Confused about sunscreen? SPF questions answered
By Katie Wright
No holidaymaker or seaside day tripper in their right mind would leave home without a tube or two of sunblock. We all know sunburn is not just ...
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Remembering Greek Expressionist Giorgos Mavroides | A. G. Leventis Gallery
This A. G. Leventis Gallery video recalls the life and work of the 20th-century Greek artist of Cypriot origin, Giorgos Mavroides (1912-2003).
Having studied law and political science at the ...
First Aid basics: what to do if someone suffers a stroke
In this series of videos, we will learn the basics and fundamental practices of First Aid.
First Aid is the first and immediate assistance given to any person suffering from ...
Edible garden weeds that are great for your health
By Lisa Salmon
Weeds are defined as wild, unwanted and unvalued – but while there’s no disputing their wildness, many people would definitely want them if they understood their true ...
Buttery grilled scallops with Mediterranean salsa
In this video, Suzy Karadsheh of the Mediterranean Dish YouTube channel prepares buttery, melt-in-your-mouth grilled scallops, served on a bed of fresh, ultra-healthy Mediterranean salsa.
Here the scallops are seasoned ...
How to sew a simple, open-back summer dress
Ladies, what could be more satisfying than wearing a lovely summer dress that you created, start to finish?
In this video, YouTuber Jess Dang presents a great project for someone ...
Beyond hyper-local: Swedish ‘Street Moves’ project targets ‘one-minute’ city
While the ’15-minute city’ model promotes neighborhood-level urban planning, in this video we learn Sweden is pursuing an even more hyper-local twist: a scheme to redesign every street in the ...
Devoted goose braves humans to comfort injured mate
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 ...
The global music scene: ZENG’S Jazziz interview
Throughout life we are presented with a limited number of opportunities that will change our entire perception of reality. As we work towards our final demise, we have a small ...
Seven ways to teach public speaking to kids
Hey kids, in this video we’re talking about public speaking.
So many young people grow up with a huge fear of public speaking; they shrink from getting up in ...
Macaulay Culkin helped Paris Jackson ace ‘American Horror Story’ audition
With a godfather like actor Macaulay Culkin, who else would Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris run to for performing advice?
Turns out her instincts were correct – the ‘Home Alone’ star’...
Breakdancers looking ahead to 2024 Olympic debut
As the world’s eyes turn to the commencement of the Tokyo Games this Friday, some athletes are already setting their sights on the next Summer Olympics, to be held ...
CULTURESCOPE: interview with film composer George Kallis, from Season 2, Episode 1
Given that every CULTURESCOPE episode comes packed with goodies, each standalone segment merits closer revisiting.
“I always see the music as another character in a film, whether it’s only ...
Sustainable swimwear: Get ready for summer with these eco-friendly swimmers
By Katie Wright
If you’re worried about your fashion footprint and want to make more sustainable shopping choices, summer swimwear is a great place to start.
This season, brands ...
How the digital shift has been hastened by the pandemic
by Caleb Davies
Sometimes it can seem like we’ve uploaded our whole lives to the internet: bank accounts, social media posts, dating profiles, work emails – it’s all out ...
Three great untruths to stop telling kids – and ourselves
Popular platitudes can crush critical thinking, argues moral psychologist Jonathan Haidt – and the problem is, they’re very pervasive and deceptively powerful. So, in this video, he highlights three great ...
The BFFs helping to save Hawaii’s coral reefs
In this video, we meet the two best friends who have joined forces to help save Hawaii’s coral reefs.
Carissa Cabrera is a marine educator based in Oahu, Hawaii. ...
A Scandi-style bedroom makeover with smart storage options
The problem with most people’s bedrooms is there never seems to be enough space.
Fortunately, in this video, Australian interior decorator Tara Dennis demonstrates that it is possible to ...
Ina Garten’s tangy French potato salad
In this video, cookbook author and Food Network host, Ina Garten, zips us through the prep for a tangy and satisfying French potato salad.
Note – the recipe calls for red ...
Vet’s diary: regulating nutrition for an overweight pet skunk
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 ...
Seven technologies invented by children and teens
Hey kids, we know that science and technology attracts both young and adult minds alike, who enjoy creating new things and finding unusual solutions to various problems.
So… in this ...
Mark Hamill was shocked by Luke Skywalker reprisal in ‘Mandolarian’
Iconic ‘Star Wars’ star Mark Hamill was not expecting the reprise of Luke Skywalker in the popular recent series ‘The Mandalorian’.
Hamill made the confession recently on ‘The Tonight Show’, ...
‘Roadrunner’: the charisma, gifts and demons of late chef Anthony Bourdain
Three years ago, the globetrotting chef, author and TV host Anthony Bourdain tragically took his life at the age of 61, his untimely death touching millions who knew him either personally ...
Beneath the deep: Dubai ‘sunken city’ a playground for divers
Accompanied by lights and ambient music, Deep Dive Dubai is set to provide scuba enthusiasts a phantasmagoric sunken city experience at the bottom of the world’s deepest swimming pool.
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