How science digs up the royal dirt

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Undated photo made available by the University of Leicester, England, Monday Feb. 4 2013, of the remains of England's King Richard III, missing for 500 years. The identification of the skeleton is the latest coup by forensic scientists who use radiocarbon-dating, DNA analysis, 3D scanning and other hi-tech tools to unlock the secrets of the long-dead. AP/ UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

The identification of King Richard III’s skeleton is the latest coup by forensic scientists who use radiocarbon-dating, DNA analysis, 3D scanning and other hi-tech tools to unlock the secrets of the long-dead.

Posted: February 5th, 2013 in Latest Business Stories,Science and Health | Read More »

Spain’s king cuts own salary in crisis

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Spain's King Juan Carlos, left, shakes hands with Economy Minister Luis de Guindos, right, prior to the Cabinet meeting at which sales tax hikes and spending cuts were approved at the Zarzuela Palace on the outskirts of Madrid, Friday, July 13, 2012. The royal palace said Tuesday, July 17, 2012, that King Juan Carlos will cut his salary by about seven percent in line with reductions imposed on public sector workers in the country's financial crisis. AP PHOTO/ANGEL DIAZ, POOL

Spain’s King Juan Carlos will cut his salary by about seven percent in line with reductions imposed on public sector workers in the country’s financial crisis, the royal palace said Tuesday.

Posted: July 18th, 2012 in Latest Business Stories | Read More »

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