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Panel: Base quarantines, other outbreak decisions on science

Thursday, 5 March 2015, 16:36 Last update: about 12 years ago

Attempts to quarantine health workers returning to the U.S. from Ebola-stricken West Africa were a mistake, the president's bioethics advisers said Thursday. The U.S. has a moral responsibility,...

First show since designer's death is 'emotional'

Thursday, 5 March 2015, 16:23 Last update: about 12 years ago

The Oscar de la Renta luxury label on Tuesday held its firstFashion Week show since the designer's death in October, with his successor, Peter Copping, sending a bevy of luxurious, ultra-feminine...

Junior College student wins best translation

Thursday, 5 March 2015, 11:10 Last update: about 12 years ago

Junior College student, Sephora Francalanza, one of the 28 Sixth form students, one from each member state, won the annual translation contest JuvenesTrans-latores organised by the European...

NSTF Science Days in Gozo to be organised again

Thursday, 5 March 2015, 11:07 Last update: about 12 years ago

The second edition of the NSTF Science Days in Gozo will be held soon.  Following the success achieved last year, the Ministry of Gozo has teamed up with NSTF to organise the second edition...

MCast Agribusiness Symposium 2015

Thursday, 5 March 2015, 11:06 Last update: about 12 years ago

On 25 February, MCast Agribusiness Institute held a symposium dedicated to research in agriculture and its related sectors. This symposium is the first of its kind for higher education in...

Frequent saunas may boost survival, Finnish study suggests

Wednesday, 4 March 2015, 16:35 Last update: about 12 years ago

Frequent sauna baths may help you live longer, a study of Finnish men suggests. It would be welcome news if proven true - in Finland where hot, dry saunas are commonplace, and for Americans shivering...

Don't tell Madonna: the cape is making a comeback

Wednesday, 4 March 2015, 16:21 Last update: about 12 years ago

The cape is making a comeback in Milan this season - even though Madonna may have something to say about that. The pop singer took a spectacular fall when her Armani cape suffered a wardrobe...

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