a family christmas can bring a great deal of stress -- from the marathon cooking and endless washing-up to disappointment over gifts and heated family rows . chelsea will announce the # 4.5 million signing of brazilian wonderkid nathan on wednesday in a move that will come as a significant blow to manchester city . the dazzling attacking midfielder , who turned 19 last month , has been in london for talks with the blues this week and passed a medical on tuesday . nathan is seen as the next big thing in south american football and touches down in the capital with an ever-growing reputation . chelsea will announce the # 4.5 million signing of brazilian wonderkid nathan on wednesday . chelsea manager jose mourinho has beaten man city boss manuel pellegrini to the signing of the brazilian . premier league champions city had hoped to tie up a deal after first spotting the player at the world under 17 championships two years ago . he has since broken into the atletico paranaense team but a serious contract dispute with the brazilian side meant chelsea were able to swoop . nathan joins the already strong brazilian contingent at chelsea , moving alongside willian , ramires , filipe luis and oscar . standing isolated surrounded by the vast , golden north saudi arabian desert is a bizarre single rock castle , which has been lying undisturbed for centuries . qasr al-farid or ` the lonely castle ' has a sad tale , standing incomplete and abandoned , looking out of place in the vast , barren landscape . believed to be constructed in the first century a.d. and situated on one of the most important ancient trade routes , linking the north and south of the arabian peninsula , the mysterious monument was never finished . scroll down for video . we think of them as thriving in wildflower meadows and rolling fields . but new research suggests britain 's bees are happier near towns and cities . a study of wildlife sites across four english counties has found that most are home to fewer species of bee today than they were in the past . it found that the expansion of farmland has actually been more damaging to britain 's bee population than the concreting over of the countryside for housing . a reading university researcher has said that bees prefer cities to fields -lrb- honey bees in paris shown -rrb- . the expansion of farmland has actually been damaging to bee population , according to the researcher . wildlife sites in four english counties saw bee species decrease . the staggering potential of nathan , who can also play as a secondary striker , means he could feature in jose mourinho 's first team next season . nathan will join fellow brazilians willian , ramires , filipe luis and oscar -lrb- pictured -rrb- at stamford bridge . no wonder it sees more relationships break down than at any other time of year , with twice as many couples beginning divorce proceedings in the first week of january . psychologist rachel maclynn -- a relationship expert and founder of vida matchmaking consultancy -- gives her advice for a harmonious christmas . . . un-happy holidays : an all too familiar scene for many families at christmas dinner . do . . . result : taking care to ensure that the tantrums are kept at bay and proper preparation will make christmas the happiest time of the year . do n't . . . now a unesco world heritage site , the ancient remains of qasr al-farid - a rock-cut tomb and part of an ancient nabatean settlement - stands amidst imposing cliffs and striking rocky outcrop . the nabatean tomb in madain saleh is located in the northwestern region of the arabian peninsula , in the middle of a vast desert landscape . size matters ! the striking structure is the largest of the 131 tombs in the area , hinting it was intended for someone of great power . despite its misleading name , the fascinating four-storey monument was actually used as a tomb . it 's intricate carving borrows decorative elements from egyptian , hellenistic , and assyrian architecture . the tomb is the largest of 131 monumental tombs , which were carved straight into rock in the city of mada'in saleh during the pinnacle of nabatean era . and it is famous for standing completely alone . for instance , heaths and meadows near milton keynes now boast more species of bee than sites in more rural areas . reading university researcher dr deepa senapathi believes intensive agriculture is to blame . climate change could be disrupting the relationship between bees and plants . size would have been indicative of the person 's social status and wealth , hinting it was intended for someone of power . it is remarkable how the lonely castle has remained so preserved against the elements for over 1,900 years and this can be attributed to the dry climate . that 's according to a study that said warmer springs can change the life cycles of bees , which can throw