How one spider’s deadly venom is used for life-saving meds
Australian funnel-web spiders are among the most deadly arachnids in the world. But within the deadly cocktail of their venom, lies a potential pharmacy of drugs that could save your ...
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How kids experience the changes that divorce brings
Having taken the difficult decision to divorce, spouses who are also parents have an additional challenge to navigate: their children’s wellbeing, given that they, too, must weather this significant ...
Battered economies eye the wealth of the sea
The world over, governments are viewing the ocean as a new economic frontier
By Maria Hadjimichael
A consequence of the economic crisis and the realisation of the finite nature of ...
How the transport ministry muddied bus contract fight
Courts provide clarity amid confusion: a look at the role of the ministry in public transport legal wrangle
By Elena Riga and Maria Kozakou
On February 16, the Administrative Court annulled ...
Glasgow: Scotland’s evolving city of architectural legacies
In this video, we pay a pre-Covid visit to Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow, situated on the River Clyde, which comes packed with sightseeing in its own right, while offering ...
Shell-ebration: why sake and oysters make a perfect pairing
Sake is a Japanese rice wine made by fermenting rice that has been polished to remove the bran. A cherished pour in Japan for over 2,500 years, sake is increasingly making ...
The new beauty launches you’ll want to know about
By Liz Connor
Spring is here. The even better news for beauty obsessives? There’s a new wave of cult brands and launches that promise to keep us looking selfie ...
Atypical repetitions: Yayoi Kusama’s ‘Pumpkin’
In this video, Washington DC Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden director, Melissa Chiu, explores what makes Yayoi Kusama’s 2016 sculpture and installation ‘Pumpkin’ a masterpiece.
Covered in the contemporary Japanese ...
Coffee and caffeine: how healthy is our love for the brew?
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 ...
Marcus Samuelsson’s traditional Ethiopian Tibs
In this video, Ethiopian-Swedish chef and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson teaches us how to make mouthwatering, delicious Tibs.
Tibs is a dish featuring beef or lamb, pan-fried in butter, with garlic, ...
The octopus that mentored a diver to reconnect with nature
In this video, we encounter an inspiring story of nature’s capacity to impart wisdom and renewal.
Natural history filmmaker Craig Foster was burnt out and depressed when he decided ...
The converted school bus that’s home to a family of four
Homes come in many shapes and sizes, and there is something wonderful about fashioning a dwelling from the most unlikely of foundations.
We celebrate this spirit of ingenuity in this ...
How to pick up a rabbit without causing them distress
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 ...
Teaching a new generation of kid engineers
Hey kids, this quick talk is a humorous take on embracing an engineer’s mindset from an early age, in order to make problem-solving through tech a way of life.
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‘Downton Abbey’ sequel has begun production
‘Downton Abbey 2’ the sequel to the first ‘Downton Abbey’ film from 2019, has officially been announced, with production having started last week and Dominic West joining the cast.
Focus Features has ...
Don’t be afraid of colour – here’s how to wear it
By Ella Walker
We all have a colour we tend to steer clear of when it comes to picking clothes. Maybe orange doesn’t match your skin tone, or green ...
Cardboard epiphanies: the paper sculptures of James Lake
In this video, we meet James Lake, the British sculptor who turns cardboard into arresting, freestanding human figures, and learn of the personal setback that made him seek solace in ...
Aphantasia: the people who lack ‘the mind’s eye’
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 ...
Five nutrient-packed salads for warm-weather days
As the temperature begins to climb and we head into late spring, lighter meals begin to feel more fitting. And given the prolonged months of delivery and takeout, many of ...
Beginner tips: how to read and trace sewing patterns correctly
This video is for all the budding seamstresses and tailors out there. It goes over the basics of decoding those bizarrely-marked sewing patterns – from tracing, to pinning, to cutting – helping ...
How the need for global cooling is heating up the planet
As our world grows warmer, the increasing need to provide ourselves with cooler, more comfortable living and working spaces, is having a negative climate impact of its own.
Existing cooling ...
Gen Z’s challenge handling hard life and work conversations
In this video, author and leadership expert Simon Sinek discusses one of the major hurdles to overcome for younger members of today’s multi-generational workplace: handling difficult conversations.
This is ...
How to avoid our pet cats from climbing on furniture
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 dark side of child stardom exposed
Advisory: if you are triggered by references to eating disorders and sexual assault, please do not view this video.
While most of us are aware that stardom has its price, ...