haven't been married for very long, but we've been in a relationship for a long time. I've had many long term relationships. So I understand the feeling that you are trying to find your way, especially when you are facing another partner who seems to have everything. It's hard not to compare yourself to them. Every couple does it; You begin to judge yourself and your relationship, such as "Am I as happy as they are?"

Many know you from the Parks and Recreation movies, but you've since shown a different side of yourself as an artist with projects like Ingrid Goes West and Legion. His 2020 film Black Bear is a true journey of the mind. Is it hard for you to make Hollywood look beyond your flat skills?

I don't want to do the same thing over and over again. And I think when you're in Hollywood and have been playing characters on television for years, people want the same thing or think it's your business or something. Many actors go through this. It's hard not to get into trouble. I have always felt the need to get out of this box; I never want to be complacent. I want to do something that I have never done before. For example, with Black Bear it was too much. This scenario has a funny description. I don't remember exactly how it happened, but towards the end of the movie, when Allison plays a role in a movie within a movie, there's a line in the script that says, "She's playing the best, most heartbreaking role ever . "." I get it." or something crazy. And I'm like, "Okay, I think I can't wait for the day of shooting when I have to give my best performance." I'm scared, but it's fun. I always joke when I'm in a movie ; for example, I was joking about this with Francis Ford Coppola the other day, I said, "The real thing is to play a character in a movie, and then create another character to play that character.. when you shoot the characters behind the scenes", better.

We always introduce ourselves. And it happened in this season of the White Lotus. It's about rich and poor, money and influence, men and women, sex and romance. What surprises you about Mike's lyrics and how he fills them with social commentary?

He likes to write things that make the audience feel out of place, like people don't know who the bad guy is because everyone has some bad qualities. But everyone can be found. He's a smart asshole. I don't know how to describe it. It's like a Pied Piper, you know? Really. She is the Pied Piper and she made all the children and all the mice follow her to the water by playing the White Lotus theme. Imagine him in a plush hat, in those panties, and he's just, you know, dancing while everyone else is fucking, showing his soul.

He tolerated discomfort well. Watching what happens can be very frustrating.

Chuck and Buck, the first movie he starred in and wrote the script for, is uncomfortable and heartbreaking. And I think we really connected at that level. It was this awkward, rough zone that drew me to the lyrics. It makes you shiver. And he loves to do it. He loves to see you swing.

Some of your most dynamic scenes are clearly Will Sharp, Theo James and Megan Fahey. Off set, does everyone stay in their group bubble?

No, we are all in one big bubble together because we live together. We all got very close. It's also fun because I really get close to people I don't have a dialogue with. We've all been in the weird and bizarre world of acting or something. We've had countless dinners together because that's how it is in Italy. Eat, drink, eat, drink again.

Are there many tours with actors, wine tastings, etc.?

We're on the rise, we're on the rise But Megan, I don't think she'll mind if I say this, she actually had a birthday party at the winery where we filmed. So before filming, we celebrated Meghan's birthday with a big dinner. That was incredible. We are all we have for each other.

Have you finally learned to speak Italian? Or do you already know how?

Actually, I did pretty well, which is funny, because the films I'm making now have a lot of Italian in them. I'm fine; I'm not that good, even when I come back I still use short and popular words. It must have entered my brain.

This year you have another social project: "Villain Emily" in which you star and produce it. The character you play is a woman who is desperate to pay off her student loans and is trying to get her life back on track and somehow turns into a dangerous life of crime. Why did you decide that this is an important film that needs to be made now?

I have been trying to make this film for many years. As it turns out, it is still relevant today. There's a whole generation of young people who will feel like they've seen this movie, people who are drowning in student debt. And I thought, why not make films so that people can experience a kind of catharsis?

As a child, how did you understand money and its importance in understanding the world? I read that your father was a financial advisor. Were you taught early on what money can and cannot do for you?

Yes, because my parents didn't grow up with money. When I was born, we had no money. My parents worked hard when I was a child to make me who I am today. My father, when I was a child, was a bookseller. I used to work as a taxi driver in Philadelphia; He worked in various positions and eventually moved into finance and rose through the ranks. So my parents didn't come from a privileged background. My mother went to night school. I have always been inspired by this drive, this ambition and how hard work can really pay off. I am grateful that I can experience both sides. I understand both worlds.