them out of sync with the plants they pollinate . the research is the first clear example of the potential for climate change to disrupt such critical relationships between species . the study , potential disruption of pollination in a sexually deceptive orchid by climate change , was carried out by the university of east anglia -lrb- uea -rrb- and was published in the journal current biology . while the gardens , parks and churchyards of towns and cities provide bees with a variety of plants to forage on and an extended flowering season , popular crops such as oilseed rape only bloom for a few weeks . she said : ` while concreting over the countryside may appear to be bad news for nature , we 've found that progressive urbanisation may be much less damaging than intensive agriculture . ` urban areas may benefit bees more than farmland by providing a wide variety of flowering plants , providing a cosmopolitan menu for insects from spring through to autumn . ` over the past century rural landscapes in britain have become increasingly dominated by large expanses of monoculture - the growing of a single type of plant , which has helped boost crop production . ` but without a mixture of habitat and food sources , rural areas can sometimes be little better than green deserts for biodiversity . ' scientists around the country are trying to work out why populations of bees and other insects are plummeting . situated on a pre-islamic archaeological site located in al-ula , is located on one of the major trading sites , which linked the south of the arabian peninsula to the north . unesco declared the magnificent historic collection saudi arabia 's first world heritage site in 2008 . nabataeans constructed their massive stone buildings mainly from single pieces of sandstone , and carved from the top down . if the smooth stone reminds you of the iconic carved site of petra in jordan , it should come as no surprise to learn they are linked . petra was the capital of the nabataean kingdom and features a 250-foot-high sandstone slot canyon known as the siq . until 1812 , the site was unknown to the western world until it was introduced by explorer johann ludwig burckhardt . while petra was the capital of the nabatean kingdom , mada'in saleh was its second city , explaining why the unusual carved rock architecture is so similar . petra in jordan was the capital of the nabatean kingdom . it displays similar architecture design to qasr al-farid , being carved out of a single stone body . it is sometimes known as the rose city due to the color of the stone . impressive collection ! another saudi arabian nabatean tomb , qasr al-bint , has been perfectly preserved in the dry climate . unesco declared the historic series of tombs saudi arabia 's first world heritage site in 2008 . pesticides , climate change and disease may , like intensive farming , be playing a role . the latest research is published in the royal society journal proceedings b. dr deepa senapathi believes intensive agriculture is to blame . while the gardens , parks and churchyards of towns and cities provide bees with a variety of plants to forage on and an extended flowering season , popular crops such as oilseed rape only bloom for a few weeks -lrb- stock image of honey bee shown -rrb- .
qasr al-farid or ` the lonely castle ' has been standing strong since the first century ad . the single-rock tomb is incomplete and abandoned , but fascinatingly reveals structures were carved from top down . the striking castle is one of 131 tombs from the nabatean kingdom , located in the al-ula sector .
a family christmas can bring a great deal of stress -- from the marathon cooking and endless washing-up to disappointment over gifts and heated family rows . chelsea will announce the # 4.5 million signing of brazilian wonderkid nathan on wednesday in a move that will come as a significant blow to manchester city . the dazzling attacking midfielder , who turned 19 last month , has been in london for talks with the blues this week and passed a medical on tuesday . nathan is seen as the next big thing in south american football and touches down in the capital with an ever-growing reputation . chelsea will announce the # 4.5 million signing of brazilian wonderkid nathan on wednesday . chelsea manager jose mourinho has beaten man city boss manuel pellegrini to the signing of the brazilian . premier league champions city had hoped to tie up a deal after first spotting the player at the world under 17 championships two years ago . he has since broken into the atletico paranaense team but a serious contract dispute with the brazilian side meant chelsea were able to swoop . nathan joins the already strong brazilian contingent at chelsea , moving alongside willian , ramires , filipe luis and oscar . standing isolated surrounded by the vast , golden north saudi