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Fruitful holiday

[2017-08-09 08:26]

More Chinese students are putting overseas study tours on their agenda this summer. Consisting of language courses, sightseeing and international communication, study tours meet the demands of Chinese parents and students for a long and fruitful holiday, despite costs of around $4,000 to $6,000.

To cool planet, researchers propose spraying particles into marine clouds

[2017-08-09 08:26]

SAN FRANCISCO - A group of researchers at the University of Washington is investigating the idea of marine cloud brightening as a strategy to offset global warming. As a short-term measure for a possible future emergency situation, the strategy involves spraying saltwater into clouds above oceans to boost their capacity to reflect sunlight.

Britain's smallest school Ronaldsay Primary to shut after student leaves

[2017-08-09 08:26]

LONDON - A school in one of the remotest parts of Britain is to close when its one and only student leaves in just a few days. Known as the smallest school in Britain, North Ronaldsay Primary School will remain closed in the hope that its classroom will be needed at some time in the future.

Mountains are the wheel deal

[2017-08-09 08:26]

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota - Teagan Mason didn't consider herself much of an athlete. She wasn't outgoing either. But the Shakopee sophomore underwent a transformation a year ago.

Smart hat can give you a head start

[2017-08-09 08:26]

CHICAGO - Atari has invaded the realm of fashion with their newest innovation, the Speakerhat. It has teamed up with Audiowear to design and create the new wearable tech, which they debuted on the San Diego Comic-Con show floor.

Gardens seed horticultural skills

[2017-08-09 08:26]

KENNETT SQUARE, Pennsylvania - Growing the "thousand bloom mum" - a showstopper at Longwood Gardens' fall Chrysanthemum Festival - takes 18 months and thousands of worker hours. In the week before the annual event, at least six people work full time to prep the plant.