It is 20 years this month since Sviatoslav Richter (1915-1997), the greatest pianist of XX century, died, aged 82. “It was in Carnegie Hall and Sviatoslav Richter was playing the piano. The...
UBS survey finds more than half of people would refuse to travel in a fully automated aircraft, but says this may change over time. Pilotless planes would save airlines $35bn...
With dramatic peaks and pristine lakes, Yellowstone is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Multicoloured pools swirl around hot springs; verdant forests weave past expansive meadows; and volatile geysers launch streams of...
Environmentalists warn of the extreme danger of excessive nitrogen. An intensifying water cycle will likely cause dramatic increases – nearing 20 percent by 2100 – in the amount of nitrogen...
Throughout the history of humankind, the theme of friendship, a faithful friend, excited the hearts and minds of people. Friendship refers to the mutual relationship of affection, trust, cooperation, and...
Spanish designer Fran Silvestre is making some of the best houses in the world by not giving up on simplicity. Silvestre and Alfaro Hofmann have pioneered a holistic approach to...
For 25 years, the Rev. Noel Hickie, 74, and Marcia Hilton, 70, helped families during their most trying moments. Hickie was working as a hospital chaplain and Hilton as a...
From 5 August to 12 November 2017, in the Studio at Royal Academy of Arts is open an exhibition of the works of the famous French artist-expressionist Henri Matisse (1869-1954),...
Support for the common currency is the highest since autumn 2004 Public support for the euro rose to a 12-year high among citizens of the currency bloc, according to the...
In Budapest (Hungary) came to an end 17th FINA World Aquatics Championships, July 31. It produced some more fine performances namely two new World Records. Lilly King set up WR...