arabian desert is a bizarre single rock castle , which has been lying undisturbed for centuries . qasr al-farid or ` the lonely castle ' has a sad tale , standing incomplete and abandoned , looking out of place in the vast , barren landscape . believed to be constructed in the first century a.d. and situated on one of the most important ancient trade routes , linking the north and south of the arabian peninsula , the mysterious monument was never finished . scroll down for video . we think of them as thriving in wildflower meadows and rolling fields . but new research suggests britain 's bees are happier near towns and cities . a study of wildlife sites across four english counties has found that most are home to fewer species of bee today than they were in the past . it found that the expansion of farmland has actually been more damaging to britain 's bee population than the concreting over of the countryside for housing . a reading university researcher has said that bees prefer cities to fields -lrb- honey bees in paris shown -rrb- . the expansion of farmland has actually been damaging to bee population , according to the researcher . wildlife sites in four english counties saw bee species decrease . the staggering potential of nathan , who can also play as a secondary striker , means he could feature in jose mourinho 's first team next season . nathan will join fellow brazilians willian , ramires , filipe luis and oscar -lrb- pictured -rrb- at stamford bridge . no wonder it sees more relationships break down than at any other time of year , with twice as many couples beginning divorce proceedings in the first week of january . psychologist rachel maclynn -- a relationship expert and founder of vida matchmaking consultancy -- gives her advice for a harmonious christmas . . . un-happy holidays : an all too familiar scene for many families at christmas dinner . do . . . result : taking care to ensure that the tantrums are kept at bay and proper preparation will make christmas the happiest time of the year . do n't . . . now a unesco world heritage site , the ancient remains of qasr al-farid - a rock-cut tomb and part of an ancient nabatean settlement - stands amidst imposing cliffs and striking rocky outcrop . the nabatean tomb in madain saleh is located in the northwestern region of the arabian peninsula , in the middle of a vast desert landscape . size matters ! the striking structure is the largest of the 131 tombs in the area , hinting it was intended for someone of great power . despite its misleading name , the fascinating four-storey monument was actually used as a tomb . it 's intricate carving borrows decorative elements from egyptian , hellenistic , and assyrian architecture . the tomb is the largest of 131 monumental tombs , which were carved straight into rock in the city of mada'in saleh during the pinnacle of nabatean era . and it is famous for standing completely alone . for instance , heaths and meadows near milton keynes now boast more species of bee than sites variety of flowering plants , providing a cosmopolitan menu for insects from spring through to autumn . ` over the past century rural landscapes in britain have become increasingly dominated by large expanses of monoculture - the growing of a single type of plant , which has helped boost crop production . ` but without a mixture of habitat and food sources , rural areas can sometimes be little better than green deserts for biodiversity . ' scientists around the country are trying to work out why populations of bees and other insects are plummeting . situated on a pre-islamic archaeological site located in al-ula , is located on one of the major trading sites , which linked the south of the arabian peninsula to the north . unesco declared the magnificent historic collection saudi arabia 's first world heritage site in 2008 . nabataeans constructed their massive stone buildings mainly from single pieces of sandstone , and carved from the top down . if the smooth stone reminds you of the iconic carved site of petra in jordan , it should come as no surprise to learn they are linked . petra was the capital of the nabataean kingdom and features a 250-foot-high sandstone slot canyon known as the siq . until 1812 , the site was unknown to the western world until it was introduced by explorer johann ludwig burckhardt . while petra was the capital of the nabatean kingdom , mada'in saleh was its second city , explaining why the unusual carved rock