How has Evil Hag Productions changed the focus of your industry? For example, how has wearing a producer's hat and vice versa changed your perspective on acting? What are their names?

The wicked witch has always been my dream ever since I was in film school. It's about control and freedom: the freedom to do what I want and work with anyone. The idea of ​​having a production company where I can take risks with people I trust seems like the ultimate goal. I love to play and I want to play until I die. I don't think I'll ever stop playing. But I'm also very determined to make a good film. Movies have changed my life and the fact that I can take risks with other directors and support other people makes me happy. It's very hard to know what the end goal is when you're in an industry like Hollywood because you can get whatever you want and then be miserable. Evil Hag Productions is the way to be happy for me.

© (Maiwenn Raoult / For Time) "I didn't want to be on TV, I was trying to be in movies," Plaza said after landing her breakout role on Parks and Recreation. And then they called me and said that I was going to star in a TV show. And I'm like, "Well, I don't want that either, but yeah!" (Mivenn Raul / By time)

I want to talk a little about parks and recreation areas. Because I know that [creator] Mike [Schur] will share with you the story of the most awkward encounter that in turn led to the creation of April Ludgate. How do you remember this meeting?

I seem to have false memories of this meeting now. All I can say is that I know I didn't realize at the time how important this meeting was. I got so distracted from filming The Office because I was a huge fan. So this is my first time in Hollywood. I do not know what's going on. That way he could get distracted and maybe not attack him like he should have. So maybe you're thinking, "This girl is weird, does she want to be here?" I don't know what I'm doing. I think everything is fun for me. If I really want to psych myself up, maybe it's just a defense mechanism; I prefer to live like I'm going to die any moment or something like that. I don't want to take anything too seriously. I'm just kidding about all this so I don't have to deal with the consequences. Sometimes it's true. I didn't want to be on TV, I tried to act in films. And then they called me and said that I was going to star in a TV show. And I say: "Well, I don't even want to, but I will!" And so it went on for seven years. The joke is on me, I think.

Did you at least tour with The Office after the reunion?

No, they didn't even take me for a walk. All I could do was look out the door and see several actors walking by: Mindy Kaling and BJ Novak. I just remember saying, “Oh my God. Here are the cast of The Office.

Well, the announcement of your next TV project made a lot of noise. She will play alongside Katherine Hahn in the WandaVision spin-off Agatha: Chaos Coven.

The Marvel case is foreign to me. I suspect, I don't understand.

You worked with Elizabeth Olsen on Ingrid Goes West. And Katherine does something in Parks and Recreation, right? But this is the first time we're working with them under Marvel. What do you think will happen? Who will destroy you the most?

I'm afraid to talk about them because they make me so afraid. To be honest, Katherine and I have never worked together; I think we were together in some group scenes in Parks and Recreation, maybe there was some interaction between April Ludgate and her character, but that was a long time ago. I know him more as a friend. I really enjoyed working with him. He is the best. I thought Khan and I would blow each other up. I'll try to leave. But nothing can bring me down. Nobody.

We know Harper doesn't see Ted Lasso, but do you think she'll see the Chaos Coven?

I do not think so. I think Harper likes Mara from Easttown. And he secretly followed the Kominsky Method.

This story originally appeared in the Los Angeles Times.

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Will TikTok Eat The Michelin Guides Lunch?

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In the summer I traveled to Spain with my wife and son.

Between plates laden with Iberian ham and a few Aperol Spritz extras, we decided to visit the gastronomic mecca of the city of San Sebastián. Our only objective: to eat at Mugaritz, a restaurant with two Michelin stars.

As my wife and I gobbled down lobster and sake wraps (don't ask), we wondered if one day our son would embark on his Michelin-inspired journey and join the crowd of enthusiasts who made the Michelin guide the gold standard. prepared food. . Food.

Or would the guide, with his inspection of more than 15,000 restaurants in 35 areas, fall victim to the disruption that has caused so many tribal guards?

As with so many forms of modern culture, from music to books to movies, the challenge may well come from TikTok.

