Life & Style
Kenya marathon stars march for peace
August 2, 2015
Kenya marathon stars march for peace
John Kelai became a runner to escape a hard and dangerous life in northern Kenya, where three of his uncles…
Zimbabwe cracks down on hunting after lion killing sparks outrage
August 2, 2015
Zimbabwe cracks down on hunting after lion killing sparks outrage
Zimbabwe's wildlife authorities on Saturday announced restrictions on hunting around the country's biggest game reserve following the killing of a…
Tracking the retreat of Arctic ice
August 2, 2015
Tracking the retreat of Arctic ice
Not so long ago, skeleton staff overwintering at the Ny-Alesund research center could walk on the Arctic town's frozen bay…
Fetal tissue research declining, still important
August 2, 2015
Fetal tissue research declining, still important
A political battle over the use of fetal tissue in medical research has been reinvigorated by the release of undercover…
‘World’s first’ crypt hotel room opens in Maine
August 1, 2015
‘World’s first’ crypt hotel room opens in Maine
Here's one for the bucket list, although for some it might be too close to the bucket for comfort. A hotel…
10 beautiful British islands you’ve probably never heard of
August 1, 2015
10 beautiful British islands you’ve probably never heard of
Think Britain is just a small island off the coast of Europe? Think again. It's actually a huge number of small islands…
Zoo keeper steps in with teddy bear to hand-rear baby sloth
August 1, 2015
Zoo keeper steps in with teddy bear to hand-rear baby sloth
When baby sloth Edward Scissorhands' mother stopped producing milk and could not care for her infant, a London zoo keeper…
‘Blue Beach’ offers Gazans a glimpse of the good life
August 1, 2015
‘Blue Beach’ offers Gazans a glimpse of the good life
A luxurious new tourist resort has opened in the Gaza Strip, its manicured lawns, sparkling pool and private beach in…
Exercise during teens reaps long-term benefits for women, study shows
August 1, 2015
Exercise during teens reaps long-term benefits for women, study shows
Playing team sports and exercising during adolescence can have long-lasting benefits for women and may even reduce their risk of…
Flavoring, other additives increase cigarettes’ addictiveness
August 1, 2015
Flavoring, other additives increase cigarettes’ addictiveness
Ingredients that help enhance the appeal of “light” and “low-tar” cigarettes may contribute to the addictiveness of smoking, a study…