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Versailles plans luxury hotel, media report
August 17, 2015
Versailles plans luxury hotel, media report
Once home to kings and now one of France's most visited sites, the Chateau de Versailles is planning a new…
The grand illusion of Europe’s invisible borders
August 16, 2015
The grand illusion of Europe’s invisible borders
Italian photographer Valerio Vincenzo has spent the last eight years photographing the EU's internal boundaries: that's 26 countries and 16,500…
New step toward making painkillers from yeast
August 16, 2015
New step toward making painkillers from yeast
A team of US scientists said Thursday they have taken an important step toward engineering painkillers from yeast, a process…
An airline starts weighing passengers
August 16, 2015
An airline starts weighing passengers
Plump passengers beware! The national airline of Uzbekistan says it has begun weighing those travelling along with their carry-on luggage.
9 reasons to visit Georgia now
August 15, 2015
9 reasons to visit Georgia now
Out on the fringes of Europe, the former Soviet Republic of Georgia is a country shrouded in mystery. Sandwiched between the…
6 tricks to flying first class, for free
August 15, 2015
6 tricks to flying first class, for free
Think you can't afford a spin in a private jet -- jacuzzi included -- or a night at a lavish,…
Seriously ill patients can get spiritual counseling via Skype
August 15, 2015
Seriously ill patients can get spiritual counseling via Skype
Newly diagnosed and seriously ill patients who need spiritual support, but can’t travel for it, can now get free counseling…
There’s little evidence to help avoid stress fractures
August 15, 2015
There’s little evidence to help avoid stress fractures
(Reuters Health) - Although there are plenty of opinions about what causes tiny, painful stress fractures in the bones of…
Women who work or lift a lot may struggle to get pregnant
August 15, 2015
Women who work or lift a lot may struggle to get pregnant
Women who work more than 40 hours a week or routinely lift heavy loads may take longer to get pregnant…
Study shows how parents can protect kids from cyber-bullying
August 14, 2015
Study shows how parents can protect kids from cyber-bullying
An annual study conducted by security software firm McAfee and released this week indicates that parents can play a key…