How a teen filmmaker is fighting for girls’ education
Hey kids, in this inspiring video, we meet Zuriel Oduwole, a 14-year-old filmmaker and activist, advocating for children’s education in Africa, through her ‘Dream Up, Speak Up, Stand Up’ ...
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Kim Kardashian sends birthday love to ex Kanye West
Kim Kardashian still has a lot of affection for her estranged husband Kanye West.
The make-up and shapewear mogul shared a touching birthday tribute to the “Follow God” rapper, who ...
The project that promotes a future for the past
An EU-funded project in Kato Drys is making a difference to refugees’ lives and keeping traditional skills alive
By Martin Clark
I have been leading EU projects concerning sustainability for 33 ...
Defrauding the EU just got harder
On June 1, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office started operations. Their mission? To hunt down those cheating the EU out of money
Dr Louisa Borg Haviaras
This article focuses on ...
Table Mountain: a review of the best trails for trekkers
Towering over Cape Town, Table Mountain offers hikers of all abilities both breathtaking views and several trekking options. The flat-topped peak forms part of the Table Mountain National Park, and ...
Brâncuși: the iconoclast sculptor who redefined ‘realism’
In this video, writer, historian and broadcaster, Dr. Tessa Dunlop introduces us to the extraordinary Romanian sculptor, painter and photographer Constantin Brâncuși.
Brâncuși (1876-1957) considered one ...
SPF with benefits: hybrid heroes that offer more than just sun protection
By Katie Wright
Anyone who’s serious about skincare knows that your morning routine should include an active-packed serum or moisturiser, followed by sunscreen. But what if you could combine ...
Narcissistic family roles: the scapegoat, the golden child and the invisible child
This video is meant to expand your general knowledge about living a healthy life and is NOT a substitute for seeking medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before making ...
What is the ‘scout mindset’? The self-help technique for making better decisions
By Liz Connor
Tying knots, lighting fires and camping under the stars. For most kids, being part of the Scouts is an opportunity to learn basic survival and bushcraft skills.
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Slow-roasted, 30-minute citrus salmon
In this video, Suzy Karadsheh of the Mediterranean Dish YouTube channel demos her recipe for perfectly seasoned citrus salmon that explodes with vibrant flavours, while coming together in just 30 minutes.
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Vanishing acts: how moths and butterflies ‘disappear’
In this video, Natural History Museum scientist, Dr. David Lees, introduces some of the butterflies and moths with camouflage so clever that they can outwit both predators… and Lepidoptera experts!
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How to build an easy DIY wooden tool organiser
With a little luck, someone in the home – mum, dad, sibling, roommate, whoever – is handy with tools to tackle those needful repair, maintenance and building tasks. And they deserve to ...
Effective ways to support kids with anxiety
Knowing that anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness among children and young people, what can we do to better support kids with the condition? Should children be taught ...
The top 10 preventable health problems in dogs and cats
Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your ...
Mariah Carey dismisses Jay-Z fallout rumours
“We Belong Together” singer Mariah Carey has shut down claims of an “explosive” meeting with music mogul Jay-Z that allegedly caused her to leave his management company, Roc Nation.
The ...
Avignon: Provence’s seat of the popes and scene of the arts
In this video, we take a pre-Covid trip to the beautiful Provençal town of Avignon in southeast France, which, in the early Middle Ages, served as the capital of ...
How ‘A Thousand Miles’ became a two-decade pop phenom
Pop singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton wrote her debut single ‘A Thousand Miles’, in her childhood home as a teenager. Little did she know then that the song would became an international ...
Jewellery trends to see you through summer
By Prudence Wade
It’s been a sad year for jewellery, with many of our favourite pieces left gathering dust. Now, as restrictions slowly start to loosen and we once ...
Glutathione: the ‘mother’ of all antioxidants
This video is meant to expand your general knowledge about living a healthy life and is NOT a substitute for seeking medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before making ...
How to drink more water daily – tips to make it easier
Everyone knows that water plays an important role in keeping the body hydrated and healthy. It prevents dehydration and keeps the body functioning properly. Many of us don’t get ...
Easy, crispy Provençal tomato tart
In this video, Chef John Mitzewich, host of the popular Food Wishes YouTube channel, shows us how to make a deliciously crisp tomato tart – a specialty of Provence.
This simple ...
The Ecuadorian who restored a piece of the rainforest
In 1980, accountant Omar Tello bought a rainforest pasture outside Puyo, his small Ecuadorian city.
The bold step was a bid toward fulfilling a lifelong dream of restoring Amazonian fauna and ...
12 waste reduction ideas to phase in a sustainable lifestyle
This video shares a dozen ideas to help us reduce our garbage output and transition to a low waste, or zero waste lifestyle.
The video is sponsored by the Ecosia, ...
Meet the breeds: Arabia’s fleet-footed Saluki
Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your ...