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Nearby and international wellness retreats to visit and get refreshed
CIty Scene Columbus - Ohio
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December 23, 2024
Whether it’s a spa trip, an empowerment retreat or something in between, wellness tourism – travel that prioritizes physical and mental well-being by focusing on both internal and external relaxation – is on the rise. Keep it in the country Don’t...
Scientists Unravel the Secrets of 37 Key Genes Linked to Reproductive Health and Longevity
SciTechDaily
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December 22, 2024
A study by the University of Oxford and the University of Iceland explores how genetic variations influence reproductive health and longevity, offering the most comprehensive review of genetic factors affecting fertility traits like menopause...
Justin Bieber Announces Music Comeback: New Album Reportedly Drops Friday
Forbes
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Topline Justin Bieber announced his upcoming seventh album on his Instagram account Thursday, which multiple outlets reported will be released Friday, a musical comeback for the singer after he has faced health issues and his personal life has...
Redefining the Impossible With Genomics
Technology Networks
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Genome sequencing isn’t just faster and cheaper than ever before, high-throughput platforms are now delivering insights at a scale and depth unimaginable just a few years ago. From mapping single-cell dynamics to decoding complex disorders,...
Cardiac intermediary metabolism in heart failure: substrate use, signalling roles and therapeutic targets.
Physician's Weekly
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June 23, 2025
Mathias Mericskay Université Paris-Saclay, INSERM CARPAT Unit, Signalling and Cardiovascular Pathophysiolgy, Orsay, France. mathias.mericskay@inserm.fr. Coert J Zuurbier Laboratory of Experimental Intensive Care and Anaesthesiology (L.E.I.C.A.),...
This international surveillance project aims to protect wheat from deadly diseases
MIT Technology Review
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December 26, 2024
Their automated system sends data to Chris Gilligan, who leads the modeling arm of Wheat DEWAS at the University of Cambridge. With his team, he works with the UK’s Met Office, using their supercomputer to model how the fungal spores at a given...
A US Navy nuclear-powered attack submarine just made an unprecedented stop. A top admiral says it sent a message.
Business Insider
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July 9, 2025
A US Navy nuclear-powered attack submarine stopped in Iceland for the first time on Wednesday. A top admiral told Business Insider that the unprecedented port call sent a message to American foes. The first-of-its-kind visit to the Nordic island...
The Wild West and wellness are next year’s travel trends
The Bourne Local
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December 25, 2024
From cowboy adventures in America's iconic ranches to reset retreats in Bali's lush landscapes, next year's travel trends are all about unique getaways, writes Wittering-based Travel Counsellor Emma Savage. Unleash your inner cowboy Picture this:...
Position Of First Lady Is Quite Challenging – Oluremi Tinubu
Naija News
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July 10, 2025
She said this on Wednesday at the 3rd Annual Global First Ladies Alliance Academy, where nine other First Ladies from around the world came together to address pressing global challenges, including artificial intelligence growth, food security,...
Top 10 countries digital nomads love for health and work-life balance
10Best
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December 17, 2024
— Our editors and readers independently select what you see on 10Best. When you buy through a link on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Digital nomads look for countries with reliable internet, good healthcare, and access to the...
Canada Is Best For Essential Healthcare, says WHO
Electronics Weekly
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December 18, 2024
The organization ranked 194 countries based on a selection of indicators of key health concerns such as reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health, infectious diseases, noncommunicable diseases and service capacity and access. The WHO is...
"That's basically a Grammy in Bieber language" — Internet divided by Pitchfork rating Justin Bieber's "SWAG" 7.3/10
Sportskeeda
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July 16, 2025
Pitchfork had recently rated Justin Bieber's album SWAG 7.3/10. The album was dropped on Friday, July 11, 2025. Notably, as stated by the outlet, this marks Justin's first studio album release since he officially cut ties with Scooter Braun back...
For the US and the free world, security demands a resilience-first approach
Atlantic Council
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July 8, 2025
Report July 8, 2025 • 8:00 am ET Print this page For the US and the free world, security demands a resilience-first approach By Elizabeth Sizeland This report is the foundational document of the Adrienne Arsht National Security Resilience...
Minerva registers fourth win in Helsinki Cup
The Statesman (India)
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July 9, 2025
Minerva Academy FC’s dream run at the Helsinki Cup 2025 continued with two more commanding wins on Day 2, as the Indian side blanked Icelandic powerhouses KR Reykjavik 9-0 and Afturelding 3-0 to maintain their unbeaten streak. With four wins in as...
'I tried Iceland's Cathedral City Pigs in Blankets Toastie ands it's EVERYTHING you need this Christmas'
Manchester Evening News
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December 23, 2024
I don't mind a bit of turkey on my Christmas dinner, but really I can take it or leave it. Honestly, I wouldn't be fussed if I had chicken on my plate instead, it's a damn site cheaper that's for sure. But there are some things that get me a bit...
Morocco, first North African country in the Global Citizenship 2025 ranking
Atalayar
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July 16, 2025
According to the results of the Global Citizenship 2025 Report published by CS Global Partners, Morocco ranks 100th out of 165 countries worldwide. With a score of 50.5 out of 100 points, it is the leader in the North African region ahead of...
Iceland's NATO Contributions: A Unique but Valuable Role
24/7 Wall St.
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September 4, 2024
Military patpongs / iStock via Getty Images Key Points: Iceland supports NATO with its Coast Guard, monitoring air defenses, and hosting military exercises. Contributes financially and aids Ukraine despite limited resources. Small population and...
Genetic insights into reproductive health and longevity
Medical News
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December 14, 2024
Led by researchers from the University of Oxford's Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science and the University of Iceland, the review explores how genetic variations can explain differences in reproductive health and longevity. The study provides...
Jordan ranks 47th globally on healthcare quality index
Ammon News
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December 15, 2024
Ammon News - Eng. Wael Al-Samaeen revealed Jordan's ranking in the 2024 Global Healthcare Index issued by Numbeo, which ranks 47th globally among the best healthcare systems in the world with 65.0 points. Al-Samaeen said that this ranking reflects...
Reykjavik-based Treble raises €11 million to build the sound of our cities
EU Startups
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September 3, 2024
Treble, a next-generation sound simulation and synthetic audio data generation technology company, has raised €11 million in a Series A round. The round was led by KOMPAS VC, an early-stage VC firm focused on the built environment with...