Growing crops in the desert… with seawater
Water that we can drink and use for crops is in short supply in much of the world – but what if we were able to convert seawater for such purposes? ...
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Mark Wahlberg packs on the pounds for new film
A-lister ‘tough guy’ Mark Wahlberg’s abs have departed, with the 49-year-old reportedly packing on 20 pounds (9kg) of flab in three weeks in preparation for a new role.
The Oscar-nominated ...
Why are rabbits’ ears so long? (It’s not about hearing)
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 ...
Understanding true sustainability
The organisation making Cyprus’ villages green by resuscitating traditions
By Martin Clark
Grampus Heritage and Training is a leading organisation in sustainable development, of which I have been the director ...
Shoring up the EU financial system
The latest amendment aims to strengthen measures against money laundering and terrorist financing
By Elena Riga
The Amendment Law 13 (I) / 2021 introduces changes to The Prevention and Suppression of Money Laundering ...
Suave it up: quick tips to wearing loafers with style
Gents, this one’s for you. A staple of the well-groomed man-about-town’s footwear, loafers come into their own particularly in the hotter months of the year. And thanks to ...
A canoe expedition to three lochs in the Scottish Highlands
On an overcast September morning in 2020, two friends aching to be on the road after a year of being in lockdown, set off for three lochs in a remote corner ...
Perfectly unresolved: why we resonate with unfinished art
In this video, guest to the Art Assignment YouTube channel, author John Green discusses the power of well-known, albeit unfinished, works of art.
Green shares some of his favourite unresolved ...
PCOS: the signs and symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
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 make a grilling apron with adjustable straps
In this video, Matthew from the Mister Domestic YouTube channel demos how to sew a sturdy, ready-for-action apron in 20 minutes. Thanks to its versatile design, pockets and adjustable straps, it’...
Quick and easy: creamy homemade Labneh from scratch
In this video, Suzy Karadsheh of the ‘Mediterranean Dish’ YouTube channel, demonstrates how easy it is to make silky and delicious ‘Labneh’, a dip popular all over the Middle East.
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Mourning the ice: Alaskan elders tell their climate change story
In this video from PBS Terra’s ‘After the Ice’ series, we meet elders from villages in the Bering Sea region of Alaska, who share observations of their melting world, ...
Cat fleas: what are they, and how to spot and get rid of them
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 ...
Five tips for parents to bolster communication with teens
In this video, positivity psychologist and life coach Dr. Paul Jenkins goes through five things for mums and dads to keep in mind, as they interact with and speak to ...
Kristen Bell describes battle for mental health during Covid
Actress Kristen Bell has opened up about her mental health struggles during the Covid-19 pressures of the last year, crediting her husband Dax Shepard for helping her get through them.
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Benefits of incorporating digital signage into your business
Digital signage has emerged as a great new way to garner attention to your business, making it a great alternative to traditional billboards and other static signage. So, no wonder ...
Oahu: Hawaii’s ‘Gathering Place’ of waves, trails and peaks
Covid or no… there is an overwhelming desire to travel again, as soon as pandemic-related restrictions are lifted across borders. Having said that, concerns over the sustainability of overseas travel ...
Frames of petals: touring the A.G. Leventis Gallery’s flower paintings
Fitting for late spring, and with nature’s resurgence well under way, in this video, A. G. Leventis Gallery’s Paris Collection curator Myrto Hatzaki, offers us a tour of ...
Three natural remedies to try against psoriasis
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 make your own DIY canvas grocery bags
Efforts to phase out single-use plastics are escalating all over the world, and one of the chief items in the eco crosshairs are the plastic bags that were once a ...
Eight nutritious drinks to reset after a feast or blowout
After Sunday’s Easter blow-out, when many of us broke the Lenten fast with a traditional feast packed with grains, dairy and souvla, we may be in mind to go ...
The epic metamorphosis of the Hercules beetle
The Hercules beetle is one of the largest flying insects in the world, and in this astonishing National Geographic video, we watch it go from larva to giant, before our ...
How one 10-year-old raised $250,000 online for charity
Hey kids… meet the amazing Rui Jie. She’s only 10 years old, but, with a little help from her dad Anthony, this Singaporean primary school student managed to raise S$250,000 ...
Unique sleep cycles: why our dogs nap so much
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 ...