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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James Punday II and his wife at the Štrbské Pleso mountain lake in the High Tatras.

One American's dream of bringing a gym with Venice Beach vibes to Slovakia

James Punday II family story feels like going through hell and back.

Peter Pellegrini

News digest: Names of new ministers hinted at, President Pellegrini to know them this week

Have a look at ice spectacles, how Ukrainians feels in Slovakia. Learn more in today's digest.

Polymer chemist Igor Lacík (centre).

SAV scientists help improve promising diabetes treatment

Team taking simple approach to problem.

Illustrative image of masks taking part in a Fašiangy procession.

Weekend: Experience real Fašiangy in open air museum

Here's what to do during the weekend of February 21-23.

Coalition parties chairs from left: Matúš Šutaj Eštok (Hlas), Robert Fico (Smer) and Andrej Danko (SNS).

News digest: One step forward to resolve coalition crisis

A curious case of a Tajik man in Slovakia, an interview with Kate Winslet. Learn more in today's digest.

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl.

Dave Grohl’s tangled Slovak roots

There might be a reason why the famous musician does not talk about them much.

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Daniel Jablonski from Comenius University in Bratislava during field research.
The Radoľa Manor in the village of the same name near the town of Kysucké Nové Mesto houses an exhibition of around 300 alphabet books from all over the world.

Weekend: Alphabet books from around the world in one place

Here's what to do during the weekend of February 14-16.

A Palaeo-artistic rendering based on findings of this and previously published studies shows how a relatively rapid rise in atmospheric CO2 approximately 294 million years ago released Earth from its penultimate icehouse (left) and transitioned the world to a warmer and drier climate of the Early Permian (right).

International team led by Slovak scientist sheds light on ancient climate enigma

Their study employed a novel approach pioneered by Hana Jurikova.

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News digest: Slovakia files complaint against Belgium over death of its national

More activities, exhibitions cancelled or at risk in SNG, McDonald's big expansion in Slovakia, and tips on hidden gems in Kysuce region.

Prime Minister Robert Fico.

News digest: PM Fico writes to Elon Musk in regards to NGO, media funding

Interview with Gary Oldman, Smer losing loyal voters, and two medals for Slovakia at youth Olympics.

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Weekend: It's all Lego, miniatures, fun and games

Here's what to do during the weekend of February 7-9.

Bibiana in Bratislava.

News digest: Illustrators to boycott major contest over storm in Bibiana

Health legislation passed in parliament, how possible US tarrifs would hit Slovakia, and tip for a scale model event.

The police are investigating the death of a foreigner in Košice.

News digest: Police and private security service suspected of beating homeless man

A chance to see hundreds of Lego sets, how to learn about local brands, and a synagogue closer to refurbishment.

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Oncologist Michal Mego during last year's ESET Science Award ceremony. He won the pulic prize.

Award-winning Slovak oncologist: It's all about trust between a doctor and patient

Michal Mego, winner of 2024, ESET Science Award public prize, founded top research lab when he returned to Slovakia.

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Weekend: Japanese films, bird watching, cycling, there's plenty to choose from

Here's what to during the weekend of January 31-February 2.

The Slovak parliament.

News digest: Chances of snap election up, even PM seems to be preparing

Black Widow spider for the first time in Slovakia, a scientist slash stand-up comedian on blending science and humour, and an interview with Robbie Williams.

Slovak roots: finding a way to help

Did you know that one of the most important types of guitar was invented by a Slovak emigrant?

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