Life & Style
Why wooden skyscrapers are springing up across the world
April 27, 2016
Why wooden skyscrapers are springing up across the world
At 1,000 feet tall, it will only be overshadowed in London by The Shard. But unlike that tapering glass structure, this…
Naked dining: Latest restaurant concept to hit London
April 25, 2016
Naked dining: Latest restaurant concept to hit London
From an owl café to a "Game of Thrones" themed restaurant, it's hard to beat London when it comes to…
Cocktail of UV, Vitamin B zaps malaria in blood
April 25, 2016
Cocktail of UV, Vitamin B zaps malaria in blood
Blood donated by unknowing malaria carriers can be made safer with UV radiation and Vitamin B, said a study Friday…
Exercise in disguise: five ways to burn calories without hitting the gym
April 24, 2016
Exercise in disguise: five ways to burn calories without hitting the gym
Getting moving with day-to-day activities like gardening, cleaning, dancing, grocery shopping and brisk walking can burn up to 400 calories…
Dutch fountain runs on sunshine and air
April 24, 2016
Dutch fountain runs on sunshine and air
A Dutch sculpture presented on Earth Day spouts water six meters high without using conventional water or power sources in…
Drawing better for remembering information than writing
April 24, 2016
Drawing better for remembering information than writing
Cramming for an exam? Need to memorize a presentation? New research suggests that the best way to boost your power…
Full steam ahead as Carnival overcomes final hurdle for historic Cuba trip
April 24, 2016
Full steam ahead as Carnival overcomes final hurdle for historic Cuba trip
Cruise ship company Carnival Corporation has received approval to accept Cuban-born travelers aboard their cruise ships, which will begin carrying…
Sedentary time tied to coronary artery calcium
April 23, 2016
Sedentary time tied to coronary artery calcium
One reason being sedentary is so bad for one's health may be that it promotes “hardening” of the arteries with…
CNN: The Middle East’s most opulent hotel rooms
April 22, 2016
CNN: The Middle East’s most opulent hotel rooms
Want to drop 80 percent of the average U.S. annual income in one night? Or maybe get some shuteye where Bill…
Why you don’t sleep well in a strange bed
April 22, 2016
Why you don’t sleep well in a strange bed
The old adage about sleeping with one eye open in an unfamiliar place may not be too far off the…