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Culture capital Wroclaw at crossroads of central Europe history

Culture capital Wroclaw at crossroads of central Europe history

Long a symbol of Polish-German reconciliation, Poland's western city of Wroclaw will become a European culture capital this year highlighting…
SpaceX to launch ocean satellite, try water return Sunday

SpaceX to launch ocean satellite, try water return Sunday

A US$180 million satellite to study the world's oceans in a changing climate will blast off Sunday atop a Falcon…
Spacewalk suspended after leak in US astronaut’s helmet

Spacewalk suspended after leak in US astronaut’s helmet

NASA cut short a spacewalk on Friday at the International Space Station after one of the astronauts reported a leak…
Psychology patients with unmet preferences report poorer outcomes

Psychology patients with unmet preferences report poorer outcomes

Psychological therapy may yield greater benefits if providers can meet patients' preferences, a UK study suggests. Most of the nearly 15,000…
Should doctors agree to do virginity tests?

Should doctors agree to do virginity tests?

When doctors are asked to perform virginity testing, they should refuse because it’s not medically necessary and may cause psychological…
Air pollution and traffic fumes tied to infertility risk

Air pollution and traffic fumes tied to infertility risk

Women who live close to major highways where the air is polluted by traffic exhaust fumes may be slightly more…
In south Indian temple town, plastics become taboo

In south Indian temple town, plastics become taboo

Millions of Hindu men trudge the steep, three-hour climb to a hilltop temple to worship a celibate god every year.…
Research finds chromium supplements could carry health risks

Research finds chromium supplements could carry health risks

A recent Australian study has found potential health risks associated with the long-term consumption of chromium supplements, as the mineral…
Egyptian student’s invention wins first place in international research competition

Egyptian student’s invention wins first place in international research competition

An Egyptian high school student ranked first place in an international research and invention competition in South Korea. The student, Youssef…
Egypt to inaugurate first Middle East climate change museum Thursday

Egypt to inaugurate first Middle East climate change museum Thursday

Environment Minister Khaled Fahmy will inaugurate a museum for fossils and climate change on Thursday, which is the first of…
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