The short-form video app now has over a billion users. In the United States, 100 million people search for TikTok's incredibly efficient recommendation algorithm and spend an average of 80 minutes a day on the app, "more than the time they spend together on Facebook and Instagram", according to the Washington Post.

Meanwhile, TikTok's video editing tools, 45-60 second quick shots and full-frame images are made for food.

"Searching for food on TikTok offers an experience you won't find anywhere else on the internet," says Danny Kim, a TikTok food influencer with 3.7 million @DannyGrubs followers. "Google and Yelp don't show the full experience of walking into a restaurant and seeing the food come out in real time."

Kim was a former engineer but moved into food media after his blog on the Washington food scene (Eat the Capital) gained traction. He's been rewarded multiple times over the past year with short cooking challenges like "Can you make a gourmet meal out of McDonald's Chicken Nuggets?"

In a phone conversation, Kim tells me that these digital views turn into real customers and that TikTok is the best converter for restaurants. The app brings more people through the door to Instagram, which is hugely popular with food influencers.

The trend of TikTok restaurants is certainly not anecdotal. In June, a Google executive said that "nearly 40% of young people looking for a place to have lunch don't go to Google Maps or Google Search... they go to TikTok or Instagram."

And short-form videos are now ubiquitous, with TikTok clones everywhere, from Instagram reels to YouTube shorts to Snap Spotlight (those apps will really take off from Chinese-owned TikTok under a US ban).

“I think Gen Z prefers visual search,” says Turner Novak, venture capitalist, founder of Banana Capital and author of The Split newsletter. "You see it in TikTok's engagement, which has gotten to the point where Google is rolling out more visual search tools to mimic TikTok's For You page."

As the younger generation increasingly turns to TikTok for food recommendations, Michelin could become the culinary equivalent of the Oscars or Emmys. Are the judges of excellence less and less important?

I posed this question to Ben Liebmann, former COO of Noma, the 3-star Michelin restaurant founded by Danish superstar chef Rene Redzepi.

Liebmann summarized the many threats to Michelin's influence since the turn of the century:

• The World's 50 Best Restaurants: The 2002 launch of British media company William Reed Ltd., surveyed over 1,000 food experts and then ranked the world's restaurants from 1 to 50.

• “Chef's Table”: The streaming show, which launched on Netflix in 2015, catapulted the chefs who introduced it to star status and increased restaurant traffic (a rise in popularity usually reserved for newcomers). michelin star recipients).

• Instagram: The photo-sharing app was acquired by Facebook in 2012 and, with its glamorous aesthetic, before TikTok was social media canon for restaurants (Liebmann says Instagram is still a much-loved social channel). more important than Noma)

TikTok's food recommendations are the latest, but Michelin's reputation, built on a system of anonymous inspectors and strict rating guidelines, remains the ultimate goal, according to Liebmann.

"I don't think Michelin is going anywhere," said Liebmann, who now runs Understory, a media production and consulting company. “Do we have to redefine it for a new generation? Or is your content migrating and telling your stories on new platforms or new media? There are definitely opportunities there. Regardless of what you think of the star-studded guide and review, the brand still stands for something.

What do TikTok natives think of Michelin?

Kim (aka @DannyGrubs) wants to know more about the Star Awards process and thinks Anonymous Detectives are the polar opposite of someone speaking directly to the camera. The latter prioritizes authenticity, which is very important to Gen Z audiences. Despite this, the Eat the Capital founder gives his money to Michelin.

"One thing about Michelin is that you usually have a good dining experience," Kim says. "It will be safe and a standard of cleanliness will be maintained and the chef will be of a high standard."

In a nod to the star rating system, some of the @DannyGrubs challenges require chefs to make a "Michelin-level" soup or dish using just $10 worth of ingredients.

Does Michelin also need a TikTok strategy?

Liebmann does not think so. To remain relevant in the decades to come, Michelin would not have to jump onto new platforms, but redouble its original mission: to solve the question of where to eat.

Of course, the original Michelin guide was created to convince French motorists to roam the continent in search of good food while driving on Michelin tires (even the origin story has become an incredible meme).

But it is still in its infancy in terms of global coverage: the Guide was first launched in the United States in 2005, before other major non-European economies joined in 2007 (Japan) and 2017 ( China). And as my columnist Bobby Ghosh recently commented, he has just arrived in Istanbul.

