Matúš Beňo
Matúš Beňo

Matúš Beňo covers science for The Slovak Spectator. He occasionally writes about culture.

Before joining The Slovak Spectator, he worked as an online editor and covered technology and science for SME, one of the major Slovak dailies. Mr. Beňo also covered Slovak science for Veda Na Dosah, a website that popularises science.

He studied mass media communication at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Trnava. Mr. Beňo is a native Bratislavan. In his free time, he paints Warhammer miniatures, hikes, plays board games and guitar.

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List of author's articles

Ghosts at Smolenice Castle.

Weekend: From jazz and wine to haunted castles and cold-water swims

Here's what to do during the weekend of October 24-26.

The evening version of the popular Medokvas event in Smolenice.

Weekend: A lot of music, movies, and moments under the stars

Here's what to do during the weekend of October 17-19.

Part of the Slovak team, from left: Miroslav Caboň, Slavomír Adamčík, Soňa Jančovičová.
Winners of the 2025 ESET Science Award, from left: Ľubomír Švorc, Daniela Vacek, and Martin Kahanec.

Labour economist, AI ethicist among Slovakia’s top scientists

ESET Science Award celebrates breakthroughs across disciplines.

A still from Rímske Hry in Rusovce.

Weekend: From ancient Rome to Indian lights

Here's what to do during the weekend of October 10-12.

Juraj Cintula on the final day of the trial.

News digest: I spoke the language of predators, says accused Fico shooter in final address

How to transform potato peels to sensors, what does the end of transaction tax for sole traders mean, and tips on upcoming events.

From left: Alena Opálková Šišková and Lenka Lorencová.

From potato peels to a patent – how Slovak scientists are using kitchen waste to help make sensors

Team from top institutions began research after a joke over coffee.

PM Robert Fico.

News digest: Era of Czech lecturing is over, Fico comments on elections

The novel that started Slovak literature, what November 17 losing its status means for schools, and what one Dutch couple found in Slovakia.

The common cranes.

Weekend: Art, apples and autumn vibes take over Slovakia

Here's what to do during the weekend of October 3-5.

Samuel Migaľ.

News digest: Minister claims president plotting to topple Fico’s government

A new ranking of the wealthiest Slovaks, women aim for equal place in the space sector, and constitution amendment causing reshuffling of MPs.

Slovak roots: on keeping the heritage in the family

Learn how the Slovak emigrants created their first communities in the US.

President Peter Pellegrini.

News digest: Pellegrini defends energy stance to Trump, backs stance on migration

What’s new in science in Slovakia, an interview with a photographer that sees beauty in the absurd, and the couple behind Slovakia’s largest producer of jams.

Stock image.
Last year's edition of the Noc Vedy science festival.

Weekend: Embrace curiosity and see what science is about

Here's what to do during the weekend of September 26-28.

Mikuláš Černák.

News digest: Slovakia’s first potential lifelong prison release denied for mafia boss

“Winning the lottery” with the Slovak police as a foreigner, second chance for former homeless body builder, and tips for scenic ridge hikes.

The protest in Bratislava.

News digest: From marmalade giveaways to anti-Fico chants, protests mix frustration with humour

More plagiarism allegations in politics, Slovakia’s worst regional road, and the first Czechoslovak president’s secret letter.

Mary Knight.

Going through the process of getting Slovak citizenship helped me learn, says Slovak American

Mary Knight on the importance to keep the heritage in the family.

PM Robert Fico (Smer).

News digest: PM links consolidation debate to opposition leader’s mother, latter calls it distraction

Two ministries blasted for spending, sharp increase in demand for rapid Covid-19 tests, and Tour of Slovakia with a worthy finale.

Last year, Mária Bieliková won the Outstanding Scientist in Slovakia category.
Slovak Philharmonic.

Weekend: Discover world music, classical music and festivities

Here's what to do during the weekend of September 19-21.