man city boss manuel pellegrini to the signing of the brazilian . premier league champions city had hoped to tie up a deal after first spotting the player at the world under 17 championships two years ago . he has since broken into the atletico paranaense team but a serious contract dispute with the brazilian side meant chelsea were able to swoop . nathan joins the already strong brazilian contingent at chelsea , moving alongside willian , ramires , filipe luis and oscar . standing isolated surrounded by the vast , golden north saudi arabian desert is a bizarre single rock castle , which has been lying undisturbed for centuries . qasr al-farid or ` the lonely castle ' has a sad tale , standing incomplete and abandoned , looking out of place in the vast , barren landscape . believed to be constructed in the first century a.d. and situated on one of the most important ancient trade routes , linking the north and south of the arabian peninsula , the mysterious monument was never finished . scroll down for video . we think of them as thriving in wildflower meadows and rolling fields . but new research suggests britain 's bees are happier near towns and cities . a study of wildlife sites across four english counties has found that most are home to fewer species of bee today than they were in the past . it found that the expansion of farmland has actually been more damaging to britain 's bee population than the concreting over of the countryside for housing . a reading university researcher has said that bees prefer cities to fields -lrb- honey bees in paris shown -rrb- . the expansion of farmland has actually been damaging to bee population , according to the researcher . wildlife sites in four english counties saw bee species decrease . the staggering potential of nathan , who can also play as a secondary striker , means he could feature in jose mourinho 's first team next season . nathan will join fellow brazilians willian , ramires , filipe luis and oscar -lrb- pictured -rrb- at stamford bridge . no wonder it sees more relationships break down than at any other time of year , with twice as many couples beginning divorce proceedings in the first week of january . psychologist rachel maclynn -- a relationship expert and founder of vida matchmaking consultancy -- gives her advice for a harmonious christmas . . . un-happy holidays : an all too familiar scene for many families at christmas dinner . do . . . result : taking care to ensure that the tantrums are kept at bay and proper preparation will make christmas the happiest time of the year . do n't . . . now a unesco world heritage site , the ancient remains of qasr al-farid - a rock-cut tomb and part of an ancient nabatean settlement - stands amidst imposing cliffs and striking rocky outcrop . the nabatean tomb in madain saleh is located in the northwestern region of the arabian peninsula , in the middle of a vast desert landscape . size matters ! the striking structure is the largest of the 131 tombs in the area , hinting it was intended for someone of great power . despite its misleading name , the fascinating four-storey monument was actually used as a tomb . it 's intricate carving borrows decorative elements from egyptian , hellenistic , and assyrian architecture . the tomb is the largest of 131 monumental tombs , which were carved straight into rock in the city of mada'in saleh during the pinnacle of nabatean era . and it is famous for standing completely alone . for instance , heaths and meadows near milton keynes now boast more species of bee than sites in more rural areas . reading university researcher dr deepa senapathi believes intensive agriculture is to blame . climate change could be disrupting the relationship between bees and plants . size would have been indicative of the person 's social status and wealth , hinting it was intended for someone of power . it is remarkable how the lonely castle has remained so preserved against the elements for over 1,900 years and this can be attributed to the dry climate . that 's according to a study that said warmer springs can change the life cycles of bees , which can throw them out of sync with the plants they pollinate . the research is the first clear example of the potential for climate change to disrupt such variety of flowering plants , providing a cosmopolitan menu for insects from spring through to autumn . ` over the past century rural landscapes in britain have become increasingly dominated by large expanses of monoculture - the growing of a single type of plant , which has helped boost crop production . ` but without a mixture of habitat and food sources , rural areas can sometimes be little better than green deserts for biodiversity . ' scientists around the country are trying to work out why populations of bees and other insects are plummeting . situated on a pre-islamic archaeological site located in al-ula , is located on one of the major trading sites , which linked the south of the arabian peninsula to the north . the gardens , parks and churchyards of towns and cities provide bees with a variety of plants to forage on and an extended flowering season , popular crops such as oilseed rape only bloom for a few weeks -lrb- stock image of honey bee shown -rrb- .