If Michelin is now of course present online, the brand's flagship products remain the physical guides (more than 30 million lifetime sales) and live events to reveal the stars.

In recent years, tourist boards have paid the Michelin Platinum mark to publish a guide for their towns (to be clear, this is just for inspectors to show up). According to Eater, the South Korean tourist board paid Michelin $1.8 million to launch a guide to Seoul in 2016, and the Thai government paid $4.4 million over five years, starting in Bangkok. in 2017.

A report from Ernst & Young suggests that this money is money well spent: 71% of frequent travelers are willing to “spend more if there was a Michelin guide option”.

Fortunately, the latest Michelin star winner is much closer to me than to Spain. In fact, that's where I live: Vancouver (which also has a good supply of Aperol Spritz). So keep your eyes peeled for a short 30 second video detailing my first Michelin starred meal in my hometown.

More from Bloomberg's opinion:

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• Burgerville is the future of fast food: Amanda Little

This column does not necessarily represent the opinions of the editors or of Bloomberg LP and its owners.

Trung Phan co-hosts the Not Investment Advice podcast and writes the SatPost newsletter. He was previously a senior editor for Hustle, a technology newsletter.

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How Long Will Food Last In The Fridge Without Power?

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We all know that scary moment when the power goes out, followed by the realization that all the food in the fridge could be your destination. Groceries are getting more and more expensive, so if the power goes out, you'll want to save as much food as possible, whether it's the milk and eggs you just bought or the frozen chicken you bought in bulk. But of course it is still important to maintain food safety and prevent food poisoning. But how long does food last in a refrigerator without electricity?

This issue is becoming increasingly important. The Department of Energy recently found that weather-related power outages in the United States have increased by 67% since 2000. Severe thunderstorms, hurricanes, and monsoons in summer, blizzards, and power lines Winter weather strains the power grid us and can cause a power outage. comfortable at best... and off at worst.

Therefore, it is necessary to be informed and prepared as best as possible. Read on to learn how long food can be stored in the refrigerator without electricity, regardless of shelf life, and why saving shelf life and organizing your fridge properly is also so important.

How to Prepare Your Refrigerator for a Power Outage

As Benjamin Franklin once said, an ounce of preparation is indeed worth a pound of healing. Learning how to prepare for hurricane season is good practice, and if you know bad weather is coming, the CDC recommends storing ice or making your own by freezing a container of water. Lastly, putting them in your fridge and freezer will help extend the time your fridge stays cold without power. Also, pre-fill the cooler with ice and ice packs, just need to move the food around the cooler.

It is also very important to prepare your own refrigerator and freezer. Do not store milk and eggs near the refrigerator door, where the temperature will change. Instead, store them on a shelf at a more stable temperature. Store thermometers in the fridge and freezer as well. After all, you won't be able to read the device's temperature reading which is usually harmless in the event of a power outage. The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) states that for proper food storage, the appropriate refrigerator temperature must be 40 degrees or less, and the freezer temperature must be 0 degrees or less.

Finally, stock up on non-perishable foods such as canned tuna, dried beans, peanut butter, pasta and nuts, as well as a container of water, so you don't have to open the fridge when you or your family are hungry. For information, you should also pay attention to the expiration date of bottled drinking water.

How long does food last without electricity?

Whether or not you are prepared for a power outage, the question remains. how long can food last in the fridge without electricity? According to the CDC, as long as food is kept at the right temperature, it can be frozen for up to four hours if you don't open the refrigerator (more on that later). How long food stays in a refrigerator without electricity depends on how full it is, because the more frozen, the better it manages to cool and the less it melts. In general, a good rule of thumb is 48 hours in a full fridge without electricity, or 24 hours in a half full fridge.

Temperature matters here because perishable foods can destroy or grow disease-causing bacteria like E. coli or salmonella faster than you might think. According to FSIS, “Bacteria grow most rapidly in the 'danger zone' temperature range of 40°F to 140°F, with some doubling in as little as 20 minutes. A refrigerator at 40°F or lower will protect most foods. .

Do some foods last longer than others?

