Après-ski themed dining in Los Angeles lets diners escape to the European Alps Posted January 28, 2024 Some hotels are turning their bar lounges into dining experiences and right now it’s all about elegant après-ski chalets. At the Fairmont Century Plaza hotel in Los Angeles, wh…
Looking for adventure, tourists swim on the edge of the Arctic Circle Posted January 27, 2024 Cold showers are meant to be good for your health, but some people are taking it a step further: swimming in the frozen waters near the Arctic Circle. That experience, along with …
Robot helps seniors fight loneliness; it converses, plays music and gives virtual tours Posted January 21, 2024 Some American senior citizens have a new companion to help them combat loneliness — a robot. Joyce Loazia lives alone, but when she returns to her apartment at a suburban Fort …
Luxury chocolate factory provides employment for people with special needs Posted January 20, 2024 A luxury chocolate retailer is helping young people with special needs find employment and self-confidence at their factory in Eastern England. Harry Specters is a chocolate ma…
Scientists confirm rediscovery of ‘tap-dancing’ trapdoor spider not seen for nearly a century Posted January 14, 2024 An elusive ‘tap-dancing’ spider species that has been lost to science for almost 100 years has been rediscovered amongst leaf litter on its home turf. The Fagilde trapdoor spid…
Mushroom foraging is fun, but can be toxic, warn experts Posted January 13, 2024 Damp weather at this time of year can be the perfect conditions for dedicated mushroom foragers in the UK. It can be a risky business—there’s always the risk of foraging a toxic m…
Is a floating dairy farm a solution for climate change? Posted January 7, 2024 The Floating Farm is one of the latest attempts to think outside the box when it comes to adapting to climate change. Mussel farms or attempts to grow kelp and other sea vegetatio…
Australian hospital uses music to stabilize children’s heart rates Posted January 6, 2024 For the past 30 years, the Queensland Children’s Hospital has been using music therapy to stabilize the heart rate of children during and after medical procedures. And the impact …