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another saudi arabian nabatean tomb, qasr al-bint, has perfectly the dry climate. unesco declared the historic series tombs saudi arabia 's first world heritage site 2008. pesticides, climate change disease may, like intensive farming be playing. the latest research is published the royal society journal proceedings b. dr deepa senapathi believes intensive agriculture to. while the gardens, parks churchyards towns provide bees plants forage an extended flowering season, popular crops oilseed rape only bloom for -lrb- stock image of shown -rrb-.
a family christmas can bring a great deal of stress -- from the marathon cooking and endless washing-up to disappointment over gifts and heated family rows . chelsea will announce the # 4.5 million signing of brazilian wonderkid nathan on wednesday in a move that will come as a significant blow to manchester city . the dazzling attacking midfielder , who turned 19 last month , has been in london for talks with the blues this week and passed a medical on tuesday . nathan is seen as the next big thing in south american football and touches down in the capital with an ever-growing reputation . chelsea will announce the # 4.5 million signing of brazilian wonderkid nathan on wednesday . chelsea manager jose mourinho has beaten man city boss manuel pellegrini to the signing of the brazilian . premier league champions city had hoped to tie up a deal after first spotting the player at the world under 17 championships two years ago . he has since broken into the atletico paranaense team but a serious contract dispute with the brazilian side meant chelsea were able to swoop . nathan joins the already strong brazilian contingent at chelsea , moving alongside willian , ramires , filipe luis and oscar . standing isolated surrounded by the vast , golden north saudi arabian desert is a bizarre single rock castle , which has been lying undisturbed for centuries . qasr al-farid or ` the lonely castle ' has a sad tale , standing incomplete and abandoned , looking out of place in the vast , barren landscape . believed to be constructed in the first century a.d. and situated on one of the most important ancient trade routes , linking the north and south of the arabian peninsula , the mysterious monument was never finished . scroll down for video . we think of them as thriving in wildflower meadows and rolling fields . but new research suggests britain 's bees are happier near towns and cities . a study of wildlife sites across four english counties has found that most are home to fewer species of bee today than they were in the past . it found that the expansion of farmland has actually been more damaging to britain 's bee population than the concreting over of the countryside for housing . a reading university researcher has said that bees prefer cities to fields -lrb- honey bees in paris shown -rrb- . the expansion of farmland has actually been damaging to bee population , according to the researcher . wildlife sites in four english counties saw bee species decrease . the staggering potential of nathan , who can also play as a secondary striker , means he could feature in jose mourinho 's first team next season . nathan will join fellow brazilians willian , ramires , filipe luis and oscar -lrb- pictured -rrb- at stamford bridge . no wonder it sees more relationships break down than at any other time of year , with twice as many couples beginning divorce proceedings in the first week of january . psychologist rachel maclynn -- a relationship expert and founder of vida matchmaking consultancy -- gives her advice for a harmonious christmas . . . un-happy holidays : an all too familiar scene for many families at christmas dinner . do . . . result : taking care to ensure that the tantrums are kept at bay and proper preparation will make christmas the happiest time of the year . do n't . . . now a unesco world heritage site , the ancient remains of qasr al-farid - a rock-cut tomb and part of an ancient nabatean settlement - stands amidst imposing cliffs and striking rocky outcrop . the nabatean tomb in madain saleh is located in the northwestern region of the arabian peninsula , in the middle of a vast desert landscape . size matters ! the striking structure is the largest of the 131 tombs in the area , hinting it was intended for someone of great power . despite its misleading name , the fascinating four-storey monument was actually used as a tomb . it 's intricate carving borrows decorative elements from egyptian , hellenistic , and assyrian architecture . the tomb is the largest of 131 monumental tombs , which were carved straight into rock in the city of mada'in saleh during the pinnacle of nabatean era . and it is famous for standing completely alone . for instance , heaths and meadows near milton keynes now boast more species of bee than sites
 The text describes a family's stressful Christmas, with cooking and washing up taking over their lives. Meanwhile, Nathan is set to sign a £4.5 million deal with Brazilian wonderkid, and Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has beaten Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini to the signing. The article also mentions that Nathan will join fellow Brazilians Willian, Ramires, Filipe Luis, and Oscar at Chelsea. Additionally, it talks about the expansion of farmland having a damaging effect on Britain's bee population, citing research from Reading University.