Yes, according to FoodSafety.gov, how long you can keep food in the refrigerator without electricity depends on the food itself. While fresh eggs in their shells usually keep for three to five weeks in the refrigerator, and even expired eggs last longer than the recommended date, storing them above 40 degrees for more than two hours can be dangerous. harmful bacteria. The same goes for milk, but the shelf life of milk can be extended by placing it in the coldest part of the refrigerator. Raw meat should be packaged properly, especially in the freezer, to prevent leakage and cross-contamination during thawing, and even with cooked meat, it is important to follow meat storage guidelines.

As for the cheese, chunks of hard cheese like cheddar and parmesan are great at dusk, and you can cut moldy chunks and eat the rest of the cheese. Soft cheeses such as mozzarella, ricotta or cream cheese are more susceptible to bacteria and have a shorter shelf life above 40 degrees Celsius.

Fortunately, vegetables and fruit (unless they are chopped), as well as highly acidic foods such as non-dairy sauces, pickles, jellies, or jams, will do just fine at slightly higher temperatures.

Here's how to keep your fridge (and freezer) running without electricity

Once turned off, the biggest tip is to keep the door closed, even if it's tempting to open it. Refrigerators are made for insulation; Every time you open the refrigerator or freezer, cold air molecules enter, warm air molecules enter, and the temperature rises dramatically.

However, if you haven't set up your fridge beforehand, there are a few things you should do right away. "If your fridge doesn't fill up during a power outage, stock up immediately," says Barbara Brown, professor of nutrition at Oklahoma State University. That way, when it starts to melt, the juices don't drip onto the finished food." Be sure to close the fridge or freezer immediately after.

After the four-hour mark, refrigerate the ice you've made or start moving the food into the cooler to cool slightly before the power comes back on. While it may seem logical to put food outside during a blizzard, FSIS doesn't actually recommend doing so. Why? Outside temperatures can change and your food can be exposed to moisture and sunlight, other unhealthy conditions, and animals.

If after four hours the power is still not restored and the temperature of your fridge rises above 40 degrees, you can always light candles, throw mini parties and entertain while you still have food. safe to eat of course.

What to throw away after a power outage?

Now that we have answered how long food can be stored in the refrigerator without electricity, you may be wondering which foods are safe to eat after four hours. Some are still good and have room to move. The short answer is yes, some food can be saved. However, there are some general rules that you should follow, and you should also be aware of the signs that indicate a food is going bad.

The CDC recommends discarding perishable foods such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and soft cheeses after four hours without electricity. However, you can check each of these foods individually to see if the temperature is above 40 degrees.

If you're the kind of person who has to see it to believe it, check the eggs for slimy or dusty residue, or if the eggs have a sour or pungent odor when opened. It's easy to tell when milk has gone bad, but be sure to smell it before pouring it into your cereal or coffee. Plant-based milk spoils too, but it's harder to tell if your favorite oat or almond milk has gone bad just by the smell, so pour some into a separate container; Spoiled plant milk has a rough and uneven texture.

The most important thing. Don't taste. The CDC and FSIS don't recommend tasting food to see if it's gone bad. If you're still unsure, despite a sour smell, discoloration, or odd texture, "when in doubt, throw it away." You save more money by avoiding huge hospital bills than by trying to save on potentially spoiled food. While we're at it, never eat that expired food.

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Researchers Shed Light On Smart Tech That Made Chinese Flag The First On Mars

• The lightweight polymer allows the flag to "fly with the wind" on the Red Planet and can be used in interplanetary travel and space engineering.
• The patented materials could push China ahead in the space race, as the competition relies on NASA's heavier and more expensive components.

Chinese researchers are sharing for the first time details about the technology that made China the first country to plant a national flag on Mars, prompting former US President Donald Trump to swallow his words.

The United States planted its flag on the moon more than 50 years ago and plans to do so again on the red planet. "The United States of America will be the first country to plant our beautiful American flag on Mars," Trump said in 2019.

But on May 15, 2021, after a journey of nearly 500 million kilometers (300 million miles) that lasted 300 days, the Tianwen spacecraft raised the Chinese flag on Mars, the first national flag to be placed on the planet. The red flag with five yellow stars, made of a smart cloth-like material, gently flutters in the Martian wind.

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In a research paper published Monday in the journal Advances in Mechanics, Chinese researchers detailed the new material, which will be used for interplanetary travel, asteroid exploration and other space infrastructure projects.

Robotic devices that can hold and open flags typically require several mechanical components. These metal parts are heavy and can significantly increase mission costs and risks.

Only low-cost, lightweight and reliable technology can fly the "five-star red flag with the Martian wind," the researchers said.

The Chinese flag kit weighs less than 200 grams (7 ounces), and there are no separate motors or gears. The engine's main components are made of a smart polymer that changes shape when heated.

The device sports a rounded flag with a pair of buckles made of a rubber-like material. When heated, the ribbon "fingers" straighten and release the flag, allowing the fabric to fall under gravity and unfold naturally.

According to NASA, placing the American flag at the space agency is "a symbolic gesture of national pride in achievement."

An image of the American flag printed on the surface of the Japanese Hayabusa rover first reached the surface of Mars in 2008. The stars and stripes pattern reappeared on the Curiosity mission in 2012, when it appeared on one of Mars' four mobile arms. On Rover 2020, the American flag will be printed on the bottom of the remote sensing mast and will continue to follow the rover all the way to Mars.

But these printed images do not meet the definition of flags, which are usually made of cloth or similar materials.

Chinese spacecraft shows Martian dust storm on the Red Planet

"The launch of the scientific instrument on the lander makes China the first country in the world to implement intelligent structures based on shape memory composite polymers for space exploration," said project leader Ling Jinsong and colleagues at the Center for Composite Materials. and the structures of the Harbin Institute of Technology.

"China is leading the application of smart materials in space."

Polymers can change shape freely, but return to "shape memory" under the influence of heat, electric charge, magnetic force or chemical solutions.

This is the technology that NASA currently lacks, according to Chinese researchers.

In the 1960s, private companies proposed polymers to NASA as a cheaper alternative to mechanical components in space projects. Over the next decade, the space agency funded research that produced several polymer prototypes.

But these projects were not successful. Polymers are too soft for most applications. Its physical strength can vary greatly depending on temperature, and it reacts quickly to cosmic ray radiation.

© South China Morning Post The device consists of a flag wrapped around a polymer clip that releases the flag when heated, allowing the fabric to expand by gravity. Photo: Harbin Institute of Technology

NASA continues to develop mechanical components from alloys, which are very heavy and expensive to manufacture.

The James Webb telescope, for example, took more than 24 years to build at a budget of $10 trillion. The complex processes of storing and removing mirrors largely lead to delays and costs.

Chinese researchers say China cannot afford such an approach.

With continued funding from the central government, Leng's team spent more than two decades improving the performance of smart polymers. Carbon fiber has been added to increase the strength of the material. They created new theories to predict their behavior, tested candidate materials in some of the most challenging environments, and worked with factories to reduce the cost of mass production.

In 2016, China conducted an unprecedented experiment in space in which a spaghetti-like structure of smart polymers was formed on a plate, according to Leng's team.

In 2020, a large Chinese satellite in geostationary orbit deployed the world's first solar panels built without physical contact. The soft film stretches in less than a minute with a support frame made of smart materials. Unlike traditional solar panels, the installation process does not cause any harmful vibrations or shocks.

Chinese explorers recently discovered that there is more water on Mars than previously thought

Ling's team said the patented materials could turn the tide of the space race and put China in the lead.

"This technology is expected to be used in China's space station, lunar exploration project, manned space flight, Mars exploration, Jupiter exploration, asteroid exploration, ice giant exploration and major space engineering projects," they said.

China has plans for major space infrastructure projects, including solar power plants designed to beam high-energy beams back to Earth. These infrastructure projects were previously too large, expensive and complex to use current technology, but smart materials can significantly reduce the budget and risk of these projects.

The same material has also been used in the development of new solid-fuel rocket engines to increase the range of hypersonic missiles, according to new research.

Chinese researchers are using similar materials to create shape-shifting aircraft for greater efficiency during different phases of flight.

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This article originally appeared in the South China Morning Post (www.scmp.com), a leading newspaper reporting on China and Asia.

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